Beach Vacations Guide

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

CONTENTS
1. 9 Beach Vacations Ideas 1
2. Beach Vacations For Winter 3
3. Caneel Bay 5
4. Cap Juluca In Anguilla 7
5. Cloister At Sea Island 9
6. Cocoa Beach Florida 11
7. Cotton House Beach Vacation 13
8. Family Beach Vacation At Atlantis 15

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9 Beach Vacation Ideas
when 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
During 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
Caneel 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
Cap 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 French-
Asian 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
Cloister 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
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 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 breath-
taking 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.

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Cotton House Beach Vacation
The 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
Located 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.

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