All across the world, there are several locations you

can choose for your family beach vacation. Below,

you will find many different locations, and what

they will offer you and your family.

Maui

Throughout the West Coast of Maui, you’ll have many

choices for your beach vacation. If you plan to

enjoy golf, the Kapalua Resort is a great choice,

as guests will receive 30% lower golf rates than

those who don’t stay at the resort. The resort

also includes the Kapalua Bay Hotel, Kapalua Villas,

and the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua.

One bay over from the Kapalua Bay is the Napili Kai

Beach Resort, which is a low rise family resort

that offers comfortable beach front condos. The

Napili Kai also offers complimentary programs for

children ages 6 - 12 from mid June to the end of

August, during Easter and Christmas. The condos are

seconds away from the beach, and they include

kitchens as well as laundry facilities.

If you prefer a more secluded area, the Maui Prince

hotel is located in a quiet setting surrounded by

two scenic golf courses and a large sandy beach

that kids never seem to get enough of.

Mololai family adventures

The island of Molokai is filled with empty beaches,

no traffic lights, and few tourists. Many tourists

visits only for a day or so, with some going to

the island because they assumed they were going to

Molokini (which is a snorkeling site near Maui).

The island of Mololai is accessible by ferry from

Maui or by plane from Honolulu. The island is

ideal for those who like the outdoors with a twist

of adventure. When you visit here, you shouldn’t

expect shopping or nightlife.

Florida

The Breakers Hotel in sunny Palm Beach Florida has

a spa, golf course, and a 1/2 mile sandy beach.

There is also a seperate pool for the kids, a family

entertainment center, and a kid’s program. Families

can reserve up to five adjoining rooms while

children under the age of 16 can stay for free in

the same room as their parents.

If you decide to take your beach vacation in Orlando,

the Loews Hard Rock Hotel offers you plenty of

beach and amusement rides, with a 240 foot slide

and a white sandy beach.

California

With several family beach vacation resorts in

California, the Hotel Del Coronado is among the most

famous. The hotel offers many different facilities

for families, including lessons in kayaking, surfing,

tennis, and biking.

Georgia

The barrier islands in Georgia offer ambiance,

sandy beaches, and a laid back prospective to life

as you know it. Jekyll Island offers you miles

of paved bike path with three 18 hole golf courses,

which is perfect for golf enthusiasts.

Knowns as the perfect beach town, Cocoa Beach is an

hour drive east of Orlando on Florida’s amazing

Space Coast. The drive here is almost as beautiful

as the beach - offering you endless ways to enjoy

your leisure and recreation.

Whether you are going on a family beach vacation,

leisure travel, business trip, or just a day at the

beach, you’ll find exactly what you’ve been looking

for in Cocoa Beach and the Space Coast area to make

your stay one you’ll never forget.

Cocoa Beach is one of the most affordable beach

vacations in Florida. There is never a lack of things

to do or see in and around Cocoa Beach. Besides the

fun in the sun, Space Coast offers you the chance

to go deep sea fishing or parasailing, try your

luck aboard a casino cruise ship, or just take a

river tour and get up close and personal with the

awesome wildlife of Florida.

While at Cocoa Beach, you can also visit the Kennedy

Space Center, the Brevard Zoo, or spend some time

shopping. You’ll be within short driving distance

to all of the Orlando attractions, and you can even

drive back to Cocoa Beach at night to enjoy dinner

in one of the many dining spots on the beach.

When night sets in, you can kick back and enjoy

the nightlife on the beach that ranges from cool

jazz clubs to beach side cafes. Then, you can

stay the night with perfect accommodations and

wake up to a breathtaking sunrise on the beach.

With plenty to offer you and your entire family,

Cocoa Beach provides an excellent beach vacation or

getaway. There is plenty to do on the beach, with

enough nearby to keep you coming back for more.

Caneel Bay of the Caribbean offers what every beach

vacation should - beautiful surroundings, luxury

service, and gourmet dining. This exclusive beach

resort is nestled within the 5,000 acre Virgin

Islands National Park on the island of St. John in

the Virgin Islands.

