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Cocoa Beach Florida BEACH Family Beach Vacations At VACATIONS Atlantis FOR WINTER

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9 Beach Vacations Ideas

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Beach Vacations For Winter

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Caneel Bay

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Cap Juluca In Anguilla

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Cloister At Sea Island

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Cocoa Beach Florida

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Cotton House Beach Vacation

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Family Beach Vacation At Atlantis

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9 Beach Vacation Ideas

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hen it comes to beach vacations, it can be a challenge

just to pick a destination.

There are many places you can go, whether you want to explore the beaches of Hawaii or just play golf in Georgia.

Below, you find 9 ideas to help you decide on where to go for your vacation.

1. Hawaii Resort You can choose to put your frequent flier miles to good use and take a beach vacation on the island of Hawaii.

Here, you can relax on the beach, swim in the ocean, play golf and even indulge in its innovative spa treatments.

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Hawaii enjoys some of the best weather in the world - making it a great choice for your beach vacation.

2. Golf And Beach In Georgia Popular among the East Coast, the Cloister at Sea Island in Georgia offers you 54 holes of championship golf, sandy beaches, and a wide array of things for you to do.

3. Oahu Beach Vacation At the Kahala Mandarin Oriental you can expect to be pampered like never before.

You can visit the spa, take scuba diving classes, or choose to swim it up with the dolphins.

The resort is conveniently located 15 minutes away from Honolulu and Waikiki Beach.

4. Virgin Islands Vacation At this vacation destination you can enjoy blue waters and sandy beaches.

The Ritz Carlton, and St. Thomas resorts offer you the best of luxury hotels during your beach vacation in the Virgin Islands.

5. Half Moon Bay California Located just 30 minutes by car away from San Francisco, the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay is a quick beach vacation away from the normal busy life of the city.

6. Luxury Beach Resort of Bermuda 2 hours away by flight from New York City, Bermuda is a quick and ideal vacation away from the East Coast.

Ariel Sands offers you 47 guest rooms with gourmet food and breath-taking views.

7. Romance And Seclusion In Jamaica With unique rooms and splendid views of the Caribbean, gourmet cuisine and amazing beaches, the caves resort in Jamaica helps to set the beach vacation mood like never before.

8. Lakeside Resort Georgia Near Atlanta Georgia, the Lake Lanier Islands offers a golf course for golf lovers and a waterpark with several water rides, slides, and water attractions the entire family will enjoy.

9. Family Fun In Hawaii The Kona Village Resort in Hawaii offers you several vacation activities that include snorkelling, kayaking, sailing, volleyball, tennis, fishing, scuba diving and glass bottom boat tours.

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Beach Vacations for winter

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uring the winter months, finding a beach vacation spot

can be a little difficult.

But it does not have to be, which is where this article will really come in handy. Below, you find some resorts that offer a unique twist to your winter beach vacation.

1. Molokai Ranch And Lodge On a white sand shore on the tiny Hawaiian island of Molokai, guests will stay in comfortable yet unique tents.

Each double unit canvas bungalow sits on wooden platforms, offers queen size beds in one unit, twin beds in the other, solar powered lights and a private bathroom with hot water showers.

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The Molokai Ranch and Lodge offers over 54,000 acres, including seaside cliffs with very lush valleys.

The outdoor activities here include sea kayaking, cultural hikes, mountain biking, and horseback rides.

For the kids, the lodge offers nature walks, horse stables, tidal pools and Hawaiian arts and crafts.

2. Grand Wailea Resort And Spa Of Hawaii Long ago, a big swimming pool was enough to make guests happy.

Now days, resorts compete in water activities such as lagoons, waterfalls, water slides and even lazy rivers.

The Grand Wailea Resort offers several attractions such as the 4,580 square foot Hibiscus pool and the 25,700 square foot Canyon Activity pool which is great for families.

3. Atlantis Resort Of The Bahamas In the amazing water fun department is the unique Atlantis Resort and Spa on Paradise Island in the Bahamas.

Along with the beach, the Atlantis has eleven swimming pools, Mayan Temple water slides, and lazy river rides.

The Atlantis also boasts an amazing marine habitat, with exhibit lagoons that house more than 50,000 sea animals.

4. Club Med Punta Cana Over the last several years, the Dominion Republic has been working very hard to establish itself as a destination for families, with many all inclusives being built.

This location has all the perks of a tropical resort plus stand out features that include kids programs and other attractions that make Club Med Punta Canaone of the most unique beach vacation spots in the entire world.

5. Virgin Islands The US Virgin Islands National Park is a very unique vacation spot with white sandy beaches and lodging in comfortable tent cottages.

As with the Molokai Ranch, guest cottages are built on platforms and designed to be both attractive and comfortable.

Each one has a sleeping area, bed linen, towels, kitchen utensils, stove, ice cooler and even a private deck.

Water sports for the area include kayaking, wind surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving.

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Caneel Bay

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aneel bay of the Caribbean offers what every beach vacation

should - beautiful surroundings, luxury service and gourmet dining.

This exclusive beach resort is nestled within the 5,000 acre Virgin Islands National Park on the island of St. John in the Virgin Islands.

Ideal for beach lovers, Caneel Bay offers 7 secluded beaches - Honeymoon Beach, Caneel Beach, Little Caneel Beach, Paradise Beach, Scott Beach, Turtle Bay Beach and the Hawk's Nest Beach.

The resort is set on its own peninsula and also surrounded by both the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. There are many different things to do here while on your beach vacation, including snorkeling, nature walks, hiking, sailing, kayaking in the sea, wind surfing, scuba diving, and swimming.

