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Do you need blankets in Hawaii?

Beach blankets are always necessary in Hawaii, but since it can be windy on beaches, regular blankets will just get blown around, or get filled with sand. Most importantly, it's not easy to dry them at the end of the day.



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Beach Towel You definitely need to bring a beach towel on your Hawaii vacation, but not just any old towel will do! When packing for Hawaii, you'll want to bring a sand-resistant beach towel or blanket to lounge around on. For drying off, I suggest a quick drying microfiber towel. Leave all other bulky towels at home!

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If you go to the Big Island or Up Country Maui, you will need warm clothes: jeans, sweat shirt and jacket. The upper elevations can be cold depending on the weather.

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These are the clothing basics for what to pack for Hawaii – weeklong vacation:
  • Swimsuits (2)
  • Swimsuit cover ups (2)
  • Outfits for tours (like shorts and a top or a sundress) (1-2)
  • Nicer outfit/dress for fancy dinners or night out in Honolulu (1-2)
  • Beach sandals.
  • Water shoes.


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Common Items from Hawaii NOT ALLOWED into the U.S. Mainland or Alaska
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables, some exceptions are those listed below as permitted.
  • Berries of any kind, including fresh coffee berries and sea grapes.
  • Cactus plants or cactus plant parts.
  • Cotton and cotton bolls.
  • Fresh flowers of jade vine, and Mauna Loa.


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With that in mind, how much do you need to budget to visit Hawaii? Well, in general, you're going to want an average of about $4000 per week, depending on where you're staying and which island you're visiting on your Hawaii vacation.

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For a one week trip, that means you'll spend anywhere from $350 to $1000 per week. Just remember that if you do choose to get a car rental in Hawaii, you'll need to be aware of parking fees. Parking fees around the cities cost just a few dollars per hour.

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Sure, you can wear jeans in Hawaii. But unless you're going up to the summit of Haleakala you'll probably be more comfortable in almost anything else due to the balmy temperatures and humidity. I have visited Hawaii in every season and never wished I had jeans with me. What should I wear on a plane to Hawaii?

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Island temperatures average in the 70s and 80s Fahrenheit year-round. Take a light jacket or sweater, but chances are you won't even wear that.

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Hawaii itself is around 80 degrees year-round so you likely won't need these to wear there, except for maybe at night. Every single indoor place in Hawaii is air conditioned excessively which is why sometimes jeans are helpful!

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Only ancient kapuna are allowed to wear socks and slippers, with the sock material squished up in their toe gap. Socks should only be worn with dress or athletic shoes, and please, match white ankle socks with white shoes and black socks with black shoes. No knee highs.

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Absolutely!! We go for 7 days every year and never spend that much money. We do not rent a car that we have to pay parking on for the entire week. If we want a car for a day or two, we rent for only those days and then return the car.

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Even if you're staying somewhere with restaurants close by or accessible continental breakfasts, you will likely have to purchase and cook most of your food. The average cost for ??breakfast is $15 per person, lunch is $25 per person, and dinner is $45 per person.

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Expect sticker shock. Food is very expensive in Hawaii, since most of it is imported from the mainland.

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The US Dollar is the official currency used in Hawaii. Major credit cards and traveller's cheques are widely accepted, plus there are plenty of ATMs and currency exchange stores at the resorts, shopping centres and throughout each of the islands.

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For nice dinners or going out in the evening wear a nice flip flop, dressy sandal, or casual but nice tennis shoe (men). If you are doing any sort of activity like hiking (including small treks to beaches surrounded by lava), you will want to have 1 versatile hiking/water shoe.

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Long sleeves | A long-sleeved top, track jacket or popover will keep you warm in places like Upcountry Maui or on early morning hikes. Rain jacket | Throw on a rain jacket or windbreaker if you're visiting in the wet season. These can also come in handy on windy boat rides.

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