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!
Why Kauai is harder (and why it's worth it)
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Aloha Reader! Let me tell you something about Kauai that travel bloggers don't usually admit: It's harder to visit with kids than the other islands. There. I said it. Fewer kid-specific activities. More driving. Limited restaurant options. Beaches that require more supervision. Activities that book up months in advance. And yet... it's absolutely magical. We keep going back. How many days in Kauai do you need? → If you're going to Kauai, trip length matters MORE than other islands. Too short and you'll spend all your time driving. Too long and younger kids might get restless. This guide helps you find the sweet spot based on:
Here's my take: Kauai rewards families who do their homework. If you show up expecting Waikiki-level convenience, you'll be frustrated. But if you plan ahead and embrace the slower pace, it's incredible. The dramatic scenery, the less-crowded beaches, the feeling that you're somewhere truly special – it's all there. You just have to be ready for it. If you're considering Kauai, read that guide. And if you're trying to choose between islands: Big Island vs Kauai - which is best with kids? → Both are amazing. Both require more planning than Oahu or Maui. But they're SO worth it for the right family. Marcie P.S. Kauai is one of those islands where a consultation really pays off. I can help you avoid the common pitfalls and make sure you're booking the right activities for your family. |
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, The first time I took my oldest son to Maui, it was early October and he was a toddler. I was learning the island in real time while juggling two very important schedules. His nap time. And my snack time. That trip was full of what I call type 2 fun. More fun in hindsight than while you are living through it. I learned a lot on that trip, and every trip since has gone smoother because of that trial and error. Mostly I learned that Hawaiʻi trips rarely go exactly as planned. I...
Aloha Reader, If you've ever opened Viator or TripAdvisor looking for one activity in Hawaii and closed the tab twenty minutes later because there were four hundred options and no idea which ones were actually worth it, this email is for you. These are all tours and activities I've personally done and genuinely loved, one from each island (and a couple extra), so you can skip the scrolling and just book. On Oahu, the Kualoa Ranch UTV Raptor Tour is one of the most fun things I've done on the...
Aloha Reader, I'll admit something. For a long time, I've been self-conscious about filming videos in my house here in the Seattle area. It felt like a mismatch, me talking about black sand beaches and shave ice while sitting in a room that looks nothing like Hawaii. I'm not in the islands 24/7, so I had to figure out a way to make the content still feel right even when I'm filming from home. So I carved out a corner of my home office and turned it into a little Hawaii backdrop. I spent a...