Beatin’ The Heat!

OK, it’s almost July here in Lexington, Kentucky and the heat has moved in to begin making us miserable – or make us glad summer is here! We do eventually get tired of the heat in the late summer and are always glad to see the cool days of fall move in for us. But, in the meantime, what do we do about the heat? Well, there are lots of answers to that question but as a water baby who loves swimming, it’s always important to me to have a pool or some other body of water wherever we travel. One of the first things I check out when beginning to make travel plans is whether there is a place to swim nearby. We have stayed at some wonderful locations with water access, so here’s some suggestions for you.

1. The beach. OK, you can’t go wrong if you plan a vacation destination at the beach – any beach!
   

   Beach View from our Condo

   We love Florida for the many different kinds of beaches that are available for swimming or just relaxing on the warm sand with the sun baking our skin. We have several favorite destinations in Florida and each one is unique and different from the others. One of our favorites in Panama City Beach where there are plenty of condos and beach houses to rent for however long you want to stay.We stayed in a magnificent resort called the Ocean Ritz and with plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms and a great view of the beach from our balcony, we were all happy campers. http://www.wanderlustwonder.com/2014/11/24/family-getaway-ocean-ritz-panama-city-beach/

2. Door County, Wisconsin. OK, as much as we love the beach, sometimes there are problems with sea creatures that love the water as much as we do and it’s nice to find a beach with no annoying little sea creatures.
   

   Beach in of the many parks

   We discovered the beach in Door County, Wisconsin a few years ago and love to head there when the heat moves in for the summer. There are tons of beaches in the area and each one is unique in it’s own way. http://www.wanderlustwonder.com/2015/02/10/open-door-perfect-girlfriends-getaway-door-county-wisconsin/

3. Although we love those vacations, there are also great destinations on smaller lakes and rivers that are perfect for family getaways.
   

   Great lake views from your balcony

   Check out your state for cabins, houses, or condos that are right on the water with great views and some cool lake breezes. Cool, fresh water and lovely breezes make these getaways just as enjoyable as the beach getaways.

4. Another great vacation can include beaches that include not only swimming and wading but incredible natural wonders, like Cannon Beach, Oregon. What a view from our balcony!
   

   Cannon Beach, Oregon

   Check out hotels that include amazing view from your room.

5. Finally, what about a water getaway?
   

   Lunch on a tropical beach

   Many of the big cruise ships have pools right on the ship and they are a great place to relax and enjoy your cruise to your next destination. Relax, have some lunch at that fabulous destination, then head back to the ship to cruise on to your next port of call! You can’t go wrong if you carefully include some water fun in your next getaway. Have fun!

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