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  1. Lisa

    Our family just visited in May 2021 from upstate NY. The four of us had our testing done at Walgreens and had results the same day. We stayed at Ko Olina for 14 days. It was sad to see some favorite beaches closed, but we made the best of it. Turtle Bay wasn’t done yet so the beach wasnt crowded like it usually is. That was nice. We had a low key visit, swimming, hiking and snorkeling. We only ate inside once and the restaurants were taking temps and doing contact tracing. Everyone we encountered from beginning to end was courteous and welcoming. The aloha spirit was alive and well. We were respectful and always wore our masks in stores and buildings. It was wonderful to be back. I hope we can come again next year.

  2. Bill P.

    I came back from Kauai on July 12th for a week. I did not feel welcome starting with the person at the rental car agency next to the check-in at our hotel. There was a weird vibe there. The local roads are not equipped to handle traffic especially going from Lihue to The Princeville area. Many restaurants I remember are gone, especially in Koloa area. Also been reading so many articles on this subject about how locals don’t want us back on all of the islands. Their wish is granted in my case.

  3. Linda

    Mahalo for all the information you provide. Visited Maui this last February & will visit again in 2023. I read/follow you all the time. Aloha!

    1. Beat of Hawaii

      Hi Linda.

      Glad you will be able to return in 2023. Thanks for all of your comments and the nice words.

      Aloha.

  4. Katusha

    I just returned from a week in Oahu; my first trip. I am vaccinated but still follow any signs or rules for mask wearing. It wasn’t overly crowded but yes, many rental cars! Places to go were booked out 2 weeks so wasn’t able to see much but it was beautiful just relaxing at the beach and eating out and enjoying Hawaiian beauty.

    1. Andrea

      Dear Katusha, I’m planning my life long dream vacation trip to Oahu next year & I’m getting very excited & can’t wait!!♡♡ my 1st trip! 🍍🥥🌍🛩🌈🐢🐠🌺🏖God Bless you….psalms 91:11!

  5. sean

    just read that hotel occupancy is down roughly 25% Statewide for May…and 2021 total visitors will not be close to 2019.

    However, Florida (which is oh sooo dangeruous), is booming even in the slower summer season. It’s not “the Vid” or supposed “safe Hawaii” that is influencing travelers. It’s the mandates negatively affecting Hawaii’s recovery.

    Keep up the mandates Hawaii… Daddy needs a cheap investment home in 2023.

    1. Sharron d

      Hi
      Iam from nz

      We all are miss hawaii some much.
      My family & had been there lots of times
      Love come to back .when hawaii ready for us to to come
      Sharron

  6. Markr

    When my family and I traveled to Oahu and Maui we always have respected the shop owners, servers, front desk personal and others. If these morons that think it’s their right to yell and scream they are directing the anger at the wrong people. Just think if that anger was directed to the Governors office and all the other “I know best “political talking head things may be different. Some of my family members are in the service industry, so we are very sympathetic to those that have chosen to come to work.

    Thank you are see you in Maui over thanksgiving.

  7. Dawn

    Thank you so much! I truly appreciate the great information you provide and I’m so glad I found Beat of Hawaii. I welcome any suggestions others have on this topic as well.

  8. Donna M.

    Yes, we will be joining you in February/March 2022! My husband & I were one of the lucky ones who traveled to Kauai in November 2020, receiving our test results from Kaiser less than 12 hours before our 7:00 AM flight the next morning. The other 2 parties joining us weren’t so lucky, as their test results, also from Kaiser, didn’t arrive within 72 hours. So very stressful! We were all able to travel to Maui/Kauai in April this year. My husband & I were flying Southwest, so we chose to take their $20 test with results guaranteed within 48 hours, rather than taking the chance again on the free Kaiser test. The other 2 parties once again relied on Kaiser, and this time their results came in long before the 72 hour deadline. We were all vaccinated prior to the April trip, which meant nothing for Hawaii travel at that time, so we’re glad that it now makes a difference, since we’ve made reservations for the “Big Island” and Kauai in February/March, but are still trying to secure reservations for Maui. Hopefully our auto rental rate will come down before then, and Hawaii’s current rules for us to visit will still be in place. Something that I have to say is that both times we were there during the last year, we found the people of Hawaii to be friendly & welcoming, and constantly thanking us for coming, never giving us the feeling that they wished we weren’t there. And, I don’t know what more I say about “Beat of Hawaii” than you’re the best!!! I don’t even remember how we stumbled on to you, but we’re so glad we did. Who knows what travel criteria/rules we may have missed while visiting various websites if we hadn’t had “Beat of Hawaii” to guide us. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! When someone mentions that they have a planned trip to Hawaii, we always tell them that they have to check out “Beat of Hawaii”.

    2. Andrea

      Dear Donna, I’m planning my life long dream vacation trip to Oahu next year!! I’m getting very excited & can’t wait 🍍🥥🐢🐠🐋🌺🌍🏖✈🌈 God bless you! Psalms 91:11❤

  9. JanetfromArizona

    Aloha,
    We have had to cancel our trip twice during Covid. We are so excited to be returning on September 2 to Maui! We try to go to Hawaii once or twice a year, as our budget allows. We have missed the islands so much!

  10. Dawn Y

    Thank you for all the information you have provided and continue to provide. We have a trip planned for early November (after canceling our trip we had planned for last November) I have been to Hawaii several times and instantly fell in love with the people and the general feeling being there gives me. I am sure the return of so many tourists (some I’m sure who can be rude) has been difficult for locals. I’m interested in learning more about Hawaiian culture and some do’s and don’ts beyond (what should be) common courtesy. Would you consider an article on this or do you have recommendations for what to read? I want to be respectful and a good tourist beyond my normal courtesy and friendliness. I truly see Hawaii as a treasure. I appreciate any insights and suggestions you have!
    Dawn

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