Hawaii Family Holiday

Start exploring Honolulu, Oahu’s lively capital, with visits to the world-famous Waikiki Beach and the dominating Diamond Head crater, then dig a little deeper and uncover Hawaii’s top museums, finest restaurants and a thriving arts scene. Nowhere showcases the wild side of Oahu quite like Kualoa, a huge private nature reserve that has provided the backdrop for many Hollywood movies, including Jurassic Park. While you’re here, take a day trip up to Oahu’s famed North Shore, Hawaii’s big-wave surf mecca, and watch the island’s fearless surfers tackle towering waves. And don’t miss Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, one of Hawaii’s top snorkelling spots, home to a huge variety of fish and, if you’re lucky, turtles.

Hawaii Island, or the Big Island as it’s locally known, is home to Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes on earth. The imposing volcanic terrain presents ideal conditions for hikers, offering jaw-dropping vistas from the summits. Half of this huge Island is covered by Maunakea, the world’s tallest sea mountain, which promises once-in-a-lifetime stargazing opportunities. Take a day trip to the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in the south of the Big Island to discover the natural destructive and creative powers of this awesome natural force, and feel the thrill of a Zodiac rafting trip along the Kona Coast.