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!
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Aloha Reader!
Based on the survey I did earlier this year, a LOT of you requested a Hawaii Digital Travel Planner that you could use on your phone while you're on your Hawaii vacation.
So, I went ahead and created one that is totally customizable in Canva and easy to use on your mobile device. There's room for a 14-day itinerary (but it's easy to delete pages you don't need).
You can head to my Etsy listing to check it out. I'm selling them for $7.99. It's a great way to stay organized during your trip.
Mahalo,
Marcie
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!
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