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If you're planning a beach vacation, this is your ultimate guide to having the best family vacation on the sand! Find out how to choose a beach resort hotel or beach house rental, what to pack, taking babies and toddlers, what to do on rainy days, beachside activities and even meal and snack ideas for budget travel.

How to Plan the Perfect Family Beach Vacation

If you're planning a beach vacation, this is your ultimate guide to having the best family vacation on the sand! Find out how to choose a beach resort hotel or beach house rental, what to pack, taking babies and toddlers, what to do on rainy days, beachside activities and even meal and snack ideas for budget travel.

The Ultimate Family Beach Vacation Packing List

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Check our list of the top beaches in the east coast

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Though an extremely popular family travel destination, it is possible to do Myrtle Beach on a budget.

Myrtle Beach on a Budget: A Top-Ranked Family Destination

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Looking for a place to unplug and refresh? Book one of these sun drenched Georgia beach vacations, on islands a boat ride away from the coast.

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Destinations

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International Destinations

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Caribbean Vacations

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