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8 great Florida beach towns for families
Florida’s a natural choice for a family beach vacation. It’s got fantastic beach resorts, award-winning beaches, and two coasts to choose from offering big city excitement, laid-back island getaways, and everything in between. When I take a Florida beach vacation, I’m a big fan of basing myself in a beach town that offers just as […]
10 fall beach vacations where summer never ends
When the leaves change color and the weather turns cooler, you might think your family beach vacation days are behind you. But if you choose the right beach town, fall can actually be the most enjoyable time to visit. With kids back in school and temperatures just beginning to drop, beach days are even more […]
11 best family beach vacations in the U.S.
Frolicking in waves, building sandcastles, flying kites on the beach—the best family beach vacations offer plenty of opportunities for enjoying healthy outdoor fun and creating lifelong memories with your whole crew. What makes someplace a great family beach destination? Kid-friendly lodging close to all the action and land-based attractions for when you need a break from […]
Here are this year’s top family beach resorts in the U.S.
Packing up the kids and heading to the beach is one of the most popular family vacation ideas in the U.S. for a good reason. Whether you’re into splashing in the surf, building (and destroying) elaborate sandcastles, or just lounging in the sun with a few beach essentials on hand, family beach vacations can be […]
Dreaming of a beach getaway? Our favorite Caribbean beaches
The idea that time moves a little differently in the Caribbean is no exaggeration. I’m a big fan of this leisurely pace, which offers plenty of time for swimming with starfish, searching for seashells, and relaxing on the soft sands of the best Caribbean beaches. Best Caribbean beaches (plus our top picks for nearby beach […]
12 things to do in Huntington Beach that children and adults will love
A coastal city in southern California soaked in the sun and bathed in sea breezes, Huntington Beach is one of the favorite family vacation places for the sandy beaches and the perfect outdoor activities of the state that feel designed on families. Add a culinary scene in flowers and great seaside resorts and there are […]
Dream Inn Hotel Review: Santa Cruz Beach Bliss
A night at the Dream Inn has propelled this beachfront Santa Cruz hotel to the top of my favorite places to stay in this legendary beach town/college/80s vampire movie. The Dream Inn is the only hotel in Santa Cruz right on the famous Cowell Beach and, next to the boardwalk, it’s a Santa Cruz institution. […]
This European beach destination is similar to the Mediterranean, but much more affordable.
If you follow travel accounts on Instagram “religiously” like me, you’ve probably seen photos of the Algarve in your feed. The southernmost region of Portugal has no shortage of dream places and landscapes. Seeing its whitewashed, tiled villages, sparkling golden sand beaches, rocky cliffs and caves that look like they came straight from the Jurassic […]