Think island and state park together, think protected and beautiful, with the only man-made additions being a snack shop, ranger station, playground, picnic areas, gift store, and marina. Caledesi Island beach has been voted the #1 beach in the U.S. in 2008. Read more »

I met an instructor for a driver skid-training course who raved about his
yearly trip to Kauai in Hawaii. It was not a touristy spot compared to
other Hawaii destinations, but there is more than that as a reason to visit
Kauai. Read more »

Lets face it, when trying to go on holidays with family this year, a lot of people will forego the expensive trips to Disney World and DL, the all-inclusive resorts, and focus on cheaper versions that are just as much fun but with a natural focus and slower pace. Fishing is coming up as the new past-time for a lot of folks with less money to spend and/or more time on their hands after being laid-off. For some, it is a way to have a good time with their kids yet spend much less. Read more »

Ever slept in a cottage on stilts? Every kid of all ages’ dream, except for the very unimaginative. Bahia Honda Key is over 500 acres of state park, with three fabulous beaches, Sandspur being two miles long and tempting to walk into as it slants gradually into deeper waters. Read more »

For families looking for a beach vacation that combines great price with more space, consider Akumal, which is a 10-minute drive to the Mayan ruins at Tulum, and is known for the sea turtles coming up onto the beach from May through August to lay their eggs. Read more »