388 thoughts on “Visitors Cancel as Governor Won’t Change Rules + Who Pays Quarantine?”
Jason S.
Hawaii and its government are absolute disasters. Total pos. My family has family on the big island. The hassles, bs, that one must endure to go there simply aren’t worth it. Everyone thinking about going to Hawaii should find another destination. Hawaii will not be getting my $20000 this year.
Natasha B
Not going to Hawaii until it’s open. Problem solved.
Debby D.
I came to Hawaii to visit a friend, never been there before. Took a test at kaiser 80 hours before I left and was told when I landed that I had to quarantine no matter what. I couldn’t quarantine at my friend’s house and I couldn’t pay for a hotel. I lost my plane ticket money because I had to return. Thank you governor…I was no threat and would certainly have simulated your economy.
SnarkyDavid B
“Took a test … 80 hours before I left”
Public Schools?
Ben F.
We just returned from a trip to Kona. We originally planned to go to Kauai, but that went into the tank when Kauai implemented the 14-day quarantine three days prior to our trip. Thankfully, we were able to shift gears and change our destination and we are so happy we did! Testing upon arrival sure seems to be a partial solution that would ease of a lot of the problems visitors are experiencing during COVID travel restrictions. The testing at Kona airport was easy enough, with minimal inconvenience, and we were able to enjoy our time in the Islands. It’s unfortunate the testing on arrival isn’t being implemented on the other islands.
We also signed up for the AlohaSafe Alert app, so we would know if we were exposed while visiting.
Lastly, thank you BOH for passing along all the helpful information! We monitored your posts closely while planning our trip and you helped to make it happen. Aloha!
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Ben.
Thanks for the report on your trip to the Big Island. Glad that everything went well!
Aloha.
Jeff
Thank you BOH for such a through reporting of everything that is going on in Hawaii. We cancelled most of our trip to Kona next week, but decided last minute to give it a chance, without stressing ourselves if we have to cancel it hours before if the test results do not arrive on time. We will go with Vault since they seem to be the only reliable Trusted Test Partner in California. Do you have any further recommendation, do you happen to know what is the updated count of false positives after the antigen test in Big Island? That is our main stressor but I read that in the beginning it was only 0.3% of the passengers, not sure if that has increased.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Jeff.
Thanks, and please let us know how it goes. We have not heard any stats on that Big Island arrival test.
Aloha.
Chuck I
My wife and I have canceled a trip for the end of this month because of a lack of confidence in the testing partners. We’ve also taken into account the perceived idea that many Hawaiians don’t want us to visit right now. We are hoping for a better situation in April.
Steven S.
Today is December 15th and we’re planning our April 2021 trip. Should we wait?
Steph M
We are headed home to Maui on Friday after a visit to WA to help my dad after heart surgery. We have been social distancing in a hotel room for the past week and have our tests this morning. I scheduled and paid for two just to be on the safe side. Hopefully they will be back by Friday am but if not we planned a 14 day quarantine, stocked fridge etc.., for when we get home. Once home we will have friends pick up produce and dairy for us and will then quarantine until our next test on the 22nd. It can be done but if we were doing this for a vacation I wouldn’t do it.
Lyndeen W
Thank you for keeping me up to date with requirements. We are coming Thursday with our negative tests taken yesterday, results were within hours. I was under the impression if you have a rental you can quarantine there if needed.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Lyndeen.
Not sure what you mean by “if you have a rental.” The quarantine can only be in a hotel, not in a vacation rental.
Aloha.
Garrett U.
Lynden- where did you get your test results? Did you use Valut or another partner thats more reliable?
Jon D
Aloha Guys-
If you were betting men (maybe you are!), what would you say the odds are that travel to Kauai without a quarantine will be possible on April 1?
thanks for your great insights
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Jon.
Thanks for your 50 comments! We’d say yes, something will change before then. What’s happening now is not sustainable.
Aloha.
David B
“What’s happening now is not sustainable.”
While I agree with you guys, Kawakami obviously does not. He has made clear that having travelers that are not quarantined for two weeks is what is “not sustainable.” His popularity is based on no one getting this infection, and also he is popular with the anti-tourist, anti vacation rental residents, and this is a sizable amount of people. It does not impact him politically that thousands of tourist-based jobs are lost. And many of your commenters agree/support Kawakami. The older, frightened residents have little if ay financial stake in the local businesses. They may feel sorry for the business and job losses, but that’s as far as that goes. Again, amplified by your own commenters.
Anecdotal, but we walked the Kapa`a section of the paved Ke Ala Hele Makalae Path yesterday, then ate at a local restaurant. The hotel rooms at the massive (and ugly IMO) Pono Kai Resort were nearly all shuttered up. The restaurant was 1/2 full, mostly due to Monday Night Football playing on the TVs. As you guys observe, not enough to be sustainable.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi David.
