How Slowing Down in Hawaii Creates the Trips You'll Actually Remember

JOMO in Hawaii: Stop Optimizing Your Family Trip and Leave Room for Real Memories Marcie Cheung shares a lesson from a Big Island trip when her five-year-old resisted a packed itinerary, leading them to spend a happy day at the Kona pool that became a standout memory. She argues families often arrive in Hawaii exhausted and over-scheduled due to “once in a lifetime” pressure, creating a checklist mentality that prevents actually experiencing the islands. She explains JOMO (joy of missing out...