All Inclusive Family Resorts

The perfect Costa Rica beach resort is ready to give the holiday experience of a lifetime. There is a wide range of activities to enjoy such as golf, surfing or spa vacations, weddings and honeymoons, romantic getaways and family holidays. Online there are sites that list many resorts in every price range and it is easy to find the right one.

Tango Mar is a golf resort and spa that is on the beach at the Peninsula of Nicoya, Puntarenas, Costa Rica. They offer Green Season packages that give the luxury experience that are also inexpensive. Along with the water sports– surfing, deep sea fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving and sailing– there is horseback riding, tennis and soccer for all ages.

For the perfect surfing experience the Liz de Vida offers beach front rooms in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica where the best surf breaks. Playa Hermosa, nearby, is known for its wilderness and fantastic surfing at high tide. It is also located very near Mal Pais where there are reefs for snorkeling and fishing.

The JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa prides itself in its secluded beaches and reputation for exceptional service. This Costa Rica beach resort offers well equipped rooms at affordable prices as well as convenience for conferences. Hiking and biking trails run through the forest and they also offer golf, bird watching, fishing, visiting volcanoes, surfing and much more.

Another Costa Rica beach resort is Tamariodo Diria Resort. This beautiful resort is located in Tamarindo, Guanacaste right on the beach. The resort is centered in the middle of the town with 2 large pools, a spa and more. The surrounding area is protected by the forest with many howler monkeys and Leatherback Turtles laying their eggs. On the resort you can hear the many local Parakeets talk and chirp in the evenings. It’s a great vacation destination for nature lovers and adventurous couples. The Diria is also a wonderful place to get married. With the resort located on the beach and the pristine beach meeting the ocean this is an ideal place for a wedding at sunset. Also, if you are planning a vacation for two the Diria is a perfect resort.

When looking for a Costa Rica beach resort that offers the right options for the perfect vacation, it is good to read the comments and testimonials from previous guests. They will give first hand information about the service the resort provides, if the activities are as good as the advertisements claim and if the price is worth the experience. For special occasions such as weddings, conferences and group holidays, contact the resort manager to make sure they have the facilities needed before making a decision.

There are many reasons to visit the wonderful country of France. If it is pure relaxation and abandonment at a sunny coastal location you are looking for, then look no further! The North, West and South of France provide wonderful beach resorts where you can enjoy the sun and sand without a care in the world. Read on for more…

Resorts of North Western France

The most popular northwestern resorts of France include the Caen region, which is lapped by the waters of the English Channel. This region holds an important place in French history – much of the area was part of the WW2 Allied landings and the area is dotted with historical landmarks relating to these events in the turbulent European military history. The beaches around the area of Point du Hoc are pretty poignant – some the D-Day landings took place here and so many young men died here fighting for the liberation of Europe during the Allied invasion of June 1944. Many of the beaches in this region such as Calvados represent a pilgrimage for people who lost loved ones in the conflict with Nazi Germany.

Arromanches is a pleasant seaside town which is a popular visiting place for those in interested in the Allied Landings at the Normandy region – this town was right at the heart of the Allied operation. The beaches at Omaha, Juno and Utah are a must to sample the terrain that greeted the landing of the Allied forces.

Some of the more popular beach resort towns include Saint Malo, Le Touquet, Trouville and Deauville. The white cliff faces and the strange rock formations around the Alabaster Coast are well worth checking out. Other villages included Etretat and Fécamp.

Resorts of Western France

The western area is dominated by the beautiful Brittany region. There is a wonderful combination of white sandy beaches and delightful rocky coves to explore. Brittany has a striking coastline that is woven by the Atlantic waves. There is a notable Celtic influence on this region. The beaches and coastlines make it a perfect area for those interested in surfing and deep sea diving!

