Summer in the Southeast: Five Great Family Vacation Destinations

Discover the enchanted lands of Disney's MagicWilliamsburg area also boasts fun-filled theme parks
Kingdom . . . Hike along solitary trails through thesuch as Busch Gardens Europe and Water Country
beautiful Great Smoky Mountains . . . Stroll through theUSA, championship golf, fine dining and more than 150
restored capital of colonial Virginia . . . . Tee off on anyfactory and designer outlet stores, as well as abundant
of the more than 120 championship golf courses alongaccommodation choices that range from luxurious
the Grand Strand . . . Relax on the white-sandresorts and full-service hotels to budget motels and
beaches of Miami Beach . . . Choose from one ofcharming bed & breakfast inns. Don't miss the
these premiere vacation destinations and experience aopportunity to tour the beautiful campus of The
once-in-a-lifetime adventure for your whole family thisCollege of William and Mary (founded in 1693), which is
summer!considered one of the best small public universities in
Orlando, Florida: Experience Big Thrills at the "Themethe United States.
Park Capital of the World" - Enjoy a magical vacationMyrtle Beach, South Carolina: Tee Off at the "Seaside
with the entire family in beautiful Orlando, "The ThemeGolf Capital of the World" - From its humble beginnings,
Park Capital of the World," which boasts warmMyrtle Beach has evolved into one of the top vacation
weather year round, world-class theme parks, waterdestinations on the East Coast - with more than
parks, unique attractions, outdoor recreation, first-class50,000 guestrooms available, from modest cottages to
accommodations, fine dining, lively nightlife, greatall-inclusive oceanfront resorts, and approximately 1,800
shopping opportunities and championship golf courses.restaurants, many of which specialize in fresh seafood
Experience the magic of Walt Disney World Resort -and Lowcountry specialties. A golfer's paradise, the
Discover the enchanted lands of Disney's MagicMyrtle Beach area offers more than 120 championship
Kingdom, blast off into the future at Epcot, journeycourses designed on former rice plantations by some
through the fascinating history of Hollywood movies atof the world's top course designers, including Jack
Disney-MGM Studios and take a fun-filled safariNicklaus, Robert Trent Jones, Tom Fazio, Pete Dye,
expedition at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Don't miss theGreg Norman and Arnold Palmer. Myrtle Beach also
thrilling rides of Universal Orlando's two amazing themefeatures miles of white sandy beaches, lively
parks - Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, asamusement parks, race tracks, water parks, fishing
well as the up-close animal encounters of SeaWorldpiers, boat charters, nightclubs, miniature golf courses,
Orlando.old plantation gardens, historic homes, outdoor
Gatlinburg, Tennessee: Explore the Scenic Greatrecreation and massive shopping, dining and
Smoky Mountains - A picturesque mountain town fullentertainment complexes such as Barefoot Landing
of fun-filled adventures, Gatlinburg also boasts fine artand Broadway at the Beach.
and antiques, mountain crafts, family-friendly diningMiami Beach, Florida: Relax on White-Sand Beaches in
establishments, live entertainment, whitewater raftinga Tropical Paradise - A world-class vacation
and excellent lodging choices. One of the premieredestination, Miami Beach encompasses 12 miles of
year-round vacation destinations in the United States,endless recreational and entertainment opportunities
Gatlinburg provides spectacular views of thethat include sunbathing, swimming, sightseeing, boating,
surrounding mountains and serves as the principalfishing, golfing, tennis, world-class dining, shopping and
gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park,nonstop nightlife. If you're seeking excitement, head to
the largest national park East of the Rocky Mountains.South Beach, the Southernmost 3-mile stretch of
Established in 1934, the park boasts more than 800Miami Beach, which offers a wealth of specialty shops,
miles of scenic hiking trails, as well as historic sites,trendy restaurants and cafes, many of which can be
scenic waterfalls, museums and picnic areas. Must-seefound along bustling Ocean Drive. Tour the Art Deco
Gatlinburg attractions include Ripley's Aquarium of theHistoric District with its vibrant colors and uniquely
Smokies and the Great Smoky Arts & Craftsstylized architecture. Other Miami Beach attractions
Community, as well as Dollywood theme park ininclude the pedestrian-friendly Lincoln Road Mall, Art
neighboring Pigeon Forge.Center of South Florida, Jackie Gleason Theater of
Williamsburg, Virginia: Step Back in Time at ColonialPerforming Arts, Holocaust Memorial, Bass Museum of
Williamsburg - A multitude of attractions await theArt, Bal Harbour Shops and Espanola Way shopping
entire family in Williamsburg, Virginia, which is home todistrict.
Colonial Williamsburg, the restored 18th-century capital"Each of the popular vacation destinations above
of colonial Virginia and the largest living history museummakes for the perfect summer vacation destination,"
in the United States. Colonial Williamsburg lies withinsaid Kyle Collins, Director of Interactive Marketing for
Virginia's Historic Triangle, which includes Jamestown"And by purchasing discount vacation packages, hotels
Settlement, site of the first permanent English-speakingand attraction tickets online, you and you family can
colony in North America, and Historic Yorktown, site ofenjoy substantial savings on your summer getaway.
the last major battle of the American Revolution. The