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!
🌴 Must-Have Sandals for Your Beach Trip!
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Aloha Reader! If you’re heading to Hawaii or another sunny, sand-filled destination, let’s talk about one thing that can make or break your trip: your sandals. You want something cute enough for a dinner by the ocean, comfy enough for walking along beach paths or exploring farmers markets, and easy to slip on and off at the beach or pool. After way too many “why did I pack these?!” sandal fails, I finally found some favorites that actually do it all — comfy, stylish, and perfect for beach vacations. Bonus: they’re all on Amazon, so you don’t have to make a special shopping trip! Here are my top picks: 👣 Söfft Women's Mirabelle Platform Sandal 👣 Vionic Women's Copal Kirra Strappy Sandals 👣 REEF Vista Hi Buckle Platform Sandals 👣 Teva Women’s Midform Universal Sandal 👣 Blowfish Women’s Granola Sandal If Hawaii (or any beachy place!) is on your travel list this summer, these sandals will keep your feet happy while you soak up the sun and explore with your family. Because let’s be honest — when your feet feel good, everyone has a better time. 😉 Warm wishes & sandy toes, P.S. I’ve worn these on beaches, at luaus, and even through airports — and they’ve never let me down. |
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'm just going to be upfront with you: Hawaii is not cheap, and the numbers have gone up. If you've been Googling "how much does a Hawaii trip cost" and getting estimates that feel surprisingly low, it's probably because those articles are using old data. Here's what the realistic picture looks like for a family of four in summer 2026. Flights This is where a lot of families get sticker shock. The old benchmark of $450 to $900 per person roundtrip that you'll still see in a lot...
Aloha Reader! I got a version of this question a lot in February: "We have 10 days in Hawaii. Should we do one island or two?" Sometimes it's "should we do Maui or Oahu for our first trip." Sometimes it's "we really want to see both but we're not sure we have enough time." The wording changes but the underlying question is the same. How do we make sure we're making the right call on something this big? Here's the honest answer: it depends, and the things it depends on are really specific to...
Aloha Reader! Here's something I wish more families knew before they started planning: the activities are not something you figure out once you get there. The good ones sell out. Sometimes months out. And finding out your must-do luau has no availability for your dates is a really deflating moment when you're excited about a trip. So let's talk about what to book, when to book it, and a couple of things to watch out for. Before anything else, check the fine print. If anyone in your family...