The best places to take a family on vacation can be found in any state in the US and the most popular places to find fun activities, beautiful surroundings and great food choices are often widely published. Numerous books on the subject have been written as well as Internet and magazine articles. Usually near the top of most “top vacation destination lists” is Hawaii. Most people choose Oahu as the first island visited, but for the best family vacation, head over to the Big Island.
On the Big Island of Hawaii there are several family destination resorts that offer a great place to stay and more than enough sites to visit to keep all ages happy. Start at the Hilton Waikoloa Village, where you can travel around the 62 ocean front acres by walking, on a canal boat, or tram. They have an interactive dolphin program where it is possible to have personal encounters, touching, feeding, swimming and playing with the amazing mammals. With many different levels of programs geared to different ages, all families will be able to choose the program that is best for them. Also on site are two award winning golf course, plus a great family putting course that is lit up for “glow golf” on some evenings. The three pools are amazing that feature a waterfall, flowing rivers and waterslides. The Hilton has their own lagoon perfect for water sports also offering a shuttle to the world famous Anaeho’omalu Bay for some time on a coconut tree lined, white sand beach with a fascinating history. The restaurant choices are inspiring, from the Lagoon Spoon where tons of cereal choices, toppings, cereal bars, pastries, fruit and juice to authentic Japanese food at Imari or the sophisticated, ocean front, seafood restaurant Kamuela Provision Company. Staying at the resort is a vacation on its own, but don’t forget to visit all the beauty and fun the rest of the island has to offer, too.
Jumping over the ocean to Oregon, a less known vacation choice, but one that families will enjoy and remember forever, is Out & About Treesort on 36 acres in Cave Junction, Oregon. The treehouse bed and breakfast is an unusual place where a family can stay in one of the unique tree houses, from the huge Swiss Family Complex to the smaller Serendipitree or several other one-of-a-kind accommodations. In addition to breakfast, there are cooking facilities and for afternoon fun, take one of the horseback riding, hikes or rafting trips. Onsite there are swinging bridges, tree platforms, zip lines for the brave and a fresh water swimming pool, campfire sites and even onsite activities taught by local artists. This Treesort is like an amazing summer camp for families.
The best places available to take a family trip can range from elaborate resorts to imaginative alternatives. Don’t think that you always HAVE to go to Disneyland or Hawaii. Instead, think about going on a camp out, going to a treehouse resort, or whatever else you can think of. If its fun and relaxing, it’s something you and your family can enjoy.
