According to Hawaii state rules surrounding the COVID-19 epidemic, hotels, motels, some condo complexes, and timeshares are allowed to operate and accommodate out of state travelers. Anyone arriving from out of state is still subject to the 14-day quarantine which will remain in effect now until September 1st.
If you have ever dreamed of owning one of the stunning units located in the Maui Beach Place condo complex, now may be a perfect time. Located beachfront just above Charley Young Beach in Kihei these condos provide a peaceful atmosphere as well as enviable surroundings.
The two largest resorts on Maui, which are the Grand Wailea in Wailea and the Ritz-Carlton in Kapulua are stepping up their efforts to help the community by collectively donating $100,000 to the Maui Food Bank.
Golf is a mainstay in Hawaii, and thousands of people travel to the islands with their clubs every year to enjoy the pristine courses in a tropical setting. Among Maui’s most popular courses, is the Wailea Blue located in Wailea.
Kaiwahine Village, one of Maui’s newest affordable housing developments is now accepting residents. The community consists of 64 two-bed units, and 56 3-bed units along with on-site staff, property management, and amenities like parking, a clubhouse, laundry facilities, and outdoor space for the Keiki.
Almost everyone on Maui and across the state has felt the financial impacts of COVID-19 in some way. Even with reassurances from the Governor’s office on Oahu that life in Hawaii will return to some form of normal soon, there are still families who are struggling to pay their bills every month and will continue to struggle as Hawaii’s economy recovers.
Molokini has long been one of Maui’s most popular day trip destinations for snorkeling and diving. While tickets are affordable and there are dozens of boats that travel there every day, the amount of damage done by such a large number of boats and tourists is difficult to ignore. That being said, during the subsequent halt of tourist activities during the COVID-19 pandemic the underwater conditions around Molokini have rapidly improved.
As many Maui residents eagerly await the return of tourism to the islands, they will, unfortunately, have to continue waiting until Governor Ige deems it safe to let travelers return to the islands without a mandatory quarantine. The 14-day travel quarantine will now be extended until July 31st.
The 14-day quarantine rule for all visitors and even returning residents to the State of Hawaii is still in effect until at least July 1st.
In spite of the quarantine, more visitors keep arriving in Hawaii each day. On Sunday, 1891 people arrived in Hawaii. Of course, this is nothing compared to the average daily visitor count last year which was close to 30,000.
With rumors swirling around that the stay at home order may extend now until the end of June you may be starting to go stir crazy at home. If you have never tried gardening, now may be to the perfect time to explore a new and incredibly rewarding hobby.