Family Travel Guide Volume 2 | Page 10

Take a famiily trip that Gives Back

ʻOhana ( family ) is deeply important in Hawaiian culture , which makes the Hawaiian Islands a welcoming destination for kids of all ages . From snorkeling and sandcastle building on sun-soaked beaches to exploring sacred cultural sites and volunteering with the local community , the Hawaiian Islands are the perfect place to explore with your family . For the most enriching experience of Hawaiʻi , make time to join efforts to mālama ( care for ) this truly special place and unique culture .
Hawaiʻi offers plenty of family-friendly opportunities to travel deeper . Make a positive impact and take the time to know each island , the local culture and community . When visitors travel mindfully , they ’ ll have a more enriching experience .
Beyond the beach , amazing museums and natural attractions will bring you closer to Hawaiʻi ’ s fascinating culture — and each other . Let the little ones burn off some energy at national and state parks , lush gardens and green spaces — from guided reforestation hikes to getting your hands dirty at a loi ( taro patch ), there are many ways to get outside and get involved on every island .
While every family vacation might look and feel different , travelers can count on the transformative and positive impact of traveling to Hawaiʻi to change their own lives , and the destinations they visit across the state , for the better .
Featured Resort
Hilton Hawaiian Village ® Waikiki Beach Resort
This stunning resort is located on 22 tropical acres on Waikīkī Beach . Lush grounds , six spectacular pools , a beachfront lagoon , waterfalls and a variety of restaurants and boutiques are all part of the “ Village ” experience . Learn to surf while the kids have fun at Camp Penguin and don ’ t forget to join the Waikiki Starlight Luau .
The purity of the destination , open expanses and pristine natural beauty offers travelers an opportunity to better connect to themselves and with their families , but also connect with the people of Hawaiʻi while helping to perpetuate what makes it so beautiful and unique .
Hawaiʻi is literally swimming with water-based activities . Learn to surf from a pro on Waikīkī Beach , or take a deep dive into Native Hawaiian aquaculture by volunteering at a loko ia ( fishpond ). This hands-on educational activity gives you and your family the chance to help restore and maintain these Hawaiian engineering masterworks that once fed thousands of people . Snorkeling is a kid-approved activity all year long ; popular spots include the shallow , protected tide pools of Poʻipū Beach on Kauai and the island of Hawaiʻi ’ s Kona coast .
Contact our agency today to plan your family ’ s Hawaiʻi adventure .