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A few family favorites to share with you, close enough to drive

Whether you load up the car or hop on a plane, these family destinations are full of wide-eyed moments, new adventures, and stories you'll be telling for years. Grab a quick call today to learn how our membership can get you there at member rates.

No.	Photo	Destination	Fun things to see & do	Best time to go
1		Northern MichiganLower Peninsula	Dunes, beaches, and small-town summers, plus the Sleeping Bear Dune Climb, dune buggy rides at Silver Lake, Grass River boardwalks, and a ferry to car-free Mackinac Island. For thrills, try the Boyne Mountain coaster or Adventure Island go-karts in Cadillac. On rainy days, visit the Great Lakes Children’s Museum, Raven Hill Discovery Center, or Little Village indoor play town. In winter, enjoy skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling.	June to August for beach days, fall colors in late September and early October, and December to March for winter sports. Less crowded: May and September	Grab a quick call
2		Great Smoky MountainsGatlinburg & Pigeon Forge, Tennessee	Hiking trails, waterfalls, ziplining, the Gatlinburg SkyLift Park, Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, and the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, plus pioneer cabins, churches, and gristmills in historic Cades Cove	Year-round, with spring wildflowers and October fall colors. Less crowded: January to March and mid-November to mid-December	Grab a quick call
3		Carolinas & VirginiaMyrtle Beach & Hilton Head, SC; the Outer Banks, NC; and Williamsburg, VA	Wide beaches, boardwalks, mini golf, and bike trails, plus Gullah heritage tours and historic Mitchelville on Hilton Head, and an easy day trip to Savannah, GA, for the Railroad and Children’s Museums, River Street and the free ferry, and Oatland Island Wildlife Center. Also the Wright Brothers National Memorial on the Outer Banks, where the first flight took off, and costumed interpreters and militia drills at Colonial Williamsburg.	June to early October for swimming, and fall for Williamsburg’s history sites. Less crowded: April to May and September to October	Grab a quick call
4		Pocono MountainsPennsylvania	Lakes, mountain resorts, and indoor water park fun, plus underground tours at the historic No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum, and easy day trips to Philadelphia for the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, or New York City for the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island	Summer for lake days, fall for colors, winter for snow tubing. Less crowded: spring, and spring break is a great time to go	Grab a quick call
5		New EnglandMassachusetts, Vermont & New Hampshire	The coast, covered bridges, mountain trails, and fall colors, plus hands-on history at Plimoth Patuxet Museums and the Mayflower II in Plymouth, and maple sugarhouse tours in Vermont	June to August for beaches, mid-September to October for fall colors, and March for maple sugaring season. Less crowded: late spring	Grab a quick call
6		Branson & the OzarksMissouri	Lakes, shows, and outdoor adventures, plus Silver Dollar City, the Titanic Museum Attraction, Dolly Parton’s Stampede dinner show, and the Veterans Memorial Museum	Spring through December, with Christmas season in November and December. Less crowded: spring and September	Grab a quick call

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A few family favorites to share with you, worth the flight

No.	Photo	Destination	Fun things to see & do	Best time to go
1		FloridaCentral Florida, plus the Atlantic and Gulf coasts	Rockets at Kennedy Space Center, glass-bottom boats and wild monkeys at Silver Springs, and cannon firings at St. Augustine’s 17th-century fort. On the Gulf Coast, catch a live sponge-diving show in Tarpon Springs and ride Ybor City’s free streetcar, plus beach days on either coast.	Year-round, with spring and fall the most comfortable. Less crowded: mid-January to early February and September	Grab a quick call
2		Mexico’s beachesCancún & Riviera Maya, plus Los Cabos	Calm Caribbean beaches, cenotes, and Mayan ruins, plus underground rivers and wildlife at Xcaret, snorkeling with sea turtles in Akumal, and pool-like water at Isla Mujeres’ Playa Norte. On the Pacific side, enjoy Los Cabos’ beaches, watch whales from mid-December through April, and take a glass-bottom boat to Cabo’s El Arco and its sea lions.	December to April for the best weather. Less crowded: May to June, including Mother’s Day, Memorial Day weekend, and the start of summer break, plus September to November	Grab a quick call
3		The CaribbeanDominican Republic, Saint Martin & Saint Lucia	Gentle beaches, warm water, and island adventures, plus the 18th-century fort ruins at Pigeon Island National Landmark in Saint Lucia	December to April. Less crowded: June and July, when school’s out	Grab a quick call
4		Colorado & UtahRocky Mountains & national parks	National parks, hiking, rafting, and wildlife, plus the ancient cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park	Summer for the mountains, spring and fall for the national parks. Less crowded: fall	Grab a quick call
5		HawaiiHawaiian Islands	Volcanoes, waterfalls, and beaches, plus helicopter tours over the islands, the shark tunnel and 3D whale experience at Maui Ocean Center, snorkeling at Oahu’s Hanauma Bay, calm, shallow water at Kauai’s Anini Beach, and Pearl Harbor National Memorial on Oahu.	Year-round	Grab a quick call
6		The AlgarveAlbufeira, Vilamoura & Tavira, Portugal	Golden beaches, sea-cave boat trips, and seaside towns	June to September for beach days. Less crowded: June, right as school lets out, and September	Grab a quick call
7		California’s Central CoastMonterey & Santa Cruz	Monterey Bay Aquarium, tide pools, and beach boardwalks, plus the sardine-canning history of Cannery Row	September and October, the sunniest months, since summer is often foggy	Grab a quick call
8		Costa RicaCosta Rica’s Pacific coast	Rainforest zip lines, volcanoes, and sea turtles. Along the Pacific coast, spot monkeys and sloths steps from the beach at Manuel Antonio, catch a first wave at a Tamarindo surf school, or walk the “whale tail” sandbar at low tide in Marino Ballena National Park.	Late December to April (dry season). Less crowded: June, right as school lets out, and the green season, May to November	Grab a quick call

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