Reservations for the Hawaii NABC are now open.
The host hotel is the Hilton Hawaiian Village. You may go to Mega Housing to make your reservations online or call Mega Housing at 800-773-5069.
TRAVEL LIGHT!
Hawaii is one of the more informal places on the globe, it’s warm all year long, and unless you are staying at a five-star hotel, there’s seldom need for a jacket. (In the winter months, a light jacket or sweater might be appropriate for evenings or to protect against the occasional rain squall.) Most restaurants require shoes and a shirt for service, but casual is definitely the order of the day.
Everybody needs five things: swimsuit, shorts, sunglasses, waterproof sunscreen and a camera. Everything else is optional.
For women, we’d recommend light slacks, a sundress, a sweater, comfortable shoes (maybe even jeans or hiking shoes if you plan to hike) along with something for casual evening wear.
For men, jeans make sense if you’re trekking into the forest, otherwise light sport shirts and trousers and a pair of loafers and walking shoes make up a complete wardrobe.
For the most part, sit down and think and set out a proposed itinerary for what you want to do on the island, then dress appropriately. If you’re attending the Opera and having dinner at one of the great five-star restaurants, a blazer is certainly appropriate, but if you’re traveling on a budget . . . relax.