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]

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]

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]

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]

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'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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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