I am attempting to assist a co-worker who is leaving tomorrow for Maui. He's not an experienced traveler & doesn't have beach vacation clothes (we're in Seattle). Here's what I've come up with but would appreciate any feedback:

hat
sunglasses
birkenstocks (bear with me here)
1 pair sneakers (wear on plane)
1 pair shorts
1 something to swim in
1 pair lightweight pants
3 t-shirts
2 short sleeve summer shirts
socks, underwear
1 windbreaker jacket (wear on plane)
1 jeans (wear on plane)

Upon arrival go to Longs Drug and buy:
flip flops
1 shorts
1 bathing trunks
straw hat
sunscreen
straw beach matt &/or beach chair

How am I doing? ;-) mahalo everyone

Looks good so far - but here's a suggestion...don't need long pants if the shorts are 'reasonably' presentable with collared shirt for dinner. My DH NEVER puts on a pair of long pants once he arrives. Also, can cut back on socks unless needed for playing golf, etc. Sandals (w/o socks)are usually the norm everywhere. Hope he has a great time!

Thanks!

I realize I should probably include reminders for things like:
plane ticket or confirmation code
passport or drivers license
cash, ATM card, credit card
eyeglasses
any prescriptions
guidebook (i loaned him Moon)

&
1 beach towel - or buy there

suze, have him buy the beach towel there. Takes up too much room. And, no reason for long pants. We saw men at church on Easter Sunday with nice shorts on.

I really hope:

1) He asked for your advice
2) He does not have a wife

Are you going to remind him to bring a toothbrush?

I have no idea what birkenstocks are but just get down to Hilo Hatties and invest in some outrageously Hawaiian clothing and relax!

1) he did
2) he does not

This is an amusing thread! If he's wearing the birks, he may not need flip flops? Unless he really wants to be able to get into the water w/footwear. Could wear the light weight pants on the plane instead of the jeans? (prob won't be wearing jeans in Maui)? Maui in general is very causal. A golf shirt & chinos' is pretty much as dressed up as it gets, unless you're going all out for a fancy dinner.

I bought a pair of the crocs flip flops while we were in Hawaii and ended up wearing them every day, all day long.

David - Bierinstocks (sp?) are sandals.

suze - If your friend doesn't have them he might be better off with taking just a pair of boat shoes. He can wear them wherever he goes (sightseeing, dinner, on boat trips and at the beach) - no need for any sneakers.

Tell him to pack light - take less clothes and bring more money.

Unless he's hiking or going horseback riding, I'd skip the jeans - too hot. Bring another pair of khakis and more shorts unless he's going for a weekend, only...one pair???? Flip flops, Aloha shirt and shorts for the plane ride.

I'd add some more shorts to the list just judging by my Husband's khaki shorts that always get dirty.

Who knew? this thread would be so popular... Thanks everybody!

That's the problem guys & gals... he doesn't have more than 1 pair of shorts, no nice linen pants or anything. That's why I was hunting up creative solutions from you all. His Seattle gardening clothes are the closest thing to resort wear is my impression (co-worker not friend or traveling companion BTW, my own people have island clothes)
;-)

More money less clothes is likely a wise tip!

Don't forget the ocean safety sermon!!! Common sense isn't grown on trees!!! And the middle of the pacific aint paradise when your caught in a riptide!

Since he is leaving tomorrow, I would definitely suggest he spend a couple hours the first day doing some shopping. Then he wont have to worry about taking the right kind of clothes - he can get them there.

I think we just love to sit around & visualize that we too are packing for Maui.

please tell him if wearing the birks with shorts, no black socks!

i'll be SURE to pass that along...

so as not to detract from the natural beauty of the islands!!!

No kidding, Jules! Especially after checking out MsGo's Maui photos, I wish I was packing for Maui!

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