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  1. Richard C

    We have a trip planned to BI in May other than a barely legal mask and cloths on my body I’m planning on packing nothing. My wife says I’m crazy I prefer insane, but last I heard Hawaii is a State in the United States of America where if you forget anything you can buy it at Walmart or Costco. It’s 2022 not 1973 my first trip to Hawaii, by the way I was just an email that all covid mandates will end on April 30 in California. Stick your N95 mask where the sun don’t shine.

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  2. David W

    I’m glad to see them doing away with the small plastic shampoo/conditioner/lotion bottles. I’ve stopped using them for years. So environmentally unfriendly.

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  3. Dale M.

    Aloha! I’m a long time reader and I wanted to add to your comment about wearing high quality face masks now that they’re readily available. I’ve tried 30+ different brands and the Korean KF94 face masks are worth looking into. Their “boat” shape keeps the mask away from your mouth and the ear straps are really comfortable (some models even adjust). Bluna Facefit, BOTN, Dr. Puri and Cleantop Evergreen were tested by the “Mask Nerd” and found to exceed 98% filtration.
    Mahalo!

  4. G

    Do people have to upload their cdc vaccine card to the safe travels website every time people go to Honolulu
    Thank
    You
    P.s
    What about if the CDC vaccine card is still on the safe travels website from last
    Trip

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    2. kiawe

      On the 90th hand, print out all the validation Qcodes, etc. you receive; not trying to find them online while standing in line with your phone or tablet trying to shut down will save you many headaches. Trying to pull up SafeTravels on the way back from Mexico on sketchy wi-fi was no bueno! Luckily, we had printed out the passcodes, which saved our bacon.

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  5. Joyce L

    We are adding a couple of things:
    -A few laundry soap pods and dryer sheets from home
    -Reusable grocery bags as there are no plastic bags at stores
    -Plastic storage bags variety from home
    -We are primarily Kauai folks and have a favorite Wal-Mart that is our first stop upon landing – great for beach gear, foodstuffs, new towels and snacks.

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  6. Diana E

    Thanks, we have a check list we’ve been using for 17+ years (modified over the years) that is very similar and it’s made the trip much easier every time. This is great to have so neatly laid out for travelers. We’ll add a few new items from yours for our upcoming trip in May.😁
    Mahalo

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  7. Justin S

    If you plan ro being a pair of shoes/boots here and leave (as the article states), please ensure that you’re not bringing your old footwear to throw in the trash while you are here. If the footwear is serviceable and nice, feel free to donate it as we have many people in need here but please, please, PLEASE, don’t bring stuff (future trash/rubbish) here with the intent of leaving it in on of our delightful landfills. We don’t want it, we don’t need it and we don’t have the space for it! Mahalo!

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  8. Rob L.

    Water shoes. Although the beaches in Hawaii look so inviting, and most of them are, there are many that have coral not far from shore. It would take only one sliced open foot or ankle to make you head straight for some of these. They’re also good for some of the excursions like kayaking, zodiac boats, even hiking in the muddy rain forests during the winter months. Also, if you bring sunscreen into Hawaii, only get reef safe sunscreen. All sunscreens sold in Hawaii are now reef safe.

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  9. Lynn W

    Good advice here…I always wear light compression socks on the plane. I wear a longer sundress and put the socks on once I’m settled and seated for the flight and then take them off when we land. No swelling! We live in AZ 🌺

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