Looking for a gorgeous kid-friendly resort in Florida? Check out the Amelia Island Plantation!  Not only is it surrounded by natural beauty with 3-1/2 miles of beachfront and a full-time Nature Center, but they have …

Charleston is a gorgeous city filled with wonderful history, gorgeous beaches, and southern hospitality.  There’s something here for kids of all ages.  School-aged kids and parents alike will make more sense of history class after touring …

Local Matt Montague shares his favorite kid-friendly vacation ideas in the Finger Lakes Region of New York.  Thanks, Matt!
“Sure, there are the wineries, the charming small towns and the gorgeous scenery, and the world-class restaurants, …

Columbia native, Jayne Baker, highlights some wonderful affordable and kid-friendly activities in Lake Murray Country, SC.  Thanks Jayne!
EdVenture Children’s Museum
My new favorite spot to take the girls is the EdVenture Children’s Museum in downtown Columbia. The …

Forte dei Marmi in the coast of Tuscany is a favorite and historical summer destination for the Italians. Many families from Milan and Florence spend their summer vacations there. Forte has only private beaches but …

Step off the ferry to the gorgeous island of Nantucket and you can feel your stress wash away with the waves.
This New England getaway is a 30 minute ferry ride from the Hyannis Park Harbor, but …

photo credit: Dolphin Research Center, Marathon

I guess I’m just an island girl at heart.  I love the casual, relaxed atmosphere of the Florida Keys during the day, and the pulse of action in Key West …

Marathon and Middle Keys:
 
I’ve spent a lot of time in Marathon since my in-laws have a place there, so I know that area of the keys the best.  Its central location makes Marathon the perfect …

Florida is known for its fabulous beaches, which is only one reason it’s such a favorite family destination.  We’ve compiled our list of favorite kid friendly beaches, in no particular order, and what we think makes them …