Travel
Airport: Please note that you will want to fly into Honolulu, HI (HNL) - the islands of Hawaii can sometimes be confusing! We are going to be on the island of Oahu and all of the hotel recommendations are in the Honolulu/Waikiki Beach area.
Booking Flights: Since April is peak tourist season in Hawaii, we recommend booking your flights about 5-6 months in advance. You can set price alerts on any booking website (such as Kayak, Expedia, etc.) to makes sure you get the best deal!
Dates: Kira, James, & their families will be arriving on Tuesday, April 6 and staying through Tuesday, April 13.
Recommended Airlines: American Airlines, Virgin Australia, Delta, Alaska Airlines, and United.
Passports & Visas
Passports - Passports can take a while to get so make sure you get yours at least a couple months in advance!
Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) - All eligible international travelers who wish to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program must apply for authorization.
*APPLY FOR THIS AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE DEPARTURE*
Real-time approvals will no longer be available and arriving at the airport without a previously approved ESTA will likely result in being denied boarding.
Who You Are:
- You are a citizen or eligible national of a Visa Waiver Program country (includes Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom).
- You are currently not in possession of a visitor's visa.- Your travel is for 90 days or less.- You plan to travel to the United States for business or pleasure.
- You want to apply for a new authorization for one person or a group of applications for two or more persons.
What You Need:
- Valid passport from a Visa Waiver Program country
- Valid credit card (MasterCard, VISA, American Express, and Discover (JCB, Diners Club)) or PayPal to pay the US $14 USD per application.
- Your contact information.
- Your most recent employment information, if applicable.
The ESTA application must be completed at least 72 hours before your departure date; there is a processing fee and generally a 2 day processing delay for results. If your travel is not approved by ESTA you may be asked to apply for a Visa from the US Embassy to gain entry.
Use the following link to apply
Wondering what to pack? Here's some suggestions!
IMPORTANT
• Passport
• Photo I.D. (Government issued)
• Insurance Information
• Flight / Hotel Confirmations
• Cash / Credit Cards
• Keys / Cell Phone
• Medications
IN YOUR CARRY ON
• Refillable water bottle
• Headphones
• Reading Material
• Clorox Wipes
• Travel Size Lotion/Hand Sanitizer
• Chapstick
• Camera/Charger/Memory Cards
• Notepad
• Pen (you will have to fill out a form on the plane prior to arriving!)
• Chargers
• iPad/Laptop
• Sunglasses
• Gum
• Comfy Socks
• Snacks
CLOTHES
• Two swim suits
• Casual / Closed Toe Shoes
• Casual Dress Clothes
• Exercise Clothes
• Flip flops
• Hiking Shoes (or old sneakers)
• Light jacket or sweater
• Hats
• Pajamas
• Underwear
• Socks
• Wedding outfit!
Men:
• T-shirts
• Collared Shirt
• Shorts
• Long Pants / Denim
Women:
• Shirts / Tops / Blouses
• Skirts / Shorts
• Sun Dresses
• Long Pants / Denim
• Swim suit cover up
• Accessories
TOILETRIES
• Sunscreen (& lots of it!)
• Shampoo / Conditioner / Body Wash
• Razor / Shaving cream
• Lotion
• Dry shampoo
• Styling products / Detangler
• Deodorant
• Toothpaste / Toothbrush
• Contacts / Solution
• Make up Remover
• Face Wash
• Curling Iron / Hair Dryer
• Brush