Ideal for beach lovers, Caneel Bay offers seven

secluded beaches - Honeymoon Beach, Caneel Beach,

Little Caneel Beach, Paradise Beach, Scott Beach,

Turtle Bay Beach, and the Hawk’s Nest Beach. The

resort is set on its own peninsula and also surrounded

by both the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea.

There are many different things to do here while on

your beach vacation, including snorkeling, nature

walks, hiking, sailing, kayaking in the sea, wind

surfing, scuba diving, and swimming. You can also

order a private massage, take lessons in watercolor,

or just sneak away for a picnic. The resort also

offers you a fitness center and 11 outdoor courts

for tennis.

The resort of Caneel Bay offers 166 guest rooms and

cottages furnished with hand crafted furniture,

woven fabrics, natural wood, and native stone. The

guest rooms also offer patios and balconies that

overlook the beaches or resort gardens.

You can dine in several restaurants and bars that

range from fine dining to casual meals. The

restaurants include the Turtle Bay Estate House,

Beach Terrace, The Equator, Starlight Terrace, and

the Caneel Bay Bar.

For those who are looking to work on their beach

vacation, Caneel Bay offers a business center

complete with computers, high speed internet access,

printers, data ports, and even telephones that

offer free local calling.

Offering you everything for vacation bliss, Caneel

Bay is one place you’ll be glad you found.

When it comes to go on your beach vacation, it can

be very hard to pick a destination. There are many

places you can go, whether you want to explore the

beaches of Hawaii or just play golf in Georgia.

Below, you’ll find 9 ideas to help you decide on

where to go for your vacation.

1. Hawaii resort

You can choose to put your frequent flier miles to

good use and take a beach vacation on the island of

Hawaii. Here, you can relax on the beach, swim in

the ocean, play golf, and even indulge in one of

the many innovative spa treatments. Hawaii enjoys

some of the best weather in the world - making it

a great choice for your beach vacation.

2. Golf and Beach in Georgia

Popular among the East Coast, the Cloister at Sea

Island in Georgia offers you 54 holes of championship

golf, sandy beaches, and a wide array of things for

you to do.

3. Oahu beach vacation

At the Kahala Mandarin Oriental you can expect to be

pampered like never before. You can visit the spa,

take scuba diving classes, or choose to swim it up

with the dolphins. The resort is conveniently

located 15 minutes away from Honolulu and Waikiki

Beach.

4. Virgin Islands vacation

At this vacation destination you can enjoy blue

waters and sandy beaches. The Ritz Carlton, and

St. Thomas resorts offer you the best of luxury

hotels during your beach vacation in the Virgin

Islands.

5. Half Moon Bay California

Located just 30 minutes by car away from San

Francisco, the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay is a

quick beach vacation away from the normal busy life

of the city.

6. Luxury Beach Resort of Bermuda

Two hours away by flight from New York City,

Bermuda is a quick and ideal vacation away from the

East Coast. Ariel Sands offers you 47 guest rooms

with gourmet food and breathtaking views.

7. Romance and seclusion in Jamaica

With unique rooms and splendid views of the

Caribbean, gourmet cuisine and amazing beaches,

The Caves resort in Jamaica helps to set the beach

vacation mood like never before.

8. Lakeside Resort Georgia

Near Atlanta Georgia, the Lake Lanier Islands offers

a golf course for golf lovers and a waterpark with

several water rides, slides, and water attractions

the entire family will enjoy.

9. Family fun in Hawaii

The Kona Village Resort in Hawaii offers you

several vacation activities that include snorkeling,

kayaking, sailing, volleyball, tennis, fishing,

scuba diving, and glass bottom boat tours.

Nothing in the world beats a family beach vacation,

whether it’s at a deluxe resort, or a simple

campground on the beach.

Below, are some ways you might do your vacation:

Caribbean Beach Vacation

1. Families flock to Jamaica and the

Dominican Republic for their all inclusives with

watersports and kids clubs.

2. At some resorts the kids programs are

outstanding, with separate leaders and activities

for many different age groups.

