| When planning a family vacation getaway, the choices | | | | families and travelers. |
| can be overwhelming. What should you do? Where | | | | Beach Vacations |
| should you go? To make life easier, these questions | | | | Beach resorts can be perfect for your next family |
| should be answered before you start planning. Let's | | | | vacation getaway. Some of the best resorts are in |
| take a few minutes and help you answer these | | | | Mexico, the Caribbean, and Hawaii. |
| questions before you get started with the planning. | | | | Mexico |
| What Should You Do? | | | | Los Cabos is one of Mexico's most popular vacation |
| How does skiing fresh powder of Vail's Blue Sky | | | | destinations. It is located at the southern tip of the Baja |
| Basin, or relaxing in the white sand of Hawaii's | | | | California Peninsula. Los Cabos features luxury hotels, |
| beaches and hitting a hole in one at one of Myrtle | | | | championship golf courses and some of the best sport |
| Beach's many golf courses sound to you? Ski, beach | | | | fishing in the world. Other activities include snorkeling, |
| and golf vacations are great choices for families. | | | | scuba diving, surfing, kayaking and much more. |
| Skiing Vacations | | | | The Caribbean |
| Many resorts offer a plethora of activities for you and | | | | The Cayman Islands offer many things for many |
| your family. While you are skiing fresh powder, your | | | | people. 99% of the travelers visit Grand Cayman |
| children can be supervised by a certified ski instructor | | | | Island. It is easy to see why people go here. Of the |
| while enrolled in ski school. After that lesson, you can | | | | islands this island offers the most when it comes to |
| meet up with them and they will be happy to show | | | | resorts and hotels. The fabulous snorkeling and scuba |
| you what they learned. When the day ends, be sure to | | | | diving is not to be missed. When diving, you will think |
| explore the town. Ski towns are notorious for some of | | | | you are in a pet shop aquarium. The fish are abundant |
| the best shopping and fine dining. If you want to take a | | | | and the stingrays are gentle and fun to watch. If time |
| day off from skiing to catch your breath, try ice | | | | permits, rent a Jeep and cruise around the Island. |
| skating, toboggan runs or just sit by a fire with a good | | | | Hawaii |
| book. When it comes time to plan a ski vacation, try to | | | | Hawaii offers many choices for the traveling family. |
| plan at least 5 to 6 months ahead of time. This is | | | | Each island is unique and offers something for |
| when you can find the best deals and you shouldn't | | | | everyone. Kauai is less touristy but still offers much to |
| have to worry about the hotel you want to stay in, | | | | do. The surfing and snorkeling are not to be missed. Be |
| completely booked. | | | | sure to take a day and drive up to Waimea Canyon. |
| I have found that a little research goes a long way. | | | | This canyon offers many photo opportunities, and |
| After you choose your hotel, see if they have any | | | | spots to get out and hike near beautiful waterfalls. |
| packages or specials available. Most of the time hotels | | | | Maui offers white sand beaches perfect for |
| and resorts will offer a bit of a discount on lift tickets | | | | sunbathing and relaxing. Maui also offers great |
| and other activities. If a special or package is not | | | | sightseeing and wonderful shopping. Of the islands, |
| available, make sure to buy your lift tickets in bulk to | | | | Hawaii, also known as "The Big Island" is the largest. |
| save some money. Try to buy a 3 or 4 day pass | | | | Here you can visit the only active volcanoes of the |
| versus buying individual tickets each day. Often times, | | | | Hawaiian Islands. You will also find wonderful resorts, |
| these lift tickets will be good for more than 1 resort in | | | | pristine beaches, great nightlife, fine dining and shopping. |
| the area. | | | | Golf Vacations |
| Ski Vacation Destinations. | | | | Right about now, you may be thinking "How can a golf |
| The Rocky Mountains of Colorado offer many good | | | | vacation be good for my whole family?" Well, many |
| resorts to choose from. Some favorites include | | | | golf resorts offer more than just golf. While you are |
| Telluride, Vail and Breckenridge. Telluride Ski Resort | | | | out hitting the lynx, your family can be enjoying a |
| was built in the 1970's and along with it came cultural | | | | beach, pool, or shopping. When you are done on the |
| events, festivals, music and more. People come to this | | | | course you can meet up and head to one of the |
| town year after year for the wonderful skiing and | | | | many fine dining establishments near your resort. Many |
| other fun activities. | | | | golf vacations can be combined with a beach |
| If skiing is what you are all about, Vail is the place to | | | | getaway. Mexico, Hawaii and the United States offer |
| go! It has just been named number 1 for the 14th time | | | | some of the best golf near some of the best beaches. |
| in 19 years in Ski Magazines "Top 50 Resort Guide". | | | | These resorts offer many different specials and |
| Vail offers world class skiing, fabulous nightlife and | | | | packages that can be tailored to fit your specific |
| many fine dining options. | | | | wishes. |
| Breckenridge is a 147 year old Victorian town. People | | | | Whatever your next vacation entails for you, you will |
| flocked to this town in the 1800's in search of riches in | | | | not be disappointed with any one of the |
| the form of gold. Now this town is a haven for skiers | | | | recommendations above. Be sure to see all you can |
| of all types. This town offers many activities for | | | | see. The bottom line is to enjoy yourself and relax! |