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Hawaii

Need a little aloha in your life? Hawaii is a popular choice for many family travelers because of the many different types of vacation options it offers. Hawaii is a place my family keeps returning to again and again, and we find that we discover something new each and every time.

Here's my best advice to help you get started with some of the Hawaiian island destinations family travelers visit most often, from the bustle of Waikiki Beach and Disney's Aulani Resort on O'ahu to the lower key relaxation of the Big Island.

Island-by-Island Guides

  • Hawaii Big Island with Kids - Mauna Kea Beach from Above
    The Ultimate Guide to Hawaii's Big Island with Kids
  • Waikiki Beach Surfboard Alley
    First Timers Guide to Visiting Waikiki with Kids
  • Pool in Maui Hawaii at Hyatt Regency Maui
    11 Best Things to Do in Maui with Kids

Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii

  • Disney Aulani Splurges
    Disney Aulani Splurges: 11 Extras Worth the Money
  • Aulani vs. Disney Cruise Comparison
    Disney Cruise vs. Disney Aulani: Which Vacation is Right For Your Family?
  • Disney's Aulani: A Comprehensive Review
    A Comprehensive Review of Disney's Aulani Resort
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Hawaii with Kids Travel Guides

Need help planning the perfect Hawaii trip with your family? Fellow family travel blogger and friend Marcie Cheung of Hawaii Travel with Kids has put together helpful family-friendly guides and itineraries for each island that I highly recommend.

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More Hawaii Posts

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  • Top 17 Warm Weather Destinations for Families Escaping Winter
  • 9 Things That Are Totally Different at Disney's Aulani in 2021
  • Tips for Disney’s Aulani with Babies, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
  • Aunty’s Beach House at Disney’s Aulani Resort: All Your Questions Answered
  • What It’s Like to Fly Southwest to Hawaii: OAK to HNL Flight Review
  • The Ultimate Guide to Haleakala National Park in Maui
  • 8 Best Family-Friendly Hawaii Resorts
  • Alaska Airlines: OAK to HNL Flight Review
  • Disney's Aulani: Renting DVC Points & Saving!

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Welcome! I'm Leslie Harvey, a mom of two (ages 16 and 11) based in the San Francisco Bay Area who loves to travel. Trips With Tykes is a family travel blog devoted to simplifying the logistics of traveling with kids of all ages. With a little knowledge of airline rules & good planning, family travel can be really rewarding, even if it still involves the occasional battle with TSA over your toddler's juice box.

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