Some of the most prominent costal resorts in Brittany include:

· The Emerald Coast (Cóte d’Emeraude), which is the area near Dinard to the north east
· La Cóte de Granit Rose to  the north of the Cotes d’Armor
· Western Brittany and Finistere
· The Crozon Peninsula
· The Gulf of Morbihan
· Vendée Region (especially La Baule, which is a long fine sand beach loved especially by families; Bretignolles-sur-Mer, a great Vendée surfing area and Pornichet beach
· Atlantic coastal beach areas such La Rochelle, St Martin de Ré
· The Coté de Beauté area, to the north of the Gironde estuary
· Biarritz – the popular and bustling town on the Atlantic coast in southwest France (in the Atlantic-Pyrenees department of Aquitaine). This is a popular area for surfers; La Grande Plage is the main beach here.

Resorts of Southern France

One of the most famous beach regions in France is the Languedoc area. It borders the Mediterranean Sea and borders Spain. Languedoc has several quality sandy beaches. Some of the main resorts are:

· Saint Cyprien
· Cape D’Agde  (Note that part of this beach has a Naturist section)
· The charming town of Montpellier and the nearby resort of La Grande Motte
· The town of Sète, which is known as the Venice of the Languedoc region.
· The Med Coast in Languedoc is known as La Coté Vermeille and has resorts such as Collioure and Argeles-sur-Mer.

If you want to experience a resort with all of the glitz and glamour then the Cote d’Azur is the place to go to – also known as the French Riviera. The capital city is Nice and the other two main resorts are St Tropez and Cannes. It is the diversity of the region that illustrates how enticing this region is – you can enjoy sandy beaches and stunning Alpine scenery. The Riviera offers stunning coastal views, great all year round weather, and wonderful tourist attractions. The Cote d’Azur goes to the east from Antibes through Cannes, Monaco/Monte Carlo and Villefranche-sur-Mer. The main resorts here are as follows:

· Nice is the largest resort on the Cote d’Azur –and has something for everyone – marvelous beaches, history, wonderful buildings.
· St Tropez beaches – la Baie de Pampelonne to the south of St Tropez, Pamelonne beach, la Plage des Salins and Plage de la Moutte
· Toulon – Mourillon beach
· Sainte-Maxime – this south facing beach is warm all year round!
· Cannes beaches
· Antibes
· Villefranche-sur-Mer
· Menton – a coastal town on the Cote d’Azur, a few kilometres from the Italian border. Known for its lemon festival, there is a fine beach here.

Hope you enjoyed our guide to the top beach resorts of France. Have we tempted you to take a coastal resort vacation soon? The best way to explore these areas at your leisure is to avail of a top quality rental car at an affordable price, so visit our Car Hire France page.

One thing Essex certainly isn’t short of is beaches. For many, many years the Essex coastline has proved to be a popular holiday destination for London and the Home Counties, as well as attracting tourists visiting from Europe and even further afield.
For your convenience we have brought together information and resources for the majority of Essex Beaches to be found along our counties picturesque coastline.

Canvey Coastline

Thorney Bay Beach (Canvey Island)
This quiet and sheltered sandy beach is ideal for families and for a great relaxing day out. The beach is surrounded by large open grass areas with picnic tables, a children’s play park and free car park. There is also a newly opened café, with public toilets, that allows for that all important cup of tea, hot lunch or just a cool ice cream to sooth away the rigors of sun bathing, rock pooling or ball games on the grass. Picnics and paddling are always a favourite at this beach.

All this and yet just an hour from Fenchurch Street station in London via a short bus hop and short walk.

The A127 & A13 from London and the A130 from Chelmsford all head towards Canvey. Alternatively, frequent buses from Benfleet train station will drop you off at the livelier Canvey seafront areas – but then it’s just 400 yards of soft grassy seawall slopes to take you to this little Canvey gem.

