Best Beach Vacations for Kids, The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel
September 11, 2009 by admin
Filed under Family Vacations, World's Best Destinations
Escape to one of the world’s finest luxury resorts – The Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel. Consistently ranked among the world’s premier travel destinations, this alluring Southern California vacation spot provides the perfect getaway for the discriminating guest. Restore your spirit in the cleansing waters of our brand-new spa. Enjoy innovative seafood cuisine in our ocean-view restaurant. Treat yourself to a romantic California coast vacation in our richly appointed accommodations in a striking oceanfront setting.
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Ca. – At The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, the Ritz Kids program combines learning and exploring the resort surroundings with interactive games and sports coordinated by their experienced counselors.
The program is for children between the ages of five and 12 and both full-day or half-day sessions are available. The full day program starts at 9 a.m., includes lunch and ends at 4:30 p.m. Half-day sessions are available from 9 a.m. to 12 noon or 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Daily Activities may include:
• Nature walks
• Beach combing
• Shell collecting
• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Swimming and tennis
• Board and card games
• Arts and crafts
• Movies and Nintendo
Additionally, a Kids Night Out is offered on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. which includes dinner and a movie.
Safety-conscious families checking into The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel will want to check out the toddler-proof precautions introduced through the Protect Our Little Ones (P.O.L.O.) program. Upon arrival, guests traveling with children under five are escorted to their room by a specially-trained bellman who will install the safety features and explain other precautionary measures intended to protect youngsters from injuries. Contents of the P.O.L.O. kit include:
• A night light
• Tub spout cover
• Electric outlet plugs
• First aid kit (Children’s Tylenol, Band-Aids, thermometer, diaper rash ointment)
• Emergency safety card with a list of local emergency telephone numbers
“Anyone who has ever traveled away from home with a two-year-old knows that before they can relax their first concern is safeguarding their toddler from hotel room accidental injury. The P.O.L.O. program is an effective step toward easing parents’ minds and, most importantly, protecting our youngest guests,” said Bruce Brainerd, general manager.
A variety of fun seasonal activities are also offered for our younger guests.
• Summer Poolside Movies (June-August)
• Teddy Bear Tea (December)
• Holiday Story Telling (December)
• Top Hat and Tiara Ball (New Year’s Eve)
Consistently ranked among the best resorts in the world, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is located halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego and sits on a 150-foot bluff with panoramic white-water views of the Pacific Ocean and two-miles of sandy beach. For more information or reservations call 800-241-3333, the hotel directly at 949-240-2000, a travel professional or visit The Ritz-Carlton Web site at www.ritzcarlton.com.
The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, Best Family Hotels, Maui Family Vacations
March 4, 2009 by admin
Filed under Family Vacations, Hawaii Vacations, Vacations with Kids
Beaches have always been the center of great joy and relaxation. The sunlights dropping on your body make you forget the stress of daily life. Other than that, recreations you enjoy with your family enables you to feel the big relation with your kids. We have an address which exactly makes real this definition, Maui. The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, in the southwest side of Maui, offers you happy beach times. The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui is Hawaii’s only luxury all-suite and villa oceanfront resort.
The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui beach resort features a full-service spa and salon, 24-hour fitness center, three swimming pools, casual and fine dining in four restaurants, gourmet bakery and deli, boutique shopping, full wedding coordination services, events function space, a business center and is located close to Wailea’s golf courses.
What are the activities you can do here? You can feel the drops of the vast blue by snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking, and sailing. Additionally, Maui presents happy times for golf and tennis lovers. It has not only three championship golf courses but also fourteen excellent tennis courts. If you say now it is time to rest your body with dancing fingers, then you are on the way to go massage center, the Spa Kea Lani. One of the other activity the hotel offers is Keiki Lani Center for kids. If your children are aged between 5 and 13, here is the best place for them to leave while you are shopping or drinking coffee with your friends. We are sure that they will have a good time while building sand castles, learning how to dance, and painting coconuts. But, keep in mind that as they have limit in the number of children to take, you should make reservation beforehand. Without any doubt, you will want to explore the island in a detailed way. Do not worry about the money you will pay for extra. There are packages which offer affordable tours with your family members. Moreover, these packages include free rental cars. Read more
Myrtle Beach Attractions, Best Beach Vacations, South Carolina Best Destinations, Best Family Beach in the US
February 1, 2009 by admin
Filed under Family Vacations, Myrtle Beach, Vacations with Kids, White Sandy Beaches
Myrtle Beach, SC, an excellent beach vacation along the US East Coast in South Carolina, presents you with so many attractions that you must take more than one visit to this wonderful travel destination. There are so many Myrtle Beach attractions like the world’s biggest sculpture garden, amusement and water parks, championship- as well as mini-golf courses, a wonderful aquarium, live theaters, amazing sightseeing, shopping, and affordable resorts to name just a few.
