Ideal for families traveling with kids of any age — toddlers to teenagers — Paradise Family Guide to the Big Island of Hawaii offers a blend of travel information unlike any other. With vacation ideas and tropical adventures that are sure to satisfy both action-hungry youngsters and relaxation-seeking parents, this guide meets the specific needs of each and every family member. The author's personal favorites and best bets for a great trip on a moderate budget accompany descriptions of popular island sights and kid-friendly attractions including museums, historic and cultural sites, lei-making and hula-dancing classes, luaus, and children's museums. This book recommends over 210 hotels, condominiums, cottages, and bed-and-breakfast inns. Author and island resident Catherine Bridges Tarleton lists more than 290 restaurants in all price ranges, highlighting family favorites. An entire chapter is dedicated to describing Big Island beaches and one on outdoor activities from camping, surfing and kayaking to scuba, golf, and whale watching. It even provides information on baby-sitting and resort-run kids' camps -- and tips on websites, CDs and movies to help plan your Big Island experience.