Labworth Beach (Canvey Island)
Stretching along for 900 yards on the north bank of the Thames, you can choose a quiet spot or a more popular area of this beach and walk the high or low promenade paths or mown grass slopes that fall between. There are café’s & snack bars abound and there is even a top quality restaurant set in an Ove Arup designed circular building called the Labworth Café, alternatively the Concord café snack bar is set right on the beach itself. The large park is continually being added to and wide open grassy areas are set with sensory garden areas and ornate flower beds. For the children there are two large sea water paddling pools to provide hours of fun along with a children’s fun fair, amusements and mini golf. The Times newspaper recently placed Canvey beach in their top ten great British attractions. Come to Canvey seafront to enjoy the sun, have family fun or just watch the world go by or the large boats on the river – it really is a great British day out!

By car, just follow the A127 & A13 from London or the A130 from Chelmsford – car parking is always available. Try the Train from Fenchurch Street station in London and a short bus hop right to the bandstand at the beach.

Southend on Sea Coastline

Southend on Sea has seven miles of sparkling seafront spanning from Shoeburyness to Leigh on Sea. Along this unique stretch of coastline you will find six very special beaches.

Bell Wharf Beach (Leigh on Sea)
A very small and sandy beach which is extremely popular with families, situated at the eastern end of Old Leigh in an area famous for cockle fishing and heritage. Shops, cafés and car parking are close by. Access is from Leigh Old Town and Leigh railway station is ten minutes walk away.

Winner of the prestigious ENCAMS Quality Coast Award 2008.

Chalkwell Beach (Chalkwell)
This is a long, narrow sandy beach with refreshments, car parking and volunteer lifeguards at weekends. Access is from Chalkwell Gardens and Western Esplanade, and Chalkwell railway station is at the western end of the beach.

Winner of the prestigious ENCAMS Quality Coast Award 2008.

East Beach (Shoeburyness)
This small sandy beach, with a grassy headland, has excellent car parking, café, recreation area, beach shower and toilets. There are also zoned areas for water sports. Access is via Eastern Esplanade and Thorpe Bay, and Shoeburyness railway station is only 5 minutes away.

Winner of the prestigious EU Blue Flag and ENCAMS Quality Coast Award 2008.

Jubilee Beach (Southend)
Southend’s fantastic new beach opened in July 2002. Jubilee Beach was created from the construction of the improved flood defences, and stretches from Southend Pier to Thorpe Bay. The Marine Parade section of the beach is very popular with families and has cafés, restaurants, beach goods shops; amusements and car parking close by. Access is from Marine Parade and Eastern Esplanade. Southend Central railway station is ten minutes walk away.

Winner of the prestigious ENCAMS Quality Coast Award 2008.

Shoebury Common Beach (Shoeburyness)
Shoebury Common Beach (also known as West Beach) is a long pebble/sand beach with controlled slipway access for Personal Watercraft and Dinghies. This popular beach has a café, car parking and good amenities. Access is via Eastern Esplanade and Thorpe Bay. Thorpe Bay railway station is about 15 minutes away.

Winner of the prestigious EU Blue Flag and ENCAMS Quality Coast Award 2008.

Three Shells Beach (Southend)
Three Shells is a unique, small, family beach with all facilities close by and near to the Town Centre. It is well managed with support from the Local Trade Association who valets the beach daily and has installed a beach shower and children’s climbing frame. Access is from Western Esplanade, to the west of the Pier. Southend Central railway is ten minutes walk away.

Winner of the ENCAMS Quality Coast Award 2008.

Tendring Coastline

With over 36 miles of clean, sandy beaches, you are bound to find just what you’re looking for on the Tendring coastline. We can also boast three blue flags and six quality coast awards. Our seafront and nature wardens are kept busy looking after all of our beaches.

Albion Beach (Walton on the Naze)
With one of the area’s best beaches and home of the UK’s second longest pier, Walton charms visitors of all ages. From beach activities to countryside walks, Walton has it all. Gently shelving beaches provide an ideal location for a day by the sea. Nearby shopping and entertainment facilities ensure there is always something going on.

