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!
Just dropped: my honest North Shore take (38 minutes)
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Aloha Reader, New episode just went live today. My friend Kim Fidler took her family to the North Shore of Oahu for spring break. It was her kids' first time in Hawaii. She did not start with Waikiki. I sat down with her to get the full trip report — what made her choose the North Shore, what surprised her, what she'd do differently, and whether it was the right call for a first trip with kids. Thirty-eight minutes of real talk from someone who just got back. Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Spotify If you've ever wondered whether the North Shore is too much to take on for a first Hawaii trip (or whether you're "ready" for it), Kim's perspective is going to be really useful. Two more recent episodes worth adding to your queue: How to Get Around Hawaii Without Renting a Car (16 min) — More options than most families realize, and some islands where skipping the rental actually makes sense. Listen here The Comparison Trap: When Other Families Look Like They're Having More Fun (9 min) — I started getting DMs about this feeling and knew it needed its own episode. Short, but the response has been really sweet. Listen here You can find Hawaii Travel Made Easy on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. New episodes drop a few times a week. Talk soon, 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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