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Beachwear & Sunscreen!   Honolulu

Beachwear & Sunscreen!, Honolulu

 20 Reviews  Bring flip-flops with you or plan to buy some when you arrive. See my Local Customs tip. Pack clothing suitable for tropical weather. The young women in this photo, with their black stockings and... 

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Travel Light   Kailua-Kona

Travel Light, Kailua-Kona

 4 Reviews  Just pack lightly! And pack shorts in your carry-on to change into once you reach the islands: the airport isn't air-conditioned, and you exit the plane on the HOT black tarmac! Light, short-sleeved... 

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Bring a camera   Hilo

Bring a camera, Hilo

 2 Reviews  You're better off not bringing loads of clothing here as you'll probably be shopping for it anyway. The good news is, you need not bring cold weather gear as it's pretty comfortable weather wise.... 

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Packing List   Volcano

Packing List, Volcano

 1 Review  Be sure to take some warm clothing, as the weather can, and usually does change in this region. It was a lovely day when I did this tour, but it suddenly got quite cool when we reached the Volcano... 

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Dress for Climate Extremes   Hawaii (Big Island)

Dress for Climate Extremes, Hawaii (Big Island)

 3 Reviews  Snow gear to Hawaii?? Yes, if you love snow so much. We're having lots of snow at the summit of Mauna Kea (White Mountain) this winter. The view from the top is incredible when the summit is covered... 

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Extended stay   Kailua-Kona

Extended stay, Kailua-Kona

 2 Reviews  One big suitcase for your Souvenirs you won't need much. Don't forget to tag your luggage so you don't get it mixed up a lot of us shop in the same places:) Weather varies within 74-84 degrees... 

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Swim suits   Hawaii (Big Island)

Swim suits, Hawaii (Big Island)

 2 Reviews  Sunscreen is your #1 priority when visiting tropical islands! You will burn, and you will burn fast! Re-apply often, and don't forget those hard to reach areas...ears, behind the knees, and your head.... 

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Sunscreen   Kailua-Kona

Sunscreen, Kailua-Kona

 3 Reviews  It is never very cold in Kona. Shorts and capris are year around wear. You may need a light jacket if you are out on the water though. Take along some comfy walking shoes for walking up and down Alii... 

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by byer1jam

Only take the minimum you really need. Nothing more than one check on and one carry on bag. At left is Karen on the floor of Haleakala. Got the wide brimmed hat, bathing suit, sandals, and sunscreen? Great! Don't forget a pair of pants, sweatshirt or fleece jacket, rain jacket/windbreaker, waliking shoes, maybe even hiking boots. What do ya need all this stuff for? You'll find Haleakala on Maui which is at 10,000 feet and the Big Island has two mountains over 13,000 feet. Even lower altitudes can be quite cool in the winter so be prepared.Visit the Hawaii Shrine at http://hwaiishrine.com to see more. Everything you can carry. Bring a tripod if you can stand it. Bring plenty of film that you've purchased ahead of time via the internet. Try B&H Photo in New York; http://www.bhphotovideo.com. You can buy film in Hawaii, but it'll cost a lot more than mail order from NY.

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Sunblock!

by jusdenise93

Wear comfy shoes, slippers or flip flops would be advisable. The hotels usually have a beach towel so don't worry about bringing one. There's so many ABC store in Hawai'i, in evry corner you will see it.

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Go Oahu Card

by Susumarie

With the GoOahu card, you get free admission to many popular attractions or free access to equipment. Attractions that aren't free offer discounts. They come in 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 day cards, and many times you can get 10-15% off the going price of the card. You can go to as many attractions as you can fit in, once a day. With the 3, 5, or 7 day, you get an extra bonus, a choice of admission to the Polynesian Cultural Center, 1-day car rental, surfing lesson, or admission to Germaine's Luau, which I can tell you by personal experience is a GREAT deal of fun! The luau alone is $69 without the card. Right now, the adult 3-day pass is $117, which is less than $40/day. If you plan well, a very good bargain.Check out their website for all the included events, then all the added discounts -- you just can't miss!

