“Can my three-year-old and my mother-in-law truly enjoy the same island at the same time?” That was the question a client asked me last spring, after spending weeks having no idea how to make the days work for everyone. It is the question at the heart of nearly every family vacation in Maui itinerary I […]

Your child goes quiet mid-sentence, stopped cold by nothing more than steam curling straight out of a crack in the earth. In that instant, you understand exactly what people mean when they say this place does something to kids. That is the real story of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park with kids. The part no packing […]

Somewhere between the fortieth open browser tab and the group text where nobody can agree on a single island, most family trip planning quietly falls apart. You are trying to make everyone happy: The toddler who needs a nap by two o’clock. The teenager who will only put her phone down for something with a […]

Do you love family vacations but dislike dealing with how you will accomplish everything on your itinerary? You know. Getting to different attractions. And figuring out where everything is. I feel your pain, especially since your vacation is supposed to be about relaxing and spending time with the people you love. Thankfully, there are numerous […]

Are you planning an amazing family vacation in Maui? Or do you want to see this fabulous Hawaiian Island with your kids and possibly your grandkids? If you answered yes to either of those questions, there is one activity that must be on your itinerary. That activity is exploring the Road to Hana with your […]

Wildlife is everywhere in the Hawaiian Islands. You can see marine life out in the ocean. Turtles usually can be seen sunning themselves on the beach. And there is plenty of wildlife in the Hawaiian forests. But how can you get closer to the wildlife in Hawaii without actually touching the animals? Or disturbing their […]

Choosing which Hawaiian Island to visit for your next family vacation might appear to be simple. Until you realize how many fun family adventures are available on the islands of Oahu and Maui. So, Oahu vs Maui? Which one is best for your family vacation? Today, I am going to share the best things about […]

There are many vast green spaces in the United States called national parks. While there are only sixty-three actual national parks, many other areas are included within the national park system. There are actually nineteen different naming designations within the park system. So, national trails, preserves, and even national historical parks are included within the […]

The Native Hawaiians arrived in the Hawaiian Islands hundreds of years ago. They brought many unique Hawaiian cultures and traditions with them. As other people chose the Hawaiian Islands as their new destination to live in more recent years, some of the cultures and traditions have evolved. Therefore, you will see quite diverse cultures and […]

Oahu is one of the most popular Hawaiian Islands for family vacations. The diversity of this Hawaiian Island is always a plus for most families like yours. The vibrant nightlife, laidback beach towns, and the abundance of marine life are also what draw people to the island of Oahu. All those things are amazing when […]