Ocho Rios Jamaica is one of those destinations that provide activities for families, but in more sedate and peaceful settings. There are a lot of couples who travel here, but for families wanting to try out Jamaica, there is the beautiful Beaches Boscobel Resort. From this base, you can branch out to try canopy swinging in the trees, horse back riding on the beach, riding ATVs and climbing out at Dunn’s River Falls, which is approximately 600 feet up. Read more »

For people searching for a lakeside family beach vacation, Blue Lagoon Resort at Lake George will impress families of all ages. Families come here year after year, making it a tradition for those who have discovered this resort and fallen in love with the location, accommodation and facilities. Read more »

For vacation plans in the U.S. with a laid back rustic atmosphere, the Three Oaks Resort on Lake Norfolk, Arkansas, will provide just the place for your next family beach vacation. The lakeside cabins and cottages have up to three bedrooms to bring your clan. The beautiful blue waters are excellent for divers and if fishing vacations are your focus for some family members, the lake is teaming with largemouth bass, walleye bass, spotted bass, catfish, and sunfish bass. There is also incredible trout fishing at the North Fork River nearby, as well as the White and Buffalo Rivers. Families can watch the fish jump from their cabins. A large dock allows mooring and fishing, and the boat rentals are available at the resort for your convenience. There is an electric trolley to take you to the dock with your gear. Read more »

How would you like to choose a Florida family beach vacation in the Florida Keys with the largest private beach in Key West, easy access from the international airport, and has the only living barrier reef in America? The Casa Marina Resort is a sublime oasis within the Waldorf Astoria family. Read more »

If you’re looking for a great sale, consider this all-inclusive family resort in Gros Islet, St. Lucia.  At 45 percent off, Almond Morgan Bay Beach Resort in its own private cove has great reviews and may be one fabulous vacation whether you catch the winter sale or not. Set on 25 lush acres with palm trees, garden and beach, you can rest or play in a gorgeous setting with lots to see and do if you so choose. Read more »

Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort

This resort has won top awards in the following : top eco resort in the world, top scuba diving resort in the world, #1 resort in Fiji by Conde Nast in 2006, and several others. To help you in your search for the best family beach vacations, this resort – we’ll just call it the JCF for now, goes out of its way to create that. Read more »

After hearing of one parent’s awesome experience with teens at this resort, I decided to look it up. This resort on the beach offers an all-inclusive price that includes two children or teens up to age 17 to stay and eat for free. That may not be a concern for you, but that isn’t where the raves started. It had to do with the resort and all that it offered. Read more »

I have not seen so many activities provided for families and individuals alike as this resort is offering. If going to Hawaii with your family has been a dream you’ve been planning, this may be the vacation spot if you can splurge. After listening to my friend rave about the beauty of Hawaii, and believe me, she has traveled extensively, I’m thinking this may be a family resort you would never regret spending money on. The photos of this spectacular resort are so picturesque you will not only be mesmerized, but the resort actually encourages you to download a photo to your desktop. Read more »

Holiday Inn has outdone itself in bending over backwards to ensure you can book your stay in Florida, Mississippi and Alabama without worrying about the BP Gulf Spill.

Basically they are saying that you will get a full refund of reservations paid in advance if they receive an official notification that the shores are affected negatively, which results in not being able to use the water or the beaches. Read more »

Before you automatically rule out Florida as your next family vacation destination, may I say that you are passing up a beautiful area on the Gulf of Mexico. When I was there in April, I headed back to the place we frequented during my childhood, Passagrille at St. Pete Beach. Read more »

Tenerife Hotel Spa Resort:

This incredible castle is located on a cliff overlooking the blue blue sea. This paradise offers you the best for your money, the best for your nerves, and the best for your golf game if you so choose. They cater to families by providing a children’s program and baby services and products, all in a five star luxury resort. Read more »

If you’re considering Caribbean family holidays this summer, why not time your holiday for the Carnivals happening in Grenada. The Spice Mas, which is the Grenada Carnival, includes masquerade costumes, Children’s Carnival Frolic, Monday night Mas competition, and much more. This is an incredibly unique opportunity to experience the flavor of the Caribbean celebrations that will provide fun memories long after the holidays are over. Read more »

After a 18 million dollar renovation in 2004 and another 4.5 million in 2006, there is much to rave about including the waterpark. This waterpark boasts 27,000 square feet of wetness. There are yellow banana boats, tons of apparatuses for your child to slide around on, and the supervision you are craving so you can have some time off by yourself or with your spouse. Read more »

Finding a children’s’ program and a teens program can be daunting for parents, but here at the Jolly Beach Resort and Spa in Antigua, the resort is designed with those age groups in mind. This place is stunning, the turquoise blue of the water and of the incredible pool take your breath away. Read more »

Sandpearl Resort is a new luxury resort on Clearwater Beach. This stretch of white powder sand stretches along the Gulf of Mexico and provides memories for families through generations. This resort has been established with families in mind, but there are some complaints in this department. Read more »

I cannot understand how this gem has escaped the radar of beach aficionados. I mean, I will never forget my experience floating in the Dead Sea in Israel, slathering mud all over my body and hair, and basking in the sun, an unforgettable day. Yet I never knew that in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada, at a town called Watrous, is the buoyant waters of Manitou Beach and Little Manitou Lake. Read more »

If you’ve been the type of family who crave the authentic for a change and not the standard luxury resort where everything is beautiful but lacking personality, then head to the Timothy Beach Resort. One of the few family beach resorts on the island that have a down-to-earth atmosphere, you’ll be at ease and so will your pocket book compared to other places on the island. Read more »

September is just about here, and with that comes the need to start focusing on warmer holiday spots to plan for. After all, as lovely as the northern states and countries are for beach vacations, once the autumn rolls around, we start thinking more of maple syrup gathering, leaves falling, walking through the woods to enjoy the colors of change, and pulling out our sweaters for the gorgeous season coming.

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It’s safe to say that summer only lasts about three months in a lot of parts of Canada, and for two in most parts, so by the end of August, it’s time to be booking elsewhere if you want a warm or hot vacation spot.   British Columbia is the hottest place right now unfortunately, where the fires are scaring away tourists as I write this. Read more »

Every time I think of the Cayman Islands, I remember the movie with Tom Cruise and Gene Hackman, doing business and pleasure on the island and regretting both. Fortunately, there are some beautiful deals this year prior to December 31, 2009, that encourage families to take a plunge and try somewhere new without such regrets. Read more »

Shallow waters perfect for young children may be one of the details you’re looking for when considering the best family beaches. This one was voted best beach for the U.S. in 1999. Read more »

You may have been considered a golden surfer boy (or girl) when you were in your supposedly carefree days as a young adult. Read more »

I think I’ve found the perfect family resort for families if you don’t have to be at the ocean. There is still the lake and so lots of water activities by the beach, Read more »