Aloha Reader! Hey there! Everyone asks me: "When should I book my Hawaii flights?" And honestly? The answer surprises most parents. The common wisdom says "book 6-8 weeks out" or "Tuesday at 3pm is the magic time" (spoiler: it's not). Here's what I've learned after 40+ Hawaii trips: The best time to book is when YOU find a good price. I know, I know. Not the hack you were hoping for. But here's the thing - flight prices are wild right now. They can swing $200+ per ticket in a single day. What...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Aloha Reader! "Which island should we visit?" This is THE question I get asked most often, and I totally get why it's so confusing. Each Hawaiian island has its own personality, and what works for one family might be a disaster for another. The good news? Once you know what to look for, the choice becomes much clearer. 🌺 Let me help you find YOUR perfect island match: If this is your first Hawaii trip: Oahu might be your sweet spot. It has the most kid-friendly infrastructure, shortest travel...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Aloha Reader! Here's something that might surprise you: anyone can call themselves a "Hawaii expert" online. Seriously. One sunset photo on Instagram and suddenly someone's giving advice to families planning $5,000+ dream vacations. There's no regulation, no oversight, and no requirement to actually know what you're talking about. That's exactly why official credentials matter – and why I became a Certified Hawaii Destination Expert through the Hawaii Tourism Authority, even though I'm not a...
11 days ago • 3 min read
Aloha Reader! While everyone else is pulling out their sweaters and ordering pumpkin spice everything, I'm thinking about something much warmer... ☀️ October is actually the PERFECT time to start planning your Hawaii family vacation. Here's why: 🍂 October = Prime Planning Season Airlines often release their best deals for next year You have time to research WITHOUT the holiday rush Kids aren't in full "are we there yet?" mode yet You can book accommodations before everyone else catches on But...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Aloha Reader! Have you been dreaming of your next Hawaiian escape? We've got some incredible news that's about to make your vacation planning a whole lot more exciting! Hawaii is experiencing one of the biggest hotel development booms in recent memory, with stunning new properties opening and iconic resorts undergoing spectacular transformations. Here's your insider guide to the most exciting accommodations hitting the islands in 2025 and 2026. JUST OPENED: Fresh Properties for Your 2025 Trip...
18 days ago • 2 min read
Aloha Reader! I need to tell you about an email I got last week that made my heart absolutely sink. A mom named Jen wrote to me about her family's "dream" Hawaii trip that turned into a complete disaster. They'd saved for over a year, planned everything perfectly (or so they thought), and ended up with disappointed kids, blown budgets, and memories they'd rather forget. The worst part? Every single thing that went wrong was 100% preventable. I've been to Hawaii 40+ times, and I can tell you...
23 days ago • 2 min read
Aloha Reader! Are you spending hours scrolling through endless Hawaii blog posts, only to end up more confused than when you started? I get it. Planning a Hawaii vacation with kids feels overwhelming. Every Google search leads to 20 more tabs, and you're still not sure which beach is best for toddlers or whether that "kid-friendly" restaurant actually has a changing table. Here's the problem: Generic travel advice doesn't account for the reality of traveling with little ones who need naps,...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Aloha Reader! Just a quick heads up – my pre-launch special for Hawaii travel consultations ends tomorrow! If you've been thinking about booking that 1-hour consultation for just $99 (regularly $149), this is your last chance to lock in this pricing. Why families are loving these consultations: "Marcie helped us completely redesign our Maui itinerary in just one hour. Instead of trying to cram everything in, we now have a realistic plan that actually sounds relaxing! The follow-up email with...
26 days ago • 1 min read
Aloha Reader! Did you see the viral story about the grandma who took eight grandchildren to Hawaii? The photos had me tearing up at my computer, and apparently I wasn't alone – it's been shared millions of times with comments like "This is what family looks like" and "Goals for when I'm a grandparent." But here's what caught my attention as a Hawaii travel expert: this isn't just a cute story. It's part of a massive shift in family travel that's creating some of the most meaningful vacation...
30 days ago • 2 min read