Planning a Hawaii vacation is half the fun of going to Hawaii. The great news is that tourism is starting to fall in Hawaii, and you can find some great deals if you just know where to look. Prices are very seasonal, so you can save and still enjoy all that Hawaii has to offer if you can travel in the off season.
What to Take
Hawaii is a very temperate place, with low temperatures rarely below 60 and highs rarely above 85 Fahrenheit. Still, the winds sometimes get strong, and it's a good idea to bring a sweater. Don't worry about formal wear; almost every restaurant has a laid-back attitude about dress, with covered beachwear being fine in most cases. Do bring sunscreen and a cool hat, as the sun gets very hot (you're almost on the equator). You can find inexpensive straw hats at almost every tourist stop.
For almost every occasion, aloha wear is a good choice, and you can find it cheap in Hilo Hattie's, the ABC Store, or at swap meets and local shops everywhere. Instead of packing the suit or nice dress, just pick up a nice aloha dress or, for men, a Hawaiian shirt and khakis. This works just fine for the kids as well. Not only do you solve the problem of what to wear, you get clothing that is perfect for the climate here and you also have some lovely souvenirs to take home with you.
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