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The charm and pride of the south can be found at North Myrtle Beach in South Carolina.
Imagine crystal-like azure waters that ebbs and flow into snow-white clean and clear sand. Simply enchanting. When you are on North Myrtle Beach it is easy for you to think that you are looking at a vacation postcard, such is its beauty.

Myrtle Beach offers a variety of events for everyone, that it is almost impossible to find something that didn’t peak your interest. The beach is littered with miniature golf courses and water parks and if you are a pro at golfing, there are over 80 courses that you can play on to your heart’s content.

Truly a Paradise if there was ever one, Mrtyle Beach and North Mrytle Beach is bubbling over with all the things to keep you occupied that staying in your hotel is never an option.

There is fine dining at its best at restaurants that serve a variety of delicious cuisines, you may be tempted to take one of the cooks home with you. But dinner is only half the fun. You still have to enjoy the entertainment that is available on the beach. If you love country music or rock n roll, shag music or even stand up comedy, there is a generous amount of it here.

The best part of being in North Myrtle Beach is that it is a nice little hideaway from the hectic pace of life. Here is where you can leave all your worries behind and enjoy the smell and view of the beach as the breeze caresses your face.

North Myrtle Beach is a close relative of Myrtle Beach and they’ve both take the prizes for beauty. But where they differ is that North Myrtle Beach is more laid-back and life seems to creep along when you are there. More families visit North Myrtle Beach because of this level of privacy and peace and quiet.

For the ultimate beach vacation, Caneel Bay should be among your first choice. Situated on over 5,00 acres of land in the Virgin Islands, this beach resort can be found within the Virgin Islands National Park in St. John.

Caneel Bay is the home to seven beaches that are frequented by beach lovers everywhere. These beaches include Honeymoon Beach, Caneel Beach, Little Caneel Beach, Paradise Beach, Scott Beach, Turtle Bay Beach and the Hawk’s Nest Beach. The resort on the island is surrounded by only the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea and the view is breathtaking to say the least.

No chance of being bored here, you can get into many activities as you like. These activities run the gamut of nature walks, to sailing, scuba diving and if you’re daring enough you may want to try hiking as well.
If you enjoy want to enjoy a laid-back vacation, then a picnic in the park may be ideal for you.

In addition the resort has 11 outdoor tennis courts to choose from and a fitness center as well. And when you need to retire after a long day out, there are 166 rooms and furnished cottages for you to retire. The furniture in the rooms are uniquely carved from wood, stone and woven fabrics and most of the guest rooms offer a breathtaking views of the beaches and gardens.

Try dinner at one of the many restaurants that are available at the resort. They offer everything from casual to fine dining meals. The resort as have well stocked bar for you to sit and enjoy good conversation over your favorite drink.

Even if you plan on mixing work with play, Caneel Bay offers a business hub that features computers with high speed Internet access, printers and access to the telephone.

Long before the MTV television series hit the air, Laguna Beach had it’s own fair share of popularity as one of the leading beaches that lay between two major cities Los Angeles and San Diego.

Swaying palm trees frame this picturesque beach which offers seven miles of nothing short of sandy beautiful beaches.

The ultimate beach getaway, Laguna Beach consists of over 30 beaches complete with coves making it easy for visitors to explore the full extent of the beach whether they decide to do it by walking or by hopping into a kayak.

If you love sailing, scuba diving, bird watching and even volleyball on the beach, well they’ve got lots of it to offer visitors.
And since Laguna Beach benefits from the tropical type weather throughout the year, there is no excuse to stay indoors while visiting there.

Life isn’t necessarily all about being a beach in Laguna Beach. There is so much more. Imagine enjoying picnics with your friends and family at intimate spots, or hiking to the tallest peak. And if you are a sports enthusiast, you will definitely want to take advantage of cycling, tennis and golf. Tour the botanical gardens and enjoy all that nature has to offer there.

Art galleries abound on Laguana Beach. With 100 galleries in all to be exact, these galleries showcase the works of both local and foreign artists. And when the summer rolls around, you are in for a treat with the variety of festivals that take place.

Love shopping and want to take home a piece of Laguna Beach?? Well you can since the shops there offer everything from hand-crafted jewelry to antiques and other unique items that you can only get at the Beach.

Your kids will love you for taking them on this ultimate vacation spot. They will be the envy of their friends when they start talking about their beach vacation as they run around on the sandy beaches and build sandcastles. At Laguna life is definitely more than just a beach.

If you are ever looking to escape the beastly cold winter weather opting for a a beach where its sunny and toasty, then there are a few options that you can explore. Here are a few to consider.

Situated in Hawaii is the Molokai Ranch and Lodge, a wide expanse of double unit bungalows that sits pretty within mere walking distance from sandy beaches.

If you are a guest there, be prepared to stay in a tent like room that comes with a choice of twin or queen sized beds.

There is a private bathroom for taking showers and the lights in the room are solar powered.

There is always something to do on this 54,000 acre lodge. You can enjoy such outdoor activities as hiking, horseback riding and kayaking to name a few. Even the kids get to have fun on nature walks, at the horse stables and in the pool.

Elsewhere on the island is the Grand Wailea Resort and Spa in Hawaii, a resort that boast of having a large swimming pool so you can swim around at your heart’s content. It is also packed with lagoos, and water falls and slides for the kids. This resort is home to the Hibisus and Canyon activity pool.

Bahamas is also lovely this time of year and there is much fun in the sun to be had. The Atlantis Resort and Spa features 11 pools along with slides and river rides. There is also a magnificent view of marine life here where you can see over 50,000 sea animals in their natural habitat.

Other great places to stay at this time of year include Club Med Punta Cana which is located in the Dominican Republic and feature attractions and fun for every member of the family.

And not to be outdone is the US Virgin Islands National Park, a place that is known for its pristine beaches and tent cottages. There is also a lot of water-sports here to choose from so you will never get bored.

Just an hour away east of Orlando, Florida one will find the little hideaway of a beach town known as Cocoa Beach. Cocoa Beach is famous for a lot of things. While here you can take advantage of such activities that include deep sea fishing and para-sailing to name a few. In short, they guarantee overall relaxation for the stressed traveler.

When you visit Cocoa Beach on any given day, prepare yourself for lots of fun all day and all night. There are so many things to see here that can be viewed as educational and scenic. Cocoa Beach is the home to the famous Kennedy Space Center. At the center they offer tours and give kids the opportunity to experience life as an astronaut for a day. Over at the Brevard Zoo you can see all the exotic animals up close and personal. Remember to take along a camera to record these moments.

Where Cocoa Beach is located it is within close proximity to all that Orlando, Florida. So this means that you get a chance to experience the best of two worlds.

From Cocoa Beach, you can visit Orlando and have dinner at one of the many restaurants which serve a wide of variety of food to satisfy any palate.

Nightlife is fun and vibrant on this side of town. It’s hard to sleep when you can be out soaking up a generous helping of jazz music at the clubs or spending time with good company and the beach side cafe. Clearly it does not get much better than Cocoa Beach.

There is live-in accommodation with all amenities and available at a price that you can afford. Cocoa Beach is indeed a place that you and your family would want to visit again and again. Truly, they’ve got something for everyone to enjoy.