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!
What I'm doing on my November Kauai trip
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Aloha Reader, By now you've probably seen the news. Hurricane Lowell hit Kauai hard this week, with flooding, downed trees, damaged homes, and power out across much of the island. My mom lives in Kapaa, and I haven't been able to stop watching the video footage coming out of there. Her building came through okay, other than losing a few roof tiles, but I know plenty of her neighbors weren't so lucky. My heart goes out to everyone on the island right now, especially anyone dealing with real damage to their home. My son and I still have a trip to Kauai on the calendar for November, but I have no idea what the island will look like by then, and that's not the point right now. Recovery comes first. I'll share real updates as we get closer, and I'll take my cues from what Kauai actually needs rather than sticking to whatever I'd originally planned. If you're looking for a way to help, the Hawai'i Community Foundation's Stronger Hawai'i Fund is going directly toward disaster relief and recovery across the islands, including Kauai. You can donate here: Stronger Hawai'i Fund I'll be back soon with the usual Hawaii tips and inspiration. For now, sending aloha to Kauai. 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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