Family Vacations at the Beach -- Make Waves

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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Florida: Daytona Beach, Family Vacation Ideas – Beach Time, Living History, and Daytona 500 Experience.

Imagine a series of white sandy beaches stretching along the blue-green waters of Florida’s Atlantic Coast. Add beach shops, mini golf, surfing, kayaking, parasailing, fishing from the Daytona Beach Pier, marine science discoveries, an awesome lighthouse, the world famous Daytona 500 Experience, and the new Daytona Children’s Museum - a recipe for family fun. [Read More]

Hawaii: The Big Island, Family Vacation Ideas - Beaches, Volcanoes, and Dolphin Quests.

The environmental diversity of Hawai`i’s Big Island offers families exciting adventures to experience together by land, sea and sky. Share the beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, and vast lava fields with your kids. The island is ideal for stargazing on Mauna Kea, and watching the power of the continual eruption of Kilāuea volcano. [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]

Mexico: Riviera Nayarit, Nuevo Vallarta - Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort Online Scavenger Hunt for a Free Vacation.

The Resort’s Family Scavenger Hunt offers a chance for participants to win a stay for a family of four. On February 15, 2009 one lucky family will win a fabulous 4-day/3-night all-inclusive stay with ocean-view accommodations and many fun-filled activities for adults and kids. [Read More]

Mexico: Puerto Vallarta, Family Vacation Ideas - Lions, Whales, Turtles, and Golf – Oh My!

The arid western coast of Mexico is dramatically beautiful. The rich assortment of adventures with nature makes Puerto Vallarta a bonus destination for families. The folks at Vallarta Adventure Center offer the easiest way to participate in once-in a lifetime experiences. From whale watching and sunset cruises to turtle quests and dolphin encounters, they offer the good stuff. [Read More]

Advice: Caribbean Family Vacation with a Baby – You’ll Need Diapers, Sunscreen, and a Hat.

Going tropical with a baby takes effort. After all, your baby does not need a vacation in the Caribbean but maybe you do. For little ones just going to the grocery store is a vacation. You however, may well need the Caribbean vacation or you wouldn’t be reading this.The whole idea is to have fun but to ensure that things run smoothly pre planning is essential. [Read More]

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. [Read More]

Mexico: Puerto Vallarta, Family Vacation Ideas - Snorkeling, Whales, and Canopy Tours.

A huge dolphin sculpture marks the main promenade overlooking Banderas Bay; bougainvilleas drape over imperfect stone walls; yellow primavera blossoms dot the sidewalks; up tempo music can be heard wafting from an unseen courtyard. The city center of Puerto Vallarta embraces the idea of and easy paced tropical vacation. An array of shops line the cobblestone streets some selling souvenirs, T-shirts and sombreros and others displaying lovely works of folk-art. It is a comfortable city nestled under the shadow of a beautiful colonial church, Our Lady of Guadalupe. [Read More]

Dominican Republic: La Romana, At Casa de Campo All of the Family Fun Is Included.

For families looking for a delightful Caribbean vacation spot, Casa de Campo offers plenty. It is not exactly a “country house” as its moniker indicates but a grand country estate, complete with casitas, villas, private beach, 16 swimming pools, world-class golf, tennis, water sports of all kinds, equestrian center with Polo, and all things tropical to ensure the best possible family vacation. [Read More]

Caribbean Northern and Eastern: 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 Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic to the Bahamas’ secret beaches, celebrate Christmas with a tropical twist. [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. 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]

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: St. Augustine, Family Vacation Ideas - History, Beaches, and a Schooner

Avoiding I-95 has obvious advantages - less stress and the chance to slow down and experience a sense of place. From ghost walks along cobblestone streets in St. Augustine to sunset ceremonies at the wharf in Jacksonville northeastern Florida is eclectic and enchanting. Sail on a tall ship; ride bikes along the beach; find bargains at and outlet mall; experience living history at an old fort; drink fresh-squeezed orange juice and sample alligator jerky. Try a grouper sandwich partnered with key lime pie, vacation bliss, and the list goes on. [Read More]

Florida: Space Coast, Family Vacation Fun - Waterway Cruises, Airboat Adventures and Nature Tours.

