Trading pumpkin spice for pineapple dreams 🍍


Aloha Reader!

While everyone else is pulling out their sweaters and ordering pumpkin spice everything, I'm thinking about something much warmer... ☀️

October is actually the PERFECT time to start planning your Hawaii family vacation. Here's why:

🍂 October = Prime Planning Season

  • Airlines often release their best deals for next year
  • You have time to research WITHOUT the holiday rush
  • Kids aren't in full "are we there yet?" mode yet
  • You can book accommodations before everyone else catches on

But here's the thing... Most families make the same planning mistakes that turn dream vacations into stress-fests.

I see it every year: parents who wait until December to start planning, then feel overwhelmed by all the choices. Or families who book the "perfect" resort... that turns out to be terrible for kids.

Want to avoid the most common Hawaii planning pitfalls?

I've written extensively about the mistakes I see families make (and how to avoid them). Start with this essential read:

👉 The Biggest Mistakes Moms Make When Planning Their First Hawaiian Vacation

Trust me, 15 minutes of reading this could save you hours of frustration (and hundreds of dollars) later.

Your October homework: Start dreaming, start planning, but most importantly – start SMART.

Aloha,

Marcie

P.S. If you're feeling overwhelmed about where to even begin, my complete Hawaii planning guide breaks everything down into manageable steps. No more paralysis by analysis!

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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