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Bring a tote bag for the beach/pool and a small backpack to take on the Road to Hana.
Hawaii is very casual. You probably only need to bring a nice outfit if you're dining at a good restaurant. Bring lots of shorts and comfortable clothes for warm weather.
You should bring a pair of shoes that you can wear in the water. The beach in Ka'anapali can be very rocky in places. My boyfriend cut his toe open in the surf and wasn't able to swim for the rest of our trip. You'll also want these for walking to and from the waterfalls on the Road to Hana.
Bring a good hat. The sun is strong, and even with sunscreen on you'll want a hat to keep your face from burning.
BUG SPRAY and SUNSCREEN. If you bring nothing else, bring these. The sun is very powerful in Hawaii. Even if you don't burn at home, you will here. Wear sunscreen even if you're going to the beach for a short time and even if you're just out walking around. Nothing ruins a vacation like a nasty burn.
You'll only need the bug spray on the Road to Hana and in the Iao Valley, but you'll be really sorry if you forget it. The bugs here are vicious.
Bring lots of film, because it can be expensive in Hawaii. If you bring 800 speed film or higher, be sure to have it hand-checked at the airports so the x-ray doesn't damage it.
The hotel will supply towels for the beach and pool. Your snorkeling tour will provide masks and fins. Unless you're really coming to do some camping, you probably don't need any other gear. Leave a Comment
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 Dressed for Adventure by whitneyone
You can buy most anything you need in Maui, but the prices are a bit higher. If you forget a tank top (or shirt) or two, you can pick them at as cheap as 7 or 8 bucks at any of the numerous ABC stores in Maui or at any clothing store. You can also get great visors and hats starting at 5 bucks. Great to wear if you're in a convertible. A MUST if you are on the beach. Watch out and don't get a scalp burn!
You can get everything you need anywhere.
Chances are you'll be be jumping in the water at some point, so always wear your bathing suit underneath! I hardly ever wore my hiking boots, but i kept them under the seat of the car for the whole trip just in case they were needed. It saved lugging them back and forth from the hotel room.Keep your hiking boots in the car at all times. Keep a visor or hat with you at all times, that sun can be VERY strong. I'm not a hat lover, but I wore a visor almost every time we hit the road. It's really a must if you are in a convertible. Leave a Comment
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 The Ultimate Guidebook to
Maui by seamandrew
Now for the book...
An absolute must on all trips to Maui is to purchase a copy of 'Maui Revealed: The Ultimate Guidebook.' Let me tell you, that the title is so "on the money." Not only does this guidebook offer accurate and in depth descriptions of all the popular sites, but it also tells you about the unpopular sites that are well worth a visit. Scratch that, they're must sees! The authors even tell you where to get the best banana bread.
We originally purchased the Insight Guides book on Hawaii, but two friends of ours bought this book for us. They used it on their trip and insisted that we have a copy. What a difference! Thanks Steve and Linsey!
Using this book will also mean that you must rent the 4x4 truck (Jeep Wrangler--see transportation tips). Otherwise, you will miss out on so much! I guarantee you won't regret buying this guide or the Jeep rental!.
For quicker searches online, the ISBN number is 0971727902. Leave a Comment
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1. A handy and reasonably spacious backpack.
2. Travel Books, maps, pamphlets for information and direction.
1. Swimsuits.
2. Sandals.
3. Hiking shoes.
4. Sunglasses.
5. Cap (sun is really harsh)
6. Light T-shirts, Hawaiian shirts.
1. Tylenol, Advil.
2. Band-aids.
3. Insect Repellant (Anti bug spray).
1. Digital Camera
2. Additional memory cards
3. Camcorder
4. Additional discs
5. Binocular
6. Rechargeable Batteries
7. Battery Charger.
8. Camcorder charger.
1. Swim trunks.
2. Sandals.
3. Sun Tan Lotion.
4. Bottled Water. Leave a Comment
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 by guell
Plan on spending about $12 per camera in the continental US and presumably higher in the touristy areas of the island. Leave a Comment
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Solarveil on by keida84
The last but not least sun product I use is made by Rit Dye. Known as "Sun Guard" this is a SPF product that you can wash directly into your clothes. A normal white T shirt is spf rated 5, Sun Guard boosts the protection to spf 30. It leaves no marks nor does it change the color of your clothing. Sun Guard will not add protection to clothing made of acrylic or 100% polyester clothing.IT will work on cottons, linen, silks and rayons. Do not use bleach and the sun protective factor will last about 50 washes. Leave a Comment
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Call 875-5111 when in Maui for weather and sunrise/set times especially good for preparing for the Haleakala Sunrise Leave a Comment
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If you are going to the top of Haleakala Volcano for a sunrise don't underestimate how cold it gets. I took my silk thermal underwear and boy was I glad I did. I also took a polar fleece jacket and was wearing a tank top, t-shirt and long sleeved shirt. Gloves are also a must.
Bring the sunscreen because no one from the mainland is beyond needing it. I used SPF 30 on the body and SPF 45 on my face and neck. The 45 kept me sun free but even the 30 allowed me to get a bit sunburned in places...and I live in CA with alot of sun! Take care.
You can never have enough film or a large flash card for Hawaii. One beach scene is NOT just another beach scene! Leave a Comment
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 by AliasGirl
Tip: Large items can be sent directly home! Ex. cases of pineapples, wine etc., Duty Free Shopping
Well for the Four Seasons, its complete resort wear..
Let's start with the ladies..During the day, you will most likely wear your bathing suit and a sarong or cover up with a nice pair of sandals/flip flops. Shades, straw brimmed hat, baseball hat, floppy bucket hat.
Midday - Casual shorts and a nice tank top or tee shirt. Sandals, sneakers flip flops, etc.
Dinner - Depends on wear you are going of course. I mostly wore sundresses with sandals, dressy shorts set, capri pants with a nice top.
For the men..During the day, bathing suit with a clean tee shirt, beach shoes. Shades and a baseball hat are also a must.
Midday - Shorts and a nice tee shirt, pretty much the same as beach wear.
Dinner - Khaki shorts or khaki pants with a nice polo shirt or short sleeve button down. Bring nice casual slip on loafers for nicer restaurants. You may want to bring a jacket, some restaurants require a jacket, check beforehand. My hubby mostly wore polo shirts and khaki pants for dinner with boat shoes.
Normal supply, that you always carry with you on trips. Extra bandaids in case you get blisters. *If you buy new shoes for your trip, use them a week or two before you go, so you don't get a nasty blister*
Aloe vera, in case yo get a sunburn, like we did the first day!
Plenty of film, rev up that digicam..
Underwater camera (throwaway) for snorkeling trips and beach days. Also, a panaramic camera (also a throwaway) takes awesome pictures.
Snorkel equipment, if you have. Rent all other, its not worth it to bring a boogie board from home.
Books, magazines, playing cards for the beach..whatever makes you relax. Leave a Comment
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Aqua shoes if you plan to snorkel off the beach
Swim suit
Shorts
Sweater/light jacket if you plan to go to summit of Haleakala
Tshirt for snorkeling, even with sunscreen on, I got burnt
Snorkel gear
Shoes with good treads if you plan on hiking
Sunscreen
Underwater camera
If you are staying in a condo and don't mind lugging food, boxed and canned goods are much cheaper in the mainland US. You can't bring in fruits, vegetables, dairy or meat, of course.
Lots of money!
Guidebook-"Maui Revealed", they had a copy at our condo and it was an excellent resource Leave a Comment
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