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Captiva Island, Florida<\/p><\/div>\n
Water lovers:<\/strong><\/h3>\nSanibel Sea School in Captiva Island, Florida<\/strong>
\nOn Florida\u2019s beautiful and tucked away\u00a0Captiva Island<\/a>, Sanibel Sea School offers ocean vacations that are the stuff of lifelong memories. Three campuses on the island offer camps for kids (ages 4 and up) and adults, as well as private programs for families and groups, from April through September and two weeks around Christmas and New Year\u2019s Day.<\/p>\nYounger kids can search for manatees and learn about their unique biology and migration habits; explore the underwater world of dolphins and learn how they view the ocean differently than humans; and discover how the seahorse has earned the nickname Mr. Mom. Teens can paddleboard through the mangroves to spot wildlife and learn outdoor survival skills. The idea of all the programs is the same: to foster a connection with the ocean and inspire lifelong commitments to conservancy among participants.<\/p>\n
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Octopus pintxo<\/p><\/div>\n
Foodie families:<\/strong><\/h3>\nSan Sebastian, Spain<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019ll be hard to decide what to do first when your family reaches this stunning coastal resort town in Spain\u2019s Basque region. You might want to hit the\u00a0pintxos\u00a0bars, where no one bats an eye as\u00a0grown-ups sip local wine orsangria and sample small-plate specialties while\u00a0los ni\u00f1os<\/em>\u00a0run afoot. Or maybe you want to indulge right away in a lavish meal at one of the areas several Michelin starred-restaurants (three-star Akelarre, perched on a mountainside, also offers private group cooking classes). Perhaps your brood wants to dive right into one of Langua Travel\u2019s cultural immersion programs, which combine language and instruction in cooking Basque classics. Whatever you decide, book your stay at the beachside Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra<\/a>,which has soundproof rooms and the lull of crashing waves to put the whole gang to sleep.<\/p>\n![\"Busch](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Busch-Gardens-Williamsburg.jpg\")
Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Flickr CC: Eli Christman<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nThrill seekers:<\/strong><\/h3>\nBusch Gardens Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia<\/strong>
\nFamilies with the need for speed, twists and turns will love the Roller Coaster Insider Tour at Busch Gardens Williamsburg<\/a>, where participants get exclusive ride time on five roller coasters, then visit the coaster maintenance areas and talk to mechanics who keep them in tip-top shape, discussing the physics and engineering concepts and how they\u2019re applied to something super fun. Kids ages 14 and older can also head to the top of the lift of the Griffon dive coaster (with speeds of 71 miles-per-hour, the second fastest dive coaster anywhere!) for (literally) breathtaking views. Ages 8 and older can participate without scaling the Griffon.<\/p>\n![\"St.](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/st-simons-island-georgia.jpg\")
St. Simon’s Island<\/p><\/div>\n
Outdoorsy types:<\/strong><\/h3>\nLittle St. Simon\u2019s Island, Georgia<\/strong>
\nThis private barrier island\u2014accessible only by boat\u2014has seven miles of beachfront and 11,000 acres of undeveloped wilderness perfect for exploring. While the island contains just one lodging option, families may stay\u00a0at nearby St. Simon’s Island<\/a>, then book a day trip and\u00a0take part in birding, fishing, boating, hiking and traversing the island with expert naturalist guides. Special annual events include Shark Days, when renowned NASA researchers, the University of North Florida and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources lead talks and events, and Turtle Days, when guests can take part in sea turtle monitoring and post-hatch nest excavation.<\/p>\n![\"Best](\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Best-Friends-Animal-Sanctuary-kanab-utah.jpg\")
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary | Flickr CC: Becker1999<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nFor animal lovers:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nOn Florida\u2019s beautiful and tucked away\u00a0Captiva Island<\/a>, Sanibel Sea School offers ocean vacations that are the stuff of lifelong memories. Three campuses on the island offer camps for kids (ages 4 and up) and adults, as well as private programs for families and groups, from April through September and two weeks around Christmas and New Year\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n
Younger kids can search for manatees and learn about their unique biology and migration habits; explore the underwater world of dolphins and learn how they view the ocean differently than humans; and discover how the seahorse has earned the nickname Mr. Mom. Teens can paddleboard through the mangroves to spot wildlife and learn outdoor survival skills. The idea of all the programs is the same: to foster a connection with the ocean and inspire lifelong commitments to conservancy among participants.<\/p>\n
Octopus pintxo<\/p><\/div>\n
Foodie families:<\/strong><\/h3>\nSan Sebastian, Spain<\/strong>
