Hilton Waikoloa Village: Big Fun on the Big Island

Landing on the Island of Hawaii When we first landed on the Big Island of Hawaii, all I saw was black lava and rock everywhere. Our family had traveled to Hawaii many times before, but…

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Pu’uhonua o Hōnaunau National Park Hawaii

During our Hawaiian vacation, one of the most interesting stops on our leisurely drive around the Big Island of Hawaii was our visit to Pu’uhonua o Hōnaunau National Park.  Located on the coast in Kona, this sacred…

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Hawaii’s Best Snorkel Cruise is a family experience #nottobemissed

This January, we flew to Hawaii for a few weeks to escape the cold Chicago winter and enjoy some sunshine, sand, and surf.  My research for our first trip to the Big Island of Hawaii had me excited…

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A Family Visit to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

Have you ever seen a live volcano? While exploring the Big Island of Hawaii we visited Volcanoes National Park with our 4-year-old son, Harry.  From the moment we landed on the Island we began explaining to Harry…

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