"I should have done this so much sooner"


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 leave feeling like they finally have a plan that actually fits their family.

Right now I'm seeing two types of people book a consultation.

The first is heading to Hawaii this summer and realized they're way behind. Flights booked, maybe a hotel, and then... nothing. No idea what to do once they land. If that's you, there's still time. Some of the best last-minute moves (which activities to book now before they sell out, which ones to skip entirely) are exactly what I help with on a call.

The second type is the opposite. They're thinking ahead to fall or the December holidays and want to get a head start before flights and hotels creep up in price. If that's you, an hour with me now means you walk into booking season already knowing your islands, your must-dos, and your budget instead of guessing.

Either way, here's how it works. We hop on Zoom for 60 or 90 minutes (90 if you're doing multiple islands or something more complex, like a cruise plus resort stay). You can come with a rough idea or nothing at all. I'll ask about your family, your priorities, and what's actually realistic for your trip. Afterward I send a written recap with everything we covered, plus links, so you're not trying to remember it all from a Zoom call.

Danielle, a mom planning a Big Island trip while running her own business, told me she felt completely overwhelmed before our call. She wanted relaxation, culture, and adventure all in one trip. We built it around all three, and she said watching her kids splash in the ocean and meet dolphins were moments she'll never forget.

Rita brought her grandkids onto the Zoom call with her. I got to ask them what they actually wanted to do in Hawaii, which ended up shaping the whole itinerary. She told me she'd spent weeks searching for answers I gave her in one hour.

If you've been circling this for a while, wondering if it's worth it, this is your sign. Slots are open right now.

Book your consultation here

Aloha,

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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