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Pre-Vacation Checklist

While we’re in between holidays, I thought we’d revisit this blast-from-the-past post with a checklist of what to do before…

February 4, 2014
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Don’t Go To Hawaii Without: Shoes You Don’t Mind Getting Wet & Muddy

I see so many people on Hawaii’s trails and adventures wearing new-looking, white sneakers. I just don’t have the heart…

February 16, 2019
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Don’t Go To Hawaii Without: Moisture-Wicking, Quick-Drying Pants

With Hawaii's weather being warm and tropical, you might not think of packing long trousers, but they are very useful.…

February 16, 2019
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Don’t Go To Hawaii Without: Rash Guard Top

Andy had been wearing a rash guard top in Hawaii for a few years before I discovered how awesome they…

February 16, 2019
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New Series: Don’t Go To Hawaii Without

Do you remember the old American Express commercials with the famous tagline, “Don’t leave home without it”? Well, I’m going…

June 15, 2013
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Seeing What a Difference Polarized Sunglasses Make

I highly recommend you have polarized sunglasses for your Hawaii vacation. I like to say that seeing Hawaii through polarized…

April 23, 2024
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Not Your Usual Hawaii Sunset Photo Tip

As visitors to Hawaii, we tend to be so enamored with watching the sun sinking into the ocean that we…

January 5, 2024
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Staying Safe On Your Hawaii Vacation

Overall, Hawaii is a safe vacation destination. As we discussed in the 8 Myths of Hawaii Five-O article, Hawaii’s crime…

March 10, 2021
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Polarized Sunglasses for Your Hawaii Vacation

From my recent visit to Lana’i, I was reminded of how much better polarized sunglasses are for touring Hawaii. So,…

April 23, 2024
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Bringing Sunscreen With You to Hawaii

From my article  Six Strategies for Packing Light, Dana asked an excellent question about bringing sunscreen to Hawaii. She asked:…

April 30, 2024