dreamit
DIS Veteran
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- Feb 22, 2014
We will be staying at Aulani in two weeks. The part of planning that I haven’t figured out is what to pack for day trips and, in some instances, where to change clothes.
For example, we’re spending an afternoon and/or full day visiting Waikiki beach, doing a 90 minute catamaran ride at some point. Where can we change from clothes to swimsuits and back to clothes? When on the catamaran, we need an ID and cash for tip/drinks. Do we bring a bag or just store in a phone pouch? I see there is a locker facility off of the beach. Is this what others have used for storing belongings during the day?
What about a day trip around the island where we’re hiking, stopping at beaches, shops, restaurants, etc.—do you wear your swimsuit under clothes for the entire day or are you changing at beaches, in the car, etc.? Another scenario is going from a muddy hike to continuing on to other sites. It’d be nice to change clothes between activities. Too, what supplies should we keep in the car for these types of day trips? So far I’m planning on microfiber beach towels, snorkel gear, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, water bottles and water, waterproof phone pouches, water shoes, snacks, dry bag/backpack, regular backpack, small waterproof wet bags for swimsuits, my Oahu travel books, and wet wipes. I have a mesh swim bag for each of us for storing our swim and snorkel gear. I’m thinking of picking up a cheap plastic tub when we arrive to keep in the rental car trunk to hopefully prevent sand from getting all over the car. What am I missing? I appreciate any advice you can provide to me!
For example, we’re spending an afternoon and/or full day visiting Waikiki beach, doing a 90 minute catamaran ride at some point. Where can we change from clothes to swimsuits and back to clothes? When on the catamaran, we need an ID and cash for tip/drinks. Do we bring a bag or just store in a phone pouch? I see there is a locker facility off of the beach. Is this what others have used for storing belongings during the day?
What about a day trip around the island where we’re hiking, stopping at beaches, shops, restaurants, etc.—do you wear your swimsuit under clothes for the entire day or are you changing at beaches, in the car, etc.? Another scenario is going from a muddy hike to continuing on to other sites. It’d be nice to change clothes between activities. Too, what supplies should we keep in the car for these types of day trips? So far I’m planning on microfiber beach towels, snorkel gear, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, water bottles and water, waterproof phone pouches, water shoes, snacks, dry bag/backpack, regular backpack, small waterproof wet bags for swimsuits, my Oahu travel books, and wet wipes. I have a mesh swim bag for each of us for storing our swim and snorkel gear. I’m thinking of picking up a cheap plastic tub when we arrive to keep in the rental car trunk to hopefully prevent sand from getting all over the car. What am I missing? I appreciate any advice you can provide to me!