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Jun 1st, 2004, 11:51 AM
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Ryan,
FYI I go to Hawaii often spend a lot of time outside and rarely burn. You just need to be very thorough with the block and wear hats. If you get sick of putting on block wear a long sleeve rash guard (loose), they are cooler than they look.
Elvis957 yeah what about trail maps and hiking guides. You need to do a ton but one or two would be nice. What about just behind the Lighthouse near makaupu? You don't need a trail map for this one though.
Meat tenderizer for jelly fish stings if they are out. Not likely you will get bit but something good to have on hand, along with a first aid kit. You are going with kids, yes?
Go to www.gohawaii.com and see what is on for the calendar?
I also don't see any guide books mentioned. You are going to do some reading yes????
Consice guide to Hawaiian history is only 100 pages knowing something about Hawaii will enrich your visit.
Wizard Publications are another great guide along with driving and discovering Oahu. The later you should call the tourist board on right away. I am not sure you can order it online.
FYI I go to Hawaii often spend a lot of time outside and rarely burn. You just need to be very thorough with the block and wear hats. If you get sick of putting on block wear a long sleeve rash guard (loose), they are cooler than they look.
Elvis957 yeah what about trail maps and hiking guides. You need to do a ton but one or two would be nice. What about just behind the Lighthouse near makaupu? You don't need a trail map for this one though.
Meat tenderizer for jelly fish stings if they are out. Not likely you will get bit but something good to have on hand, along with a first aid kit. You are going with kids, yes?
Go to www.gohawaii.com and see what is on for the calendar?
I also don't see any guide books mentioned. You are going to do some reading yes????
Consice guide to Hawaiian history is only 100 pages knowing something about Hawaii will enrich your visit.
Wizard Publications are another great guide along with driving and discovering Oahu. The later you should call the tourist board on right away. I am not sure you can order it online.
Jun 1st, 2004, 11:57 AM
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meant to say you don't need to do a ton of hikes, one or two will do.
Ryan that was just an fyi on block because I am very fair. There is way to get beyond the burn if you are careful. Get overly confident and you will roast like a red hot chilly pepper. Has happen to me anyway when I forget that I am not burning because of the block not because of me skin tone!!!
Ryan that was just an fyi on block because I am very fair. There is way to get beyond the burn if you are careful. Get overly confident and you will roast like a red hot chilly pepper. Has happen to me anyway when I forget that I am not burning because of the block not because of me skin tone!!!
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I'd like to recommend three things that I always do before ANY vacation:
1. Make a list of the addresses of anyone to whom you might want to send a postcard.
2. Have the locks changed on your house. I know this doesn't specifically apply to Hawaii, but I always do it anytime everyone in the household is going to be out of town (within reason, of course -- not to go to a concert or basketball game). While we were in Cancun a couple of years ago, my older daughter (who didn't go) was coming over daily to feed the cats. One day, she discovered the door unlocked, and another day she found it OPEN(!), and had to round up all the cats who had escaped. We found out later that my younger daughter's boyfriend had a key to our house, and was making himself at home!
3. Notify the local "authorities" about when you will be gone and how to reach you, if necessary. I also give them a list of anyone (and their car) who is authorized to be at our house while we are gone. In the town where I live, the local police will drive by your house 3 or 4 times a day while you're gone, to make sure nothing looks out of the ordinary.
Have a great time!
Donna
1. Make a list of the addresses of anyone to whom you might want to send a postcard.
2. Have the locks changed on your house. I know this doesn't specifically apply to Hawaii, but I always do it anytime everyone in the household is going to be out of town (within reason, of course -- not to go to a concert or basketball game). While we were in Cancun a couple of years ago, my older daughter (who didn't go) was coming over daily to feed the cats. One day, she discovered the door unlocked, and another day she found it OPEN(!), and had to round up all the cats who had escaped. We found out later that my younger daughter's boyfriend had a key to our house, and was making himself at home!
3. Notify the local "authorities" about when you will be gone and how to reach you, if necessary. I also give them a list of anyone (and their car) who is authorized to be at our house while we are gone. In the town where I live, the local police will drive by your house 3 or 4 times a day while you're gone, to make sure nothing looks out of the ordinary.
Have a great time!
Donna
