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Florida: Cocoa Beach, Space Coast Family Vacation Ideas - Sun, Sand, and Surf.
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. Perhaps the premier surfing spot is Cocoa Beach, the home of Ron Jon’s Surf Shop. Surfing is about having more fun. Surf camps meet the needs of youngsters as young as six and clinics coach seniors holding their own at 76 and families just wanting to share an adventure together.
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USA: Southeast, Family Reunions and Gatherings.
Thinking of a family reunion? We know each family has its own personality so we a have a rich variety of suggestions with one thing in common; they are family friendly and ready to create the best reunion ever. Anytime and any season togethering is worth the effort, just to add to the family memories. We have discovered the best reunion spots from Virginia Beach to Pigeon Forge and Scott Valley Ranch in Arkansas.
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USA: Southeast, Best Beach Spots for a Family Vacation.
Along the Southern edge of America’s Atlantic Coast beach options vary from soft white sand with hermit crabs to boardwalks, piers and fishing zones. We know that perfect depends on your family. For sure a terrific family beach vacation includes sand, sun, sea plus an occasional surf board, a little beach music, crab cakes and hand packed ice cream. Find the perfect match for your family.
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USA: Southeast, Secret Family Vacation Places.
Enjoy the beach along North Carolina’s Atlantic Coast; tap your feet to Cajun tunes in Louisiana; navigate secret caverns in Alabama; sing-a-long at a cowboy bonfire in Tennessee; walk across a swinging at Grand Father Mountain in North Carolina. This is the fun stuff.
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Tennessee: Pigeon Forge, Family Vacation Ideas Skydiving, Shopping and Zorbing with Teens.
Traveling with teens isn’t often easy – their desire for independence prove problematic, especially on vacation. Pigeon Forge holds the key to a successful family vacation with teens. Few places offer a range of activities for all ages, especially teens notorious for thrill-seeking but Pigeon Forge, with the newest thrill craze zorbing and as always the amazing rides at Dollywood, meets the teen vacation challenge.
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Tennessee: Pigeon Forge, Vacation on the Wild Side - Hiking, Fishing and Zorbing.
A summer family vacation in the Great Smoky Mountains means cool nights, sunny days, natural beauty and a dozen ways to enjoy being in the wild. We have had the good fortune to experience the natural beauty that surrounds Pigeon Forge and enjoy the lively, friendly atmosphere of the mountains. In reality, it is hard to beat summer in the mountains. We have assembled an action list for a terrific family vacation including the newest adventure – the Zorb. We have assembled an action list for a terrific family vacation.
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Florida: Kissimmee-St. Cloud, Family Vacation Ideas - Old Town, Horseback Riding, and a SkyCoaster..
Experience the thrilling excitement of a Friday night rodeo, glide across a river of grass in an open airboat, saunter tropical trails on horseback, visit a working cattle ranch or nature preserve. Catch an up-close view of an alligator, egret, or other exotic Florida wildlife. Perhaps even see an American bald eagle. A local tradition that is purely for fun -the Friday Night Cruise features cars from the 70s and 80s, the best of each decade. Choose Kissimmee as your Florida family vacation base and share the fun stuff with your kids.
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Florida: Kissimmee, Family Vacation Ideas - Hike, Ride a Horse and Get Face to Face with a Gator.
Create a field trip for the whole family and begin in Central Florida. In addition to theme park thrills, Kissimmee offers visitors plenty of unforgettable “real Florida” adventures to make any family vacation or holiday getaway super. Imagine watching alligators, skimming to marsh on an airboat, seeing a working cattle ranch, taking a sunset cruise, horseback riding and feeding goats. It’s easy to find something new each day like a never ending field trip with the kids - the perfect reason to choose Kissimmee as your Florida family vacation base.
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North Carolina: Outer Banks Rodanthe, Cape Hatteras KOA - Beach, Wind and Waves.
A family camping vacation on Cape Hatteras is all about being in, around and on the water. From beachcombing, swimming, surfing and kayaking to jet skiing, sailing, wind surfing and parasailing enjoying the moment is easy. Add to the list a cozy campfire, stargazing, kite flying, bird watching, the Wright Brothers at Kitty Hawk and at least one awesome lighthouse and your family vacation is set.
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North Carolina: Cherokee, Great Smokies KOA - Fishing, Swimming and a Jumping Pillow.
Cherokee is a cool place to go with kids. Not just cool in temperature but cool because the Indians are authentic and the stories real. It is the home to the Cherokee outdoor drama -"Unto These Hills" presented nightly during the warmest months. The area is infused with scenic hiking/bike trails that lead to awesome views, secret valleys, rivers, streams, and waterfalls. Fishing for brook, rainbow, and brown trout is the best and the famous Appalachian Trail passes through the area linking Georgia to Maine. It is a family vacation green spot.
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Tennessee: Townsend, KOA – Campfire Chats, Trout Fishing and Tubing.
Families enjoy staying at Townsend because it is safe friendly and peaceful. Located in the shadows of the marvelous Smokey Mountains, the town is on the quiet side when compared to neighboring Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge but no less rewarding. It’s the closest entrance to Cades Cove and the ideal launching spot for days filled with activities including kayaking, river tubing, fly fishing, golfing, hiking, biking shopping and even geocaching.
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Florida: Space Coast, Port of Call Canaveral – Surfing, Kayaking, Baseball and a Cruise.
Consider arriving early or staying on for the fun. One trip, two vacations, and twice the fun, the rich diversity of activity choices makes Canaveral a "bonus" port of call for families on vacation. It is the perfect launch spot for vacation experiences that span the gamut from high tech space tours, fine arts, and theatre to really wild experiences like turtle sighting, swamp skimming, bird watching and stargazing.
So what will it be?
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Florida: Spring Break Vacation Ideas for Families – Beaches, Baseball and Surf.
Vacation choices within the state of Florida span the gamut from mainstream family fun to off-the-beaten path adventures. Sail over the treetops of Kissimmee; survive a shopping spree in Fort Lauderdale; enjoy the magic of Universal Studios; bike the beach near St. Augustine; take surf lessons on the Space Coast; the menu is rich with fun. We have selected a few vacation ideas as appetizers. For more choice browse our Florida Vacation Ideas Directory.
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USA: Southeast, Best Corn Mazes and Fall Festivals for Families 2007.
From Virginia to Georgia and Tennessee to Arkansas, farms, villages and towns are creating seasonal festivals that frame natural works of art. Clever and fun, corn is not just for breakfast anymore. Perhaps the ultimate integration of eco tourism and mainstream entertainment, each corn maze location provides uniquely themed entertainment. Carve a pumpkin or stuff a scarecrow; ride on a wagon full of hay or bob for apples, make time for fun.
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USA: Florida, Best Beach Spots for a Family Vacation.
If your next Florida vacation requires a beach we have a few suggestions worth considering. Think about getting away to the beach and enjoying sun, sand, and waves. Add to the short list surfing and boogie boarding, art walks and shopping, fishing, snorkeling sailing and a turtle quest. Try tasty shrimp, sample lobster and do not miss the key lime pie. Florida has a beach for every family combination.
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USA: Southeast, Family Camps for the Fun.
Family camp requires no management skills. From exotic up-close animal encounters at Busch Gardens or mother/daughter sailing lessons in North Carolina to space simulations at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville or river rafting at Ace Adventure in West Virginia. Family camps make it easy to be a kid with your kids.
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