Packing for Paradise: An Insiders' Guide

• Packing for paradise: the ultimate guide 
• Cover ups, sunscreen, workout clothes and swimsuits

Aloha Mainlander! Congratulations on booking your first trip to our favorite island. We cannot wait for you to fall in love with the landscapes, the food and above all, the aloha lifestyle (we promise, it’s real). Hawaii has so much to offer from crystal blue waters to pristine peaks and you won’t want to skip a beat. We know what you’re thinking, “What do I pack?!” Don’t worry, we’ve got you babe. Our Loleono team has all the inside tips and tricks for packing the perfect travel bag. Grab a Mai-Tai, screenshot this guide and gear up for the getaway of a lifetime.

Weather

Island-living is all about versatility. From sandy-shore to cabana life, Hawaiian weather will keep you on your toes. Spend the morning soaking up some Pacific sunshine on Waikiki, but don’t forget that reef-friendly sunscreen for an even tan all-vacation-long! It can get a little windy in the afternoon, not to worry, we’ve linked our Coverluxe Hooded Coverup to keep that beach hair in place. Afternoon showers? Not for long! Pack a travel umbrella for those quick sun showers, followed by the iconic rainbows that Hawaii is known for!

Featured: Coverluxe Hooded Cover-Up, Hawaii Necklace, Brandi Bralette, Femme Fatale Hipster Bottom, Sketchers Foamies, Kate Spade Travel Umbrella, Supergoop Sunscreen, Quay Heartbreaker Glasses

Water

Teal, tropical waters? Sign us up. You’ll want to say “Yes,” to all the water sports the island has to offer. From paddle Boarding Lahaina to kayaking in Kihei, there’s no better way to enjoy some fun in the sun. Our swim collection was curated to tick all of your boxes: fun, fashionable and functional. Test the waters in our Wild Thing Bottoms and Twist Front Tankini. Need some extra coverage? Our Moonlit Rashguard will take your fit to the next level, all whilst keeping your skin protected.

Featured: Wild Thing Bikini Bottom, Moonlit Twist Tankini Top, Moonlit Rashguard, Rayban Sunnies, Sun JuJu Sunscreen, Brumate Water Bottle, Coola SPF Chapstick

Workout

From tennis, to golfing the most gorgeous greens in the world, Hawaii has everything you need for an action-packed day. Need a little zen to start your day? Roll out your mat at Maui Yoga Path steps away from the beautiful Mana Kai Maui Resort in Kihei. Then, slide on your Jock Girl Set and grab your tennies for 18 holes on The Plantation Course at Kapalua Bay. The cutest belt bag and our gold-plated Hulaland earrings take this outfit from course to coladas and trust us, you earned it.

Featured: Jock Girl Pant, Jock Girl Top, Hulaland Earrings, Santa Ana Tunic, Adidas Tennies, Bala Bangles, ALO Warrior Mat, Galaxy Watch Active

Launched in 2021 as a community for lovers of luxury, Lifestyle by Loleono is a collective of women who love the good things in life: food, fashion and fun. As a resortwear-centric brand, we believe that resort life can be lived beyond your flight home. From relaxing on island-time to prepping your kitchen island, our content is curated to help you live your best life. Ready to dive in? Subscribe to our newsletter for irresistible recipes, insider-island guides, fashion FAQs and everything else you need to live life in color.

As the Director of Operations and Copywriter at Loleono, Marina Bonanno conjures up island-inspired fashion, trend and travel advice. Her posts are here to inspire you to live better, eat better and dress better, of course. Follow along for weekly tips and tricks to living a vibrant, Loleono lifestyle.