102 thoughts on “Wrong Data and Missteps May Further Delay Hawaii Travel”
TL
Well, it’s looks like I’m going to postpone my Christmas trip to Hawaii since there seems to be so much confusion about whether we will be able to travel. At the end of the day, I’m not blaming the states for most off this. What we need is a coherent national plan and strategy for dealing with Covid-19. For whatever reason, that has not happened.
Ideally, that plan would take into account the varying needs, geography, and local conditions within each state. States would then use it as a template for planning re-openings, travel, etc. To expect each state to individually have expertise on an advanced virus is a bit much IMHO.
Aloha, stay safe, and see you in 2021 (hopefully)).
Beat of Hawaii
Hi TL.
Thank you.
Aloha.
Teresa W
I don’t see why the rest of the states should be penalized for out of control cases in CA and FL. I think that’s what he refers to as preferred markets or whatever the specific language he used. I’m on the east coast and my state is fairly well contained. I would like to be able to come on the fall with a negative test no matter what is going on in XA and FL.
Curtis C.
Again, BOH comes up big regarding Covid-19 travel related updates. Mahalo!
Just wondering though, what’s a day in the life of a Kauai resident like now. Are any restaurants open? How about the ABC stores, golf courses or snorkel shops to name a few? Are you enjoying the solitude? Take care guys.
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Curtis.
Thanks for that and your dozens of comments! Good suggestion. Look for an update to follow shortly.
Aloha.
Andy S
We sadly cancelled by 60th birthday trip to Hawaii, which was planned for last week. It was to be a repeat of my 50th birthday celebration there.
We love Hawaii and can’t wait to return again, but it’s going to be a while. For us, until there is a vaccine, we’re staying home. But we really miss Paradise and will return! Promise!
Victoria B
We were cancelled for our trip in April for our first anniversary and rebooked for 6 months later in October thinking for sure everything would have settled down. Looks like it will be cancelled again. Better safe than sorry for everyone both here and there. We will definitely be back when we are all safe. Southern California is being hit pretty hard right now so I understand. Thank you
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Victoria.
Thank you.
Aloha.
Gloria K.
What are your thoughts about a trip to Kauai in mid-October?
Thanks!
–gjk
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Gloria.
It is anyone’s guess at the moment unfortunately.
Aloha.
Kristie N.
After two cancellations (one from May and one from September), my husband and I rescheduled for next May. We hate it, but want Hawaiians to stay safe. It was to celebrate my 50th birthday, so my husband said I “don’t officially turn 50” until we reach Hawaii next year, so I get to stay 49 for one more year! Ha! Everything silly aside, stay safe Hawaii! This too shall pass! A hui hou!
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Kristie.
Thanks.
Aloha.
Mark P
Guv’s Ige’s intentional misleading and faux excuses to not open at all thru 11-3-20. Pure n simple like all other [edit] States [edited]. If you believe otherwise ur naive. In the process all [edited] states willing to destroy their own state’s economy and lives of innocent residents.
Kalani F
huh? My state is open. I have my job. Everything in California is normal. No food shortages, no 4hr lines waiting for free food. Interstate travel. Pretty normal.
Audrey
I’m grateful for the updates. I just can understand people’s inability to understand that to get through this thing we need to wear a mask, stay home and not travel for a few months. The experts say that if people would comply this could be over in 4 to 6 weeks. These “freedom and liberty” types are the ones who need their butts kicked. I
It’s like saying “I’m not going to stop for street lights. Street lights are stupid. It’s the Governments way of telling me what to do in my own car. I’m not going to be controlled. You are sheep if you use stop lights. Other people aren’t my responsibility. They should watch out for me coming.”
Sound familiar?
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Audrey.
Thanks.
Aloha.
Eddie L
Hi and thank you for this great site. My daughter is on Oahu and plans to go to my BI home at the end of this month. She has reservations already. Will she be able to go? (one way) I also have 2 reservations on Alaska to fly r/t San Jose to Lihue (both Airmiles) How does that prospect look? I have contacted Alaska and they said they can refund my miles if we cannot fly on Sep’t 14, return Sep’t 28th. All this information is so confusing (ps I am a legal HI resident, have HI DL, and returning to get Real ID).
Thank you so much for any assistance you can render
Eddie
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Eddie.
So far interisland is a go and there is no quarantine. That could change of course. We just don’t know and frankly no one does.
Aloha.
Pam L
I really have no faith in Hawaii opening up till 2021 and have rebooked for June 2021. I feel Hawaii’s pain and it is important to get the economy going again. I pray for your health, safety and financial stability there as well.
I have to say I work in Wisconsin Dells and it’s scary. People could care less about 6’distance and wearing masks to keep safe. We call for mask wearing and we get beat up about it from some customers. In that respect, Hawaii do what you have to do to be safe!!!
