My First Time in Hawaii | Karolina Protsenko

Aloha! 🌺 Join me and my family on our very first trip to Hawaii! In this vlog, I’m taking you along from the early morning airport run to our amazing first days on the island of Maui. We explored the beautiful beaches, went snorkeling with a giant sea turtle, and even dealt with some classic vacation sunburns. 🌴✨ Hawaii has been a dream, and I'm so excited to share these memories with you. From the "Hawaiian-coded" outfits to the fluffy palm trees, every moment was unforgettable. Don't forget to let me know in the comments if you want to see Part 2! In this video: 00:00 — Heading to the airport! (4:30 AM wake up 🥱) 01:08 — Airplane views and Hawaii outfits 01:53 — Travel tips: Flight prices and planning 02:12 — Family moments at the airport 03:21 — The boarding sprint! 🏃‍♀️ 03:48 — Expectations vs. Reality: Weather & Water 04:44 — Mom's reaction to my airport drink 05:17 — Grandpa’s 15-year-old suitcase 05:38 — We made it through! Plane boarding 06:34 — Landing in Maui! 🛬 06:56 — First impressions: Groceries, chickens, and cars 08:25 — Full "tan mode" and low battery struggles 09:18 — Catching up with my brother Nicholas 10:00 — Flight details and fixing my sleep schedule 11:05 — The "bumpy" landing and airplane traditions 11:44 — Whole Foods haul (Wait, how much did we spend? 💸) 12:32 — The highlight: Snorkeling with a huge turtle 🐢 14:00 — Beach vibes and crystal clear water 15:37 — Nicholas finds a coconut! 🥥 15:49 — Breakfast on the beach 16:10 — Sunburn update and island naps 17:23 — Teaching my little brother violin 🎻 17:48 — A beautiful Hawaiian sunset