SOUTHLAKE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–With Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start to summer fast
approaching, Travelocity travel
experts dug into the website’s summer booking data to discover where
families will take their summer vacations in 2011. Overwhelmingly,
families will travel to beach destinations in the U.S. and the Caribbean.
1. Orlando: Orlando is, not surprisingly, the number-one family
destination for summer 2011. With theme parks galore and some of the
summer’s most competitive room rates, fun and value reign supreme on Orlando
Average Daily Rate for Orlando
hotels: $87
2. Cancun: A destination once known for spring break debauchery,
Cancun has reinvented itself as a family-friendly destination. It comes
in as the number-one destination for families traveling internationally,
and two on the overall list.
Average Daily Rate for Cancun
hotels: $184
3. Honolulu: Four destinations in Hawaii made their way into the
top ten summer destinations for families, but of those, Honolulu comes
out on top. Direct flights
to Honolulu are available from many U.S. cities, making getting to
world-famous Waikiki Beach a breeze.
Average Daily Rate for Honolulu
hotels: $136
4. Maui: Famous as a honeymoon destination, Maui
vacations are also a favorite for families, especially during the
summer months. Turns out kids and couples alike love the beautiful
beaches, where the sand color ranges from white to black to red.
Average Daily Rate for Maui
hotels: $181
5. Kauai: Beautiful coastline and secluded beaches are a given on Hawaii
vacations, but Kauai is the perfect island choice for active
families and nature lovers.
Average Daily Rate for Kauai hotels: $154
6. Bahamas: Cheap
flights to Nassau make getting to the Bahamas both easy and
affordable. Though not technically part of the Caribbean, expect the
same beautiful white-sand beaches, hotels in every price range and
flowing rum punch.
Average Daily Rate for Bahamas hotels: $235
7. Kona: Found on the island of Hawaii (or, The Big Island), Kona
is an excellent destination from which to explore. From snow-capped
mountains (yes, there’s snow in Hawaii!) to rainforests to the world’s
most active volcano, this island is also the state’s most diverse.
Average Daily Rate for Kona hotels: $141
8. Puerto Vallarta: Puerto Vallarta is Mexico’s
second-most-popular destination for families this summer. Mexico
vacation packages are always a great value and this beach
destination on the country’s west coast is no exception.
Average daily Rate for Puerto Vallarta hotels: $146
9. Turks & Caicos: Talk about an island that just
keeps getting more and more popular – Turks & Caicos climbs up the list
of top-booked destinations each year. Caribbean
vacations are always popular for families and this island is proving
to be a top pick.
Average daily rate for Turks & Caicos hotels: $248
10. Dominican Republic: Rounding out the top 10 most
popular summer destinations for families is the D.R. and it’s no wonder.
There are many direct flights
to Dominican Republic every day, so towing the kiddies and all their
stuff is no problem. Plus, Dominican
Republic resorts come in every shape, size and price range.
Average daily rate for Dominican
Republic hotels: $161
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