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!
I just opened up new consultation spots (and something new)
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Aloha Reader, I just got back from a trip and I'm already fielding planning questions... which honestly, I love. But before I jump back into everything, I wanted to share something I've been sitting on for a while. I've been getting a version of the same message for months now. "Is there any way to get more than an hour with you?" Honestly? I get it. Some trips are just... a lot. You're planning two islands. You have a grandparent who uses a walker and a 4-year-old who needs a nap by 1pm. You've been researching for six weeks and somehow feel more confused than when you started. Sixty minutes is a good start, but we run out of runway before we run out of questions. So I listened. Starting today, I'm officially offering 90-minute consultations... and I just opened up fresh spots on my calendar. Here's what that extra 30 minutes actually buys you: We don't have to rush. Multi-island trips especially need room to breathe. Working through the logistics of Maui + Kauai (or any combo) in an hour means skimming. In 90 minutes, we can actually build something you feel good about before we hang up. We can get into the complicated stuff. Maybe your family spans three generations. Maybe you have a kid with sensory sensitivities. Maybe you need to know which resort is actually walkable and which one requires a car for everything. This is the kind of thing that takes time to do right. First-timers especially: you have a LOT of questions. And they're all valid. The 90-minute session gives us space to cover the big picture AND the details without me having to cut you off. The 90-minute consultation is $199 (the 60-minute is still available at $149). Both include my free booking service through my travel agent partner, which normally runs $100-300). I only open a handful of appointments each week, so if you see a time that works, I wouldn't wait on it. If you've been on the fence about booking, or you looked at the 60-minute option and thought "that might not be enough," this one's for you.
As always, if you're not sure which option is right for you, just hit reply. I'm happy to help you figure it out. Marcie P.S. If you've already had a 60-minute call with me and want to come back for a deeper dive on a new trip, the 90-minute session works great for that too. |
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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