The Perfect Family Vacation?
Posted on Mar 06, 2010 under USA Beaches | 4 Comments
When planning a family vacation along the USA east coast, one of the destinations worth considering is Chincoteague Island Virginia. This beautiful island is located within a few hours of Baltimore, Washington DC or Norfolk Virginia. Located on the eastern shore of Virginia, Chincoteague Island is easy to reach and a relatively inexpensive vacation resort.
Chincoteague Island has something for every member of the family. The island is best known for its wild ponies, made famous by the novels “Misty of Chincoteague”, “Stormy” and others. Also famous for it’s seafood, Chincoteague is home to excellent local oysters, clams, flounder and other delicacies.
Families can spend time together, as well as find activities for any member of the group. Men might enjoy local fishing while ladies explore the shops and boutiques. Kids will be delighted to see and touch local wild ponies, swim at the sandy beaches or enjoy miniature golf or a scooter rental.
Downtown Chincoteague is a mix of art, clothing, restaurants and specialty food shops. Artists display every manner of nautical art, including decoys, wildlife carvings, sculpture, pottery, photographs, paintings and more.
Minutes from Chincoteague is Assateague Island. Sharing the island is Assateague National Sea Shore and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. The Refuge is one of the most popular USA, especially among bird watchers. Ducks, geese, swans, egrets, herons, and dozens of other shorebirds are seen here. Upon entering the refuge, Birdwatchers can check in at the visitors center, then make the short drive to the beach, explore the seashore and hike the many trails. Of particular interest to birders is the Wildlife Loop, which leads thru forest, marsh, and the lagoon.
Beach lovers will find beautiful sandy beaches, both on the oceanside and along Tom’s cove. Visitors can swim, sunbathe, walk the beaches, search for shells, and spot wild ponies on the beach and porpoises in the ocean.
Anglers will find Chincoteague to be a good place to take a fishing vacation. There is surf fishing, pier fishing, flounder fishing, deep sea fishing, crabbing, clamming and more. The waters are also a great place to powerboat, sail, jet ski or kayak.
The combination of small town atmosphere, local art, recreation, scenery, abundant wildlife and great beaches make this among the best values in family vacations along the eastern seaboard.
John C. Banks
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March 6th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
trying to find the perfect summer Family vacation spot?
My husband and I are wanting to take the family on a summer vacation but dont have a clue where to go? Kids are 14, 12 and 4. We want tropical, warm, obviously kid orienated, wanting to go mid to end of june??? Please give suggestions. WE need HELP! LOL! THANKS in advance for your time!
March 6th, 2010 at 11:25 pm
the cayman islands are always enjoyable
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March 6th, 2010 at 11:27 pm
I would suggest Cancun or Playa del Carmen. I have been there 3 times once when I was 12 then 14 and then 17. All the times I have been I had an amazing. I went with my family and twp younger siblings they were 5 and 9 at the time. I remember we stayed at an all inclusive hotel I believe the name was Iberostar. They had everything; delicious food and buffets all day, child care any time of the day, all kids of activities beach volleyball, tennis, biking, aerobics, whatever you could think of all day, entertaining shows at night for the whole family, night clubs and bars for the adults, and the people were wonderful. If you have never been I would without a doubt recommend a vacation in that area of Mexico. Hope this helps!
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March 6th, 2010 at 11:29 pm
if your planning for overseas, you might want to try for boracay,philippines. try researching on it in the internet. i think that would fit your requirements, or you may visit this site http://www.tourism.gov.ph/
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