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10 Best Beach Umbrellas for 2021
We were having a great time in Bethany Beach, Delaware, visiting the grandparents until “the incident.” A gust of wind picked up our beach umbrella, blew…
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7 Best Beach Coolers 2021
Whether you’re heading to the pool or beach – or if you’re taking off on that family road trip – you’ll need a sturdy, easy-to-transport…
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The Best Baby Beach Gear 2020
Our favorite baby beach gear includes some out-of-the-box ideas from parents who have already beach-tested these items with their own babies. Bonus — you likely…
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9 Best Beach Wagons and Carts 2021
What’s more relaxing than a day of sand and surf? The sea breeze, the warm sun, and best of all… the unimaginable amount of family…
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The 9 Best Florida Vacation Destinations for 2020
If you’re dreaming of escaping the cold for a winter family vacation in Florida, you’re not alone. Floridians like me will tell you that our…
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8 Best Beach Blankets For Families
Whether you’re heading to the sandy shores for a weekend family getaway or soaking up the sun at a rental home, you’ll need to pack…
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8 Best Non-All-Inclusive Resorts in Cancun
Cancun is more or less synonymous with the all-inclusive vacation. So it might surprise you that Mexico’s most famous stretch of Yucatan coastline is also…
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10 Best Beaches in San Diego
San Diego’s 70 miles of sparkling beaches include lots of great places to sink your toes into the warm sand. Read on to find San…
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7 Best City-to-Sea Getaways
Want to expose your kids to the culture and history of a city, but also enjoy some downtime at the beach? In these destinations across…
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9 Best Family Beaches in New Jersey
The tradition of going “down the shore” for summer vacations goes back decades for folks who live in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. Families…
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9 Best Beach Resorts in South Carolina
From water park hotels in Myrtle Beach to vacation rental resorts in Hilton Head, South Carolina offers a variety of beach accommodations for families. Whether…
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6 Best Bahamas Family Vacations
Parts of the Bahamas—namely Grand Bahama Island and the Abacos—were devastated by Hurricane Dorian in 2019. But did you know most of the islands are…
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10 Best Beaches in California for Families
California’s beaches are a picture-perfect setting for any vacation. But when you’ve got kids in tow, you’ll need more than just a great view. These…
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9 Best Beaches in Texas for Families
Texas is known for barbecue, Tex-Mex and live music, among other things, but perhaps lesser known for its beaches. One visit and you’ll wonder why.…
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13 Most Unusual Underwater Adventures
From wildly exotic underwater restaurants, spas and hotels to a quirky underwater post office and library, these adventures will spark curiosity for travelers of all…
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9 All-Inclusive Family Vacations in PA
It’s true that true all-inclusive resorts are often found dotting the sandy beaches of Mexico and the Caribbean. But you and your family can find…
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16 Best East Coast Beach Resorts
When it comes to summer vacations in the U.S., there’s nothing more classic than a beach resort—especially on the East Coast. From the historic hotels…
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10 Cheap East Coast Beach Vacations
A beach vacation on a budget? Yes, it is possible. Check out these affordable East Coast destinations where some time on the sand won’t break the…
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Secret Islands of the Caribbean: 8 Islands to Add to Your Bucket List
Aruba, Jamaica… Bermuda, Bahama: These are not just the lyrics to the Beach Boys’ song Kokomo. They itemize some of the top island targets…
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11 Best Packable Beach Chairs for the Whole Family
When you’re headed to the beach, lake, or pool with your family, you probably already have plenty to transport. So when it comes to beach…
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7 Best One Piece Swimsuits for Moms
Like most moms, I know that whatever photo shows up on the product model is not necessarily what is awaiting me in the dressing room…
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7 Best Two Piece Swimsuits For Moms
Two piece swimsuits are super practical for moms, since they make bathroom breaks and locker room changes so much easier. When one kid is yelling…
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9 Best Beach Games for Families
If long days spent at the beach are on your vacation agenda, you know you’ll need things like sunscreen, towels, and sand pails. But it’s…
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10 U.S. Islands You’ve Never Heard Of
An island getaway is about as idyllic as it comes. You probably already know about a lot of the big-name options for an island-based family…
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10 Summer Beachwear Must-Haves for Tweens and Teens
When the whole family’s heading to the beach, your tween or teen might be most concerned with how they’ll look in their all-important Instagram pics.…
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