We've been to Kauai 3 times. I want to show my son new places, but I can't help booking a vacation there.
A travel writer reflects on her recurring desire to return to Kauai despite her goal of exposing her son to new global cultures. She highlights the island's unique appeal, including its natural beauty and family-friendly atmosphere.
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This piece explores the tension between the desire for diverse travel experiences and the comfort of familiar, beloved vacation destinations.
The author and her family have been to Kauai three times in six years. Courtesy of Nicole Findlay My family loves to travel, and I want to show my son, 9, as many new places as possible. However, I just can't help myself — I love going to Kauai. We've been three times in six years, and I know we'll go again. Every year, I ask my family the same question, "Where should we go this summer?" I want to pick somewhere new. Choosing a place we've already been to seems like a waste of an opportunity for my 9-year-old son to experience different places , cultures, and people. Plus, I want to see new countries and continents, too. But I keep booking Kauai — we just can't stay away.
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