On Jan 1st Hawaii became the first state in the US to ban coral harming sunscreens. Please pack reef safe sunscreens for the beach! The top three we recommend are Badger, ThinkSport and Kokua Sun Care. Note that Reef Friendly and Reef Safe (this is what the label should say) are different. Here is an Amazon list with Reef Safe sunscreen options: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1LG46UVN4F3NS?ref_=wl_share
If you can we recommend you fly directly into Kahului airport (OGG) on Maui as it will save you a 2-hour layover in Honolulu and a connecting flight (30 minutes). Getting from OGG to your hotel - if you are staying in the Kihei/Wailea area it is about a 30 min drive. Your hotel may provide free transportation or an uber should be around $40-$45
Here is a great guide when making your packing list: https://www.destinationmauivacations.com/blog/what-to-pack/ A few notes: * Reef safe sunscreen and insect repellent is a must! * Our wedding is semi-formal. * We will be doing a snorkel trip so be sure to pack a swimsuit, flip flops and a cover up! Everything else will be provided. *If you tend to get sea sick we will bring medication if anyone needs it but feel free to bring your own as well. *We will also be hiking at a high elevation. Please bring workout clothes, gym shoes and layers as it will be cold.
If you are planning on doing a great deal of sightseeing, we suggest that you rent a car from the airport. Try to book in advance if you can. If you prefer not to rent a car, Uber is another great way to get around. Also, be sure to check with your hotel to see if they have free transportation to and from the airport. If you are planning on participating in all the wedding weekend events we will be providing transportation for the hike and the private charter. If you are staying in the Kihei or Wailea area it will be easy to take an Uber to the wedding as well as the breakfast as they are both close by.
Maui has a summer average of around 78 degrees. In the winter months, that 'dips' down to 71 degrees. The ocean typically remains in the 80 degrees mark year-round. Haleakala is another story. Despite numerous warnings, dozens of visitors flock daily to the summit (some as early as 4 am for the sunrise) in shorts, t-shirts, and sandals. They leave with icicles on their noses. Haleakala frequently, even in the summer months, dips below freezing in the early morning hours. Haleakala recorded a low of 11 degrees F in the early 1960s. Point being, plan accordingly, and dress warmly. Even in the middle of the day, the temperature can be quite nippy compared to the coastal areas below.
Hawaii has its own time zone and does not observe daylight savings time. When daylight savings is in effect on the Mainland (that’s what locals call the Continental U.S.), Hawaii is 3 hours behind the West Coast and 6 hours behind the East Coast. When the rest of the U.S. reverts back to standard time in the Fall, Hawaii is 2 hours behind the West Coast and 5 hours behind the East Coast.
Tropical destinations are all about dressing casually. Bring whatever you feel comfortable in. Sundresses, shorts, tank tops, sarongs etc... Our wedding is semi-formal so be sure to pack for that. For all other events casual is the way to go!