Beaches

Have you experienced Monterey’s wild side? The outdoor activities in Monterey County abound and offer family fun and adventure in surprising places.

Family Vacations don’t always go as planned; but for the most part, these special changes to our schedule become the most memorable part of our vacation.

Aruba is unique among the Caribbean islands. The Dutch influence gives the island an International feel with multi-lingual locals, luxury resorts and shopping, and US dollars accepted everywhere. Aruba has soft sand beaches on the western shores and rocky desert landscapes along the other coasts.

On our road trip through the South, I learned that Mississippi’s Gulf Coast is a place where families can see ecological conservation at work.

On a recent trip to Riviera Maya, Cancun on the Mexican Caribbean seashore, my family of four (two children ages 3 and 6) had the extreme pleasure of visiting Xel-Ha (pronounced shell-hah) and Xcaret (pronounced eesh-ca-ret). Even though we spent a full day at each location, we barely scratched the surface of fun activities. My advice to families who are planning a visit to Xel-Ha and Xcaret, treat it as you would Disneyland: give yourself at least two days per park.

Impact on aquatic ecosystems begin with activities that inspire children to learn and take care of the environment and the creatures who reside there.

Vancouver Island is a magical trip with kids that is often spent in Victoria, sipping tea at the Empress, wandering the famous Butchart Gardens, strolling the boardwalk looking for coffee or poutine, and feeding goats at Beacon Hill. While that is a lovely trip all in itself, Vancouver Island has a lot more rugged adventure to offer.

What image comes to mind when you think of a volcano? Is it molten lava oozing down the sides of a mountain towards fleeing creatures or a massive boom ash and debris filling the sky like a mushroom cloud? Maybe its a forested, sleeping giant churning ever so slowly towards the next explosion.

Explore the San Juan Islands by Kayak with your whole family on an outdoor adventure on the water to see wildlife and nature’s beauty.

Introducing my kids to the South, my sister (living in Atlanta), loaded up the 6 of us and took off. This is how to road trip Charleston SC to Savannah GA.

Mount Snow Family Camp is a special place where family connection takes precedence. It is a place where family bonds are strengthened and new friendships are made.

Families are now discovering this historic top golf course thanks to the Pebble Beach Explorers Program.

To make the most of your weekend in Jekyll Island, there are certain things that I consider must-dos for every family that visits the island.

Those lucky enough to have visited New England know this is a geographically and culturally rich and diverse area. From rolling farmlands, to sparkling lakes, to scenic mountains, to amazing shorelines, and big city delights…we have it all.

Why we travel is the hope that years later, our children will fondly remember the seeds of love and adventure sown in those wild woods of wonder.

Grenada also has the distinction of being a quieter island with none of the huge mega resorts at some of the other Caribbean islands. In fact, the whole island has perhaps 1,200 or so hotel rooms. That’s it. Yet what it doesn’t have ends up being one of its biggest assets -a lovely paradise that is uncrowded, friendly, and a great destination for families.

Here is why Sunny Isles Beach is an amazing spot for your next family vacation.

Experience Dolphin Bay Resort with your family on a secluded beach in the gulf of Thailand.