I have noticed as the cold, snowy and wet winter has its grip on most of the USA, that clients are beginning to contact us for warm, tropical getaways. In March of 2007, Jim and I took the kids to Hawaii for spring break. It was to be our family trip for the year because he was deploying in early May and we wanted to spend some time just the 4 of us. It was still quite chilly and rainy back here in Texas so all 4 of us couldnt wait to get the warmth we knew would be waiting for us on Oahu, Hawaii. We couldnt wait to get to the beach the first day. It was warm and inviting. We spent the morning and a bit of the afternoon there and then decided to do our favorite drive around the island. We stopped at several of the pull outs on the way and noticed heavier clouds moving in over the mountains but tropical showers were always happening in Hawaii. We finished up our drive with a stop up on the scenic overlook of Honolulu as you come out of the mountain pass and tunnel. It had really begun to cloud over but agian nothing new in the tropics. We all got out and were met by very chilly winds that were about 40 mph blowing and swirling around us. As you can guess we were in shorts, tank tops & flip flops. We had planned to take a great family picture at the overlook for our Christmas picture that year. Needless to say, it took about 2 minutes for us to snap some quick shots and jump back into the car and crank the heat. By the time we got back down into Honolulu, the sun had reappeared and we were again ready to go back to the beach. It did rain on us a few more times and we have decided that maybe spring break isn't our favorite time to go to Hawaii due to the changing weather.
It is always good to be prepared when traveling for all kinds of weather. While the tropics are just that, it shows that there can be rare chilly weather that can move through unexpectedly. Always pack at least some sort of light or rainproof jacket and of course closed shoes, such as tennis shoes. Depending on time of year an umbrella may be necessary but can be cumbersome in the luggage. I recommend just a good waterproof jacket.
Our family plans to go back to Hawaii again. Nothing really will keep us away from the beautiful land that is our 50th State. I think we will stay more to May & June time frame. We haven't had rain or those chilly winds at that time of year. Our son Austin however is pushing for us all to go at Christmas time. He loves the song by Bing Crosby Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas in Hawaiian) and wants to be able to stand and sing it on Christmas Day on the beach at Waikiki. We are game, this time though we will be ready with maybe just a bit more than the light jacket to go with our bathing suits!
Till next time...Bon Voyage!
Joyce
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