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Summer Vacation: A to Z
26 summer vacation inspirations.-- scroll down the page, or click on a letter.
see also: lots more Summer Vacation ideas.
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 A ll-inclusives:
Families love one-price-gets all, and love their all-inclusives in the Caribbean and Mexico. You may be surprised to also find some all-inclusives in the US.
Beaches:
For many families, summer vacation = beach. See "America's Best Beaches" (picked by "Dr. Beach" each year, and announced Memorial Day weekend.) Also, explore an A to Z of family beach resorts.
C olonial Williamsburg Virginia
Take your family back in time, as a cast of hundreds bring to life the days before the American Revolution.
D isney World
There's always something new at Disney World... such as Expedition Everest, a train-ride roller coaster with it's own 200-ft. mountain and 6 acres of terrific theming; or the fantastic live stage musical, Finding Nemo. (And psst: check out an amazingly inexpensive way to stay on-property, with all the perks.)
Eurocamp:
Forget your old ideas about camping, such as "tent": Eurocamp -- in nine countries-- has accommodation, resort-like facilities, and kids' programs.
Florida: St. Pete / Clearwater
Two hours from Orlando, the St. Pete/Clearwater area has great beaches and many activities for families.
Garfield: Lake Compounce theme park
Lake Compounce in Connecticut has coasters, waterpark, drop towers, and is also the summer residence of Garfield, who has his own play zone and musical show.
History in the South:
Head to this excellent guest article: American South Road Trip starts in Montgomery Alabama, and continues through Memphis, the Delta, and Cajun Country, with dozens of suggestions of places to visit with kids: some for history, some for fun, some for a combo of both.
Indiana: Holiday World & Splashin' Safari
One-price admission gets you two parks. Holiday World has kids' rides, family rides, thrill rides; at Splashin' Safari water park, try Bakuli, the huge new family water slide. Nice touch for families: free soft drinks.
Jazz Festival - Montreal
Thousands of kids romp at a gigantic play zone with giant piano keys, plus arts, crafts, clowns, etc.
K-9: Great places for dogs plus kids
Find places in the northeast that are fun for all the little mutts (two- legged, and four.)
Legoland
Legoland California is both a 128-acre shrine to Lego blocks and a theme park with rides and games.
Moose
Kids love to see BIG animals, and tours in New England have moose-spotting success rates of 97%.
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort & Spa
This four-season resort in Pennsylvania, 70 miles from Pittsburg, has lodgings from Chateau to townhomes, and an amazing array of outdoor activities.
Ohio: Cedar Point - Roller-Coaster Capital of the World
In Sandusky, on the shores of Lake Erie, you'll find coasters, waterpark, historic hotel, and more; Cedar Point has five times been voted "Best Amusement Park in the World."
Portofino Bay Hotel, Universal Orlando
It's part of the Universal Orlando complex that includes Universal Florida and Islands of Adventure theme parks; it's modeled on Portofino, Italy; it has a huge Beach Pool; and guests get Front Of the Line access at the theme parks.
Quintana Roo - Cancun & Mayan Riviera Mexico
Probably legions of tourists have been in Quintana Roo without knowing it, as this state holds tourist powerhouse Cancun and also the Mayan Riviera with ruins, coral reef, eco-theme parks.
Rafting in Utah and Colorado
White water river rafting is a thrill; check family adventures that range from a ranch+raft combo to a specialty tour with Native American history.
Single Parent Tours
This company-- an offspring of Single Parent Travel Network-- organizes trips with special price breaks. Check summer vacation trips.
Turtle Bay Resort
The only resort on Oahu's beautiful North Shore, Turtle Bay has a stunning setting, 5 miles of beach, horseriding, snorkeling, on-property surf school.
Upstate New York: Catskills Family Resorts
Just a hundred miles from New York City, the Catskills Mountains are a popular summer vacation spot.
Vancouver, BC: Stanley Park
Three hours north of Seattle, Vancouver's top draw is thousand-acre Stanley Park-- very near downtown-- with 5-mile seawall (- rent tandem bikes), Vancouver Aquarium, pitch'n'putt golf, salt water swimming pool, miniature train...
Wisconsin Dells Resorts with Water Parks
Wisconsin Dells doubles its water park fun in summer vacation time, as many resorts with indoor water parks open their outdoor zones as well.
X is for EXcalibur
This King-Arthur-themed hotel in Las Vegas is value-priced and popular with families; the jousting dinner show is especially a hit.
Y is for Y MCA of the Rockies
You won't believe the range of family activities at these two locations in Colorado. Rent a cabin and sample the sports, day camps, crafts, and "adventures" such as zip line, rafting, and rock-climbing.
Z is for Zee vay-ree best way to learn Francais
In a picturesque town not far from Paris, you and your family will enjoy personalized classes in learning French, and "cultural immersion" the rest of the time.
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*photo courtesy of Tyler Place
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