Packing Tips

What To Pack For Your Hawaii Big Island Vacation?

Here’s A Suggestion…

Just pack light! A vacation to Hawaii is a laid-back adventure. Here’s the dress code: There isn’t one!

The daytime wear is casual, comfortable. The evening wear is casual, comfortable. As long as your attire is neat, you can wear what you like to restaurants, luaus, and even the theatre (yes, we have theatre here).

Wahine (ladies)

sun dress / shorts / tops / wind breaker

bathing suit / cover up

sandels-flip flops* / hiking shoes

underwear / sleepwear

sun hat / sun visor / head kerchief

fanny pack / purse

prescription medicine

cosmetics / tooth brush / hair brush / comb

shampoo / conditioner / deo / sun screen

eyeglasses / sunglasses

Kane (gents)

shorts / t-shirts / wind breaker

bathing suit

sandels-flip flops* / hiking shoes

underwear / sleepwear

sun cap / sun visor / bandana

fanny pack / wallet

prescription medicine

shaving articles / tooth brush / comb brush

shampoo / conditioner / deo / sun screen

eyeglasses / sunglasses

*flip flops are the shoes of choice here because they are so easy to slip on and off
before entering a home which is the Hawaiian / Japanese custom to leave your shoes outside.
Flip flops are available here – cheap!

Other Essentials To Pack
driver licence / credit cards / check book / traveller checks

Travel Docs + Miscellaneous
passport / plane-train tickets / cruise docs + tickets / itinerary

Gear
cell phone / camera / video camera / film / cassettes / batteries / binoculars / walkman / CDs / tape novel / travel mirror / travel clock / swiss army knife / travel flash light / pen + pad-journal / extension cord / travel lock / address book / first aid travel kit.

Don’t Forget…
Take 2 photocopies of your passport(s) and credit cards. Leave one copy at home with someone you trust, and take one photocopy with you (keep separately from the originals).

For your convenience and comfort so you don’t have to bring these along with you,
Aloha Vacation Cottages are each equipped with:

free laptop use
free wireless internet

umbrellas – for beach and rain
rain ponchos
body soap
sarongs for beach 
kimonos for lounging at home
bathrobes
slippers for lounging at home
laundry detergent
tote bags for beach
back packs for day hikes
beach coolers for drinks
cottage first aid kits

See also the complete list of amenities for each cottage.

Travel Gear To Go