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Aloha! I'm Marcie with Hawaii Travel with Kids

My Hawaii guidebooks vs. everything else: Here's the difference

Published 5 months ago • 1 min read

Aloha Reader!

Let me be honest with you.

There are a LOT of Hawaii guidebooks out there. So why would you buy mine?

Fair question. Here's the real answer:

Most guidebooks are written by travel writers who spent a week in Hawaii once.

Mine are written by a parent who's been 40+ times and has actually done everything with real kids in tow.

Here's what that means for you:

❌ Other guides: "This beach is beautiful!"
✅ My guide: "This beach is beautiful AND has bathrooms, shaded areas, and gentle waves for toddlers. But skip it if your kids need a nap by 2pm because there's zero shade after noon."

❌ Other guides: "Top 10 restaurants in Maui"
✅ My guide: "Restaurants that actually have kids menus, won't give you dirty looks, and won't break the bank. Plus where to go when someone has a meltdown and you need takeout FAST."

❌ Other guides: General itineraries for everyone
✅ My guide: Different itineraries for families with toddlers vs. teens, adventurous kids vs. beach lovers, big budgets vs. budget-conscious

The difference?

I'm not trying to impress you with fancy writing. I'm trying to help you not make the mistakes I made on my first (and second, and third) trips.

What you get:

  • Island-specific guides for Maui, Oahu, Kauai, and Big Island
  • Real parent perspectives, not fluff
  • Money-saving tips that actually work
  • Honest reviews (I'll tell you what to skip)
  • Detailed maps and logistics
  • Updated regularly based on my latest trips

Plus, you can use them offline. Download them before you go and have everything you need without wifi or data.

Your future self (standing on a beach with happy kids) will thank you.

Aloha,

Marcie

P.S. - Bought a guidebook and have questions? I'm always here to help. Just reply to this email!

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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