3. Pool complexes - some resorts have

waterparks.

4. The prices can be high, although they

will drop from May to December. Hurricane season is

in those months as well, although most resorts offer

weather guarantees.

Mexico Beach Vacation

Even though tourists zip down to Mexico and do

what they want at a condo or small hotel, beach

vacations at all inclusive resorts are still the best

way to go for families.

The Riviera Maya, an hour south of Cancun, has

the second largest barrier reef in the world. It

also has many activities for families to explore

outside of the resort. You can rent a car, hire

a taxi, or even take a public bus.

Hawaii Beach Vacation

When you go to Hawaii, you shouldn’t expect to

find all inclusive resorts in the Aloha state.

Hawaii is known for lush luxury resorts, such as

the Grand Wailea on Maui, or the properties on

the Big Island’s Kohala Coast.

To find more affordable options in Hawaii, the

Waikiki Beach area is breathtaking, fun for the

entire family, and offers several different lodging

options.

With plenty of options available to you and your

family, vacation ideas on the beach are always

something to look forward to. There are many beaches

out there, all you have to do is find the one that

fits your needs - and your budget.

The island of Oahu in Hawaii is both beautiful and

diverse. A majority of people are drawn here to

the excitement of Waikiki Beach with its colorful

clubs and taste filled restaurants.

The island activities around Oahu range from

surfing lessons and canoeing to swimming with the

dolphins and scuba diving. No matter what you or

your family like to do on vacation, you can find

something for everyone on Oahu island.

Adventure

Those that like adventure can choose from a wide

variety of water sports and land activities on

Oahu. If you would like to spend your vacation in

or near the water, you should try surfing, scuba

diving, or windsurfing. The land activities here

include hiking through rain forests, biking along

the mountain ranges, even parachuting.

If you happen to be staying on Waikiki Beach, there

are many shops that rent outrigger canoes, surf

boards, and other gear on the beach. You can even

go to the Kapiolani Park for tennis, archery, and

even jogging.

Romance

Romantic beach vacations on Oahu Island range from

renewing your wedding vows to luxurious beach service

at one of the several hotels. If you’ve never

tasted pink beer or champagne, Mai Tai Bar is the

place you should check out.

If you would rather stay in a more secluded area,

Kahala Mandarin Oriental is 10 minutes away from

Waikiki Beach and offers a long sandy beach, great

service, and swimming with the dolphins - which is

something everyone is sure to enjoy.

Family beach vacations

Oahu is a destination that offers many different

activities for the entire family. You can choose

from children’s programs at Waikiki Beach hotels,

hands on programs, and a variety of watersports.

The Honolulu Zoo, the Waikiki Aquarium, and the

See Life Park of Hawaii are just a few of the

attractions the whole family can enjoy together.

The Waikiki Beach is shallow and water is calm

almost year round, especially in the winter months

when the surf stayes under three feet. There are

certain parts of the beach that have a life guard

on duty watching over swimmers and surfers.

Culture

If you are interested in Hawaiian culture on your

beach vacation, Oahu Island offers a selection of

museums, historical attractions, and several

exhibits. With several villages and culture

exhibits, you can learn anything you desire about

the culture of Hawaii.

When the time comes for your beach vacation, the

island of Oahu is a dream come true. The entire

family will love it here, with the island also being

perfect for just a lovers vacation. If you’ve

never had the pleasure of going to Hawaii - there

is no better time than now.

No matter what season it may be, taking a beach

vacation is both fun and relaxing. There are many

beaches all over the world to pick from. You can

choose from a white sandy beach, lava rock beach,

secluded beach, or a popular beach - as the choice

is entirely up to you.

1. Polo Beach - Hawaii

The Polo Beach of Hawaii is a sandy beach with

clear water, making it ideal for swimming and also

snorkeling. It’s located in South Maui and fronted

by the Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, which is a luxury

beach vacation resort.

2. Seven Mile Beach - Jamaica

The Seven Mile Beach of Negril is the longest stretch

of white sand in Jamaica. Located near Negril on

the western tip of Jamaica, this beach is truly an

awesome sight to behold. Here, you can find your

favorite stretch of the beach and coconut palm

tree and just relax near the ocean. You can also

stay at the Caves, which is located very close to

the beach.

