๐บใ6 Days 5 NightsใFamily Trip to Honolulu, Hawaii with Kids
๐ Day 1: Arrival in Honolulu Took an Uber from the airport to Waikiki โ less than 30 mins, around $40. Stayed at Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa for the first 4 nights. Great location: Steps from the beach ๐๏ธ and main street! Service was mediocre (they even lost my brand new Alo shirt ๐ค) Not the best value: $2000 for 4 nights. ๐ก Book hotels early! Last-minute = expensive & limited options. ๐ Day 2: Beach + Shopping Planned Pearl Harbor, but the kids just wanted the beach ๐ถ. Played at the beach all morning โ headed to Ala Moana Center (largest mall on the island) โ then back to the beach for more sand fun ๐. โ Conclusion: Traveling with kids = let them lead the way! ๐ Day 3: Dole Plantation + Kualoa Ranch Dole Plantation: Took the train tour ๐ (saw pineapples, cacao, coffee plants). Too hot โ๏ธ, experience was just okay. Kualoa Ranch (Highly recommend! โ ): Movie sites tour ๐ฅ โ stunning mountain and ocean views! ๐โฐ๏ธ Kids loved it too. โฐ Arrive 45 mins early for check-in. ๐ Day 4: Hanauma Bay Snorkeling Booked tickets online 2 days in advance at 7 AM ๐ซ โ got a 10 AM slot. Rented gear: mask + snorkel + fins = ~$60. Watched a short eco-video ๐ฌ โ shuttle to the beach. Kids had a blast! Note: Closed 3 days a week for conservation. โ๏ธโ ๏ธ SUNSCREEN IS A MUST! No umbrellas allowed โ I got badly sunburned and woke up in pain at night ๐ญ. ๐ฌ Day 5: Kahala Hotel & Resort (โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ) Switched hotels โ Kahala Hotel ($800/night ๐ธ but worth it!). Got a free upgrade to ocean-front room ๐! Private beach ๐๏ธ with calm waves โ perfect for kids. Dolphin interaction program available (45 mins โ $320). Only regret: We stayed only one night! ๐ก Stay here in the middle of your trip to fully enjoy. โ๏ธ Day 6: Flight Back Hawaiian Airlines: New planes + meals included ๐ฑ. United: Old planes + only snacks/drinks ๐ฅค. Better to pack food for the flight! ๐ Final Tips: โ๏ธ SUNSCREEN!!! (I peeled badly) ๐ซ Book snorkeling tickets in advance ๐จ Book hotels early ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง Best for kids: Kualoa Ranch + Kahala Hotel #HawaiiWithKids #Honolulu #Oahu #Waikiki #HanaumaBay #KahalaResort #FamilyTravel ๐ด๐ถ๐ฆ