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 influencing where their families travel.

Plot twist? This is making family vacations BETTER.

Here's what caught my attention: When researchers asked Gen Alpha kids what they want from vacation, beach destinations came out on top. Not theme parks. Not historical sites. Beaches.

You know what that means for Hawaii travel? The islands are literally built for what these kids are asking for.

But there's more going on here than just beach preferences. These kids want:

• To actually learn skills (surfing lessons, anyone?)
• To hang out with their parents during activities (70% prefer family time over kids' clubs)
• Multi-generational trips with grandparents (71% want grandma and grandpa there)

If you're planning a Hawaii trip with kids, this shift changes how you should approach everything from choosing your island to booking activities.

This just happened on my trip to Oahu with my 12yo. He really wanted to do ziplining so we booked this Kualoa Ranch ziplining through Viator.

I just published a detailed guide breaking down exactly what Gen Alpha kids are looking for in Hawaii vacations and how to plan a trip everyone will actually get excited about.

​Read the full guide here →​

You'll learn:
✓ Why your 10-year-old's YouTube obsession with volcanoes actually matters for your island choice
✓ The specific activities Gen Alpha kids are asking for (hint: cultural experiences are way more popular than you'd think)
✓ How to involve kids in planning without losing your mind
✓ My step-by-step checklist for creating a Hawaii trip that works across multiple generations

After 40+ trips to Hawaii with my own Gen Alpha boys and helping hundreds of families plan their vacations, I can tell you this: when kids feel heard and invested in the planning, the whole trip is better.

​Click here to read how to plan your Gen Alpha-approved Hawaii vacation​

Aloha, Marcie

P.S. - If you're feeling overwhelmed trying to figure out which island will work for your family's specific mix of ages and interests, that's exactly what my consultation calls are for. After reading the guide, if you want personalized help, you can book a consultation here.