Byline: Lynn O’Rourke Hayes, FamilyTravel.com, (TNS)
Do you have any summer vacation plans? Here are five destinations that promise to deliver family adventure and magical memories.
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru (The Maldives)
Grand Marais, Minnesota
Located on the shores of Lake Superior, this friendly harborside village blends an artistic, creative vibe with an adventurous spirit. Home to nationally renowned artist schools and galleries, Grand Marais also serves as the gateway to the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Hike Pincushion Mountain, set sail on Superior or bike along the shoreline. Plan a side trip down the historic Gunflint Trail where you’ll have the option to paddle across glacier-carved lakes, hike through ancient forests, fish for walleye, and sample Northwoods hospitality.
For more: www.gunflint.com | VisitCookCounty.com | www.OnlyinMN.com
Montauk Yacht Club (Montauk, New York )
Head to the East Rnd of Long Island, just beyond the famed Hamptons, for a relaxed experience in a beachy enclave where fishermen, surfers, urban hipsters, and families easily mix in the salty air. Stroll along the docks to witness (and later sample) the arrival of the day’s fresh catch, as tony yachts and the occasional sightseeing boat, spouting the area’s seafaring history, inch into the harbor. On your way to or from Montauk, enjoy a casual lunch at the Clam Bar, a family favorite, open-air seafood shack, where platters of fried clams might call your name. Stay in one of 107 stylish guest rooms or historic cottages at the storied Montauk Yacht Club Resort, where all things nautical will serve as your holiday backdrop. A children’s playground, volleyball and tennis courts, SUP, kayaks and fishing expeditions provide plenty of opportunity for family fun.
For more: www.discoverlongIsland.com | www.montaukyachtclub.com
Half Moon Resort (Montego Bay, Jamaica)
Find your way to this iconic Caribbean resort, where you’ll find a multitude of ways to enjoy family time within 400 beachfront acres. Young guests are greeted with their own welcome drink and invited to discover the Anancy Children’s Village, a play area for kids ages 3 to 12 and designed to showcase Jamaica’s rich heritage through storytelling and island-style activities. Settle into individual rooms, suites, or villas before choosing from a menu of activities that include a round of golf on the Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed 18-hole championship course, tennis and water sports such as scuba diving, parasailing, wakeboarding, and tubing. The use of kayaks, pedal boats, standup paddleboards, and snorkeling gear is included in your stay at Half Moon. You’ll want to experience a beach BBQ to sample local specialties including a variety of jerk dishes. While dining, you’ll be treated to steel band and congo drum performances, fire-eaters, dancers, and even crab racing.
For more: www.halfmoon.com
(Lynn O’Rourke Hayes (LOHayes.com) is an author, family travel expert, and enthusiastic explorer. Gather more travel intel on Twitter @lohayes, Facebook, or via FamilyTravel.com)
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