Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Honolulu, HI (HNL)

We recommend booking your travel around three months in advance, give or take. Booking too far in advance or too close to your travel dates is usually more expensive, but if you have time to plan, it’s a good idea to watch for rates, and you’ll be able to find a fare that works for you.

If there’s room in your budget for a rental car, it will improve your experience in Hawaii, but it’s by no means a must depending on where you're staying. You can get around Waikiki and the Honolulu area by taxi, Uber/Lyft, and the bus. However, a rental car allows you more freedom to explore other parts of the island, like the North Shore, Pearl Harbor, luaus, and popular beaches. Hotels charge parking fees, but in some ways, you will save money with a car. For example, the Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor is free, but without a car, you’ll need to pay for transportation, which can add up. The same is true for many of the popular island tours and luaus. Also, you can pick up your car rental at the airport, saving you transportation fees to and from your hotel. These are some of the considerations you should think about if you’re on the fence, and you can always rent a car for part of your trip at car rentals in Waikiki.

In Hawaii, aloha wear is the formal attire! So that’s totally up to you, but casual is the norm in Hawaii. Keep in mind that it’s usually in the 80’s during the day year-round in Hawaii. Lighter, looser-fitting fabrics will be more comfortable. Just know that everything goes in Hawaii. But yes, in a tropical destination, an aloha shirt is the appropriate attire for a wedding, not a suit. Sundresses and tropical print should you want to wear a dress. The one key thing for attire -- wear flat footwear. The wedding will be on a grassy lawn, so high heels can be dangerous and difficult to navigate in. Flats, sandals without a heel, and even flip-flops are definitely the way to go!