Bringing the Kids archive

I love Napili Beach. It's not a secret but its not totally blown, either. There are no major hotels on this gem of a bay, just south of Kapalua Resort. It's ringed by condos but none are taller than…

Here's one of my favorite beaches in the islands for kids. Shallow waters in the near shore area, clear and cool, sandy bottoms are nice on the footsies. The far side of the beach is pretty much isolated with…

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I posted a video of the pool at the Grand Wailea a bit back and it is the reigning champion of Hawaii hotel pools. The Hyatt runs a close second. It's more sprawling and more jungle like, with three…

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This is the best hotel pool in Hawaii and among the best in the world. It's almost a water park. Kids force their parents to spend exorbitant sums to stay at this hotel primarily to have easy access to…

I wish I were this young again. Yes, this is why you have to come to Hawaii to learn to surf.…

The latest issue of Honolulu Magazine is out and its a good one. The editors cover 18 fun outdoor adventures (mainly on Oahu but some Outer Island) including a couple I had never even heard of, such as rock climbing…

Just as I'd hoped, the new Superferry (which in light of airline costs is starting to look better and better) is now allowing rental cars to travel between islands on the boat. This is a huge boon that will not…

This is a mobile post sponsored by Microsoft. When you see the icon, you know I'm posting amok. Anyway, today am coming at you from Anini Beach on the magical island of Kauai. Anini is one of a number…

A post on the go from Iao Valley on Maui. We stopped at the phenomenal little cafe in the back of the Hawaii Nature Center in the valley and sucked down an insanely delish mango smoothie (I also wolfed…