5 destinations for spring family getaways
The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa is just a free shuttle ride away from the Las Vegas Strip. Credit: Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa
Spring holidays provide families a chance to rejuvenate and enjoy time together. Here are five ideas to consider:
1 WESTIN LAKE LAS VEGAS RESORT & SPA, HENDERSON, NEVADA
This sunny resort is just a free shuttle ride away from the glitzy Las Vegas Strip. Enjoy a family getaway that includes pedal boarding, paddle boarding and kayaking on the 320-acre lake, plus poolside fun with a giant slide, dive-in movies and a Kidcabana. Golfers will want to sample the newly renovated Reflection Bay course, a Jack Nicklaus signature track that offers red rock and lake vistas.
2 WILD DUNES RESORT, CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
Stay on a lush barrier island and pair nature outings and resort relaxation with the best of Charleston. Sign up for a guided kayak tour through the low country salt marshes, where wildlife is plentiful. Stop at a hammock-strewn island where you can relax or take a swim. Play golf or tennis at the resort before heading into town for a photography tour.
With a full renovation completed, this historic resort offers a wealth of experiences for families. From scavenger hunts and water balloon games to desert hikes and kids' fitness challenges, there is something for every age group. Sample a carrot cake facial, or enter the field-goal kicking contest.
Berenstain Bears fans will want to stop at the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature to see exhibits featuring the series creators. Make a stop at the Grace Museum to see more than 1,500 works by artists with Texas connections, as well as a giant Operation game to encourage discovery-based learning.
From now through March and into April, enthusiastic baseball fans head to warmer climes to watch their favorite players work out the kinks. In Arizona, Cactus League teams, including the Texas Rangers, are playing in Scottsdale, Phoenix, Peoria, Tucson and beyond. In Florida, Grapefruit League enthusiasts can catch their favorite teams in action in Tampa, Kissimmee and 11 other venues.
