If you yearn to experience an exotic, tropical vacation and avoid the problems, difficulties and cost of a foreign location, an Hawaii family vacation has everything you're looking for without the inconveniences. The unique geographical location and aquatic life of the Pacific Ocean offers everyone a special vacation opportunity.

The islands of Maui, Kauai and the big island Hawaii cater especially to families with children. Many resorts and hotels offer activities just for kids. Your children can try their hand at lei making, ukulele making and hula dancing. Families can walk the gorgeous beaches, take a swim in the ocean or try their hand at surfing. The Embassy Vacation Resort in Kaanapali on the west side of Maui offers programs that will allow children to swim, explore, and play games while the adults explore the adult side of a Hawaiian visit.

Many of the islands offer swim time with dolphins', surfing and authentic luau's. Helicopter charters are available on most islands. This unique method of sightseeing takes you to areas unavailable by land. Soar over an active volcano, or, fly by mile high waterfalls observing the lush tropical landscape as you couldn't do on land. Many tours offer a DVD of your flight so that you can re-visit your adventure for years to come.

On the island of Oahu you will find the Polynesian Cultural Center. While there you can experience authentic village life as it was 200 years ago. This village provides a look into the daily lives of the original Hawaiian people. They wear traditional clothing, take part in traditional activities such as weaving and hut-making, games of all types and offer authentic luau's nightly.

Hawaii has some of the most spectacular national parks. Haleakala Volcano National Park, located on the island of Maui, offers activities and programs to satisfy any visitor. Hiking trails that will take you to an elevation where the clouds are below you, where hiking you can pass through lush tropical forest to arid landscape and if needed rest overnight in a redwood cabin built in the 1930's.

The Kipahulu area located along the eastern coast features lush tropical environments that contain freshwater falls. The view of the ocean is spectacular and offers glimpses of exceptional aquatic life. However, there is no coastal access to the ocean from within the reserve.

Hawaii is the answer for families looking for a fun and memorable vacation experience without having to travel abroad.