I didn’t expect to feel a lump in my throat, but as the plane touches down along the lush green fields of Kauai, I feel a rush of emotion. Like so many, I’ve missed the ability to travel. Mostly, though, I missed some of my favorite places—and Kauai is one of them. Granted, things are different right now. I’m wearing a mask, as is everyone around me, and we’ve followed Kauai’s strict travel protocols. Travel Requirements for Hawaii To visit the Hawaiian Islands, travelers must follow the Hawaii Safe Travels program. To bypass the state’s mandatory 10-day quarantine, travelers to the islands can present a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of departure. Before traveling to Hawaii, all visitors need to register for Hawaii Safe Travels, the state’s online portal. After receiving a negative COVID-19 test result, travelers need to upload it to their Safe Travels account. Then, they’ll …