Can you really have too many.....

Bathing Suits, flip flops, tube tops and shorts for Hawaii??? I am getting razzed from my other traveling companions. I will be in Maui for eight days. I have three bikini%26#39;s and one one-piece suit, more flip flops than I can count, and more tube tops and halters than I care to mention. Okay, so I went overboard, I fully admit this. But, since I am a small size, it will all fit in a medium size suitcase with room to spare. So what is the big deal? Can a woman have too many snazzy outfits?

Thanks for reading this rambling! I am just way to excited for my upcoming first trip. Having been reading this board for YEARS, I feel pretty confident that most of my questions are answered. I mean, I know where the best lava flow is served, where to avoid renting a car from, whether I should wax or shave my legs, the best snorkeling place for my daughter, the recipe for the perfect vacation day, tipping the maid is controversial, and so on. All that is left is fashion advise ;)

Can you really have too many.....

Hey lisa...you are finally going eh?

The short answer is my lovely bride could have as many suits and flops as she wants (she doesn%26#39;t but that is here choice).

For me, I pack my suit I bought at an ABC a bazzillion years ago on our first visit...I will stop at the first ABC I see and get a pair of rubber ';slippahs'; which I will leave behind when we come back home. Few pair of shorts, few shirts and underwear, my shave kit and I am god to go.

Can you really have too many.....

If it all fits and you don%26#39;t mind hauling it around, then go for it.

You will want the swimsuits just so you can have a fresh one. As for all the clothes, I think you will find that Hawaii is not really fashion central. It is a laid-back place where the same flipflops (slippers in Hawaii) and a casual tshirt and pair of shorts will be the norm ... not too much fru fru, dress up, try to be the cutest on the beach. But if that%26#39;s your personality, then go for it! I am a really light packer and I always end up with stuff I don%26#39;t use. I am working on getting lighter, just b/c I hate to lug stuff around.

BB: Yep, FINALLY! I am so excited!

Kona: Ya, I figured it was similar to Oahu. I packed way too much each time I have been there. But having lost some weight, and being as slim as I was in high school, I had to have some excuse for all the cute little purchases! :)

Lisa, bring what you want, but remember to save some room so you could buy cute stuff while there. %26lt;wave%26gt;

as i recall one of this forums best posters addictedtomaui brought 13 bathing suits???? :) ,countless flipflops,so bring%26#39;em all and buy a few more to!!

don- I knew addicted would get this! She will also understand my endless nordstrom addiction as well. ;)

In case Lisa hasn%26#39;t been around enough to notice I feel obligated to tell her that ';addictedtomaui'; is none other than our dear Hula. So the numbers make sense, yes?

It%26#39;s about time you finally made it to Maui! I am working on a trip next Jan for a signifcant birthday .....

And you%26#39;ve been on my mind...we went to GCC now called Horizon...took the black sheep child and her boyfriend. Kenny was amazing. I kept looking around in case you were there!

Happy trails LIsa and Lisa jr!

whoops, guess LIsa knew that already...hence the Nordstrom mention.

Way to go Chico. Let the cat out of the bag why don%26#39;t you (insert poking emoticon here)

LOL. I actually had it figured out quite some time ago and hazarded a guess as to why (although, I could be wrong on that).

Chico: I have been meaning to email you for the last week or so. Just finished up school and have been playing catch up on so many half-finished projects, but I promise to email you soon!