My 14-year-old son, all hormones and headphones, wanted nothing to do with me. He was deep in the world of friends, phones, and being “too cool” for anything that resembled family bonding. But I remembered something he’d said during one of our rare, fleeting conversations: “My dream trip is Hawaii.” So, for his 8th grade graduation, I planned a surprise. Not just a trip to Hawaii — an adventure cruise with UnCruise, a small-ship expedition company that sails the islands with a focus on nature, activity, and unplugged experiences.