The beautiful Naze cliffs and National Nature Reserve provide the perfect opportunity for walking and bird watching. Gaze across Hamford Water and watch yachts enter and leave the marina whilst in the background the large vessels sail towards the Port of Harwich.

The Quality Coast Award beach is located adjacent to the town of Walton on the Naze, on the Essex Sunshine Coast. Access is by a mainline railway connection from London and Ipswich, bus service from Frinton on Sea and Clacton on Sea, or by road from the south, from London and Colchester via the A12, A120, A120, A133 and B1034 and from the north, from Ipswich via the A12, A120, A133 and B1034.

Brightlingsea Beach (Brightlingsea)
Brightlingsea on the River Colne is rich in seafaring history and has the distinction of being the only Cinque Port outside Kent and Sussex. The town is a haven for yachting and hosts international sailing events annually. Its sandy Blue Flag beach runs along Western Promenade next to Batemans Tower, a historic local landmark. A parade of beach huts line an attractive and enjoyable waterside walk where you can join the nature trail along the site of an old railway line to Alresford Creek. A range of sports and leisure activities are available along the promenade and sailing barges offer pleasure trips to visitors. Access by road is via the B1027 and B1029.

Dovercourt Bay Beach (Dovercourt, Harwich)
Dovercourt is a peaceful family resort with gentle shelving sand and shingle Blue Flag beaches, including the land mark historic leading lights. A wide range of family activities are available along the promenade, including an impressive range of sport and leisure facilities e.g. skate park and model yacht pond and boating lake. The resort enjoys panoramic views of Harwich and the port of Felixstowe and Hamford Water National Nature Reserve. Enjoy a stroll around the narrow streets in the historic old town of Harwich or walk along the seawall to the nature reserve with its resident seals.

Located adjacent to the town of Dovercourt, access by road is via the A120 following the signs for Award Beach, by mainline rail from London and Ipswich, Dovercourt or Harwich Station. There is also a bus service from Colchester, Clacton and Ipswich.

Frinton Beach (Frinton on Sea)
Frinton on Sea is a quiet family beach destination located on the Essex Sunshine Coast. A gently shelving sandy beach noted for its cleanliness and gentility, the area places special emphasis on relaxed family fun at the seaside. Enjoy walks along the extensive greensward or take a short walk into the town centre with its full range of shopping amenities. A walk in one direction brings you to Walton on the Naze, a lively seaside resort, and in the other direction to Holland Haven Country Park, a local nature reserve.

The Quality Coast Award beach is located adjacent to the town of Frinton on Sea, on the Essex Sunshine Coast. Access is by mainline railway to Frinton on Sea with connections from London and Ipswich, by bus services from Clacton on Sea and Walton on the Naze, or access via road, from the south via the A12, A120, A133 and B1033 and from the north, from Ipswich via A14, A12, A120, A133 and B133.

Harwich Beach (Harwich)
Harwich Quality Coast Award Beach is located adjacent to the historic town of Harwich on the estuary of the rivers Stour and Orwell in north east Essex. The town is an important port and the old town of Harwich is a conservation area, containing many beautiful historic buildings.

Harwich Beach is a rare example of an emerging dune system in Essex, where the coast is predominately saltmarsh. It could be best described as a “working beach” that fishermen and sailors use throughout the year to launch, land and moor their boats on. Although not a designated bathing beach, it offers excellent views of Felixstowe docks. For this reason it is ideal for those that wish to enjoy a walk along the seashore in both the summer and winter.

Access by road is via the A120; follow the signs for the Town Centre and Navyard. It is served by mainline rail from London and Ipswich, to Harwich. There are also bus services from Colchester, Clacton and Ipswich.

Martello Bay Beach (Clacton on Sea)
Clacton on Sea is the largest and busiest of the Essex Sunshine Coast’s resorts. It boasts beautiful golden beaches, a fun-packed pier, exceptionally maintained seafront gardens, sea front kiosks, two theatres and pleasure flights.

