Review of Napili Kai Beach Resort, Maui, Hawaii – our family’s stay at the resort with three young children. What I came to realize during our stay at Napili Kai Beach Resortwas that it was everything this resort had done differently from most that made it so special. The 50-year-old resort is steeped in smart…
With a world famous “swell” drawing surfers from around the globe in winter months, you might not think of Kauai’s North Shore as any place you’d want your young children playing in the water. Spring through early fall, however, a few of the spectacular North Shore beaches here are met by waters so calm that…
If you saw my previous post, The 5 Best Places to See California’s Giant Redwoods and Giant Sequoias, you already have a good idea of just how much our family loves to visit the big trees found along the West Coast. It was fun to stumble upon this Hawaiian variety on our recent trip to Maui, when…
As you can probably imagine, I had A LOT of fun taking pictures at the Maui Ocean Center. With the light streaming in from above and my son watching sharks and rays pass above, I took several as he stood mesmerized right here in the fabulous “shark tunnel.” If you missed my reveiw of “The…
HAWAII, The Maui Ocean Center with Kids – I don’t care how many days you have on Maui, I know it may be hard to imagine spending part of any one of them off of the beach, out of the pool, or away from the water falls—unless your visit turns wet, of course. Rain or shine, however,…
With our friends just returning from a vacation in Kauai, I can’t help but feel the urge to “rinse and repeat” our utterly perfect trip there last spring. Wow! What a great time for everyone. I had to revisit our photos – and all the posts I’ve yet to post with tips from our visit – and this one, of course, caught my eye.
If you’re headed to the islands with a toddler or little kid (or both), consider renting a “looky board” … (click to continue reading)