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!
You're going to Hawaii for Christmas (here's what NOT to miss)
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Aloha Reader! If you're traveling to Hawaii this week or next, first of all – SO exciting! Second – you're probably in that phase where you're wondering if you've planned enough. (Or maybe you're happily winging it, which honestly works great in Hawaii too.) Either way, here's what I want you to know: December in Hawaii is truly special. The weather is gorgeous, the crowds aren't as intense as you'd think, and there are some Christmas activities that are honestly more magical than anything we've experienced on the mainland. Where to see Christmas lights in Hawaii → This guide covers all the islands, so whether you're on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, or the Big Island, you'll know exactly where to go. Some of these displays are absolutely incredible – and several are completely free. And if you need activity ideas beyond lights: Quick tip from experience: Don't over-schedule Christmas Day itself. Some of our best memories came from simple beach mornings and exploring at our own pace. Have the most wonderful trip! Marcie P.S. Want help planning your next Hawaii trip? My guidebooks and consultation services are here when you're ready to start dreaming about the next adventure. |
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 Oahu and Maui and I have been trying to figure out where to even start with this email. I'll start with parking, because I'm still a little salty about it. I've parked in Waikiki before. I know it's not free. But when I pulled into the garage at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and the total came to $65 for self-parking, I had to just sit there for a second. That's one day. The garage is also so tight that on one afternoon there were zero spots...
Aloha Reader, Planning spring break in Hawaii? I need to be straight with you about a few things that are genuinely different from other times of year. First, spring break isn't one week. Different school districts break at different times from late February through April, which means Hawaii doesn't get one big surge and then quiet down. It's sustained busy for weeks. If your dates are flexible at all, avoiding that peak March 15-30 window can make a real difference in both crowds and...
Aloha Reader, Just got back from a few days on Maui and wanted to share what I found while it's still fresh. You all sent me some great questions before I left, so let me get right to it. The Maui Ocean Center is still worth it (and there's a bonus now) Several of you asked about the Maui Ocean Center and I'm happy to report it holds up really well. We happened to go on a day with a massive local school field trip so it was busier than I expected, but even with the crowds we had a great time....