Thanks for well over 100 comments to date. And the frequent good humor too. We are waiting to see which of our Hawaii politicians will be the first to forego their lucrative salary given the financial devastation being experienced by their constituents. Just saying.
Aloha.
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Hawaii and its government are absolute disasters. Total pos. My family has family on the big island. The hassles, bs, that one must endure to go there simply aren’t worth it. Everyone thinking about going to Hawaii should find another destination. Hawaii will not be getting my $20000 this year.
Not going to Hawaii until it’s open. Problem solved.
I came to Hawaii to visit a friend, never been there before. Took a test at kaiser 80 hours before I left and was told when I landed that I had to quarantine no matter what. I couldn’t quarantine at my friend’s house and I couldn’t pay for a hotel. I lost my plane ticket money because I had to return. Thank you governor…I was no threat and would certainly have simulated your economy.
“Took a test … 80 hours before I left”
Public Schools?
We just returned from a trip to Kona. We originally planned to go to Kauai, but that went into the tank when Kauai implemented the 14-day quarantine three days prior to our trip. Thankfully, we were able to shift gears and change our destination and we are so happy we did! Testing upon arrival sure seems to be a partial solution that would ease of a lot of the problems visitors are experiencing during COVID travel restrictions. The testing at Kona airport was easy enough, with minimal inconvenience, and we were able to enjoy our time in the Islands. It’s unfortunate the testing on arrival isn’t being implemented on the other islands.
We also signed up for the AlohaSafe Alert app, so we would know if we were exposed while visiting.
Lastly, thank you BOH for passing along all the helpful information! We monitored your posts closely while planning our trip and you helped to make it happen. Aloha!
Hi Ben.
Thanks for the report on your trip to the Big Island. Glad that everything went well!
Aloha.
Thank you BOH for such a through reporting of everything that is going on in Hawaii. We cancelled most of our trip to Kona next week, but decided last minute to give it a chance, without stressing ourselves if we have to cancel it hours before if the test results do not arrive on time. We will go with Vault since they seem to be the only reliable Trusted Test Partner in California. Do you have any further recommendation, do you happen to know what is the updated count of false positives after the antigen test in Big Island? That is our main stressor but I read that in the beginning it was only 0.3% of the passengers, not sure if that has increased.
Hi Jeff.
Thanks, and please let us know how it goes. We have not heard any stats on that Big Island arrival test.
Aloha.
My wife and I have canceled a trip for the end of this month because of a lack of confidence in the testing partners. We’ve also taken into account the perceived idea that many Hawaiians don’t want us to visit right now. We are hoping for a better situation in April.
Today is December 15th and we’re planning our April 2021 trip. Should we wait?
We are headed home to Maui on Friday after a visit to WA to help my dad after heart surgery. We have been social distancing in a hotel room for the past week and have our tests this morning. I scheduled and paid for two just to be on the safe side. Hopefully they will be back by Friday am but if not we planned a 14 day quarantine, stocked fridge etc.., for when we get home. Once home we will have friends pick up produce and dairy for us and will then quarantine until our next test on the 22nd. It can be done but if we were doing this for a vacation I wouldn’t do it.
Thank you for keeping me up to date with requirements. We are coming Thursday with our negative tests taken yesterday, results were within hours. I was under the impression if you have a rental you can quarantine there if needed.
Hi Lyndeen.
Not sure what you mean by “if you have a rental.” The quarantine can only be in a hotel, not in a vacation rental.
Aloha.
Lynden- where did you get your test results? Did you use Valut or another partner thats more reliable?
Aloha Guys-
If you were betting men (maybe you are!), what would you say the odds are that travel to Kauai without a quarantine will be possible on April 1?
thanks for your great insights
Hi Jon.
Thanks for your 50 comments! We’d say yes, something will change before then. What’s happening now is not sustainable.
Aloha.
“What’s happening now is not sustainable.”
While I agree with you guys, Kawakami obviously does not. He has made clear that having travelers that are not quarantined for two weeks is what is “not sustainable.” His popularity is based on no one getting this infection, and also he is popular with the anti-tourist, anti vacation rental residents, and this is a sizable amount of people. It does not impact him politically that thousands of tourist-based jobs are lost. And many of your commenters agree/support Kawakami. The older, frightened residents have little if ay financial stake in the local businesses. They may feel sorry for the business and job losses, but that’s as far as that goes. Again, amplified by your own commenters.
Anecdotal, but we walked the Kapa`a section of the paved Ke Ala Hele Makalae Path yesterday, then ate at a local restaurant. The hotel rooms at the massive (and ugly IMO) Pono Kai Resort were nearly all shuttered up. The restaurant was 1/2 full, mostly due to Monday Night Football playing on the TVs. As you guys observe, not enough to be sustainable.
Hi David.
Thanks for well over 100 comments to date. And the frequent good humor too. We are waiting to see which of our Hawaii politicians will be the first to forego their lucrative salary given the financial devastation being experienced by their constituents. Just saying.
Aloha.