If you like to buy souvenirs of your vacations, always leave extra room in your luggage for your return trip. The crafts, artwork and souvenirs available in Hawaii are extra tempting, because they cover a broad range of cultures including Hawaiian, Polynesian, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and much more.
Your best option for any overflow may be to pack a collapsible bag or tote that would be both small enough to use as a carry-on, and sturdy enough to check should that be required.
Other general packing guidelines are applicable to a trip to Hawaii as well.
Especially important is what you choose to pack on your carry-on luggage. Many of these items will ensure that your stay is safe and comfortable, even in the event of minor crises such as misdirected luggage or items misplaced during your vacation. You should place the following in your carry-on luggage:
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A prescription for your eyeglasses or contact lenses, in case they are lost or damaged.
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Any medications you take regularly as well as prescriptions for replacements in case they are lost or damaged.
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Health insurance cards, personal identification and, if you are visiting from another country, your passport.
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If you intend to rent a car - your driver's license, auto insurance card, and confirmation document from the car rental company.
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Airline tickets, confirmation documentation from your condominium, hotel, bed and breakfast or other pre-arranged lodging, confirmations for any pre-booked tours or activities, and any printed itineraries you may have received.
Also consider the following in your carry-on:
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User manuals for any new cameras or electronic equipment that you've purchased for your trip. You don't want to spend precious time struggling to use an unfamiliar feature.
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A toothbrush, toothpaste, extra change of underwear, socks and shirt, and sleepwear will help to see you through if your luggage is delayed.
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A great tip from Fodor's "How to Pack", by Laurel Cardone is to include a bathing suit and cover-up. If your luggage is delayed, you won't care, because you'll be lounging on the beach!
It almost goes without saying that all valuables should be packed in your carry-on and not in your checked luggage.
Items such as cameras, laptops, portable tape and CD players, hand-held electronic games, electronic organizers, video cameras, travelers cheques and money should never be packed in your checked luggage.
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Eileen M. Fischer is the wife of Hawaii for Visitor's Guide, John Fischer. Eileen has accompanied John on all of his trips to Hawaii and also shares in his love for the culture, land and people of Hawaii
While John is off working or enjoying himself, Eileen handles all of the packing.
