Pre Travel Testing comes to Maui Oct 15

Our new Pre-travel testing program enables travelers to avoid a mandatory 14-day quarantine if they are tested no earlier than 72 hours before their flight arrives with an FDA-approved nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT), performed using a nasal swab, and can show proof of negative test results from a CLIA certified laboratory. Tests will NOT be available at Hawaii airports. Tests are the responsibility of the traveler.
 
Travelers also will have their temperatures checked upon arrival and must fill out a travel and health form via the new NEW SAFE TRAVELS Website & App. Upon arrival in Hawai‘i, passengers unable to provide proof of an approved negative test will be required to go into quarantine for 14 days or until they can provide proof of negative test results.
 
In a Press Release, Governor Ige announced his new Leadership Team overseeing the state's public health response to COVID-19. "Lt. Gov. Josh Green will spearhead the pre-travel testing program, which includes adding partners to administer the tests and sourcing new testing options and is also responsible for planning the state’s COVID-19 vaccination strategy".
 
If your pre travel test results are not available prior to arriving in Hawaii,  passengers will remain in quarantine until they get their test result back. The test will cost between$120 to $140 and varies in different parts of the country. Travelers will be responsible for the cost of their test. Lt Governor Green hints a different test costing $20-$40 may also be in the pipe line soon. “The technology of testing is rapidly evolving,” Green said. “So as cheaper, quicker tests become available … we’ll work with DOH, DOT, airports, health care, people everywhere to use those tests also. So this will continuously improve and get easier and easier.”
 
 

Focus on Guests Safety in our Maui Homes.

Keeping our team and guests safe is a primary concern for us all at Maui Owner Condos. These are our homes too. We are all paying attention to CDC and Hospitality guidelines and have ramped up cleaning & disinfecting procedures in our homes. Many of us have added UVC and I-wave functionality enabling us to insure virus free environments for guests and staff.  For more info see or blog post:

 

GUIDELINES FOR GUESTS  to prevent getting ill

Condo cleaning tips for Guests 
 
  1. Follow "social distancing”  guidelines, including avoiding overcrowding of units.
  2. Maintain good hydration.
  3. Wear masks in stores or outdoors and when you may come within 6’ of someone else.
  4. Wash hands frequently, especially if you've ventured outdoors and avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.
  5. When using common areas such as pools, activity courts, beach gates use the provided sanitizer and follow posted rules.
  6. Read the list of guidelines & precautions provided in your unit ( It is advisable that each condo owner supply a list of precautions for guests to follow when they sign in.)
  7. Visit the Maui County Covid-19 website for newest guidelines and openings https://www.mauicounty.gov/2370/COVID-19-Coronavirus-Information

 

RESOURCES

Come back - watch this space as we add resources we have found.

$250 gift Certificate for Groceries (includes free delivery for stays of 21 days or longer thru mid December)

For those wishing a 10% discount on an electrostatic sprayer and dispenser which makes HypoChlorous ACID from water/salt/vinegar & electricity, and is used in California schools..
 use the code MOC19 when purchasing at
 

Prepare for your trip - understand Hawaii.

Every destination has its own set of unwritten rules regarding cultural etiquette. Hawai‘i is no different. MOC joins HTA & HVCB in sharing the do’s and don’ts with visitors for their time in the Hawaiian Islands

Maui Travel Tips: Culture, https://youtu.be/g-E-YsNZJuY
Maui Travel Tips: Ocean Conservation, https://youtu.be/5_AKQS1WFxM
Maui Travel Tips: Ocean Safety,  https://youtu.be/rRJVx4Uzkx0

Coming soon
Guided hikes for the family
How to shoreline fish