September 11th, 2009 | 
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Ever wondered why Hawaii always makes it into the lists of “top ten” vacation destinations? Actually, once you consider the facts, it’s not hard to understand why Hawaii is on the list of top ten vacation destinations. For one thing, this chain of islands in the Pacific features some beautiful beaches, stunning volcanoes, and clear oceans, as well as a cheerful atmosphere and some friendly, hospitable people.
There is an important added attraction which Hawaii offers. It is conveniently located in the United States. This is good news for those concerned with travel safety since it means that travel to and within Hawaii is often considered more secure. Nevertheless, it is still wise to consider several Hawaii travel tips that will make your Hawaii vacation even better and safer!
Packing For Hawaii
The weather in Hawaii is quite mixed, daytime is warm, and requires light clothing, shorts, swim wear, and light t-shirts, while evenings tend to be cooler. You should consider strategically packing clothes which can be worn in layers. By doing this you will be able to warm up, or cool down, as needed.
Remember that if you are visiting places such as the Haleakala National Park in Maui, or the Volcanoes National Park on the island Hawaii, then you will need to wear sturdy shoes, and dress appropriately for the cooler weather as the parks are at quite a high altitude.
Needless to say, bring sunscreen and bug spray are essential when traveling to Hawaii, if you want to prevent sun damage and avoid diseases spread by mosquitoes.
Staying Safe in Hawaii
As with any popular tourist destination, remember not to leave your luggage unattended or store anything very valuable in the hotel safe, and do not carry large amounts of cash with you, as this may put you at risk of being targeted by pickpockets.
What about the Weather?
Hawaii is a tropical island, and like many other tropical areas, frequent natural disasters such as tsunamis, hurricanes, and windstorms, are common in the area. This is no need for concern or anxiety since the weather is always monitored closely. However, if a Civil Defense Warning is issued, you should monitor the radio and television closely, and follow travel tips and instructions provided by the Hawaii officials.
Enjoy Your Stay
A trip to Hawaii is guaranteed to be a memorable one. There are tantalizing sights and sounds that are sure to amaze you and the atmosphere is something you will remember long after you have left the sandy shores of Hawaii. If you pack for the location, and follow some basic safety advice, you will be sure to have a holiday to remember for all the right reasons.
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Some traveling tips for a someone who's never traveled aboard.?I'm flying for the first time in May. I will be going to Amsterdam and St. Petersburg, Russia. The total time I will be traveling is for 3 weeks. I have never flown before so I would like some tips for things to do on the plane and during layovers. I will be traveling with a group of around 21 people.
I'd also like to get some ideas of things to bring and things to do while I am there.
I'll glady take tips, tricks and hints from anyone who'll offer.
Thanks so much.
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Unless you have a car, you have either the bus or a boat from Positano since the train doesn't go there. Timetables for the buses and ferries are here: http://www.amalficoastweb.com/positano/english/bus_ferries.html
From Sorrento, you can take the Circumvesuviana train to Pompeii or Naples. There are links here that you might find useful. http://www.sorrento-online.com/english/orari.htm
From Naples you could connect to anywhere else in Italy via the train system here. The English version of the website is here: http://www.ferroviedellostato.it/cms/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=3fdbe14114bc9110VgnVCM10000080a3e90aRCRD
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Yay! You'll have fun! I miss it there. Even though I live in Sunny california now, I think that the great attitude of people in Chicago make up for the lack of warm weather anyday. First, take the 94 all the way there. From Detroit without traffic and without speeding you'll have a 5 hour trip. From Kalamazoo, maybe two and a half hours…max. Make sure to fill up on gas in, or before Kalamazoo…..there's not alot of choices for an hour or so. Take about five dollars in cash to pay for the toll roads. Also make sure you bring a warm jacket and comfy shoes to walk around in.
Some places I enjoyed when I used to live there six months ago were…. Giordanos Pizza (A little touristy, but the pizza is amazing, and very filling! about 12-14 bucks for a medium will fill up four people…… trust me) Of course again Michigan Avenue has all the upscale shops like we would'nt get back home in Michigan.
