Anyone been to Hawaii recently?

Got back from Waikiki in July, it really wasn't bad then as no mask were really enforced except for a few places.

Just got back from Maui.

Car rentals readily available. Guy at counter asked me which color I wanted when picking up vehicle b/c he had a ton.

Dinner reservations were helpful but not necessary unless you wanted to eat at a popular place at 7pm (which was always the case).

Indoor mask requirements are back.

But, that was it.

Oh, make sure to get a wristband from your airline departing from mainland before departure. You’ll need emailed QR code. United had multiple stands so was easy. Makes life way easier upon landing. You can simply walk thru airport with no hassle when you land.

Waikiki in July too. It was semi open but nothing like it was pre covid. Beach is open but every restaurant you go to for dinner; I would recommend getting reservations in advanced. Duke's had real long lines each night

No issue with car rentals, reservations, the airport (outside of needing the QR code), crowding or anything at all. Hawai’i governor thinks he’s the only area affected by Delta when it’s worldwide and cases are 1-2% visitors. My vacation was not bothered one iota by the above concerns which I had as well. I made dinner reservations well in advance because of them so can’t speak to finding last minute food but do not cancel or hesitate to take your trip. In fact my car rental prices dropped in half when I casually checked the week of my trip.

Thanks so much brother. We are en route to HNL now and should be on the ground within the next few hours. Looking forward to a great week.

So how did it go? I will be going to Hawaii at the beginning of November for work and am curious how the situation is.

I will be on Oahu.

Since you need to show proof of vaccination/negative test just to fly to Hawaii no one will ask you anything once you leave the airport. At the airport they will ask for your QR code from the information you filled out before you landed.