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Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Wanted: Family-friendly beach, hold the family
Where does your family vacation?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Nearly every spring break since my children arrived on the scene nine years ago, I have spent at least part of the week at the beach on St. Simons Island, Ga. It is a special place to me. As a child, St. Simons and nearby Jekyll were the only beaches I ever saw. My husband and I got engaged at the top of the St. Simons lighthouse 14 years ago. My parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles — you name it — all live there.
So taking a trip to the beach has always meant taking a trip to St. Simons - and taking a trip to see my entire family. That has its benefits, no doubt. When your family lives at the beach, you get to spend Christmas, Thanksgiving or any other holiday you wish at the beach. But it also means that you might get the kids fully-sunscreened and dressed for a day in the ocean, only to have a relative “pop in” to visit for an hour or three. It’s a great family vacation, but it never truly feels like a real beach getaway.
My husband and I have decided we need to find a good family-friendly beach that is not located in Glynn County, Ga. for at least one holiday each year. Whether it’s spring or summer break, we need a vacation destination that is our immediate family’s alone - one where we can rest, relax and discover things together with our girls.
How do you find family vacation spots? Do you vacation with your extended family? What good family spots do you recommend?
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