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With its otherworldly beautiful beaches, abundance of natural features, and glorious year-round weather, Hawaii is an easy to love vacation destination. It's one of those special places that truly offers something for everyone, whether you’re looking to relax on the sand or out for a volcanic adventure, alone on a surfboard or celebrating wedded bliss on a romantic honeymoon, Hawaii caters to every vacation need. Here are our seven vacation suggestions for every type of Hawaiian traveler—along with the best hotels and resorts to match. The hardest part will be going home.

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Hawaii has long been a considered the place for a memorable family vacation, and kids (or keiki as they are affectionately known in the Hawaiian language) are well looked after on the islands. Many of the resorts offer special activities and meal options for kids, while travelers of all ages are likely to appreciate the chance to watch live hula performances at luaus or go for a dip in the ocean. While all of the islands are great for families, lively Oahu is a particularly good Hawaiian island option if you’re afraid your kids will get bored (which could happen on quieter Kauai or the more adult-focused Maui). Book a family-friendly resort for a Hawaii experience your family won’t ever forget.

As the name suggests, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa is heavy on the Disney for kids fanfare, which means roaming Disney characters garbed in Hawaiian shirts, kid-friendly menus, and spa treatments for even the youngest of guests. Lodging options here are designed with families in mind, too, and some have kitchenettes or kitchens and in-room laundry facilities. At the heart of the resort is a huge pool area, complete with a lazy river, two waterslides, and a play area. You might just spot Goofy leading a poolside dance party. The beachfront swimming options are equally fantastic, with four manmade lagoons flanked by white sand imported from Australia and calm, swimmable waters. Beach games and water sports activities keep guests of all ages active, and the resort offers special programs for younger guests, from socials for teens to play parties just for toddlers. While kids certainly take center stage at this resort, there’s plenty to keep grown-ups, satisfied, too, from a 2,000-square-foot gym with sleek equipment to a Ted Robinson-designed golf course. Disney + Hawaii = Family Fun.

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Visiting Hawaii can get expensive, particularly if you stay in tourist hotspots such as Waikiki or pretty much anywhere on Maui. That said, with a bit of intrepidness and careful planning, you can have a fantastic Hawaii vacation on a budget. Obvious ways of going about this include booking a hotel with a kitchen so that you can cook your own meals, relying on public transportation rather than rental cars, and limiting your partying to DIY drinks at your hotel rather than expensive cocktails in local bars. And while staying in less-touristic areas such as Hilo on the Big Island can help your budget stretch further, there are still plenty of budget hotels in Hawaii; just be sure to book in advance.

Right by Kuhio Beach in Waikiki, Hotel Renew offers a walkable location and a whole host of freebies that help offset its already reasonable room rates (and pesky amenity fee). All rooms are air-conditioned and come with Keurig coffeemakers and PlayStations, and while there’s no on-site restaurant, it does offer a free breakfast buffet that’s substantial enough to keep you satiated well into the afternoon. Expect: cereal, hard-boiled eggs, and a smoothie bar. Tea and coffee are offered for free in the lobby around the clock and the bar offers inexpensive drinks that are even cheaper during the daily happy hour. There’s also free printing and free loaner beach gear, complete with chairs, towels, and beach toys. And if you want to pull yourself away from the sea and sand for a bit of culture, admission to the Honolulu Museum of Art and the Bishop Museum is free for all guests. Saving money in Hawaii is easy at Hotel Renew.

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