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General Information

□   Pack your bag with some empty space. You are going to go shopping and cannot bring an extra bag back with you (baggage fees are already paid). This might mean bringing a little bit larger bag than you think to account for your shopping. J

□   You need to pack just about everything in your checked bag. You do not want to be lugging a million pound bag with you around the airports. See my suggestions below for what bag gets what.

□   Communicate with your teachers ahead of time so you can be proactive on your school work. This is your first trip of the winter season (with a few more to go). Earn your teacher’s trust by talking to them BEFORE Thursday to get your assignments and any work you need to complete while we are traveling. Please bring any school work with you that is urgent and important to get done. Please be responsible. This is what we expect.

□   You will have to be very careful with your purses etc while we travel – do not bring a lot of valuables with you and try to not bring a lot of cash. Honolulu is a tourist town and you have to be very careful as you sightsee. Travel in groups and try to have an adult with you at all times.

□   Be responsible with your personal items. Put your name on anything and everything. Double triple quadruple check everything before you leave, when you get there, before you leave every day and before you go home.

□   Oh yeah, let’s have fun J

Money

□   I would NOT suggest to bring a lot of cash. If possible, get a pre-paid credit/debit card (you can find them at Wal-Mart or grocery stores) or traveler’s checks. Some cash will be useful, but not large amounts. We are pretty isolated out in Honolulu so you have to really take care of your money. Once you’re out, you’re out (unless Mom is on the trip too)

□   For meals: two travel days, five lunches, three dinners. $150-220. These are very liberal estimates. I’m sure you could bring less.

□   For souvenirs/shopping: This is very much up to you and your family’s discretion. There is a little market near our hotel with super cute souvenirs that you can barter for that are pretty inexpensive. Their ABC Shops (not liquor – it’s Hawaii’s convenience stores) have lots of souvenirs and good prices. There is also a HUGE mall and lots of shops within walking/cab distance. Talk about what will be appropriate to take with your child, especially if they are going alone.

□   I cannot stress again to be smart and careful with your money. We are gone for a week, and with the time change it will be very difficult for your parents to save you if you run out of money by depositing money in a bank account back at home. Make a plan for spending and stick to it.

Carry On Bag

□   Purse or backpack, wallet with cards/cash for travel, photo ID!

□   iPod/CD player with batteries/charger/headphones; cell phone and charger; book; entertainment items; camera and charger

□   Gum, eye mask, neck pillow, etc for sleep on plane

□   SUNGLASSES

□   I wouldn’t bring a pillow and blanket on the plane. They will have them for you to use and it will make travel easier. Maybe bring your pillow pet?

□   Absolutely no toiletry or liquid items OVER 3 OUNCES. They will throw them away faster than you can say “But but but.. I didn’t know!”

□   Absolutely no items that even look the slightest bit suspicious – tweezers, nail clippers, scissors, knitting needles, knives, guns, or just anything stupid.

□   http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/index.shtm   Visit this page for additional information on airport travel. The TSA doesn’t mess around – don’t try to sneak anything through. You will be polite and quiet as we travel – no exceptions.

Toiletries for the Entire Trip

□   Contacts (extras if disposable), case, solution, glasses

□   Toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash

□   Loofah, shower gel, razor, shave gel, lotion, face wash, shampoo, conditioner

□   Deodorant, smell good spray, perfume

□   Brush, comb, hair dryer, flat iron, curling iron, hair spray, shine spray, bobby pins, gel, hair bows, pretty clips/headbands

□   Prescription and other medications

□   Q-tips, ear plugs, nail polish/remover, cotton balls, tweezers

□   Makeup, makeup brushes, makeup remover, etc in a small bag

□   Feminine products (if needed)

Weather For The Trip (As of 11/23/11 – please keep checking)

□   Friday (Travel Day): 81/73, partly cloudy

□   Saturday (Performance Day): 80/71, windy

□   Sunday (Sightseeing Day): 80/71, windy

□   Monday (Sightseeing Day): 80/71, sunny

□   Tuesday (Free Day): 82/72, sunny

□   Wednesday (Performance Day): 82/72, sunny

□   Thursday (Sightseeing/Free Day): 81/72, partly cloudy

□   Friday (Travel Day):

Clothing Overview

□   Two sets of comfortable travel clothes for airport travel Friday 12/2 and Friday 12/9

□   Eight to ten sets of free day/sightseeing casual clothes: include layers for elevation changes, comfortable shoes, jacket with a hood, sweatshirt/sweater,

□   Two to three sets of nice dress up clothes: include accessories and cute shoes. J

□   Two sets of performance quality blacks: no hanging out bra straps for this one – cover up please, tights, etc.

□   Two to three sets of sleep clothes: don’t forget dress code. J

□   Bathing suit, cover up, beach towel, sunscreen, etc

□   Various types of shoes: flip flops, cute shoes, tennis shoes, hiking shoes, etc; don’t forget socks

12/2 Friday Clothing Schedule – Travel Day

□   Comfortable travel clothes (no metal, jewelry, easy on/off shoes, easy on/off jacket if you need)

□   Free night clothes: regular clothes, comfortable shoes

□   Sleep clothes (I would only pack two sets of sleep clothes, it will save room in your bag for shopping! Don’t forget underwear, bra, layers)

□   Money for any food/snacks you will want as you travel (approximately $20-30)

12/3 Saturday Clothing Schedule – Performance Day

□   Sightseeing clothes: rain jacket with hood, comfortable shoes

□   Performance clothes: TBA, I would bring blacks (long pants, dress code top, tights, etc.). I am hoping to have you not have to wear the Hawaiian shirts too long. J

□   Dinner cruise clothes: nicer outfit, maybe WGI World Finals type outfit?

□   Sleep clothes

□   Money for lunch (approximately $10-20)

12/4 Sunday Clothing Schedule – Sightseeing Day

□   Sightseeing clothes: outdoor clothes, layers for elevation/indoor/outdoor changes, comfortable shoes,

□   Sleep clothes

□   Money for lunch (approximately $10-20) and any souvenirs at the Polynesian Cultural Center

12/5 Monday Clothing Schedule – Sightseeing/Free Day

□   Outdoor/hiking clothes, comfortable shoes, jacket

□   Free day/swimming clothes

□   Sleep clothes

□   Money for lunch and dinner (approximately $30-40), money for shopping (at your discretion)

12/6 Tuesday Clothing Schedule – Free Day

□   Sightseeing clothes if you plan to go shopping, don’t forget layers, don’t forget sunscreen

□   Swimming items if you plan to beach, don’t forget sunscreen

□   Sleep clothes

□   Money for lunch and dinner (approximately $30-40), money for shopping and excursions (at your discretion)

12/7 Wednesday Clothing Schedule – Performance/Party Day

□   Sightseeing clothes

□   Performance blacks

□   Luau/Dance Party clothes: This would be the day to break out your World Finals grand outfits. J

□   Sleep clothes

□   Money for souvenirs (at your discretion)

12/8 Thursday Clothing Schedule – Free Day

□   Casual sightseeing/shopping clothes, maybe swim wear, etc

□   You will be packing this day, so your sightseeing/beach time might be limited

□   If you are sleeping another night at the hotel, sleep clothes. If you are leaving for the airport, travel clothes

□   Money for lunch/dinner (approximately $30-40), money for shopping/excursions (at your discretion)

12/9 Friday Clothing Schedule – Travel Day

□   Comfortable travel clothes (no metal, jewelry, easy on/off shoes, easy on/off jacket if you need)

□   Money for snacks/drinks as you travel (about $20-30)

□   Don’t forget to have what you need in your carryon.