So, you’ve booked your flight and you’re now dreaming of basking in the Maui sun with sand between your toes, and the warm ocean waves beckoning you to dive in for a swim. Ahh yesss…. let’s dwell in this picture of paradise for a moment more. Sighhhh…..
Vacationing in Maui means you can pack light. No need for a heavy jacket, thick sweaters, or closed shoes. Instead, bring your shorts and light clothing since the temperatures will be a balmy 80 degrees or more, especially as we head into the summer months.
For the majority of the time, you will be out in the sun, so we recommend that you bring suntan lotion. Try to stick with a high level of protection such as 30. I hear you groaning, “But how will I get a suntan using 30?” Trust us, you will achieve Bronzed God or Goddess status even at SPF 30. The sun is strong, so protect that skin of yours. There’s a great suntan lotion company here on Maui that makes some of the best stuff on the planet. They’re called Maui Babe. They have a good SPF 30 lotion, plus a fast bronzing lotion which we use all the time. And, you can say we are definitely sporting a nice Maui tan!
Another good item to bring along on your trip to protect you from the sun is a hat. The sun gets very hot out there and you want to be sure to protect your head from the strong rays. It’ll help prevent sunburn and it’ll keep you a bit cooler…. not to mention prevent a headache.
Don’t forget your sunglasses. Heck, maybe this one should be at the top of your list. You don’t want to be squinting the whole time you’re here. Squinting on the beach, squinting while kayaking, or even squinting while surfing…. ummm…. okay…. maybe not while you’re surfing! Haa! Sunglasses can be a great way to protect your eyes from the harmful effects of the rays and it’ll help you take in the beauty of Maui that will surround you.
Okay… easy one. Don’t forget your bathing suit. Bring two! You’re probably going to be in the water a lot while here on Maui doing your water activities. In fact, you should even wear your bathing suit while hiking, since chances are you’ll find a nice cool waterfall pool that you’ll want to swim in.
As for shoes, you may need a pair of flip-flops… or what we call rubbah slippahs… and perhaps a pair of tennis shoes for going hiking. You will find that the dress code here on Maui is pretty relaxed and casual. No need to bring your fancy clothes and spiked high heeled shoes.
If you take a trip Upcountry, on the slopes of Haleakala, you will need a light jacket since it could get a little chilly in the higher elevations once the sun goes down.
Mosquito repellant is another good thing to bring. You won’t find many of the blood-suckers up in the higher elevations of Maui, but for hiking through Hana or any of the other lower elevations, you’ll need to bring some repellant so that you can really enjoy the scenery.
And…. don’t forget to bring your camera! You’ll be snapping photos left and right, trust us! Maui is such a beautiful island. You may even want to get a disposable underwater camera to take some photos while snorkeling. You’ll want to take as many pictures as you can, which make great treasures to share with family and friends back home.