\nIt\u2019ll be hard to decide what to do first when your family reaches this stunning coastal resort town in Spain\u2019s Basque region. You might want to hit the\u00a0pintxos\u00a0bars, where no one bats an eye as\u00a0grown-ups sip local wine orsangria and sample small-plate specialties while\u00a0los ni\u00f1os<\/em>\u00a0run afoot. Or maybe you want to indulge right away in a lavish meal at one of the areas several Michelin starred-restaurants (three-star Akelarre, perched on a mountainside, also offers private group cooking classes). Perhaps your brood wants to dive right into one of Langua Travel\u2019s cultural immersion programs, which combine language and instruction in cooking Basque classics. Whatever you decide, book your stay at the beachside Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra<\/a>,which has soundproof rooms and the lull of crashing waves to put the whole gang to sleep.<\/p>\nBusch Gardens Williamsburg | Flickr CC: Eli Christman<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nThrill seekers:<\/strong><\/h3>\nBusch Gardens Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia<\/strong>
\nFamilies with the need for speed, twists and turns will love the Roller Coaster Insider Tour at Busch Gardens Williamsburg<\/a>, where participants get exclusive ride time on five roller coasters, then visit the coaster maintenance areas and talk to mechanics who keep them in tip-top shape, discussing the physics and engineering concepts and how they\u2019re applied to something super fun. Kids ages 14 and older can also head to the top of the lift of the Griffon dive coaster (with speeds of 71 miles-per-hour, the second fastest dive coaster anywhere!) for (literally) breathtaking views. Ages 8 and older can participate without scaling the Griffon.<\/p>\nSt. Simon’s Island<\/p><\/div>\n
Outdoorsy types:<\/strong><\/h3>\nLittle St. Simon\u2019s Island, Georgia<\/strong>
\nThis private barrier island\u2014accessible only by boat\u2014has seven miles of beachfront and 11,000 acres of undeveloped wilderness perfect for exploring. While the island contains just one lodging option, families may stay\u00a0at nearby St. Simon’s Island<\/a>, then book a day trip and\u00a0take part in birding, fishing, boating, hiking and traversing the island with expert naturalist guides. Special annual events include Shark Days, when renowned NASA researchers, the University of North Florida and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources lead talks and events, and Turtle Days, when guests can take part in sea turtle monitoring and post-hatch nest excavation.<\/p>\nBest Friends Animal Sanctuary | Flickr CC: Becker1999<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nFor animal lovers:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nIt\u2019ll be hard to decide what to do first when your family reaches this stunning coastal resort town in Spain\u2019s Basque region. You might want to hit the\u00a0pintxos\u00a0bars, where no one bats an eye as\u00a0grown-ups sip local wine orsangria and sample small-plate specialties while\u00a0los ni\u00f1os<\/em>\u00a0run afoot. Or maybe you want to indulge right away in a lavish meal at one of the areas several Michelin starred-restaurants (three-star Akelarre, perched on a mountainside, also offers private group cooking classes). Perhaps your brood wants to dive right into one of Langua Travel\u2019s cultural immersion programs, which combine language and instruction in cooking Basque classics. Whatever you decide, book your stay at the beachside Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra<\/a>,which has soundproof rooms and the lull of crashing waves to put the whole gang to sleep.<\/p>\n
Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Flickr CC: Eli Christman<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia<\/strong> St. Simon’s Island<\/p><\/div>\n Little St. Simon\u2019s Island, Georgia<\/strong> Best Friends Animal Sanctuary | Flickr CC: Becker1999<\/a><\/p><\/div>\nThrill seekers:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nFamilies with the need for speed, twists and turns will love the Roller Coaster Insider Tour at Busch Gardens Williamsburg<\/a>, where participants get exclusive ride time on five roller coasters, then visit the coaster maintenance areas and talk to mechanics who keep them in tip-top shape, discussing the physics and engineering concepts and how they\u2019re applied to something super fun. Kids ages 14 and older can also head to the top of the lift of the Griffon dive coaster (with speeds of 71 miles-per-hour, the second fastest dive coaster anywhere!) for (literally) breathtaking views. Ages 8 and older can participate without scaling the Griffon.<\/p>\nOutdoorsy types:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nThis private barrier island\u2014accessible only by boat\u2014has seven miles of beachfront and 11,000 acres of undeveloped wilderness perfect for exploring. While the island contains just one lodging option, families may stay\u00a0at nearby St. Simon’s Island<\/a>, then book a day trip and\u00a0take part in birding, fishing, boating, hiking and traversing the island with expert naturalist guides. Special annual events include Shark Days, when renowned NASA researchers, the University of North Florida and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources lead talks and events, and Turtle Days, when guests can take part in sea turtle monitoring and post-hatch nest excavation.<\/p>\nFor animal lovers:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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