I've visited Hawaii more than 40 times and I know ALL the tips and tricks for planning the ultimate Hawaii family vacation! I offer free Hawaii planning email courses. I also send weekly emails on Fridays where I share my top things to do in Hawaii with kids, the best family resorts in Hawaii, and my ultimate packing lists! Mahalo!
🎄🌴 Find Your Perfect Christmas Getaway with Our Top 19 Hawaiian Hotels!
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Aloha Reader! Thinking about swapping snowy sidewalks for sandy beaches this Christmas? We’ve scoured the islands to bring you the 19 Best Hotels for a Hawaii Christmas Vacation that are perfect for families! Imagine waking up on Christmas morning to the sound of waves, spending your day building sandcastles instead of snowmen, and ending it with a festive luau under the stars. Sounds like a dream, right? Each of these hotels offers something special, from dazzling holiday decorations and Santa surf events to kid-friendly pools and family suites. Curious to see where you could be enjoying your holiday cookies and milk this year? Click below to check out our favorite picks for a tropical Christmas that your family will never forget. ​Read About Your Dream Christmas Hotels!​ Can’t wait to see which hotel will host your holiday celebration! Warmest holiday wishes, Marcie P.S. Be sure to grab my Hawaii Christmas packing list! |
Aloha! I'm Marcie with Hawaii Travel with Kids
I've visited Hawaii more than 40 times and I know ALL the tips and tricks for planning the ultimate Hawaii family vacation! I offer free Hawaii planning email courses. I also send weekly emails on Fridays where I share my top things to do in Hawaii with kids, the best family resorts in Hawaii, and my ultimate packing lists! Mahalo!
Aloha Reader! I'm just going to be upfront with you: Hawaii is not cheap, and the numbers have gone up. If you've been Googling "how much does a Hawaii trip cost" and getting estimates that feel surprisingly low, it's probably because those articles are using old data. Here's what the realistic picture looks like for a family of four in summer 2026. Flights This is where a lot of families get sticker shock. The old benchmark of $450 to $900 per person roundtrip that you'll still see in a lot...
Aloha Reader! I got a version of this question a lot in February: "We have 10 days in Hawaii. Should we do one island or two?" Sometimes it's "should we do Maui or Oahu for our first trip." Sometimes it's "we really want to see both but we're not sure we have enough time." The wording changes but the underlying question is the same. How do we make sure we're making the right call on something this big? Here's the honest answer: it depends, and the things it depends on are really specific to...
Aloha Reader! Here's something I wish more families knew before they started planning: the activities are not something you figure out once you get there. The good ones sell out. Sometimes months out. And finding out your must-do luau has no availability for your dates is a really deflating moment when you're excited about a trip. So let's talk about what to book, when to book it, and a couple of things to watch out for. Before anything else, check the fine print. If anyone in your family...