I wish I were there in a few weeks, but it is what it is. My heart goes out to you all in Hawaii and the other 49 states dealing with this mess. Let’s all distance and wear masks and get this done and over with!!!
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Well, it’s looks like I’m going to postpone my Christmas trip to Hawaii since there seems to be so much confusion about whether we will be able to travel. At the end of the day, I’m not blaming the states for most off this. What we need is a coherent national plan and strategy for dealing with Covid-19. For whatever reason, that has not happened.
Ideally, that plan would take into account the varying needs, geography, and local conditions within each state. States would then use it as a template for planning re-openings, travel, etc. To expect each state to individually have expertise on an advanced virus is a bit much IMHO.
Aloha, stay safe, and see you in 2021 (hopefully)).
Hi TL.
Thank you.
Aloha.
I don’t see why the rest of the states should be penalized for out of control cases in CA and FL. I think that’s what he refers to as preferred markets or whatever the specific language he used. I’m on the east coast and my state is fairly well contained. I would like to be able to come on the fall with a negative test no matter what is going on in XA and FL.
Again, BOH comes up big regarding Covid-19 travel related updates. Mahalo!
Just wondering though, what’s a day in the life of a Kauai resident like now. Are any restaurants open? How about the ABC stores, golf courses or snorkel shops to name a few? Are you enjoying the solitude? Take care guys.
Hi Curtis.
Thanks for that and your dozens of comments! Good suggestion. Look for an update to follow shortly.
Aloha.
We sadly cancelled by 60th birthday trip to Hawaii, which was planned for last week. It was to be a repeat of my 50th birthday celebration there.
We love Hawaii and can’t wait to return again, but it’s going to be a while. For us, until there is a vaccine, we’re staying home. But we really miss Paradise and will return! Promise!
We were cancelled for our trip in April for our first anniversary and rebooked for 6 months later in October thinking for sure everything would have settled down. Looks like it will be cancelled again. Better safe than sorry for everyone both here and there. We will definitely be back when we are all safe. Southern California is being hit pretty hard right now so I understand. Thank you
Hi Victoria.
Thank you.
Aloha.
What are your thoughts about a trip to Kauai in mid-October?
Thanks!
–gjk
Hi Gloria.
It is anyone’s guess at the moment unfortunately.
Aloha.
After two cancellations (one from May and one from September), my husband and I rescheduled for next May. We hate it, but want Hawaiians to stay safe. It was to celebrate my 50th birthday, so my husband said I “don’t officially turn 50” until we reach Hawaii next year, so I get to stay 49 for one more year! Ha! Everything silly aside, stay safe Hawaii! This too shall pass! A hui hou!
Hi Kristie.
Thanks.
Aloha.
Guv’s Ige’s intentional misleading and faux excuses to not open at all thru 11-3-20. Pure n simple like all other [edit] States [edited]. If you believe otherwise ur naive. In the process all [edited] states willing to destroy their own state’s economy and lives of innocent residents.
huh? My state is open. I have my job. Everything in California is normal. No food shortages, no 4hr lines waiting for free food. Interstate travel. Pretty normal.
I’m grateful for the updates. I just can understand people’s inability to understand that to get through this thing we need to wear a mask, stay home and not travel for a few months. The experts say that if people would comply this could be over in 4 to 6 weeks. These “freedom and liberty” types are the ones who need their butts kicked. I
It’s like saying “I’m not going to stop for street lights. Street lights are stupid. It’s the Governments way of telling me what to do in my own car. I’m not going to be controlled. You are sheep if you use stop lights. Other people aren’t my responsibility. They should watch out for me coming.”
Sound familiar?
Hi Audrey.
Thanks.
Aloha.
Hi and thank you for this great site. My daughter is on Oahu and plans to go to my BI home at the end of this month. She has reservations already. Will she be able to go? (one way) I also have 2 reservations on Alaska to fly r/t San Jose to Lihue (both Airmiles) How does that prospect look? I have contacted Alaska and they said they can refund my miles if we cannot fly on Sep’t 14, return Sep’t 28th. All this information is so confusing (ps I am a legal HI resident, have HI DL, and returning to get Real ID).
Thank you so much for any assistance you can render
Eddie
Hi Eddie.
So far interisland is a go and there is no quarantine. That could change of course. We just don’t know and frankly no one does.
Aloha.
I really have no faith in Hawaii opening up till 2021 and have rebooked for June 2021. I feel Hawaii’s pain and it is important to get the economy going again. I pray for your health, safety and financial stability there as well.
I have to say I work in Wisconsin Dells and it’s scary. People could care less about 6’distance and wearing masks to keep safe. We call for mask wearing and we get beat up about it from some customers. In that respect, Hawaii do what you have to do to be safe!!!
I wish I were there in a few weeks, but it is what it is. My heart goes out to you all in Hawaii and the other 49 states dealing with this mess. Let’s all distance and wear masks and get this done and over with!!!