Maui – A Big Family Vacation at Honua Kai Resort in Hawaii (with Little Kids)

Kelsey sits down with Shannon to hear all about her family’s multigenerational trip to Maui, Hawaii in June 2025. Shannon, her husband, and their two young daughters (ages 3 and 5) met up with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins for a magical big family vacation. They stayed oceanfront at Honua Kai Resort, which felt more like living in Hawaii than visiting. From cousin adventures to unforgettable moments at Merriman’s Maui, Shannon shares all the details, tips, and highlights that made this Hawaii trip one full of family memories.

Mentioned in this episode:
- JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix Arizona
- Inflatable Travel Foot Rest
- Attached Travel Pillow + Blanket Set
- OUTRIGGER Honua Kai Resort & Spa
- Lahaina wildfire
- Duke's Restaurant (Hula Pie dessert!)
- Maui Brewing Company
- Cards Against Humanity
- Luau at the Sheraton Hotel Maui
- Slappy Cakes Maui
- Magical Enchanted Forest
- Honolua Bay Snorkeling
- Merriman's Restaurant at Kapalua Beach on Maui
- Monkey Pod Maui

Trip Tales is a travel podcast sharing real vacation stories and trip itineraries for family travel, couples getaways, cruises, and all-inclusive resorts. Popular episodes feature destinations like Marco Island Florida, Costa Rica with kids, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Aulani in Hawaii, Beaches Turks & Caicos, Park City ski trips, Aruba, Italy, Ireland, Portugal’s Azores, New York City, Alaska cruises, and U.S. National Parks. Listeners get real travel tips, itinerary recommendations, hotel reviews, restaurant recommendations, and inspiration for planning their next vacation.