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What to wear on your Hawaiian Vacation

The basic rule: pack light.  Restaurants, for example, don’t require jackets.  Nobody but lawyers in court has to wear a tie.  In fact, most of the local men don’t even own ties.  Ladies certainly won’t need furs, and you won’t even need cold-weather clothing unless you want to venture up the slopes of Haleakala on Maui or Mauna Kea on the big island.   It does sometimes get chilly at night, so as sweater or two or a light windbreaker would be a good idea.  The style in the islands ranges from casual to ‘nice’ casual.”

Once you arrive, you’ll probably decide to buy some local clothes so you can blend in with the locals and not flaunt the fact that you’re a tourist. Board shorts and a t-shirt, with a sun hat and trendy eyewear is the right combination for the beach.  (You actually should wear a hat and sunglasses whenever you’re out in the sun.)Hawaiian print aloha shirts paired with shorts or slacks and sandals or slip-ons will be appropriate for exploring, shopping and sightseeing.

Be careful of the material you buy.  Consider that you’d like your purchase to last a while, and you’ll want it to be appropriate to wear after you get back home.  Buy silk or cotton shirts and dresses.  Ladies of every age like simple shifts, or matching shorts and tops in Hawaiian prints. And watch those Hawaiian prints.  You’ll see some inexpensive shirts and mumu with garish colors and prints.  Stick to subtler patterns.  The better shops, department stores and boutiques carry shirts with “reverse” patterns in which the bright, intense colors are stylishly muted and comprise the inside of the fabric. Island wear is available in virtually any price range, pattern and color. Select loose-fitting shirts.  Rubber slippers and sandals are a must. Don’t wear socks with those, and leave your black, knee-high, black socks at home.

Written by Bruce Fisher

Since 2006 Bruce has been writing and producing Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast and the Hawaii Vacation Blog and the which create daily content about Hawaii Travel and Tourism. His postings reflect the Hawaiian Islands, their culture and their lifestyle as accurately and thoroughly as possible. The tone is anecdotal, breezy, and devoid of any commercialism.

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Top Hawaii Resort for Celeb Honeymooners

 

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Since 2006 Bruce has been writing and producing Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast and the Hawaii Vacation Blog and the which create daily content about Hawaii Travel and Tourism. His postings reflect the Hawaiian Islands, their culture and their lifestyle as accurately and thoroughly as possible. The tone is anecdotal, breezy, and devoid of any commercialism.

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Ziplining in Hawaii

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In today’s show

  • The Kauai Marriott Resort on Kalapaki Beach has completed its $50 million renovation. The nine-month renovation to the 356-room resort included upgrading guest rooms, refurbishing the open-air restaurant Kukui’s on Kalapaki Beach and constructing a new children’s pool
  • If you’re in Waikiki and looking for that perfect restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, ?look no further than the Oceanarium Restaurant in The Pacific Beach Hotel. ?This hotel is located on Kalakaua Avenue, directly across the street from Waikiki Beach. ?It is the home of the famous 250,000 gallon Oceanarium that spans three floors.
  • While ziplining is usually associated with tropical travel destinations such as Costa Rica, the adventurous activity is becoming more and more popular — and prevalent — on the islands of Hawaii, which offer equally stunning vistas and landscapes through which your clients can zip.

 

 

Written by Bruce Fisher

Since 2006 Bruce has been writing and producing Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast and the Hawaii Vacation Blog and the which create daily content about Hawaii Travel and Tourism. His postings reflect the Hawaiian Islands, their culture and their lifestyle as accurately and thoroughly as possible. The tone is anecdotal, breezy, and devoid of any commercialism.

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The Beaches of Poipu

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Written by Bruce Fisher

Since 2006 Bruce has been writing and producing Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast and the Hawaii Vacation Blog and the which create daily content about Hawaii Travel and Tourism. His postings reflect the Hawaiian Islands, their culture and their lifestyle as accurately and thoroughly as possible. The tone is anecdotal, breezy, and devoid of any commercialism.

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Hawaii Happenings

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Since 2006 Bruce has been writing and producing Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast and the Hawaii Vacation Blog and the which create daily content about Hawaii Travel and Tourism. His postings reflect the Hawaiian Islands, their culture and their lifestyle as accurately and thoroughly as possible. The tone is anecdotal, breezy, and devoid of any commercialism.

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Tips for first time visitors to Hawaii

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Written by Bruce Fisher

Since 2006 Bruce has been writing and producing Hawaii Vacation Connection Podcast and the Hawaii Vacation Blog and the which create daily content about Hawaii Travel and Tourism. His postings reflect the Hawaiian Islands, their culture and their lifestyle as accurately and thoroughly as possible. The tone is anecdotal, breezy, and devoid of any commercialism.

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