Aston Waikiki Sunset is a quick five-minute walk away from the protected swimming area of Kuhio Beach. This stretch of sand is great for young kids to play away from the surf. Back at the resort, there’s a convenient sundry shop in case you run out of sunblock or forgot to pack beach balls. The elegant shale-stone pool deck is an oasis in the heart of Honolulu. While the kids splash around, relax in a lounge chair with the book you’ve been reading for the past year. When the kids get hungry, cook up an epic feast on the poolside bbq grill. Let your little helpers carry burgers, hot dogs and sides. Then lay out condiments and toppings and let everyone go to town. Tennis players will enjoy games on the courts or engaging in a casual rally.

One-bedroom condos sleep five guests. Standard condos are located on floors six through fourteen, superior condos are located on floors fifteen through twenty-four, and deluxe condos are located on floors twenty-five through thirty-seven. Two-bedroom condos sleep six guests. Diamond Head condos are located on floors six through twenty-four while partial ocean view and ocean view condos are located on floors twenty-five through thirty-seven. Stop by the on-site convenience store for groceries – your full kitchen won’t stock itself. For more variety, head to nearby Safeway and bring the family along to make sure that no one’s favorites are forgotten. Whip up a batch of your famous double chocolate brownies and let the little ones assist. If the kids end up covered in eggs, flour and chocolate don’t worry; there’s an on-site laundry facility. Your condo has Flatscreen TVs with Cable, perfect for watching reruns of Friends or The Big Bang Theory. Can you keep a secret? There’s a PlayStation 3 in your condo (and it plays blu-rays too!) Surprise the kids and sneak a few of their favorite games and movies into their luggage when they aren’t looking, or browse the selection available to rent at the resort when you get here. Up for a family movie night? Pop some popcorn, call everyone into the living room and get ready to be entertained.

Animal lovers will have a blast at the Honolulu Zoo and the Waikiki Aquarium. The forty-two-acre Honolulu Zoo features a variety of animals: check out the two-toed sloth, crested porcupine, ring-tailed lemur and Komodo dragons. The Waikiki Aquarium has invertebrates like anemones and coral. Crustaceans include crab, lobster and shrimp. Fish include Angelfish, Butterflyfish and Damselfish. While there aren’t any reptiles in the exhibits, you can learn about green sea turtles and yellow-bellied sea snakes. The Donald Mackay-designed Ala Wai Golf Course is an eighteen-hole course that opened in 1931. Gather the golfers in your party and get ready to get in touch with your inner athlete. Up for some high-end shopping? Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center is just a ten-minute drive from the resort and features several high end and luxury brands. If you’re looking for jewelry, Tiffany & Co. and Cartier have you covered. Need a new handbag? Head to Kate Spade or Hermes. Treat yourself to some new shoes from Jimmy Choo or a Rolex watch. Grab a latte at Starbucks for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Hungry? Try The Cheesecake Factory, Doraku Sushi or Wolfgang’s Steakhouse by Wolfgang Zwiener.