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I booked a vacation to Kona for 6 people for August 6; a trip I booked and paid for in January. With the 3 day testing window in force, I felt it was too risky to my sizable investment, so I canceled everything. Hawaii’s restrictions may further harm their economy, as many people won’t want to gamble their money on whether or not they can fly. I get it, but I’m done with a Hawaii vacation for awhile. Maybe the Caribbean.
Almost everyone I talk to feels the same and won’t be traveling to Hawaii until all testing requirements are dropped, and airlines and travelers have 100% assurance that their plans aren’t going to be impacted by unnecessary government bureaucracy.
Aloha Guys!
You said, “PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure…” Is this a specific type of test, and how is it administered. If so, why would they limit it to one specific test type? It appears the Government has a horrible case of “Island Time”, when it comes to making decisions on this issue, as they continue to demolish the Hawaiian Economy! I know Governments are slow, but things like this are why Ige has an abysmal 20% approval rating! SMH
Mahalo Guys!
Hi Jim.
Thanks. We have the same question on test types and just published a post that includes that. Certainly hope to know more soon.
Aloha.
Hi Ya’ll, I’m back. I feel like I am posting annoyingly often. Supposed to fly to Kauai on August 15. I was on the phone this morning with quest. They said most test results are taking 7 to 9 days and they were unsure at this point if I could get tested at a drive up location for travel. I asked if there was an expedited test where we would pay more out of pocket and receive the results quicker. I was unable to get an answer on that. I then called CVS. They still have not added a travel criteria for testing as of now. I then called my local doctor and was told I could schedule a tele-visit 5 days prior to the desired testing date and discuss it with my doctor. This sounded promising until she followed this up with …”no promises”. I need to cancel two weeks ahead of travel to not lose my time share weeks.
For what it’s worth, I talked to someone at Hanalei Bay resort and they are betting that tourism does not open on August 1 due to rising cases in Oahu. I guess we need to hang loose for a few weeks and make a decision then. Thanks again for keeping us posted. I’ll keep checking in with BoH. Appreciate your work.
Hi Lisa.
Thanks for your comments.
Aloha.
We are relocating to Kona on August 6th, we have set up with a lab where we live now to have our test done on the 3rd, I understand that should we not get our test results until after we arrive we have to go into quarantine but when our results arrive as Negative we will then be released from quarantine. My question is to whom do we call and/or give our results to – to be released? There seems to be a gap at this point in the instructions.
Hi Paula,
The reality is that there are more questions than answers, at this point, but guaranteed that you will receive instructions from officials at the Airport, as you will have to fill out paperwork for where you are staying, length of visit, and to determine if you have test results or not, etc…they should have the information for sure at that point, but you will likely have answers before you leave. I wouldn’t hold my breath at the speed the Hawaii Government is moving though! Haha!
Aloha!