Family Vacations at the Beach

BeachesLandingPageFamily beach vacations include more than sand, sun, and a swim. Some offer a quiet escape while others spell action. Beaches combine arts, theater, festivals, shopping, surfing, seining, sailing, biking, windsurfing, kayaking, snorkeling, water skiing, wave running; snorkeling, scuba diving, whale watching and turtle trekking - the possibilites for fun are endless. 
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Hawaii: Maui, Spa Grande at Grand Wailea Offers a Spa Experience for the Whole Family.

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]

Florida: Naples, SunStream Hotels & Resorts - Fun Family Vacation Spots on the Gulf Side.

Feel the need to tune out and enjoy family time at a slower pace? Want a few days at the beach? Naples – named "America’s Best All-Around Beach" by The Travel Channel – offers a slightly slower pace, great golf, marvelous sunsets, and plenty of earth friendly recreational opportunities and miles of powdery sands lapped by the playful waves of Gulf of Mexico. [Read More]

Florida: Fort Myers Beach/Cape Coral, SunStream Hotels & Resorts - A Collection of Fun Family Beach Vacation Spots.

Feel the need to soak up the sun? Want a few days of down time at the beach or on the links? Fort Myers Beach – voted "Best Family-Friendly Beach in the Southeast U.S." by Family Fun magazine is known for family friendly powdery sands, soft playful waves from Gulf of Mexico, brilliant sunsets, and oodles of recreational opportunities. [Read More]

Florida: Anna Maria Island, A Gulf Coast Secret Family Vacation Spot.

Why is an island peninsula community of 15,000 residents on the Gulf Coast considered by many to be a “best kept secret”? For those in the know, it is affordable subtropical nirvana with Florida Keys charm of 30 years ago, spectacular sunsets, solitude without remoteness, secluded beaches with sea turtle egg nests, wildlife, easy bike riding, friendly people, exemplary dining opportunities, and a free local trolley. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, Celebrate the Season - Twinkling Lights, Sparkling Sights, and Santa on Parade.

A festive parade and millions of twinkling lights at the beach mark the official start of the holiday season along Virginia Beach. View more than 250 animated nautical and holiday-themed light displays along the boardwalk including festive fish, jumping dolphins, frolicking porpoises. See sailboats gently rocking in the wind, mermaids, and a surfing Santa. Grab the kids and go for the fun stuff. [Read More]

Florida: Crescent Beach, Family Vacation Ideas – Surfing, Biking, and Fishing.

Miles of lovely hard-packed sand make beach hiking, bike riding, and sand volleyball almost too good to pass up. When the tide is out residents and visitors drive along the ocean’s edge, sometimes parking against the sand dunes that frame the land. Crescent Beach is picture perfect 24/7. [Read More]

Florida: St. Augustine, Family Fun - Holiday Lights, Elf Express, and a Beach Blast.

This season marks the 16th annual “Nights of Lights” celebration with millions of white lights adorning buildings and draping from trees creating a magical holiday atmosphere. From carriage rides and caroling to ice skating, trolley rides, fireworks, and a chili cook off celebrating is the whole idea. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, Whales, Waves and Shorebirds - A Family Winter Adventure.

The Atlantic Coastal waters just off the Chesapeake Bay provide a comfortable wintering home for hundreds of humpback and fin whales. Their annual appearance provides an excellent field trip opportunity. What better place to show your kids nature at its best? Grab you sweatshirts and old sneakers and head for the beach. [Read More]

Florida: Crescent Beach, A Family Vacation Beach Retreat with Twinkling Lights, Kayaking, and Sandcastles.

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]

Florida: Fort Myers Beach, Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa on Estero Island.

Pink Shell has been an American beach tradition for more than 50 years, catering to the needs of generations of families with children of all ages. The resort prides itself on providing a fun, memorable resort experience, while creating new traditions. [Read More]

New Hampshire: Madison, Purity Spring Resort All Season Family Vacation Fun.

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]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, Annual Events Spunky, Energizing and Pure Fun.

Terrific festivals and event can make any family vacation even better. It is sort of like going to a vacation party – all the fun is planned. The folks at Virginia Beach know how to create the fun for families all year long. We have assembled a list of the best bets for the year. [Read More]

South Carolina: Myrtle Beach, Sea Mist Resort – Pirate Nights, Ten Pools, and a Private Waterpark.

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]

Hawaii: Maui, Grand Wailea, The Waldorf Astoria Collection - Offering Families Vacation Heaven.

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]

Florida: Gulf Coast Islands, Families Can Sleep Tight with FREE Nights.

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]

Hawaii: Maui Family Fun - Catch a Wave, Walk the Rim or Bike down Haleakala.

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]

Florida: Miami, Family Vacation Ideas - Meet Dolphins, Ride a Camel, and Enjoy the Beach.

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]

Cook Islands: Rarotonga, Away for the Holidays - The South Pacific with Your Kids

'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]

Caribbean: Southern and Western, Away for the Holidays - Sunshine, Beaches and Surf.

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]

Florida: Indian Rocks Beach, Tommy’s on the Beach – The Perfect Togethering Spot with Your Kids.

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]


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FAMILY VACATION IDEAS
Port of the Islands Resort & Marina

Enjoy easy access to the Ten Thousand Islands and Gulf of Mexico. [Read More]

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Waikiki Beach, Hawaiian Islands: Aqua Hotels & Resorts

Smart idea; family budget-friendly resorts in Hawaii. [Read More]

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Various Places, Florida: Ramada Florida

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Diamond Head Beach Resort

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GullWing Beach Resort

Sun, sand and fun. [Read More]

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Park Shore Resort

A secret family vacation spot. [Read More]

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Pointe Estero Beach Resort

Sun, fun, and space. [Read More]

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Bellasera Hotel

One of Florida’s top 10 hidden gems and best bargains. Stay three nights get the fourth night for free! [Read More]

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St. Augustine Beach Vacations

Vacation with us in your "home away from home". [Read More]

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Need more family vacation ideas? Get the latest uptake. [Read More]

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Stay at the top of the Strand. [Read More]

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Myrtle Beach Family Vacations

Vacation on the edge, pure family fun. [Read More]

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Grand Wailea, The Waldorf Astoria Collection

Vacation with your family in paradise. [Read More]

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