While many families flock to O’ahu or Maui on their Hawaiian vacation, savvy family travelers know that the lower key vibe of Hawaii’s Big Island can offer just the R&R they seek. My husband’s family has been vacationing on the Big Island of Hawaii on the Kohala Coast since he was a child. When I […]
Disney Cruise vs. Disney Aulani: Which Vacation is Right For Your Family?
You’ve been to Walt Disney World or Disneyland. Or maybe both! You are looking to take another Disney vacation but maybe with a bit of a twist to change it up this time. Most Disney-loving families turn next to a cruise vacation aboard Disney Cruise Line or a trip to Hawaii to stay at Aulani, […]
Southwest Hawaii Flights: What We Know Now & What’s Coming
What used to be the country’s scrappiest and quirkiest little airline is now ready to play with the big boys. Last fall, Southwest Airlines officially announced plans to fly to Hawaii. Last week, Southwest finally announced the 4 Hawaiian airports it plans to serve with its first flights. And today, we finally have learned the […]
Top 17 Warm Weather Destinations for Families Escaping Winter
In case you haven’t been watching the news lately, winter is here. In a big way! While I’m lucky enough to live in Northern California where it never really gets that frigid, I feel for my friends in New York, Boston, Chicago, Seattle, and in many other places where winter can really be a drag. Ready to […]
Disney Aulani Splurges: 9 Extras Totally Worth Your Money
A vacation at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, in Hawaii is a bucket list trip for many family travelers. The magic of Disney plus the aloha spirit of Hawaii make for a luxurious and fun-filled travel combination. Of course, Hawaiian vacations are also pretty pricey. It is vital to spend your money wisely — […]
The Ultimate Guide to Haleakala National Park in Maui
This post is sponsored by TourMaui.com but all opinions are my own. America’s national parks are one of my family’s favorite travel destinations. When a recent trip to Maui began to take shape, I realized it was the perfect opportunity to cross a new national park, Haleakala, off my bucket list. Haleakala National Park is […]
Best Things to Do in Maui with Kids
For many travelers, a Hawaii vacation conjures up the image of lots of time sitting on the beach in a lounge chair with a tropical drink in hand. Those of us who are family travelers, however, know that even tropical trips are rarely quite so relaxing. Keeping the kids occupied and engaged is important too. […]
8 Best Family-Friendly Hawaii Resorts
Thanks to Vacatia for sponsoring this post. For a traveling family like mine, being less than a 5 hour flight away from Hawaii is a major benefit of living on the West Coast. Although Hawaii can be a bit pricey, it’s an amazing family travel destination. So many of the activities are kid-friendly, and the beaches are […]
Sunday Snapshots: Hammocks in Hawaii
Little V took her first trip to Hawaii at age 21 months. She immediately fell in love with the hammocks that scattered the landscape at our resort. She wasn’t talking too much at that point, but she just kept saying over and over again: “Rock, rock” and “oh yeah.”
A Comprehensive Review of Disney’s Aulani Resort
My family went to Disney’s newest resort, Aulani, for four nights in March. We packed so much into those four days that I’m only now just getting around to writing all of it up. Let me start by saying that the trip was truly magical. Our daughter was just a month shy of her fourth […]
