What would be a normal packing list for a mature woman on a 7 day trip to Hawaii (Kona coast to be exact)?

I would bring two swimsuits (let one dry out while you're wearing the other -- alternate days), one set of sleepwear (most hotels have A/C, so bring something that covers you if you keep the room cold or something lighter if you like the air in your room warm), and two changes of clothes per day. If you plan to go out for nice meals in the evenings, you will need a simple dress -- nothing too fancy, but something the nicer resorts would expect you to wear to dinner. Bring a couple of pairs of capris or pants, several shorts, and several light tops. You may or may not need a light jacket or sweater in the evenings as the air can get cool blowing off the ocean. I like to have an outfit for daytime -- shopping, sightseeing, etc. and then something to change into at night for dinner or whatever, so that's why I recommend 2 outfits per day. You will need a good pair of walking shoes -- sandals are fine if you can walk in them for a while. Nice sandals or even flip flops (we call them slippers in Hawaii) are acceptable pretty much everywhere.

Not a woman but my wife goes with me-- she usually takes one or two pair of pants, then several capris and shorts- and tops to go with them. Unless you like to dine in the upscale places, casual wear is the rule in Kona and along the coast. Me- I only pack shorts and Ts or polos.

travel light. it's hawaii