Division st. for the college age bars. Rush street, for fun little shops and nice resturants. Nooky's in Old town area was an amazing little place for brakefast. North beach was a nice spot whn the weather was warmer. The Merchandise Mart was an interesting building. It is mainly a place that you can see designer showrooms for kitchens, and bathrooms…..stuff like the Kohler showrooms.
Get a day, or week metro pass at any Jewel grocery store or under the subways. The pass works for both subways and busses. Please note that at 8am and 5pm you may have to wait for a bus longer….Sometimes two or three busses would pass me by before one stopped. At these busy times of the day, there is a good chance you will be standing on the bus.
Please be a little more cautious when you are on the red line subway. I've never had a problem ever, but sometimes it gave me the heebie jeebies! haha Have fun!!!!!!!
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I expect that you live in the USA.
Maybe you already know this, but, I suggest you bring things, not so much for yourself, as for your relatives. American made things are highly appreciated. Goods such as chocolate, bars of soap, and even toothpaste will make them very happy. Buy bulk items in individual portions as much as possible because your gifts will be shared by many. <– end of my own two cents.
Did you say rural?? You will certainly miss hot water and bathroom tissue. Bring many shorts and few skirts. Expect that your clothes will be hand washed and hung to dry, by you or someone else.
EXTRA CREDIT: If you can unlock your GSM cell phone, you will want to buy a local SIM card there for text messaging.
Use bottled water. The water in Italy and Greece is safe to drink but always play it safe.
Diet Coke is called Coke Light in Europe.
Italians like to drink Pepsi but it tastes different that in the USA.
When in Greece, see all the museums but reserve some time for clubbing at night.
Do not have sex with anyone unless you plan on bringing home some VD's.
Don't get drunk. Europeans admire folks who are reserved when it comes to drinking.
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Head to nearby Cerro Aconcagua, it is the highest mountain in the Americas.
Be prepared to remove your shoes upon entering a house. To keep apartments clean, most hosts will provide you with a pair of slippers.
Be ready to give toasts at dinner, for guests are often asked to do so.
Offer to share your snacks and cigarettes with those around you.
Be prepared to accept all food and drinks offered to you when visiting friends. Ukrainians are known for their generosity when it comes to feeding others. Turning down food may be considered rude.
Do not put your thumb between your first two fingers – this is a very rude gesture.
This last one was apperantly written by a genious
Enjoy your stay!
I traveled from florida to california when my baby girl was 8 months…
they are at the age where they sleep soo much… what we did is we left super early i mean we left our house at 2am… we didnt let her sleep for a while so she was so tired… she woke up to eat so we stop… we made stops every so ofter to check on diapers… toys are really pointless because they drop them and hell breaks lose when that happens.. if she has a pacifier make sure you have more than one incase she loses one… keep the snacks simple… stuff that she cant choke… and really she will sleep most of the time because car rides are sooooooo relaxing for babies… she will probably only wake to eat and fuss a bit for a diaper check… good luck with the drive…
oh and when we drove… we drove non stop… i mean my husband and i just took turns and we drove… if you are driving 12 hours in 2 days you should not worry to much.. make sure you check her diaper often… and put diaper cream to prevent rashes…
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Good to see you alex! i’ve never been on a plane )-:
hey im going to hawaii on thursday from sea tac washington
I love to just cruise the country with no set destination. It's what I did for many years on my Harley. Other than the safety concerns, make sure you take in everything possible, eat at local eateries and get to know the people. It's much better to see the real country if you take the old highways, back roads and scenic routes. Never get in a hurry. the more you see, taste and hear, the more you will enjoy the trip, and the more memories you'll have to enjoy. This country is an amazing place.
cool, I want to go there some day, my cousin spent 2 years there and said it was great. Were u in the apple store? I hear its huge!
Great video! Did you get this idea from iJustine? lol!
I just got back from japan
Babies are easier to travel with than toddlers…I went from the U.K. to Australia with our 2 month old and it was fine…she was totally unaware!
As long as she has her basic needs met there's no need to worry…just take rest stops when you need to change the baby.