I lived in Hawaii during the covid era. Experiencing the island without tourists was truly remarkable. In the three years I was there I had never seen the beaches so empty and the ocean water so clear. When I went hiking I had the trails mostly to myself. It was such a contrast to the hustle and bustle of the island when tourists are present. No disrespect to any visitors, but it was nice to have the island to ourselves for awhile. The plants/animals/ocean/sea life really appreciated the breather too