My Top 5 Maui Travel Tips for Packing

Packing for any vacation can be daunting, and Maui is no exception. Here are my best Maui travel tips for packing!

1) Make a list of things to pack a week or two prior to your departure.

This is my favourite Maui travel tip...ok... I know it's probably not the most earth-shattering tip you've ever heard, but following this tip seriously makes all the difference!

This will totally minimize, or better yet, eliminate the chances of forgetting to pack something important. As your departure date gets closer, you'll remember things that aren't yet on your list and you can add them.

I've always found that having such a list makes packing stress-free - once the time comes to pack, all I have to do is mindlessly cross items off my list as I go (while daydreaming about all the fun stuff I'll be doing once I get to Maui!) - and there are no worries about leaving anything behind!

2) Leave some room in your suitcase for a few souvenirs.

If you love to shop, you may even want to bring an empty suitcase along so you have lots of room to haul your purchases back home with you! (Actually, if you think you'll like shopping in Maui THAT much, you may want to just BUY a new suitcase in Maui to bring home your souvenirs!)

3) Know your airline's luggage restrictions and guidelines.

Following this Maui travel tip can save you money on your Maui vacation! The last thing any of us want is to be hit with last-minute overweight-luggage fees at the airport! Measure and weigh your luggage before you leave home to make sure you're in compliance with all weight restrictions.

Even more importantly, make sure you don't pack a restricted item that isn't allowed on the plane. some of the restricted items are no-brainers... but others are things that you wouldn't necessarily think are a problem. Knowing what's on the restricted list will prevent you from having to part with something potentially valuable at the check-in counter!

4) Do you take any prescription medications regularly? Don't forget to pack them...

It's often difficult to replace these medications on your Maui vacation if you've forgotten them.

Also, you may want to include some over-the-counter (OTC) medications... some of the OTC medications that are available at home may not be available in Maui - it's so much easier to just pack them along, than to risk wasting valuable vacation time trying to find a pharmacy that sells them should you need them.

5) Pack clothing for a variety of weather conditions.

Weather in Maui is generally balmy, so most of the time shorts and a t-shirt will do just fine - BUT there are a few exceptions!

If you are unlucky and get caught in the rain, you'll appreciate having a raincoat along... or at least an umbrella!

Also, if you venture to Mt. Haleakala's summit, you'll want to bring a jacket, or long sleeves and pants at the very least - the temperature is quite a bit cooler up there compared to sea level.

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