Molokai Ranch and Lodge located on the Molokai Hawaiian Island has a white sandy shore perfect for a winter vacation. The lodge is unique because you stay in comfortable tents rather than a hotel room. Each canvas bungalow sits upon wooden platforms with the option of a queen bed or double beds. They are solar powered and all have a private bathroom. Molokai Ranch and Lodge has over 4000 acres, which includes seaside cliffs. Outdoor activities available includes sea kayaking, mountain biking, cultural hikes and horseback riding. Kids have the options of Hawaiian arts and crafts, nature walks, horseback riding and playing in tidal pools.
Grand Wailea Resort in Hawaii is another place for a warm winter vacation. Wailea has several water attractions such as lagoons, water slides, waterfalls and even a lazy river. The Hibiscus pool is 4580 square feet or you have the option of the Canyon activity pool that is 25,700 square feet. These pools offer so many activities you may not need to go to the beach to have fun, but of course the option is always available.
The Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas is another fine place to take a winter vacation. The Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island offers eleven swimming pools, lazy river rides, and Mayan Temple water slides. Atlantis also has an amazing marine habitat for those interested in scuba diving or snorkeling. There are lagoons with over 50,000 sea animals live in their waters.
Number four on the list of winter vacations is Club Med. The Dominican Republic has worked hard to establish a family destination. Club Med in Punta Cana is just such a destination. This location encompasses all the amenities of a fine tropical resort, plus kids programs and water sports. It is a unique resort for your family.
The Virgin Islands is our last destination with the Virgin Islands National Park. The vacation spot is home to white sandy beaches and comfortable tent cottages for lodging. These lodges are built on platforms with one sleeping area, and a private deck. The water sports include kayaking, snorkeling, wind surfing, and scuba diving. You also have an outdoor restaurant or you might choose to cook your own meals.
Winter vacation spots are not too hard to find if you know where to look. With snow looming it is easy to see why some one might want to choose a vacation on a tropical island. Even if you don’t have snow and wish for a warm beach away from home you want be disappointed in our choices above.
If you like adventure you can choose from a wide variety of water sports and land activities. You might try windsurfing or scuba diving lessons. Scuba diving will bring you into the world of the ocean with short lesson on equipment and few water skills. The tropical fish, reefs, and many dive spots on Oahu will keep you diving for days. If land activities are more your, style then hiking through the rain forest or biking up the mountains is available. For extremists Oahu offers parachuting.
You can also rent outrigger canoes, surfboards and other beach gear on Waikiki Beach. Another hot spot is Kapiolani Park for tennis, archery, and jogging enthusiasts. No matter where you are on Oahu there will be plenty for you and your family.
Want to add a little romance to your beach vacation? There are a variety of options from renewing your wedding vows to luxurious beach services at one of the several hotels, such as spa treatments. If you’ve never tasted pink beer or champagne you might want to check out Mai Tai Bar.
A more secluded beach vacation spot on Oahu is Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hotel, which is ten minutes from Waikiki Beach. The hotel has a long sandy beach for those walks or simply to get a little sun. You can also swim with the dolphins at this hotel, which is something everyone is sure to enjoy.
Are you more family oriented, then you might look into the children’s programs at Waikiki Beach hotels, hands on programs, or water sports. The Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium, and Sea Life of Hawaii are a few other attractions the whole family can enjoy, especially for the younger children. Waikiki Beach has calm and shallow water almost all year, especially during the winter months. Lifeguards watch over swimmers and surfers on certain areas of the beach.
Museums, historical attractions, and several cultural exhibits are available for those interested in the Hawaiian Culture. With several villages and cultural exhibits you will be able to learn quite a bit about the Hawaiian way of life. Hawaii is always a hot destination for the perfect vacation. Your whole family will enjoy the trip and wish to return. Oahu is just one island to choose from, but with its many activities and beaches who wouldn’t want to travel to Oahu for a beach vacation.
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