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You can also order a private massage, take lessons in water color or just sneak away for a picnic.

The resort also offers you a fitness center and 11 outdoor courts for tennis.

The resort of Caneel Bay offers 166 guest rooms and cottages furnished with hand crafted furniture, woven fabrics, natural wood, and native stone.

The guest rooms also offer patios and balconies that overlook the beaches or resort gardens.

You can dine in several restaurants and bars that range from fine dining to casual meals.

The restaurants include the Turtle Bay Estate House, Beach Terrace, The Equator, Starlight Terrace and the Caneel Bay Bar. For those who are looking to work on their beach vacation, Caneel Bay offers a business center complete with computers, high speed internet access, printers, data ports and even telephones that offer free local calling.

Offering you everything for vacation bliss, Caneel Bay is one place you will be glad you found.

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Cap Juluca In Anguilla

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ap juluca is an exclusive Caribbean hotel located to the

southwest coast of Anguilla, of the British Virgin Islands.

The resort is set on 179 tranquil acres and surrounded by white sandy beaches, palm trees, and water so clear that you can see to the bottom.

Guests of the Cap Juluca resort are accommodated in 18 beachfront style villas which will house no more than six rooms each.

The rooms measure at least 700 square feet in size and feature large marble bathrooms, white tile floors and louvered doors which will open wide to let in the cool sea breezes.

During the morning, guests can enjoy complimentary continental breakfast which is served on their own private terrace.

The Cap Juluca also offers six pool villas which are surrounded by foliage on the edge of the beach.

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The pool villas offer either private or shared swimming pool, sundeck and even golf carts to help you travel around the property.

The resort design features exotic arches, domes, turrets, and parapets.

The white villas, which are situated along the white sands of the mile long Maundays Bay, is surround by tropical flowers, palm trees, and breath-taking fountains.

This beach vacation also offers a number of great activities which include water sports, croquet, a health club, herb and endangered species gardens, children's program, nature trails and even tennis.

Cove and Maundays Bay offer a mile of beach, where you can enjoy kayaking, sail, snorkeling, water-ski and even windsurfing.

You can also arrange for island tours at the Cap Juluca in Anguilla to explore the many beaches, go scuba diving, or even deep sea fishing.

When it comes to fun on the water, this resort has something to offer everyone in your family.

The spa services at the Cap Juluca include specialized treatments such as Cap Juluca for two, a Thai massage, aromatherapy, reflexology and even kinesiology.

Cap Juluca offers guests two restaurants and a 24 hour room service.

One of them, George's, features pool and beachfront dining, serving guests contemporary tropical cuisine that includes salads, seafood, burgers, and even sandwiches.

The other restaurant, Pimms, is decorated with white Moorish arches and serves FrenchAsian cuisine within walking distance of the Caribbean Sea. If you have been looking for a great beach vacations, the Cap Juluca in Anguilla will provide just what you need.

No matter what your family likes, there is something here for everyone.

Waking up on an island with the ocean at your back door is truly an amazing feeling which is what Cap Juluca is truly all about.

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Cloister At Sea Island

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loister at sea island is a private 5 mile coastal vacation

spot in Georgia.

Sea Island is well known for its championship golf course, which after recent improvements, is now better than ever before.

There are a total of 54 holes, which include the 18 hole Plantation Course which opened in 1998 and was designed by Rees Jones.

The 18 hole Seaside Course was renovated by Tom Fazio and re-opened again in 1999.

You can learn to play golf at this course or just play and polish your game.

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The Sea Island resort also offers a spa with several fitness facilities. You can participate in special classes as well as personalized fitness and wellness programs.

Other activities around the resort include tennis, horseback riding, sunset cruises, boating, fishing, shooting school, kayaking, swimming and even diving lessons.

Sea Island also offers a family destination where kids can choose from several different vacation activities.

Children can play afternoon tennis free of charge and even participate in complimentary golf and tennis clinics. During the summer, spring break and even holidays, the resort is happy to provide a program for kids ages 3 - 11.

Resort Rooms And Food The Cloister at Sea Island offers you well over 250 guest rooms and suites that are situated in various houses on Sea Island.

The Retreat House, Hamilton House and Harrington House are all located on the beach, while the newer guest houses and Terrace Houses are all located between the beach and the tennis center.

Guests that visit Sea Island can also stay at the Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club, which opened in March of 2001.

The Lodge offers guests 40 luxurious rooms and suites that are situated above the clubhouse with golf course and even ocean views.

The main dining room at the Cloister offers live music and dancing during warmer months.

The Terrace dining room, located at the Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club serves continental cuisine with a Southern twist.

Late spring, summer, and early fall are by far the best times to check out the Cloister at Sea Island.

Sea Island is an hour drive by car from Savannah Georgia and one hour away from Jacksonville Florida.

Private aircraft can also land at the McKinnon Airport on St. Simons Island, which is 4 miles away from the Cloister.

No matter how you get here, you will be glad you did!

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Cocoa Beach Florida

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nown 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 will find exactly what you have been looking for in Cocoa Beach and the Space Coast area to make your stay one you will 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.

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You will be within short driving distance to all of the Orlando attractions and 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.

7 Cotton House Beach Vacation

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he only hotel on 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.

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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 amenities 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 3 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.

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Family beach vacation at Atlantis

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ocated on Paradise Island in Bahamas, the Atlantis Island

offers so many activities that it is probably one of the only resorts in the world where you 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 11 pool areas, miles of sandy beach, and Neptune's Water Toys Hut give guests access to many water-based activities.

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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.