| An annual beach vacation is almost a must. It's a | | | | them. Some popular resorts also offer kid-specific |
| chance to relax, catch up on reading, enjoy dinner by | | | | programming so parents can have a getaway too. |
| the water and take in that fresh sea air. Here are five | | | | And, for those who'd rather not play with the tots, |
| crucial tips for planning your next beach vacation and | | | | there are destinations that advertise as kid-free. |
| choosing the perfect destination: | | | | 4.Set some parameters before you look. Do you |
| Choosing a Destination: | | | | know if you're looking to rent a self-service beach side |
| 1.Check up on the location's reputation. If you're looking | | | | cottage? Or do you want an all-inclusive resort? Is |
| for a subdued and relaxing vacation, you don't want to | | | | your family happier at a communal resort with lots of |
| wind up at Daytona Beach during spring break. Don't | | | | planned activities or a quiet getaway spot where you |
| be afraid to call up and ask local businesses about | | | | can do your own thing? Do you want a fly-to |
| what their regular clientele is like or the general 'vibe' of | | | | destination or one that'll include a road trip. By deciding |
| the place. You don't want to accidentally schedule the | | | | some of these boundaries before you look at your |
| girl's getaway at a hot spot for single seniors. | | | | options, you can make your search a lot faster. |
| 2.Check the price points of surrounding areas. If the | | | | 5.Check the weather. You don't want to be in Maine in |
| beach destination of your dreams is a bit out of your | | | | March, you don't want to be in Florida for hurricane |
| price range, try checking the lesser-known surrounding | | | | season, and you don't want to be in the islands during |
| areas. Sometimes a spot's popularity means the prices | | | | the rainy periods. A quick web search or browse |
| will soar, while a quiet beach front location just a few | | | | through a travel guide should give you a good idea |
| miles down the road might be just as beautiful but | | | | about the annual weather conditions for your |
| available at a more reasonable price. | | | | destination. Weather can be the best or the worst |
| 3.Ask about kids and pets. If you're traveling with | | | | thing about your vacation, so be sure that you are |
| children and animals, it's important to make sure you're | | | | prepared with the correct clothing, sunscreen, gear, etc. |
| choosing a beach vacation destination that welcomes | | | | |