This beach can also boast Blue Flag status which was regained this year. The beach is gently shelving and benefits from a child safety wristband scheme to provide reassurance for parents.

The thriving town centre combines national chain stores with independent shops; the nearby factory shopping village offers designer labels at bargain prices. A calendar of events (including a free two day Air Show) keep visitors entertained throughout the year.

Martello Bay is located approximately one mile from town centre and is adjacent to West Beach. The town is served by mainline railway connections to London and Ipswich and road connections from the north (Ipswich and Colchester) via A12, A120 and A133.

The Naze Beach (Walton on the Naze)
The Naze has a Quality Coast Award and is located just north of Walton on the Naze, in north east Essex. The beautiful Naze cliffs and national nature reserve provide the perfect opportunity for walking and bird watching. Gaze across Hamford Water and watch yachts enter and leave Titchmarsh Marina, while in the background large vessels sail to and from the Port of Harwich.

Access is by mainline railway connection from London and Ipswich. There are bus services from Frinton on Sea and Clacton on Sea. Access is via road from the south from London and Colchester via the A12, A120, A133 and B1034.

West Beach (Clacton on Sea)
This is a busy and popular seaside resort on the Essex Sunshine Coast. Its many attractions include, Clacton Pier, bars, restaurants and town centre shopping. The town boasts theatres that provide traditional seaside entertainment and a cinema. Clacton hosts a large Air Show as part of its action packed August Bank Holiday programme. It is also justly proud of its beautifully maintained themed seafront gardens that line the upper promenade. Adjacent to Martello Bay, the Quality Coast Award West Beach has gently shelving sand and with the added bonus of the operation of Clacton’s pioneering child safety wristband scheme, gives parents that extra peace of mind.

Clacton on Sea is served by mainline railway connections from London and Ipswich. Road connections south from London and Colchester are via the A12, A120 and A133 and north from Ipswich via the A14, A12, A120 and A133.

We would like to thank the following local Councils for kindly providing the information contained within this article on Essex Beaches:

Castle Point Borough Council

Southend on Sea Borough Council

Tendring District Council

All the information contained within this article on Essex Beaches was accurate at the time of being published, however we do suggest checking with the relevant council’s website before making any travel arrangements if you have any particular requirements.

Myrtle Beach is an amazing city in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It is also known as the Grand Slam, which is an area generally considered to stretch from Calabash, North Carolina to Georgetown, South Carolina. It has a population of approximately 380,000.

Myrtle Beach is the largest city along the Grand Strand and the most visited. It has a vast number of attractions and other points of interest along the Strand. In the year 2004, it was estimated that the Strand drew 13.4 million visitors.

There are a vast amount of Hotels available, which are located on the oceanfront and only a few miles away from the airport. Hotels are of high quality and have good star ratings.

It is one of the most popular family destinations in America. Its primary industry is tourism. The area is ranked by the Travel Channel as America’s top ten family resort destinations. The most generated annual dollars come from Broadway at the Beach and national outlet chains all due to tourism.

Myrtle Beach doesn’t really have an off season period apart from a few quiet weeks between late November and mid January.

Some of the not to be missed attractions are:

Barefoot Landing, A large shopping center that borders the Intra coastal Waterway and North Myrtle Beach. This shopping center is built above a small lake and parts of the shopping complex are connected by several bridges which are over the water.

Broadway at the Beach is A huge shopping center that includes Ripley’s Aquarium and IMAX theater, the KISS Coffeehouse and the Pavilion Nostalgia Park.

Carolina Opry is A western style stage show.

Coastal Grand Mall is One of the biggest indoor shopping malls in South Carolina.

Huntington Beach State Park, This is the only state park that is situated along the Grand Strand, it is a large forested area that lies along the beach and is home to Atalaya.