With more than 123 golf courses here, Myrtle Beach, SC, can easily be called the nation’s golf capital. The Atlantic Ocean’s crystal blue blends perfectly with the powdery white sands at the Myrtle Beach. To understand why Myrtle Beach and Grand Strand area is so popular, it is awesome to know that this area attracts more than twice tourists that Hawaii enjoys! You will see more than half a million people on a single summer day enjoying Myrtle Beach various attractions. Myrtle Beach attractions have made South Carolina as the second best vacation destination in the United States, next only to Florida. It’s also well-known as the “Best Family Beach in the US”.
Some Of The Myrtle Beach Attractions Are:
Myrtle Beach Waves Water Park
This is South Carolina’s biggest water park, which is spread over 20 acres of swerves, curves, and waves. It attracts more than a quarter million visitors every year. The Myrtle Beach Waves Water Park has 32 rides, Ocean in Motion Wave pool, and a slow ride around the park, the LayZee River. There is also the Bubble bay, which is a 7,000 ft. leisure pool. Other attractions are the saturation Station, which has waterfalls, splashes, and slides. Read more
Spain Perfect European Family Vacation, Spain Best Beaches, Best European Family Vacations (Part I)
January 17, 2009 by admin
Filed under Europe Vacations, Family Vacations, Spain Best Beaches, Spain Vacations, World's Best Places
Spain provides you the perfect family vacation destination in Europe. Although family vacations to Europe can be very expensive, Spain is comparatively quite affordable. For the money you pay, the exceptionally top rated attractions in Spain are worth experiencing. Spain is a popular tourists’ destination and millions from around the world travel to this fascinating land. The best times to visit Spain are during fall and spring. The spring is especially very beautiful.
Best Beaches Of Spain
Costa del Sol
The beaches in Spain enjoy year-round sunshine, hence there are many visitors flocking to the Spanish beaches. Costa del Sol presents lovely sand that you will enjoy, and the calm Mediterranean Sea will give you the experience of extraordinary warmth. The beaches here can get quite crowded due to the brilliant manmade and natural scenery all-around and the beautiful Mediterranean Sea coast. You will watch breathtakingly beautiful women in attractive bikinis, wandering joyously on these beaches in full sunshine! Read more
Spain Perfect European Family Vacation, Best European Family Vacations (Part II)
January 17, 2009 by admin
Filed under Europe Vacations, Family Vacations, Spain Vacations
You can read the first part of Spain Perfect European Family Vacation article at this page.
Capital of Catalonia, Barcelona
Barri Gotic and Catedral de Barcelona are as much for kids as for adults. The latter offers a beautiful panorama of the old city. Sardana, the Catalonian folk dance, is another attraction that should not be missed. It is performed on Sundays in front of the church. Barcelona is home to Museu Picasso, the famous artist, so have a treat of some magnificent paintings! Parc de la Ciutadella Zoologic is the best zoo in entire Spain. It has more than 7,500 animals, among them, many endangered species. Watch the beauty of Barcelona from the top of Mirador de Colon, a monument to Columbus.
Barcelona Modernisme has preserved the modernism of the pioneers of anarchism and nationalism of the 19th century. The other top-rated attractions in Spain are:
Alhambra, Granada…
You will find here the reflections of the Moorish civilization that once flourished. The Islamic beliefs were strengthened under the Moorish kings who once settled in Alhambra.
Segovia’s Aqueducts…
These monuments are preserved to depict the power of the Ancient Roman Empire. The monument is a wonder because the stones that make this monument have no mortar or concrete to hold them together! These are just some of the wonderful attractions that greet you as you take the perfect European family vacation! Read more
Italy Best Destinations, Best European Family Vacations, Best Vacation Time In Italy,
December 23, 2008 by admin
Filed under Europe Vacations, Family Vacations, Italy Vacations
Italy’s mouthwatering pasta and irresistible Italian wine are absolute drooling delicacies on European family vacation to Italy. These are accompanied with the fresh seafood sautéed in olive oil, rejuvenating and stimulating sunshine, and the stunning visits to the famous renaissance castles and remnants of the classical Roman Empire. Indeed, Italy is one of the best European family vacation destinations with some of the finest tourism offers.
Italy has always attracted tourists from every other country in the world throughout the year. Travel agencies have always successfully highlighted Italy’s various tourist destinations and attracted millions to these amazing and beautiful places. Indeed, Italy has provided many such exotic vacation destinations to the entire family. You must personally experience these unbelievably captivating Italian vacation destinations!
Italy is an exciting place for the touring visitors. You will never find place for any boredom during your stay here. Every tourist destination can be accessed easily. Visiting tourists like you will never have the time to feel bored during your stay in Italy. The remarkable tourist sights are pretty accessible. After seeing and living in Italy, even for a short duration, you too will exclaim “la vita Italiana!” A wonderful life in Italy! Read more







