Hawaii Vacations Planning Guide

Now you can create your own "Ultimate" Hawaii Vacations! FREE Hawaii Vacation Checklist & Easy Planning Guide!

Your trip to the Hawaiian Islands is going to be full of fun, relaxation, and excitement... right? Then it's important you get your trip off to the "right start". Showing up in Maui, Oahu, Molokai, Kauai, or the Big Island unprepared would ruin the relaxation. So we've prepared a checklist for you to use as you plan. Now, granted we couldn't have possibly thought of every single item you need to bring or task you need to complete before your trip, but if you use this list as a general guideline we're pretty sure you won't forget anything. So print it... and happy planning!

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Check List Basics (What to Bring) ...

What's it like when you remember something you needed or wanted to bring along after you are already on your way? You either live without it or have to purchase it while on your vacation (at a price you typically don't want to pay). Use this page and it won't happen to you!

Sun Protection
( )	Sunscreens - SPF 45 & SPF 15 - Waterproof is a good idea
( )	Caps and/or Visors
( )	Sunglasses - It's a good idea to have a "backup" pair too
( )	Chap Stick or Lip Balm

Bathroom - Personal Care Items
( )	Toothbrush & Paste & Dental Floss
( )	Combs, Brushes, Blow Dryer
( )	Shampoo & Conditioner
( )	Lotion, Facial Cleanser, Burn Cream, Neosporin
( )	Band-Aids
( )	Saving: Electric Shaver or Razor w/blades, Cream & Aftershave
( )	Ladies: Shaving Cream and Razor, Personal Toiletries (Tampons)
( )	Aspirin (or other), Prescription Medications
( )	Contact Lenses & Solution
( )	Hand wipes, Disposable Towlettes
( )	Earrings & Costume Jewelry
( )	Deodorant, Perfume, Cologne
( )	Handheld or Vanity Mirror
( )	Small roll of toilet paper & bar of soap (just in case)

Clothing
( )	Socks
( )	Shoes - Beach Sandals, Dress Shoes, Athletic, Hiking, Slippers
( )	Pants - Dress, Casual, Shorts
( )	Shirts - Dress, Casual
( )	Swimwear
( )	Underwear
( )	Belt

Transportation Items
( )	Airline Tickets
( )	Reservations Info: Hotel & Car Documentation w/phone numbers
( )	Snacks for the Airport Wait & Flight
( )	Breath mints, Gum
( )	Maps, Itinerary Plans & Notes, Tour books
( )	Bottled water

Money
( )	Wallet, Checkbook, Purse, Money Clip - whatever you use
( )	Credit Cards
( )	Travelers Checks

Electronics
( )	Notebook Computer, Palm Pilot, PDA's
( )	Camera, Camcorder
( )	Personal Audio - Walkman, MP3 Player
( )	Batteries & Battery Chargers

Home List
( )	Be sure to make a list of things you need done before your trip!
( )	Lawn care (sprinklers), Pet care, etc.
( )	Arrange for Mail Delivery/Pickup
( )	Turn furnace or AC to lowest settings
( )	Turn off Washing Machine Taps
( )	Emergency Phone list & Answering Machine Message
( )	How to get to the airport, where to leave the cars
( )	Lock the doors!