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 ...