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Condé Nast TravelerJan 31

Chasing Lava as the Earth Shifts

Author Tommy Orange rings in the New Year at the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii—and reflects on what we can learn from the land beneath us.

11 things in this story

KilaueaSightVolcano on the Big Island of Hawaii
PeleNature reserveGoddess of Kilauea volcano
NamakaokahaʻiSightSea goddess and sister of Pele
NiʻihauSightIt is 17.5 miles (28.2 km) southwest of Kauaʻi across the Kaulakahi Channel.
HalemaʻumaʻuSightCrater where Pele settled
Hawaii Volcanoes National ParkNature reserveHawai‘i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cherished cultural…
WaikīkīSuburbWaikīkī is a Honolulu neighborhood and the eponymous Waikīkī beach on its south shore, on the island of Oʻahu in the…
Big Island of HawaiiNeighborhoodOn Hawaii's Hāmākua Coast, Jen Murphy finds not only verdant canyons striped with waterfalls but also a burgeoning food…
Mauna LoaSightAnother shield volcano in Hawaii
Halemaʻumaʻu craterSight
PuʻuʻōʻōSight

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 24, 2025

The Best Family-Friendly Resorts in Hawaii, According to a Local

Here's where to stay for flexible check-ins, babysitting services, and on-site activities for everyone in the family.

Heart of the resort

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The Ritz-Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle BayHotelCasual elegance in a serene surf paradise.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach ResortHotelHawaii’s largest resort is packed with amenities and so many kid-friendly activities it’ll make your head spin.
Four Seasons Resort Oʻahu at KoʻOlinaHotelFour pools, great pool menu
Aulani, A Disney Resort & SpaHotelThis $800-million, family-friendly Disney beach resort opened in 2011 on the leeward side of Oahu.
The Kahala Hotel & ResortHotelCalm beach perfect for young kids
Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria ResortHotelEpic 25,700-square-foot activity pool
Ka’anapali BeachSightGolden sands
Ritz-CarltonHotelUnderwent $250 million renovation
WaikīkīSuburbHeart of the resort
Hilton Hawaiian VillageHotelFive pools, one with a waterslide
Duke Kahanamoku LagoonSightFive-acre saltwater lagoon for activities
Waikīkī AquariumAquariumIt was founded in 1904 and has been an institution of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa since 1919.
Honolulu ZooZooIt is the only zoo in the United States to be established by grants made by a sovereign monarch and is built on part of…
KoʻOlinaTrain stationUpscale resort enclave
Wailea BeachSightCrescent-shaped beach steps away
Oʻahu’s North ShoreNeighborhoodAbout 45 miles from Waikīkī
Club LoungeRestaurantServes complimentary food and drinks all day
Kuilima CoveSightExplore on a guided nighttime snorkeling tour
HaleʻiwaNeighborhoodQuaint shops and eateries nearby
Aulani, a Disney Resort and SpaHotelBest pools for kids on the island
Ka Waʻa LūʻauFestivalPricey but worth it
KāhalaSuburbOasis in Honolulu
The CavePlaceGame room with billiards, darts, VR pods
KāʻanapaliNeighborhoodResort area
Westin Maui Resort & Spa, KāʻanapaliHotelFeatures The Valley Alley arcade
Kawaiola Aquatic PlaygroundSightSix pools spanning 87,000 square feet

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Chasing Lava as the Earth Shifts

The Best Family-Friendly Resorts in Hawaii, According to a Local