It’s where the good stuff is - from the technological wonders of NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and the natural beauty of Merritt Island to miles of uncrowded beaches and awesome surf. Spanning the communities of Titusville, Palm Beach, Melbourne, Cocoa Beach and more the Space Coast offers everything to make a perfect family vacation. Need examples? Read on. [Read More]

Florida: Sarasota, Longboat Key, Longboat Key Club and Resort - Make Family Memories.

Set like a jewel on a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico, just off the coast of Sarasota, Longboat Key Club and Resort is a AAA Four-Diamond beachfront retreat with a private white-sand beach, 45 holes of championship golf, a full-service spa, 291-slip Marina, world-class tennis center and supervised kids’ club, the resort is perfect for a Florida family vacation. [Read More]

Virginia: Virginia Beach, A Family Vacation with Fun, Learning, and More Fun.

How cool is it to take a break from a crazy household schedule, have some fun and learn something new in the process? It’s the perfect souvenir from a holiday and for parents or grandparents wishing to share experiences, make memories, and nurture bonds it is even better. Virginia Beach is the spot to learn to surf; learn to kayak; learn to cook; learn to golf. The learning is easy for families. [Read More]

Mexico: Riviera Nyarit, Indian Crafts, Interactive Animal Shows and Cooking Classes for Kids.

Young travelers can create colorful jewelry and lizards with beads following the Huichol Indians’ tradition, decorate cupcakes with a resort chef, get nose-to-nose during interactive sea lion and exotic bird shows, and learn basic Spanish at Grand Velas Resort's new Grand Kids’ Club. Grand Velas, the only AAA 5 Diamond Award winning family friendly all-inclusive resort in North America, boasts a Grand Kids’ Club room decorated in the motif of Pancho, the Grand Kids’ Club monkey mascot, and stocked with plush monkey seats to enjoy indoor activities such as movie time and video games. [Read More]

U.S. Virgin Islands: Beautiful Beaches, Stupendous Shopping and Baby-mooning.

The U.S. Virgin Islands are a fantastic place to get away from it all with duty-free shopping, award-winning beaches and endless options for outdoor adventure that allow visitors to experience something new and exciting every day of their stay. This year the U.S. Virgin Islands presents two ways to stay and save in the U.S. Virgin Islands: “Time for Two” for expecting parents and the “Sizzling Summer Sampler” package. [Read More]

Jamaica: Ocho Rios, Negril, and Montego Bay – Waterslides Everywhere.

Aquatic playgrounds beyond the beach make Jamaica even more enticing to families looking for fun in the water but not in the ocean. The island has always been known for its abundance of natural beauty, great music, and flavorful culture, but the island's several awesome water parks provide an exciting alternative for families. [Read More]

Alabama: Leesburg, Chesnut Bay Resort - Weiss Lake, Cherokee Rock Village and Sequoyah Caverns.

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]


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Participate in our Family Scavenger Hunt for a Chance to Win a Stay for a Family of Four. One lucky family will enjoy a fabulous 4-day/3-night all-inclusive stay with ocean-view accommodations and many fun-filled activities for adults and kids. [Read More]

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Family fun includes the KOA Jumping Pillow, outdoor movie night, tractor-pulled wagon rides and unlimited mini golf. Deal: During the month of June book at least two nights Sunday-Thursday a RV spot, tent site, or Kamping Kabin and get the third night free. [Read More]

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Vacation with us on the edge where fun here is as limitless as the sand. [Read More]

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A great deal just in time for a great winter vacation with us. The Deal: Five nights for the price of four. Two children 12 and under stay, eat and play free when sharing accommodations with parents adding inclusive supplements to their stay.Plus a free kid's camp! [Read More]

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