Hawaii Trip

Warm, family-friendly Hawaii travel stories from our Maui adventures with our toddler — including cozy journal-style memories, mom-friendly itineraries, and practical tips for exploring Hawaii with little ones.

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Day 6 — West Maui Adventures: Blowholes, Banana Bread & A Magical Luau Night

Maui, Hawaiʻi There’s something energizing about waking up in Maui after a day like Haleakalā. Even though our bodies were still a little tired from the 3 AM sunrise adventure, our hearts felt full — and Day 6 had its own kind of magic waiting for us. The morning began slowly in our Kāʻanapali resort.

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Our Maui Story: A Week of Sunlight, Saltwater, and the Sweetest Moments of Motherhood

A warm reflection from our birthday trip to the islands There’s a certain softness to Maui that you feel the moment you arrive — a warmth that isn’t just in the air, but in the way light moves across the ocean and how time seems to slow down without asking for permission. For us, this

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Day 3 — The Road to Hana: Waterfalls, Black Sand, Lava Tubes & A Day Wrapped in Nature

Maui, Hawaii Day 3 began in the soft quiet of early morning. The sky outside was still gray, our room dim, and our toddler curled beside her bunny, sleeping peacefully before the big adventure ahead. The Road to Hana is known for being long, winding, and breathtaking—and doing it with a toddler made the day

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Day 2 — Beach Hopping, Simple Meals & A Night of Maui Food Trucks

Kaanapali, Maui Day 2 began the way island mornings often do—slow, bright, and full of gentle warmth. When I woke up, soft sunlight was already spilling into our room, brushing across the floor like golden watercolor. The sound of waves rolled in from outside, steady and comforting, as if the ocean itself was greeting us.

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Day 1 — Sunrise Magic, Poolside Joy & A Birthday Dinner Cruise I’ll Never Forget

Kaanapali, Maui The first morning in Maui always feels different—lighter, softer, full of promise. When we woke up on Day 1, the sky outside was still dark, and the ocean was just beginning to shift from deep navy to faint blue. The air inside our room felt cool and fresh, and for a moment, everything

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Arrival Day — Grocery Run, Settling In & A Midnight Birthday Cake on the Beach

Maui, Hawaii There’s a special kind of excitement that fills a home before a big trip, but this morning felt even more magical. We weren’t just traveling—we were flying to Maui to celebrate my birthday, our first real island adventure as a little family of three. The moment we woke up in Las Vegas, our

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