Big Island, big adventure
be sure to hire a car to take in this island’s natural splendour. Better yet, treat the family to a scenic helicopter tour.
The all-suite Montage Kapalua Bay is a family-friendly resort with programmes for kids aged five to 17. For parents wanting to stay (or get) fit while they’re away, there’s a golf course, a range of fitness classes and an indulgent spa for your post-workout reward. Hawaii’s biggest island can be an outdoor classroom if you want it to be. In Hawaii Volcanoes National Park you can hike through a still-steaming lava lake, explore underground lava tunnels, and hike to an active volcano. Or take a walk through the lush forest of Akaka Falls State Park to waterfalls sure to make every family member ooh and aah.
If the ultimate indulgence, consider making the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai your base, if only to swim with the fish in the resort’s own pond. There are seven swimming pools, and itineraries for tots, tweens and teens. This is one resort that will deliver a true get-awayfrom-it-all Hawaiian experience. For something a little less upscale, the Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort is also a top pick.
Information
www.gohawaii.com
Stay
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com Aston Hotels & Resorts www.astonhotels.com Embassy Suites by Hilton www.embassysuites.com Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa kauai.grand.hyatt.com Montage Kapalua Bay www.montagehotels.com/kapaluabay Four Seasons Resort Hualalai www.fourseasons.com/ hualalai Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort www.vacationhawaii.com
Do
Hans Hedemann Surf School www.hhsurf.com Wet‘n’Wild Hawaii www.wetnwildhawaii.com Waikiki Aquarium www.waikikiaquarium.org Sea Life Park Hawaii www.sealifeparkhawaii.com Kauai Movie Tour www.robertshawaii.com The Kauai Plantation Railway www.kauaiplantationrailway.com