3. Atlantis Paradise - Bahamas

Here, you can experience the white sandy beaches of

the Caribbean. Atlantis Paradise gives you long

romantic walks on the beach or the chance to play

in the water at the resort. This paradise offers

you tropical climate with your own personal slice

of heaven - something every beach lover will truly

appreciate.

4. Heron Island - Australia

Located on the Great Barrier Reef, Heron Island

beaches offer excellent swimming and snorkeling

with truly amazing marine life. The tropical

island of Heron offers scuba divers over 20

different diving sites. You can forget the stress

of everyday life here and just immerse yourself in

wonder.

5. Madeira - Portugal

The beach here at Reid’s Palace Hotel is quite the

rocky beach, with sharp black rocks. You can spend

time lounging by the pool taking in the views, or

swimming in the ocean. The weather here is

pleasant most of the time, making your beach vacation

something you’ll remember for a long time to come.

6. Miami Beach

A great spot for movie stars and fashion models,

Miami Beach offers plenty of sandy beaches, several

restaurants, and night long parties at one of the

local nightclubs. If you are looking for the

ideal place to stay, The Tides is a luxurious

hotel with many spectacular views. Miami Beach

is also popular in the United States - one of the

best beach vacations out there.

Cap Juluca is an exclusive Caribbean hotel that is

located to the southwest coast of Anguilla, of the

British Virgin Islands. The resort is set on 179

tranquil acres, and surrounded by white sandy

beaches, palm trees, and water so clear that you

can see to the bottom.

Guests of the Cap Juluca resort are accommodated

in 18 beachfront style villas which will house

no more than six rooms each. The rooms measure

at least 700 square feet in size and feature large

marble bathrooms, white tile floors, and louvered

doors which will open wide to let in the cool sea

breezes. During the morning, guests can enjoy

complimentary continental breakfast which is

served on their own private terrace.

The Cap Juluca also offers six pool villas which

are surrounded by foliage on the edge of the beach.

The pool villas offer either a private or shared

swimming pool, sundeck, and even golf carts to

help you travel around the property.

The resort design features exotic arches, domes,

turrets, and parapets. The white villas, which

are situated along the white sands of the mile

long Maundays Bay, is surround by tropical

flowers, palm trees, and breathtaking fountains.

This beach vacation also offers a number of

great activities which include water sports,

croquet, a health club, herb and endangered

species gardens, children’s program, nature trails

and even tennis. Cove and Maundays Bay offer

a mile of beach, where you can enjoy kayaking,

sail, snorkeling, waterski, and even windsurfing.

You can also arrange for island tours at the

Cap Juluca in Anguilla to explore the many

beaches, go scuba diving, or even deep sea

fishing. When it comes to fun on the water,

this resort has something to offer everyone in

your family.

The spa services at the Cap Juluca include

specialized treatments such as Cap Juluca for

two, a Thai massage, aromatherapy, reflexology,

and even kinesiology.

Cap Juluca offers guests two restaurants and

a 24 hour room service. One of them, George’s,

features pool and beachfront dining, serving

guests contemporary tropical cuisine that

includes salads, seafood, burgers, and even

sandwiches.

The other restaurant, Pimms, is decorated with

white Moorish arches and serves French-Asian

cuisine within walking distance of the

Caribbean Sea.

If you’ve been looking for a great beach vacation,

the Cap Juluca in Anguilla will provide just

what you need. There’s something here for the

entire family, no matter what your family likes

to do. Waking up on an island with the

ocean at your back door is truly an amazing

feeling - which is what Cap Juluca is truly all

about.

During the winter months, finding a beach vacation

spot can be a little difficult. It doesn’t have

to be, which is where this article will really come

in handy. Below, you’ll find some resorts that

offer a unique twist to your winter beach vacation.

