All in the family: with your help, families will feel right at home during a Hawaii vacation. (Hawaii).

Travel Agent, April, 2003 by Foster, Camie

While the prospect of lounging poolside as their kids are occupied in a supervised children's program does resonate with some parents planning a family vacation, in most cases family members travel together simply because they want time together. That can mean pursuing a shared interest such as biking or horseback riding, or learning a new pastime such as surfing, scuba diving or piloting an all-terrain vehicle.

Sharing a common interest is especially common in Hawaii, where family vacationers account for a significant number of travelers. Even for families making their first visit to the islands, the major decision is likely to involve making selections from an array of choices.

Parents or grandparents traveling with younger children will find that...

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