We recommend lightweight, breathable clothing that can keep the sun off your shoulders during those lazy beachside afternoons. A sundress or two for evening meals at the five-star restaurants lining the avenues is recommended, however, there is no taboo for wearing shorts and a tee out for dinner and cocktails. If the plan is to hit some clubs and go dancing or to a show, dressing up a little is the norm, though mostly in flat shoes.

With the warm weather and traditional surf atmosphere, dressy clothes are not a necessity, nor are thick, heavy jumpers or jackets. There’s no need to pack beach towels as your resort will have them. You also won’t need a power adapter – most hotels have power outlets that accept Australian devices.

ABC Stores are ubiquitous throughout Hawai’i, especially in Honolulu. These stores are where you can find anything you may have forgotten, from aspirin to mascara to a toy ukulele. There is also the International Marketplace and Waikiki Beach Walk in central Waikiki. The real shopping, however, is done at one of the two main centres in Waikiki: Ala Moana shopping centre or the Waikele Premium Outlets which have everything from Calvin Klein and GAP to Vans and Converse. These two destinations are day trips themselves as there’s so much to see and do. Discover more about shopping in Hawai’i here.