Parents:

We made our dream come true: traveling to Hawaii with the whole family for three weeks!

First, we spent two days in Honolulu, then we continued on to Big Island. There, we spent a few days exploring the island on our own, visiting the north, west (Kona), and the south, then we continued on to our last stop… a private house at Manini Beach. It was awesome, because the location was by the sea and the beaches was perfect. 

A big thank you to Jeffory! He gave us great advice for snorkeling, swimming with dolphins, and whale watching which were our personal highlights. He has a special connection to animals and the sea and also had a great rapport with our daughters.

Dolphins and whales are very special creatures to us… strong, fast, and full of energy.They could surely hear our hearts beating! ;-))

Every detail is burned into our memories: the sand, the water, the fish, the reef… and after 2-3 hours of snorkeling and swimming, you just feel happy!
Angelika and Florian Hazmuka (ages 47)

Daughter 1:

If someone were to ask me right now what exactly comes to mind when I hear the word “Hawaii”…
I can’t think of one single thing, but rather a huge package filled with many images. Lots of images that flash by one after the other. I have so many wonderful memories as I experienced and learned so much in those three weeks.
So, I couldn't say what I liked best, but what I did find really great was: swimming with dolphins, diving with a whale, eating my first real coconut, trying Hawaiian mangos, seeing my first sea turtle, visiting the different climate zones, getting to know Hawaiian culture, and much more.
My goal for the future is to travel to Hawaii again!
Jana Hazmuka (age 14)

Daughter 2:

I think Hawaii is one of the most beautiful islands I've ever seen; it's so magical and just incredibly amazing. At first, I couldn’t believe we were actually there, it seemed like a dream!
Swimming with the dolphins and the whale was also so incredible; it was the first time I’d ever actually seen a whale and dolphins. I’m just grateful to have had this experience.
Nina Hazmuka (age 12)

Swim Guide:

It was truly delightful having the Hazmuka family on The Big Island. They were relaxed, inquisitive and receptive to all of what Hawaii has to offer. 
I especially enjoyed watching the family snorkeling with the Hawaiian Honu (sea turtle) for their first time at Hookena Beach. 
A very nice family indeed, and my very favorite comment or compliment if you will was when Nina said, “He’s old but he swims fast.” 

Jeffory Soto (age old)

Hazmuka Family Austria
Janurary 2026