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!
The Maui planning mistakes I see over and over
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Aloha Reader! I need to talk about Maui for a second. It's an incredible island. Truly magical. But I see families make the same planning mistakes again and again, and it breaks my heart because these are SO easy to avoid. Mistake #1: Not staying long enough Maui is deceptively big. The drive from one side to the other takes longer than you think, and there's just SO much to see. How many days on Maui do you need? → This guide breaks down exactly how long to plan based on what you want to do. Spoiler: if you're only going for 4-5 days, you'll spend half your trip in the car. Mistake #2: Choosing the wrong area to stay Where you stay in Maui MATTERS. Like, really matters. Because unlike Oahu where everything is close together, Maui spreads out. Pick the wrong area and you'll spend your whole vacation driving. Kaanapali vs Wailea - where to stay on Maui → These are the two main resort areas for families, and they couldn't be more different. This comparison will help you choose based on:
I've stayed in both areas multiple times with my family. I'll tell you exactly what worked, what didn't, and what I'd do differently. These two decisions – length of stay and where to base yourself – will make or break your Maui trip. Get them right and everything else falls into place. Marcie P.S. Planning a Maui trip and want to skip the trial-and-error phase? Let's build you a custom itinerary in a consultation. I'll help you avoid the mistakes and maximize the magic. |
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 two weeks in Hawaii — Oahu and Maui — with my 12-year-old, and I'm still in that phase where I'm unpacking my bag and thinking "yes, glad I brought that" and "ok, never packing that again." So while it's fresh, here's what actually made the trip better. The tripod This was my best decision. Traveling solo with my son means either asking strangers to take our photo (hit or miss) or handing the phone to a 12-year-old who will absolutely find a weird angle or...
Aloha Reader! If planning your Hawaii trip with kids feels overwhelming… you are not doing it wrong. Hawaii just has too many options.Too many islands. Too many resorts. Too many “must-do” lists. And most parents don’t have time to sit and read blog posts for hours. So I made this easier. Here's a pic from our recent Maui trip. I pulled together the most helpful podcast episodes for overwhelmed Hawaii parents. These are the ones that walk you through decisions step-by-step in a way that...
Aloha Reader! Quick question: When was the last time your kids had REAL input on a family vacation? Not the "we asked their opinion but already booked everything" kind of input. I'm talking about actual say in where you go and what you do. If you're like most parents I work with, you might be surprised to learn that your kids probably have stronger opinions about your Hawaii trip than you realize. And according to new research, 85% of kids born after 2010 (that's Gen Alpha) are actually...