Hawaii Family Vacation-3 Fun and Exciting Adventures Print
Written by Ted Felber   
Vacationing in Hawaii with your family will give everyone memories which will last forever. There is so much to do there that you will never run out of things to do during your vacation. Hawaii has been referred to as "Paradise" so you may think you have traveled to a whole new land. In a way, you did as it's culture is so different from what we experience at home. Your children will love the opportunity to experience it and the unique activities it has to offer.
by TedFelber


Vacationing in Hawaii with your family will give everyone memories which will last forever. There is so much to do there that you will never run out of things to do during your vacation. Hawaii has been referred to as "Paradise" so you may think you have traveled to a whole new land. In a way, you did as it's culture is so different from what we experience at home. Your children will love the opportunity to experience it and the unique activities it has to offer.

Hawaii Family Vacation: Tropical Water Adventures

Snorkeling is an activity which is fun, inexpensive and makes your family vacation into an aquatic adventure! You can snorkel with your kids in the shallows while seeing colorful fish and other marine life which make their homes in the coral reef.

Don't forget to bring some underwater cameras so your kids can get pictures of the wonderful things they will see. Also, bring along a waterproof fish ID card and play a game to see how many of the fish each kid can spot. The funnest thing of all is swimming with the dolphins up close and personal which you can do at Oahus Sea Life Park. There is also a seal waiting to shake your hand.

Love tropical fish, but not the water?

You can pay a visit to the Maui Ocean Center, where you'll be able to walk through an acrylic tunnel in the largest tropical reef aquarium in the country! Here you'll see tiger sharks and Hawaii's largest predators swimming all around you!

Hawaii Family Vacation: Volcano Adventures

Get up close and personal to a volcano which many people consider to be the high point of their vacation. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island is the place to go. Volcanoes have been active there for 7,000 years and you will see how they have transformed the island.

You'll be able to see terrain ranging from snow-capped mountains to lush rain forests to tropical beaches; all on one island! You may be in Hawaii, but you may need a winter coat for this trip as temperatures on the mountain tops can get down to 30 degrees!

You can see Kilauea, the most active volcano on the planet on foot, taking in spectacular views of the terrain along the way. You can even book a Volcano Sightseeing Tour online and go see the volcanoes edge with an experienced local guide and there's nothing like seeing a 2,000 degree flow of molten lava with your own eyes.

Hawaii Family Vacation: Heavenly Adventures

One of the greatest things you can experience on the Big Island is watching the stars through one of the most powerful telescopes anywhere. You can do this on Mauna Kea (which including its underwater depth is the tallest mountain on the world). Kids will love it, especially older children; this is an unforgettable experience for the entire family!

The next adventure to pursue is a trip to the Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii in the town of Hilo. This 52 foot domed planetarium has unbelievable multimedia shows which will not only education your children, but also fascinate them.

See breathing taking 3D images from the telescopes at Mauna Kea which are projected by the world's first Sky Scan 3D Imaging System. You can visit the whole galaxy at Imiloa 4D2U theater and never leave Hawaii.

The volcanoes, the tropical waters , and the stars provide endless opportunities for endless adventures which is only a part of what Hawaii has to offer. There are so many great things to do on your Hawaii family vacation that you will want to come back again and again.

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Last Updated ( Friday, 08 May 2009 20:56 )