Top Summer Vacation Getaways

by Andrea O'Neill

You've been waiting all year...anticipating packing your bags and getting away for a while.  Summertime has arrived, so here are some great ideas of how to spend your summer vacation this year. 

If you crave a retreat on the sandy beaches of a remote island with a tropical frozen drink and crystal clear waters, St. Vincent and the Grenadines is the top pick. Young Island is a Caribbean getaway featuring an in-the-ocean bar that serves drinks in a coconut shell.  A must see: Trinity Falls, a 40-foot warm, clear waterfall that empties into a basin of volcanic rock, then into another Jacuzzi-like pool. 

The Hawaiian Islands and the northeast regions of the U.S. including Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, Cape May, New Jersey and the Hamptons in New York dominate the top picks for the best beaches in summer. All have more moderate climates than the southern vacation escapes in Florida and the Caribbean, where hurricane season resides in the summertime. 

Vacation cruises have been a popular escape for both families and couples. Whether your vacation is for three days or three weeks, there are state-of-the-art cruise lines to accommodate your every desire. Here are our top picks: 

• For intimate vacation excursions traveling the world from Alaska to the South Pacific, Seabourn Cruises offers exclusive service like no one else. Famous for their Caviar in the Surf, the fully dressed service staff wades out into the ocean with silver trays of caviar. Complimentary on-deck massages and the open bar are just the tip of the iceberg. 
  
  
• For a family getaway, no other cruise line comes close to Disney Cruises. From 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. are continuous activities for kids and adults. With the signature character breakfasts and three separate pools (one "quiet pool" for adults only), it is truly a family vacation getaway. The kids are not only occupied, but in the care of happy Disney employees. Oh, and the parents get some much needed downtime and relaxation, or they can partake in fun on-deck activities.  

Theme parks are always a huge summer attraction for couples and families alike. Again, Walt Disney makes the top of the charts in this category as well. With a choice of four theme parks and ten luxury resorts on Walt Disney World property, the choices are endless. There is enough to keep you and your family entertained for even a two-week stay. Downtown Disney is a great nightspot with unique shops, entertainment and restaurants. And don't forget about Pleasure Island...the party animal's hotspot featuring live performances and nightclubs. 

Overall, our summertime getaway picks will take you from Asia to the Virgin Islands, from ocean-served caviar to breakfast with Mickey. There is something for everyone's vacation desires. Most importantly, have fun and make it a summer to remember! 

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