Adventures, underwater dining, gazing at beautiful sunsets and a host of other diversions await at Hurawalhi Island Resort in the pristine Lhaviyani Atoll in the Maldives. Accommodations at this Adult Only resort feature stunning beach-side and over-water villas. The resort is accessible by seaplane.
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Ski or relax in the indoor waterpark at Jay Peak Resort in Vermont. These spring deals are valid through 4/27/19.
The Ocean Edge Resort on Cape Cod is a popular Massachusetts destination for families, especially in the summer months. Activities include: junior tennis, junior golf, arts and crafts, oyster tours, kite-flying, and movies under the stars.
Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas overflows with a myriad of activities for kids. The resort has 11 distinctly different pools, including three kid's pools. There is no shortage of water-themed attractions to delight both kids and adults. Many of the restaurants at Atlantis feature kid-friendly menus. Don't miss their Summer Savings Event! Book by 04/08/19 for travel from 4/24/19-9/5/19. Visit https://www.atlantisbahamas.com
Also in the Bahamas: Blue, the largest private island in the Bahamas and the only one in the entire Caribbean with its own jet port.
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Who says you have to leave the resort? Create a relaxing oasis at home using elements of island resort style:
- Furniture: teak, mahogany, cane, rattan, bamboo, wicker.
- Rugs: sisal, jute, seagrass.
- Plants: palm trees, ferns, anthurium, orchids.
- Window Treatments: light and airy fabrics.
- Wall Paints: vibrant and cool shades of the tropics such as ocean blues, greens, white, beige, mustard, orange, coral, reds, yellow.
- Wall Art: tropical murals and wallpapers, art prints, posters, antique West Indies maps.
- Throw Pillows: exotic prints— hibiscus, ferns, banana leaf, heliconia, ginger lily, bird of paradise, pineapple.
- Coffee Tables and Countertops: seashells and hurricane lamps,
- Lighting: wall sconces, chandeliers, and candles with nautical themes.
- Indoor & Outdoor Dining: woven placemats, botanical print napkins/napkin rings with tropical motifs, hand-painted earthenware, cobalt blue glassware, a cabana for entertaining outdoors on hot summer days.
See also Seaside Inspiration and Tropical Bliss for more inspiration.