The sun in Hawaii ...

If you live almost anywhere in the U.S. you are going to be farther from the equator than we are in Hawaii, leaving your skin unprepared for the fierceness of the Hawaiian sun, and the speed at which it will burn you. So, get yourself some SPF 50 sunscreeen, and use it every time you go outside. Our current favorite is Coppertone Spectra 3 SPF 50. We use it on everyone.

Biggest tip: Do not lay out in the sun and don't read your books in the sun by the pool. Get under a tree or a pool umbrella. I can't tell you how many tourists I see walking around with skin so beet red it looks like it would be painful to wear clothes, sleep, move! That is no way to spend your vacation.