Oahu offers a wide range of activities for the whole family to enjoy, from water sports to unique cultural experiences to hiking trails and much more. Along with its stunning coastline and laid-back countryside, there is a lot to explore on Oahu with kids and in this post, I’ll be sharing recommendations for kid-friendly activities…
With its historic charm and excellent oceanfront location, the Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort and Spa, is one of the most memorable places to stay on Waikiki Beach. We’ve stayed there before years ago and when we chose to return to Oahu on our 10th wedding anniversary, we knew we wanted to be back at…
Earlier this week I came across the #Take12Trips Challenge, a challenge to take a trip once a month for a year – it could be a holiday abroad, a weekend break, a day out or a visit to a museum or other local attraction. I love the idea of taking on this challenge to travel more in 2016,…
During our stay in the Waikiki neighborhood of Honolulu, we found most local restaurants cater well to families, offering high chairs and booster seats, changing tables in the restrooms, kid’s (keiki) menus, and often crayons and coloring sheets. There is plenty of choice in the area, everything from fast food chains to upscale dining. We…
The tranquil town of Kailua on Oahu’s Windward coast is only a 30 minute drive from Honolulu across the scenic Koolau mountain range, yet it feels a world away from the bustling city. During our 2009 trip to Oahu, we were enamored with Kailua’s beaches and we headed back to Kailua Beach Park again the day after…
If you’re looking to take a break from the beach or pool, the Waikiki Aquarium is only a short walk away from Kuhio Beach and offers an educational experience showcasing the diverse marine life of the Pacific. Little T has always enjoyed observing the marine life at aquariums we’ve visited – the one at the…
A couple of days after arriving on Oahu, we took the car for our first drive to the North Shore to visit Turtle Bay Resort, where we had booked Little T in for his first pony experience. It was a Sunday and we set out from Waikiki pretty early, expecting to get there with plenty of time…
While going on holiday with a toddler can be more tiring than relaxing, it’s a lot of fun when there’s so much to explore especially in a very family friendly destination like Oahu, Hawaii. There are plenty of activities to keep your little one entertained and you’ll easily find high chairs, kids’ menus and changing…