Okay, after the Greenland volcano spewing ash throughout Europe, you may have not been longing for a beach vacation to include trekking around one, but going to Maui is a highly desired location for a Hawaii family vacation, and, there is nothing like Haleakala, in Haleakala National Park, where at 10,000 feet on a dormant volcano, you can see the Pacific Ocean, but even better, the Earth’s curve as your eye follows it to the Pacific. Read more »

You haven’t experienced the ultimate beach vacation until you’ve traveled to south of Mercury Bay on New Zealand’s Pacific coast.

The volcanoes provide hot water at extreme heat traveling through deep underwater reservoirs providing around 16 liters per minute of hot water reaching around 63 degrees Celsius, or approximately 145 Fahrenheit. The hot springs are located at the beach, not your average location, which is why people flock here to experience the mineral dense waters that fill the hole they dig for themselves. 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 happen to be fortunate enough to visit these islands, you’ll be within the 100,000 tourists maximum allowed per year. There are 19 islands but only five inhabited ones, having escaped the influx of tourists until the 1960’s when they decided to expose their haven to help support their economy. Santa Cruz Island is the sanctuary for 2,500 giant sea turtles. Read more »