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!
Top Hawaii Trip Question Answered!
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Aloha Reader! Every single time someone reaches out about planning their first Hawaii trip, they ask me the same thing: "Which island should we choose?" And honestly? I get it. The pressure to pick the "right" island feels HUGE when you're investing time and money into a family vacation. Here's what I tell everyone: there's no universally "best" island. But there IS a best island for YOUR family, based on what you actually want to do and how old your kids are. Oahu or Kauai - which is best with kids? → This comparison breaks down the real differences (not just the pretty pictures) so you can make a confident choice. I cover everything from which island has better kid-friendly beaches to where you'll find more activities for different ages. Once you pick your island, the next question is always: "How long should we stay?" Spoiler alert: most families stay too SHORT and spend half their trip exhausted and jet-lagged. Here's my honest take: These aren't "see everything" itineraries. They're realistic guides based on what actually works with kids who need downtime. Planning a 2025 or 2026 trip? Start with these questions. They'll save you from second-guessing yourself later. And if you want personalized help working through these decisions? My consultations are designed exactly for this – we'll figure out the perfect island, length, and approach for your specific family. Happy planning! 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!
Aloha Reader! I just got back from Oahu and Maui and I have been trying to figure out where to even start with this email. I'll start with parking, because I'm still a little salty about it. I've parked in Waikiki before. I know it's not free. But when I pulled into the garage at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and the total came to $65 for self-parking, I had to just sit there for a second. That's one day. The garage is also so tight that on one afternoon there were zero spots...
Aloha Reader, Planning spring break in Hawaii? I need to be straight with you about a few things that are genuinely different from other times of year. First, spring break isn't one week. Different school districts break at different times from late February through April, which means Hawaii doesn't get one big surge and then quiet down. It's sustained busy for weeks. If your dates are flexible at all, avoiding that peak March 15-30 window can make a real difference in both crowds and...
Aloha Reader, Just got back from a few days on Maui and wanted to share what I found while it's still fresh. You all sent me some great questions before I left, so let me get right to it. The Maui Ocean Center is still worth it (and there's a bonus now) Several of you asked about the Maui Ocean Center and I'm happy to report it holds up really well. We happened to go on a day with a massive local school field trip so it was busier than I expected, but even with the crowds we had a great time....