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Pack bathing suit, sunscreen and snorkelling gears

by joiwatani

Bring an extra light beach bag and squeeze it in in your travelling bag. I brought an extra light beach bag to put the bathing suit, beach towel, sunscreen and to put bottled water. I squeezed the beach bag on the side of our travelling bag. This is very convenient because we have a place to put our stuff when we go to the beach. It's light and easy to carry. I put some snacks in there, too. This bag is better than bringing my purse! It is also for safety reasons. I just left my purse in the hotel! Light clothes, t-shirts, cargo pants, capris and slippers. Everywhere, you can wear slippers - the Hawaiian style! Sunscreen Digital cameras Snorkelling gear so you don't have to rent. We bought our snorkelling gear at Costco for $29.00.

Bring water shoes!

by dmoran

Water shoes are a must. Any visit will involve time in the water, but the volcanic rock can be extremely sharp, so you must have some kind of lightweight waterproof shoe that you can either swim or walk in. Then you can kayak to some tiny islet, step out and walk around on lava, wade in for a swim, and never have to worry about taking off your shoes and finding a way to keep them dry.

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Packing for the Tropics

by diver-x

No special bags for the plane trip, of course. Bring some day-packs for daily activities so you can carry beverages, munchies & sunblock. Most of the time, you'll be glad you brought extra drinks with you. If you plan to snorkel, bring a mesh bag that'll fit fins & the rest of your snorkel gear to carry it to the beach. Most dive shops and a lot of sports shops carry them. Of course, bring a couple of swim suits!A lot of beaches in Hawai'i are rocky and have either lava rocks or coral in the water. So a good pair of water shoes are a must. Scuba shoes or booties work well too. In Maui if you are taking a tour to the top of Haleakala, most likely your tour company will supply cold weather gear, so no need to pack it. But I did bring a pair of those geeky pants that you can zip off the legs to make shorts. I thought they worked well but my husband kept making fun of me. ;>) Always...

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Hawaii Packing Guide

by agapotravel

As light as possible...after 9 flights, 4 rental cars, and 4 accomodations, we learned that we packed too much stuff we didn't need. Leave the suits and "dress up" clothes at home. Even when we went out for a nice dinner, it was very casual. You do need a couple of pairs of hiking shoes if you plan on doing a lot of hiking. We each took 3 pairs and only brought 1 home.... Lots of memory/film for your camera Bug spray is a MUST....especially on Kauai

Use plenty of sunscreen and wear a hat

by Pattons

I have seen many visitors to Hawaii end up with terrible sunburns. Since there is a constant tradewind you often don't feel the sun's intensity. When snorkeling it is advisable to wear a tee shirt to avoid a severe burn on your back.

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Suntan lotion, suntan lotion , suntan lotion

by Stacyh

Bring a foldable bag for those trips to the ABC stores or grocery store. They're great for taking your lotions and towels down to the beach or for lugging souvenirs home on the plane, too. Bring reef shoes if you're planning on snorkeling. That coral is sharp!!Don't bother with anything in the least fancy. Formal in Hawaii means shoes and new(er) shorts and Hawaiian shirt. Buy all your lotions (high spf!!), lip guard, etc. at home and bring it. This stuff is mighty spendy in Hawaii. Be sure to pack them in a sealed, plastic bag in case they leak. Buy a disposable underwater camera if you plan on snorkeling. They work fairly well and you can get some great shots of the sea turtles and fish. Buy it at home..they're twice as much in Hawaii.

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Lighten Your Luggage Load

by starship

I really over-packed for this trip. Since the temperature in the islands is generally in the 80's or so year round, you can plan to pack light-weight clothing and do with one suitcase generally. As in Europe, a heavy suitcase can be a detriment to your enjoyment! Hawaii is almost universally a casual clothes kind of place. Smart casual clothes, and "aloha-wear" is fine for even nicer restaurants and nightlife for most people. The younger crowd tends to be even more casual. A very light jacket, sweater may be appropriate for high altitudes or late in the evening. Sandals and comfortable shoes, aqua shoes are great for snorkeling. On Oahu, you can find a wide variety of stores, pharmacies, etc., to pick up toiletries you might have forgotten; but it definitely would be less expensive to bring plenty of sunscreen, insect repellant, medicines, etc., from home. It goes without saying that...

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Royal Kona Resort  Kailua-Kona

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