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 secret to snagging the BEST Hawaii hotel for Christmas
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Aloha Reader! I'm going to be honest with you – booking a Hawaii Christmas vacation can feel overwhelming. Especially when you're trying to find a hotel that actually works for kids AND doesn't require a second mortgage. After 40+ trips to Hawaii with my family, I've learned which hotels are worth it during the holidays and which ones are just riding the Christmas wave with inflated prices. Here's what most travel sites won't tell you: not all "family-friendly" hotels are created equal at Christmas. Some go all out with activities and decorations that make the trip magical. Others? They just slap up a palm tree with lights and call it festive. I broke down the best hotels for a Hawaii Christmas vacation here → Inside, you'll find:
And because I know picking an island is half the battle, here are the activities that made our Maui Christmases unforgettable: Christmas on Maui with kids → Fair warning: If you're planning to travel Christmas week, don't wait too long. The properties I recommend tend to book up by mid-December. Need help planning beyond hotels? I offer personalized consultations where we dig into your family's specific needs and I help you build the perfect itinerary. Learn more about consultations here. Warmly, Marcie P.S. Already booked but panicking about what to actually DO there? I've got you covered in those links above. 😊 |
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! Someone asked me yesterday: "If you could only take your kids to ONE Hawaiian island for the rest of your life, which would it be?" Oof. That's like asking which kid is your favorite. But here's what I told her: it depends entirely on what kind of vacation recharges YOU. Oahu or Kauai - which is best for kids? → I wrote this comparison after taking my own kids to both islands multiple times. It's not about which island is "better" – it's about which one matches your family's...
Aloha Reader! If you're planning your first Hawaii trip (or your first trip WITH kids), I have a confession: Oahu is probably your best bet. I know, I know. Everyone says Maui is more beautiful, Kauai is less crowded, the Big Island is more "authentic." And sure, they're not wrong. But Oahu – specifically Waikiki – is THE most forgiving place for first-timers and families. Here's why: Things to do in Waikiki with kids → Waikiki gives you everything within walking distance. Kid melts down?...
Aloha Reader! Now that the holiday dust has settled and you're back into your routine, I'm betting one of two things is happening: Option 1: You just got back from an amazing Hawaii trip over Winter Break and you're already dreaming about your next visit (because once you experience Hawaii magic with the family, once is never enough!) Option 2: You watched everyone else's Hawaii vacation photos on social media over the holidays and thought, "We NEED to do this for Spring Break or this...