Traveling with the entire family can be an adventure in and of itself. Kids get tired and cranky as do moms and dads. Lighten up! Family travel is supposed to be enjoyable and fun. Follow the 7 rules for family travel listed below to make your next family vacation the best one yet!

1. Choose a family vacation that’s right for the whole family. Before scheduling your next family vacation, vote on it. Gather everyone’s input and weigh the pros and cons of each travel vacation idea. If a vacation is vetoed, explain why. Kids need to understand that while their effort is appreciated, their vacation idea may not be feasible at this time.

2. Select the right time for a family vacation. It’s important to schedule a family vacation that works for everyone. If you kids look forward to summer camp each year, [...]

Welcome to Mexico Beach, Florida !

Our little beach town is a serene and tranquil hideaway from busy schedules and the pressures of everyday life. Since 1946, this quiet beach community has enjoyed long days of fishing, beachcombing and relaxation followed by spectacular sunsets, great memories and building lasting traditions on our white sand beaches for years.

The City of Mexico Beach stretches for three miles along the beautiful Gulf of Mexico – that’s three long miles of sugar sand beaches and clear blue water. You won’t find traffic lights, chain restaurants or busy shopping complexes here. Instead, you’ll discover unique boutiques, fantastic seafood in one-of-a-kind eateries, friendly local folks and uncrowded beaches!

The waters of the Gulf of Mexico are clean and calm along Mexico Beach, and swimming, fishing and boating are popular activities here. The recently renovated and extended City Pier is [...]

Your search is over for the best vacation destination on Panama City Beach. Moonspinner Condominiums is located on 700 ft. of pristine, sugary white beaches on the Gulf of Mexico.

We pride ourselves on exceptional customer service. We offer 24-hour security, two NEW lighted PREMIER COURT tennis courts, heated swimming pool, kiddie pool and hot tub, exercise room, basketball, shuffleboard, and FREE WIFI in every room.

During the season, our beach service offers dolphins tours, wave runners, parasail rides, beach chair and umbrella rentals. If you enjoy fishing, hiking, bicycling or just being part of nature, the St. Andrews State Park is the way to go.

Nestled on the quiet end of the beach, you are only minutes
away from Captain Anderson Restaurant and Marina, boat launching and scuba diving just to name a few. Let us make a new tradition for your family. Call us [...]

Luzerne County is home of the NEW MOHEGAN SUN CASINO at Pocono Downs, with over 2,500 slots! Discover beautiful open country, mountains and rivers, plus history, cultural and entertainment! Enjoy a show at The Music Box Dinner Theater, visit historic Eckley Miner’s Village, which tells the tale of the miner’s family and their struggles. Ride the rails at Steamtown Rail Museum. Like baseball and hotdogs? Take in a Scranton/Wilkes-Barre YANKEES AAA game at PNC Field. How about a little Victorian History? Tour the Frederick Stegmaier Mansion, filled with antiques, the renowned Luzerne County Courthouse and its stained glass dome and finish with the best ice cream at The Lands at Hillside Farms. Want to make someone disappear? Don’t miss the great show at the Houdini Tour and Museum.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton is easily accessible via four major interstates and the Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport.

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Come stay the weekend or for a lifetime. Natural and uncommercialized Edisto Island is located just 45 minutes south of historic Charleston. Homes and condos on beach, creek, golf course or side street! We are dedicated to ensuring that you have the very best family vacation ever on Edisto.

Enjoy the peace and quiet and unhurried lifestyle that is Edisto. You can also enjoy some of the best swimming, fishing, crabbing and shrimping to be found on the East Coast.

Our professional sales team can help you discover the hidden beauty of the creeks or inland byways, dotted with Lowcountry cottages and even grand houses, or an oceanfront or beach walk home.

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Grand Atlantic Ocean Resort is one of the finest new resorts on the oceanfront in Myrtle Beach. Located on the choice South Beach area within minutes of the new Market Common shopping village, Broadway at the Beach, Tanger Outlets, and everything else Myrtle Beach has to offer.

Our upscale one, two, three or four bedroom condos are perfect for family vacations and winter getaways, including monthly rentals. They are equipped with washer/dryer, large home-style kitchens, wireless internet and private balconies that overlook the Atlantic Ocean. Interior corridors and covered on-site parking add safety and convenience.

For family fun, an indoor pool, kiddie pool and lazy river complement an additional outdoor pool and kiddie pool as well as a fitness center.

A stay at the Grand Atlantic Resort is sure to create memories that last a lifetime.

Grand Atlantic Resort

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Do you love your four-footed friend? Then you might want to take Spot, Bear, Fuzzers or Fluffy with you to your next family vacation destination. However, bringing your fur-baby to a family vacation getaway requires more planning and forethought than you might think.

In part I of our 4-part Travel Tips: Taking Pets on Vacation series, we’ll look at how to plan for Fido’s Big Adventure.

1. Pick a Pet-Friendly Family Vacation Spot

Seems obvious, right? But many people forget that dogs, cats and exotic animals (e.g. snakes, pot-bellied pigs) aren’t going to necessarily have tons of fun if you pick a family vacation destination that’s boring for them.

For instance, most dogs want to walk and run; therefore, a high rise condominium that allows pets but is located in an area with very little grassy space won’t be the best choice. Remember that you have to think everything through from your little four-legged friend’s [...]

It’s like a dream. You’re relaxing on the beach at your family vacation destination and THERE HE IS! The superstar you love! The Hollywood glam queen whose show you never miss! You’re stunned… then you realize that if you want to do something, now is the time to take action.

Hold on there, partner.

Before your “diva” makes a getaway, remind yourself that there are several rules regarding how to deal with celebs you see while you’re on a trip. Follow them, and you’ll have a much better chance of taking home a great story from your best family vacation!

1. If the Star is Filming, Stand Back

Unless you’ve been asked to be part of a “crowd scene”, stay away from the star. You may have an opportunity later to ask him or her to sign your travel magazine (hey, what else do you have handy while at the beach or boardwalk?), but you’ll [...]