3 Hot West Coast Destinations For Sun-sational Summer Travel

Memorial Day weekend is here and that means summer is just around the corner. With the close of the school year, these next few weeks for families can be crazy, leading many parents dreaming of a quick escape. But even if you haven’t booked your trip yet, consider these sunny spots where you can sink your toes in the sand and leave your carpooling at home.

Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas - Maui, Hawaii
If the Hawaiian Islands are calling you this summer, get away to the Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas, where you can spread out in your own oceanfront condo and enjoy full kitchens, separate bedrooms and all of the amenities you’d expect from a Starwood property. During the summer, the Westin offers many great programs for families with kids of all ages, and the kids club is top notch and offers a free shuttle to its sister property, the Westin Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Villas.

(Photo: Starwood Hotels & Resorts)

Disneyland Hotel – Anaheim, California
Everyone is talking about the biggest renovation in Disneyland Resort history this summer, opening June 15, 2012. Catch a piece of history this summer in California Adventure Park with the launch of the new Carsland exhibit, walk down the new Buena Vista street and stay at the newly renovated Disneyland Hotel and create memories this summer that’ll last a lifetime.

(Photo: Sunchaser Studio)

Silverado Resort and Spa – Napa, California
The Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa is rolling out the red carpet for kids this summer with Silverado Adventure Camps for kids, from July 7, 2012 through August 5, 2012. The camps offer kids, ages 6 to 10, a variety of supervised physical, creative activities including painting, playing lawn games, and listening to grand storytelling.  Full-day, morning, afternoon, and evening sessions available, leaving adults ample time for wine tasting and relaxing in the vineyards.

(Photo: Silverado)

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