Hawaii Vacation Safety Tips

Hawaii Vacation Safety Tips

On any beach vacation you are going to be concerned with the weather, the water, and the crowds at the beach. Hawaii has many spectacular beaches. Some are tiny resort front beaches packed with sunbathers, while others are remote beaches five miles long without a single tourist. Your trip to the beach will be much more enjoyable if you remember to take several precautions when you go.

- Many of the beaches in Hawaii are in remote locations and have no lifeguards so you should be extra careful when swimming. If you do plan on going to a beach with no lifeguard, ask someone who has been there before about the beach.

- If you are at a remote beach that doesn't look very good for swimming (weather, waves and currents vary every day) then take plenty of pictures, have a picnic lunch, and get some sun but just don't swim.

- Check the signs at the beach for information on the currents, waves, and jellyfish.

- If there is a lifeguard at the beach ask them if there is anything you should know about the beach before you swim. (They can also tell you where the best snorkeling spots are.)

- Always snorkel with someone so that you can watch out for each other.

- Be aware of your position relative to the rocks. Very often people get stuck staring at the schools of fish below them and don't realize they're headed for the rocks.

- Never turn your back to the waves you may get clobbered.
If you rent a little paddle boat or kayak from your resort, remember that the currents on Hawaii can be very strong so don't go too far out unless you are an experienced paddler.

- A rashguard will help prevent sunburn if you are going to be in the water for awhile. Rashguards are great for kids who usually spend all day running around the beach.

- Always wear plenty of sunscreen. (Especially on the first few days of your vacation.)