Family resorts ideas

[Ja Rhule]

In the past 6-7 years my family and I only rented homes in Outer Banks or took a trip to Destin.  That’s it.  I feel like it’s getting a bit stale and kind of want to try something new.  Does anyone go anywhere else on the east coast?  I got 4 wild kids from 4 to 10 years of age.  I have been searching for resorts in Florida that have restaurants, attractions and fun stuff to do.

Please no Myrtle Beach… last time I rented 4 star suite there it smelled like urine and had roaches.  I haven’t been back there in 9 years and will never go back.

Edited January 17, 2023 by Ja Rhule

[OHYO]

North Captiva Island, only access to the island is by ferry. No cars allowed, it only golf carts.

[toldozer]

There is an all inclusive resort in Florida Club Med Sandpiper Bay, Port St. Lucie. We really enjoyed the club med in turks and Caicos a few years ago. Lots of water activities 

[PanthersATL]

Depends what you're trying to accomplish and/or what you like to do?  What time of year, price point?

One suggestion: Kennedy Space Center and the gold coast area might be a nice weekend educational  jaunt, especially if there's a launch while you're there.

 

[Anybodyhome]

Not my cup of tea, but Gatlinburg? Also heard the Great Wolf Lodge or something near Charlotte was good for kids.

Ocean City, Maryland? Haven't.been there in 30 years... smaller scale Myrtle?

[CRA]

11 minutes ago, Anybodyhome said:

Not my cup of tea, but Gatlinburg? Also heard the Great Wolf Lodge or something near Charlotte was good for kids.

Ocean City, Maryland? Haven't.been there in 30 years... smaller scale Myrtle?

Great Wolf Lodge is hell on Earth.  But the kids like it. 

[Happy Panther]

When we don't do OBX we do the Greenbrier.

[Ja Rhule]

Thank you, all!  I’m looking for something where I park my car and never seen it again for a week.  Clear ocean water with no big waves.  Everything walking distance and fun for the kids.  Almost everything should be in my price range.  No four season villas tho.  We have been vacationing at Emerald Grande at Destin for years now.

[PanthersATL]

11 minutes ago, Ja Rhule said:

Thank you, all!  I’m looking for something where I park my car and never seen it again for a week.  Clear ocean water with no big waves.  Everything walking distance and fun for the kids.  Almost everything should be in my price range.  No four season villas tho.  We have been vacationing at Emerald Grande at Destin for years now.

Park your car at the airport.  Go to Atlantis in Bahamas

 

[Ja Rhule]

14 minutes ago, PanthersATL said:

Park your car at the airport.  Go to Atlantis in Bahamas

 

Haha!  I just went to Atlantis with my son 6 months ago.  It was amazing.  The plane tickets are nuts otherwise I so would do it.  $13k for flights is too much.

[CRA]

4 minutes ago, Ja Rhule said:

Haha!  I just went to Atlantis with my son 6 months ago.  It was amazing.  The plane tickets are nuts otherwise I so would do it.  $13k for flights is too much.

you could get a covid cruise to the Bahamas for much cheaper than those flights lol. 

[Ja Rhule]

13 minutes ago, CRA said:

you could get a covid cruise to the Bahamas for much cheaper than those flights lol. 

Disney all-inclusive cruise for 8 people (2 staterooms) for 7 night is $15k. So yea…

Edited January 19, 2023 by Ja Rhule

[PanthersATL]

there are other bahamaian islands you could try.  like maybe that island that Fyre Fest was supposed to take place on is allegeldy good for families

 

[cookinwithgas]

A friend from Canada recommended this place, all inclusive and his kid loved it - they’ve been twice

https://t.tvly.co/CLEqOgh6LXLHfF10UvTRAwNPJjU