Dreaming of Maui

I've been thinking of going to Maui for a while, and these pictures only fed my wanderlust.

Unfortunately, a grueling flight with a baby is probably a bad idea. Although our friend R told us Hawaii is very family-friendly...lots of couples, some with children. Has anyone traveled long-distance with a baby and lived to tell the tale?

If it weren't so far away, I would have gone there already!

Also, I'm really enjoying the book I'm reading - Nice To Come Home To by Rebecca Flowers. It's a relief because the last few books I read weren't so good.

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Anonymous said…
My friend took her 1 1/2-year-old to Cancun from NY this past spring. She's been traveling with him since he was born, so I guess he's kind of used to it. I think her motto is that whatever fuss it causes, it's still worth it. I suppose every baby is different, though. Her boy doesn't like to be held, so she's learned that he needs his own seat.
5:28 PM
Bearette said…
Interesting! E loves being held. It's his second favorite thing (after eating).
5:46 PM
judy in ky said…
I'm not that crazy about flying, but if anyone suggests flying to Hawaii, I'm there! It's so worth it!
I haven't done it with a baby, but I do see many families with babies and small children going there.
Judy
6:06 PM
Roxanne said…
We took a 6 week road trip with Nate when he had just turned 1yo. I know that's a bit different than a long plane trip as we could stop whenever we needed to give him a break. For what it's worth though, the trip was a great success.

I've heard the same things about Maui about it being family friendly.
6:10 AM
G said…
We just got tix to LA for Thanksgiving. We are incredibly dumb to do this, but we'll be taking N of course. It will be interesting and I'll be sure to give you some pointers.
12:40 PM
Caro said…
I traveled with an 18 month old.

It was the power of the boob. Hee.

I think it would have been even easier had he been younger. Then he wouldn't have wanted to run around.
4:42 PM
Bearette said…
Good point!
4:54 PM
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