For the 20th year, Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, aka Dr. Beach and director of Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research, has released his list of the top 10 beaches in the United States. This year, the Empire State of New York is home to the winner: Coopers Beach in Southampton on Long Island (not to be confused with Cooper’s Beach in New Zealand on North Island). Coopers takes the crown after placing third last year.
Dr. Beach bases his selections on 50 specific criteria, including the beach’s width at low …

If you’re looking for a great family reunion or family vacation place in the Caribbean, just 75 minutes from Miami, try the All-Inclusive Beaches at Turks & Caicos Resort Spa – recently renovated with over 16 restaurants (from a 1950s-style diner to a Japanese restaurant.) It is the largest resort in the Turks & Caicos islands.
Your kids will love the 45,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art water park; three magnificent villages, boasting the architecture and ambiance of Italy, France and the Caribbean; a powder-white-sand 12-mile beach; fun activities for everyone, from …

The summer has kicked into high gear. The temperatures are rising and  resorts are offering rates dramatically cheaper than previous seasons. The traditional resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico are certainly becoming a great buy for big families.
Club Med
Club Med has become a great all-inclusive family vacation with resorts around the world. They cater to families with children as young as 2-3 (Petit Club Med) throught to teens (Club Med passworld). Nothing is imposed, “with freedom through exclusivity” they call it.
This summer they are offering the family WOW vacations, …