As stated there are a vast amount of Myrtle Beach Hotels, which contain indoor and outdoor swimming pools, whirlpools, on-site fitness centers and also the facility whereby children eat for free. Therefore, even spending a relaxing day by the pool or in the whirlpool in a Hotel can be a great pleasure.

In the year 2000 Myrtle Beach was named the International Golf Destination of the Year. Hosting well over 100 golf courses it is well known as the golf capital of the world.

The golf courses range from average to spectacular, some cheap and some expensive. The golf courses are split into three categories:

Non-supplement – these vary in quality, but are a challenging test to all golfers, despite their ability.

Supplement – these courses offer a high standard of golf along with beautiful settings which match the quality of the course.

Premium – these offer some of the most spectacular golf that you will ever see in the world, which of course, comes with a price!

Myrtle Beach is a haven for sun worshipers, offering endless hours of sunbathing, surfing, boating and other activities. There is an array of impressive restaurants that offer excellent cuisine along with some of the country’s best seafood.

Aside from eating in some of the most fantastic restaurants, the quality of food that can be found in the restaurants in a Hotel is also of great quality. It is guaranteed that your taste buds will be satisfied when choosing to eat in a Myrtle Beach Hotel.

With everything that the Beach has to offer, it really is the perfect family vacation.

The beaches and all inclusive resorts in Costa Rica have never been better. This country is an absolute paradise because it encompasses breathtaking beaches and resorts that is definitely the best for tourists going on a family vacation, couple leaving for their honeymoon, nature travel and tour and so much more!

Costa Rica beaches and resort is open for everyone as it reaches out to over 1800 km. Depending on your preference you can choose which of these beaches or resorts you’re interested in. Some have rocky and rough beaches, sandy beaches, and gray and black sand beaches. With the east bounded by the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean in the west, this country’s beaches rank among the best in the world.

The Manuel Antonio beaches encompass some of the most breathtaking white sand beaches in the country coupled with evergreen forestation. Despite its being the smallest national park in the country, many tourists just keep coming back because of its exceptionally pristine beaches and tropical rainforests. It consists of 1700 acres of land mass and 135, 906 acres that’s protected for marine reserve. Located about 100 miles south of San Jose and Quepos, it lures about 150, 000 tourists per year. The Manuel Antonio was declared a national park in 1972 and since then it is considered the natural habitat for species including the white faced capuchin monkey, endangered squirrel monkey, raccoons, sloths, pelicans, black-collared hawks and kingfishers.

The Playa Conchal in Costa Rica also known the Paradisus Playa Conchal is another famous hotel in the coast. Considered as one of the most expensive hotels, it may not be a backpacker’s preference especially if you’re on a controlled budget but if the cost is not an issue then definitely this is the right place for you. With some of the clearest waters, snorkeling is one of the most popular past time. Its waters houses a superb collection of marine life where one can get a clear view of various tropical fish and even stingrays that dwell there. For those who are more into adventure, the popular water activities include scuba diving, deep sea fishing, surfing, etc.

Most tourists usually travel to go surfing and the Playa Grande in to Costa Rica is a great destination for excellent surfing. Unlike Playa Tamarindo, the Playa Grande is found to be a lot isolated but for most tourists the breaks and swells is still comparable to that of Tamarindo. This is best for those who want to take a break from the crowd but still enjoy the tranquility, nature attractions and spectacular surf. If you’re not into surfing, their water is still a splendid source of excitement and fun.

Another famous tourist destination for great surfing and swimming is the Playa Hermosa Beach in Costa Rica. It offers visitors crystal clear blue waters and superb panorama. Tourist ought to know though that there are two beaches named Hermosa. One is situated in Guanacaste while the other lies in Puntarenas. The one in Puntarenas is considered one of the best surfing spots and is quite visited by many tourists. The Hermosa in Guanacaste is just about 20 minutes from the International Airport in Liberia.