Family Vacations at the Beach

Indulge your keiki (children) with a Wave Massage, Chocolate-Coconut Scrub or Honey Sugar Manicure. Spa Grande at Grand Wailea, named one of the “Top 15 Resort Spas in North America & Caribbean” by Conde Nast Traveler, offers complete spa menus for children six to 12 and teens 13 and older. [Read More]

Watch whales from the beach; ride down mountain slopes; snorkel over a volcano; surf the wind; ride a sugar train, the fun is waiting. The island offers miles and miles of pristine uncrowded beaches, marvelous surf and dependable sea breezes. Do nothing and experience the warm embrace of the island or do everything  and rest when you return home. Maui has the good stuff for families.   [Read More]

Escape to the beautiful White Mountains and lakes of New Hampshire, and share a winter vacation your family will treasure for a lifetime. Follow tracks in the fresh snow of morning; hike in the woods; try Alpine skiing or make your own cross-country Nordic quest; go snow tubing or ice skating; swim in the pool or play Ping Pong. [Read More]

Actually the family vacation fun menu is much longer by virtue of Sea Mist’s location by the sea and smack dab in the middle of Myrtle Beach. Swim, sun, splash, slide, golf, shop or just relax and let your family vacation happen. [Read More]

Share the best of paradise with your kids. Snorkel along the coast or kayak with whales; relax on the beach by day or go for a night swim; hike the crater of Haleakala or bike down its slope; golf with the gang or share family spa time. Maui, it´s heaven-on-earth no matter what your age. [Read More]

If you are thinking of escaping to the beach in the next few months and considering Florida’s Gulf Coast here’s a deal. Ten spots on Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, and the mainland areas of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch are offering free vacation nights. [Read More]

Florida's northeastern coast remains a secret vacation destination offering miles of uncrowded beaches, awesome sunrises, iridescent sunsets, seaside eateries and delightful one-of-a-kind shopping. Dolphins swim along the coast and frolic in the Matanzas River. Shrimp boats mark the horizon, their nets caressing the waves. It is a place for sandcastles and sunset ceremonies. [Read More]

Commonly known for its fabulous restaurants and lively nightclubs, the Miami also has a softer side for families. Think about sunshine and shopping, Cuban coffee and luscious pastries, lively theatre and all things on the water including fishing, sailing, wave running and skiing. [Read More]

'Kia orana' (kee-ya or-rana) is a dual purpose word meaning both 'hello' in the Cook Island language and 'thanks'. It may be useful for anyone taking advantage of a travel deal offering cash back to U.S. and Canadian travelers who visit their islands in the South Pacific from now through February 2010. [Read More]

Pack the flip flops and head for the Caribbean with your kids. There is a lot to be said for leaving chilly gray winter days and stepping off a plane and on to a soft sandy beach; exchanging a pine tree for a palm tree and mittens for sunscreen. There will be no scarcity of holiday spirit. It will just be translated with sea breezes and an aqua blue ocean. From along Mexico’s Caribbean Coast to FDR in Jamaica and to the jungles of Belize, families can celebrate Christmas with a tropical twist. [Read More]

From the deck watch dolphins a play; steps from the door hop on a quaint yet useful trolley or simply relax on a private white sandy stretch of beach. Count pelicans, sip iced tea and wait for the next awesome sunset. [Read More]

Spanning the continent and including Hawaii, Shell Hospitality locations offer guest savings. Going away “green” will save money but not reduce the fun. [Read More]

Customize your perfect Minnesota lakes vacation with the endless possibilities. Imagine a cozy cabin in the woods on the shores of a sparkling lake. Then add skiing, tubing, fishing, snorkeling, canoeing, swimming, and boating plus sand volleyball, basketball, lawn games, campfires, bird watching, biking and a safe playground for tiny tykes. [Read More]

While senior family members engage in the customary “remember when” dialog younger family members connect or reconnect with siblings and cousins. It's a blast to see how many noses match, reminisce about the last reunion and learn just how much you may now have in common. The bonds that are made at family reunions truly last a lifetime. Virginia Beach offers great spaces for meeting long lost relatives and their own families. [Read More]

Located in the mountains of Northeastern Alabama Chestnut Bay is a serene and quieting place; an ideal place to unwind and regroup. Perched on the shores of mirror-like Weiss Lake, the family friendly resort provides families comfortable lake houses and poolside villas outfitted to create a home-away-from–home atmosphere. Surrounded by lush forest lands and bird songs, cloaked by starry nights and cool mountain air, the resort offers guests an easy-paced vacation complete with lake toys, and fishing poles. [Read More]

In the last decade the sport of surfing has evolved to include just about anyone who loves the beach. The combination of sunshine, seagulls, sunscreen, sand and surf create the ultimate backdrop for a family vacation at the beach with surfing as part of the fun. In Florida surfers thrive on the waves along the Atlantic Coast. [Read More]

Our flight from Toronto went without delays, as did the transfer to our rental car. No hassles, it set the tone for a stress free family vacation. We crossed over the Caloosahatchee River and entered the city of Fort Myers. The kids were as jazzed as I was to enjoy the perfect combination of sun, sea, sand, and shells. I could already feel the cool sand between my toes. [Read More]

From our gathering point on the tranquil sandy beach the waiting seemed nearly unbearable. The youngest members of our group continued to dig canals to the-less-than-regal sandcastle. The rest of us passed the binoculars and waited. [Read More]

Since 1923, vacationing guests have sought the tranquil pleasures of the historic Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, a AAA Five Diamond property located on 220 tree-shaded acres 35 miles south of Santa Barbara. Affirmed by its many prestigious awards and fresh from a $90 million renovation, the legendary Inn is one of the nation’s unique hidden treasures. It is full-service resort with endless activities for all ages and according to the LA Parent Magazine a most kid-friendly lodging. [Read More]

Going alone with your kids is sometimes unavoidable yet few resorts make it easy and affordable. But if the idea of palm trees, beach time, sea breezes, and going alone with your kids does not seem possible read on. We have a few realistic ideas for going solo with kids. [Read More]

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