1. Molokai Ranch and Lodge

On a white sand shore on the tiny Hawaiian island of

Molokai, guests will stay in comfortable yet unique

tents. Each double unit canvas bungalow sits on

wooden platforms, offers queen size beds in one

unit, twin beds in the other, solar powered lights,

and a private bathroom with hot water showers.

The Molokai Ranch and Lodge offers over 54,000

acres, including seaside cliffs with very lush

valleys. The outdoor activities here include sea

kayaking, cultural hikes, mountain biking, and

horseback rides. For the kids, the lodge offers

nature walks, horse stables, tidal pools and

Hawaiian arts and crafts.

2. Grand Wailea Resort and Spa of Hawaii

Long ago, a big swimming pool was enough to make

guests happy. Now days, resorts compete in water

activities such as lagoons, waterfalls, water

slides, and even lazy rivers.

The Grand Wailea Resort offers several attractions,

such as the 4,580 square foot Hibiscus pool,

and the 25,700 square foot Canyon Activity pool

which is great for families.

3. Atlantis Resort of the Bahamas

In the amazing water fun department is the unique

Atlantis Resort and Spa on Paradise Island in

the Bahamas. Along with the beach, the Atlantis

has eleven swimming pools, Mayan Temple water

slides, and lazy river rides. The Atlantis

also boasts an amazing marine habitat, with

exhibit lagoons that house more than 50,000

sea animals.

4. Club Med Punta Cana

Over the last several years, the Dominion

Republic has been working very hard to establish

itself as a destination for families, with many

all inclusives being built. This location has

all the perks of a tropical resort plus stand

out features that include kids programs, and

other attractions that make Club Med Punta Cana

one of the most unique beach vacation spots in

the entire world.

5. Virgin Islands

The US Virgin Islands National Park is a very

unique vacation spot with white sandy beaches, and

lodging in comfortable tent cottages.

As with the Molokai Ranch, guest cottages are built

on platforms and designed to be both attractive

and comfortable. Each one has a sleeping area,

bed linen, towels, kitchen utensils, stove, ice

cooler, and even a private deck.

Water sports for the area include kayaking, wind

surfing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. There is

also an outdoor restaurant and a food store for

those who want to cook from the privacy of their

own room.

Located on the southwest side of Maui, the Fairmont

Kea Lani Maui overlooks the amazing waters off of

Polo Beach. The beach here is the center of all

water activities such as snorkeling, sailing,

kayaking, and even windsurfing.

Visitors here can play on any of the Wailea Golf

Club’s three championship golf courses or enjoy

a game of tennis at any of the 14 courts the tennis

center offers. Parents that are tired can get some

much deserved personal time with a massage at the

Spa Kea Lani.

The resort accommodations are either suites or

villas, so there is no need to squeeze your entire

family into a tiny room. There suites here are a

minumum of 840 square feet and offer a separate

living room and marble bathroom with a separate

tub for soaking.

The private two levels villas here are minutes

away from the beach and are between 1,800 - 2,200

square feet as well. The villas are ideal for

larger families as they offer a full service

kitchen and a private courtyard with a plunge pool

and barbeque for grilling out.

Keiki Lani is also the hotel’s activity center

for kids as well. It’s a state licensed facility

for children between the ages of 5 and 13, giving

parents a break from watching their kids. Here,

children can enjoy painting coconuts, building

sand castles, exploring the tide pools, learning

how to dance hula, and even making real flower

leis. The activity center can accommodate up to

19 children, so be sure to call ahead and reserve

a space for your children.

Rates

The rates for stay start at $325 per night for a

suite. One of the benefits of a family vacation

here is the special deals that are almost always

available. The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui has several

packages available for family vacations.

If you are planning to explore the island with

the kids, you’ll save a lot of money by taking a

package that includes a free rental car. This way,

you can explore the island at your will without

having to worry about paying any extra money.

For a family vacation, Maui is truly a one of a

kind destination. There are many different things

to do here for everyone in your family, even if they

are indeed hard to please.

Once your family experiences Maui and everything

there is to offer, you’ll never look at beach

vacations the same way again. Maui has that kind

of power - especially when it comes to warm weather

and pleasing people from all over the world.