Family Beach Vacation In Maui

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.

Family Beach Vacation Ideas

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.

Family Beach Vacation At Atlantis

Located on Paradise Island in the Bahamas, the Atlantis Paradise Island offers so many activities that it's probably one of the only resorts in the  world where you'll need a map to even get around!

The accommodations here range from moderately priced to very expensive.  Families on vacation here should consider staying in the Coral Towers, which is the most centrally located tower at Atlantis.  The Coral Towers is also closest to the Predator Lagoon and the Lagoon Pool as well.

Atlantis Paradise Island Resort is also packed with activities for guests of all ages.  The eleven pool areas, miles of sandy beach, and Neptune's Water Toys Hut give guests access to many water based activities.  Neptune's provides non motorized water sports which include water bikes, pedal  boats, kayaks, and even snorkeling equipment rentals.

Parents will adore Atlantis has two different programs for children, the Aqua Tots program and the Discovery Channel Camp. The Aqua Tots program was designed for children 3 years old and up, while the discovery camp is for kids 4 - 12 years old and ranges from a 1 hour  program to one that includes lunch and even dinner.

Kids love All kids love the six different water slides and the marine exhibits.  This can keep kids busy for
hours and hours, and are pretty fun for the parents as well.  In order to enjoy the slides, kids must be
at least 48 inches tall.

A beach vacation at Atlantis is something your entire family will love.  There is something here to keep everyone occupied, from the beaches to fun on the slides.  If your family enjoys the best of fun and the beach, Atlantis is something your whole  family will enjoy - and love coming back to.

Cotton House Beach Vacation

The only hotel on the exotic island of Mustique, the cotton house offers luxurious service, privacy, and
plenty of secluded beaches.  You can spend your days exploring the marine life, relaxing by the pool, or getting pampered by the enticing spa.

The spa at the Cotton House offers an amazing array of services, such as massages, facials, reflexology,
wraps, and fully body treatments.  You can catch a spa in one of the four treatment rooms, just steps
from the beach, or even in the privacy of your own room.

Situated between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, the 1,400 acre Mustique Island offers a
tennis club, nine secluded and beautiful beaches, which are perfect for scuba diving, windsurfing,
and even snorkeling.

Rooms and suites

The Cotton House offers just 19 luxurious guest rooms, cottages, and suites, most offering private
patios and panoramic views of the ocean.  The amentities offered by the Cotton House include soft
French cotton linens, a pillow menu, air, flat screen televisions, and maid service twice a day.

If you are planning a honeymoon twist to your beach vacation, you can splurge on one of the cottages
with a private plunge pool, or even book the two bedroom Cotton Hill Residence which offers a
private swimming pool and its own staff that are dedicated to you.

Eating

From dining in your cottage, ordering a picnic  basket and going to an empty beach, or just having
a romantic candlelit dinner, Mustique leaves the choices up to you.  A traditional afternoon tea is served each day in the Great Room, while there are weekly cocktail parties held by the Cotton House as well.

Getting there

There are three ways that you can fly to Mustique. You can go via Barbados, via Martinique, or via
Saint Vincent.  From Barbados, you can take a  Grenadines Airways flight to Mustique for around
$400 per person - round trip flight.

Cocoa Beach Florida

Known 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.