Comments on: Summer Vacation?

By: Janineb

Janineb — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:38:22 +0000

I am terrible at NE geography. How far are you from the Carolina Coast? The Outerbanks in NC are AMAZING and so family friendly! My family rents 2 big beach houses every year and have a blast: http://www.outerbanks.org/

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:59:27 +0000

Check out the Tyler Place resort (in MA, I think). It looks like so much fun! Your fee includes a parent’s helper for when Mommy and Daddy want to be alone for a little bit:)

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:18:26 +0000

Oh, and I forgot..
I have been to Turks & Caicos……amazing, it was amazing because I left my little one at home. I don’t imagine that it would be so amazing with a little one. Daytime would be great, but as I do not trust the “island nannies” you would be stuck in your room come 7pm my love.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:07:30 +0000

Hey you,
We haven’t “spoken” in forever….but please know that if you choose to come see Rox in LA, you will be sooooooo welcome to hang with us and do many, many things here with little Stella that are not “real life”. She is a fantastic tour guide and would be more than happy to educate little Jasper on the ways of the west. Did I mention that we have a guest house?????
Would love to finally meet you guys!!
Big kiss,
Amanda

By: jbhat

jbhat — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:44:47 +0000

If you DO go to Portland, and if you DO incorporate a trip to Seattle, you could come and see ME, because that’s where I live. !!!

But a beach in your neck of the woods may be more practical. Have fun planning.

jbhat

By: Paula

Paula — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:37:51 +0000

As a mom of three kids who has been to Beaches, I can tell you it is fabulous! However, given the cost and Jasper’s age, I would advise waiting another 2 years. He really isn’t old enough to take advantage of the amenities that you pay for when you book a Beaches vacation. If you want a great beach location with plenty of children’s activities and also enjoyable for you, I suggest Maine or the Adirondacks.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:21:25 +0000

We just took a trip down to Virginia Beach and our 19-month daughter had a blast. Everything is all in one place – beach, boardwalk, shopping, etc. Also, there’s an aquarium for rainy days and if you’re into it, Busch Gardens is only about an hour away and has a Sesame Street section specifically for young kids. Also, the Outer Banks are always a good option.

By: Brooke

Brooke — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:36:35 +0000

York Beach Maine!!!!
Probably the most kid friendly beach area I have yet to go to. I grew up there, and then moved back there and hope to start my own family here because I never found a place I loved as much!!
I have also been to the Turks-and hands down would suggest YB Maine this time of year over the turks-save that for a winter or spring getaway!
HUGE playground butts up against the short sands beach (called Ellis Park). It has an old school type of board walk that has candle pin bowling alley and mini golf under the same roof, a fun o rama-old arcade which has whack a mole and skee ball all on the board walk AND quaint shops to include The Goldenrod which is famous for its penny candy counter and saltwater taffy (with the real taffy pulling original machine still in the window making the kisses) and of course york wild animal kingdom and amusement park. The smell of warm sugar and flavors wafts through the air all around the shops and beaches-its sooooo incredible! My nephews (2 and 3) think I am the bomb because this is where I take them when they come up.
You can rent a house close to short sands or on long sands (all walkable distances to the short sands beach with sidewalks for ease of stroller use). It is my FAVORITE place to do photography-so many kids :) And close day trips are Portsmouth NH (15 mins away) as well as Perkins Cove (5 mins), ME and Wells (15 mins) or kennebunkport (20 mins). Nothing beats the rocky coasts of Maine-and I have been all over cape cod!
Feel free to ping me if you would like more details, I would be happy to help you enjoy my area of the world :)
Since I am a local I can help you a lot with suggestions of places to go, stay eat, etc as well as some really great scenic things too. It’s exactly an hour from boston (straight up 95)!

By: Raquel Hall

Raquel Hall — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:55:37 +0000

You should definalty check into some of the small towns along the West Coast of Michigan. Lake Michigan is beautiful and the sand is as soft as velvet. We have very family friendly cities located up and down the coast. Saugatuck is very well known for their artsy stuff… Grand Haven is very family oriented with a board walk and musical fountain. And Holland ( where you will find me) has gorgeous state parks and city parks. Also with fab shopping. Oh and if you happen to come…call me so you can take my sons pictures. Ha,ha,ha.

By: Aimee

Aimee — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:35:19 +0000

Scabies is a zoonitic disease that is transferable between humans and animals. You either get it or you don’t. After working in vet hospitals for 16 years I am immune to scabies, ringworm, and poison oak. It all depends on your immune system. Good luck with that!

I am no help for your vacation. I live on the west coast, never been to the east coast minus airports. :-)