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Another great option is to hire a nanny or babysitter locally. Using sites like Care or Facebook and its various groups, parents can search for background-checked childcare providers who live in that area. “There are several locally owned Hawaii nanny services with vetted child care providers, and visitors often find them through Hawaii-specific Facebook groups, like Hawaii Travel with Kids,” says family travel blogger Marcie Cheung. “Here, people share their personal experiences using a nanny service while vacationing in Hawaii.”

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Parents may also consider bringing their own trusted babysitter along on the trip

If parents have the budget, they may also consider bringing their own trusted babysitter along on the trip. Such an alternative can cost a lot more, as in addition to their normal rate, any travel expenses like food and lodging have to be covered. They also need to be paid for any overtime. “Having a caregiver on hand can be more expensive but takes the guesswork out of finding someone for your children at the destination,” Wright says.

Planning a vacation with relatives may be a good idea as well, as long as everyone knows what they’re signing up for. “Sometimes we travel with grandparents,” says Baugh. “This assures that we have a trusted adult to stay with our kids or even be an extra set of hands when visiting the beach or the theme parks. Especially with younger kids,” she adds, “it’s always helpful to have another adult to manage multiple needs when on vacation.” 

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