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!
Your First Time In Hawaii? Start Here Now!
|
Aloha Reader! If you're planning your first Hawaii trip (or your first trip WITH kids), I have a confession: Oahu is probably your best bet. I know, I know. Everyone says Maui is more beautiful, Kauai is less crowded, the Big Island is more "authentic." And sure, they're not wrong. But Oahu – specifically Waikiki – is THE most forgiving place for first-timers and families. Here's why: Things to do in Waikiki with kids → Waikiki gives you everything within walking distance. Kid melts down? You're 5 minutes from your hotel. Want variety? You've got beaches, restaurants, shops, and activities all right there. Easy transportation? Check. Options for every age? Check. It's not the "undiscovered Hawaii" experience. But for your first trip – especially with kids – that's actually a feature, not a bug. The key is knowing which parts of Waikiki to embrace and which tourist traps to skip. That guide breaks it all down with activities I've actually done with my own kids (and their honest reactions). And if you're wondering how long to stay: How many days in Oahu do you need? → This takes the guesswork out of planning your trip length. Most people either stay too short (and regret it) or too long (and get bored). I'll help you find the sweet spot. Start here, nail your first trip, and then you can explore the other islands with confidence. Marcie P.S. Want a personalized Oahu itinerary built around your kids' ages and interests? That's exactly what I do in consultations – no more generic advice that doesn't quite fit your family. |
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've noticed something in my consultations lately. More people are booking shorter Hawaii trips, but they still want to do everything. Multiple islands, every waterfall, every beach, every must-see spot from their Pinterest board. And when I ask if they're worried about all the driving that takes, they usually say no, they don't mind. Turns out this isn't just my clients. The state just released July numbers, and Hawaii lost more than 1 million visitor days compared to last...
Aloha Reader, There's an update out of Kaʻū worth knowing if Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach Park has been on your Big Island list. As of this weekend, Hawaiʻi County's lease on the park ended after two years of negotiations with landowner Black Sand Beach LLC fell apart. County-managed services there, the parking lot, restrooms, and pavilions, are no longer being maintained. The beach itself and the coastline are still public. Hawaiʻi law protects shoreline access, and there's still a road at the...
Aloha Reader, "I should have done this so much sooner." That's what Katie told me after our one-hour consultation. She's a planner, the kind of person who usually has every tab open and every spreadsheet color-coded. And even she said the call took more stress off her plate in sixty minutes than weeks of her own research had. I get a version of that message almost every time. People come into our call a little embarrassed, like they should have figured it all out on their own by now. They...