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Hawaii family vacations: ideas for the Aloha State.

Kaanapali Beach Hotel - photos

Kaanapali Beach Hotel - photos

Kaanapali Beach Hotel - Behind The Scenes

Kaanapali Beach Hotel - behind the scenes : cultural learning programs for employees, and more

Fun Places To Go on Maui

Maui is a hugely popular island for family visits to Hawaii. Wherever you're staying -- resort, condo, vacation home -- be sure to get out and explore the island, either by a tour or on your own with a car rental. Below are a few suggestions for starters, with links to more.

Kaanapali Beach Hotel

Kaanapali Beach Hotel - read about this "most Hawaiian" and family-friendly resort on Maui's Kaanapali Beach

Disney Resort oh Oahu, Hawaii

Disney Resort in Hawaii- artists' renderings of new Disney hotel and Vacation Club at Ko Olina, Oahu

Disney Resort on Oahu, Hawaii

Disney Resort in Hawaii- read about new Disney hotel and Vacation Club at Ko Olina, Oahu

Hawaii Resorts

Family-friendly Hawaii Resorts, grouped by island. Many Hawaii resorts have kids' clubs, and lavish pools with slides, waterfalls, and other features; you won't find all-inclusive pricing, though!

Hawaii Beach Vacations

Check out some great beaches and beach resorts, on several islands.

Hawaii All-inclusives?

Families used to the all-inclusive resorts of the Caribbean and Mexico won't find that type of "AI" in the Aloha state. Have a look at a few suggestions for those seeking an all-inclusive type of family vacation in Hawaii.

Top Things to Do in Oahu

From surfing, to nature tours, Pearl Harbor, luaus, to "soaring" over the coastline in a glider, Hawaii's island of Oahu has a big range of fun for families.

Hawaii Family Vacations: Waikiki Beach

Waikiki Beach is a popular spot for Hawaii family vacations; it's still a lovely place even with concrete and highrises, and offers lots of fun for kids.

Top Things to do on Kauai

Great activities for families on the "Garden Isle": tour the stunning Napali Coast; take a helicopter ride; try surfing, tubing, ziplining...

Kauai Helicopter Tour

On Kauai, an aerial tour is highly recommended as a way to see the stunning scenery of the Napali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and more.

Hawaii Family Vacations: Top Big Island Activities

About's guide for Hawaii/South Pacific selects ten family activities: Beaches, Dolphins, Gardens, Mountains, Volcanoes and more.

Multi- Islands - with Kids and Teens

Many suggestions for family activities on the Big Island, Maui, Kauai, and Oahu.

Native Tongue

A glossary of words, at this magazine web site-- with sound files, too.
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