#2011FamVaca – From The Sea: A Staycation Boat Tour Journey

This post is my entry into the TBEX Blog Carnival Contest sponsored by Choice Hotels International Services Corp.

 

I am lucky actually because I live very close to Newport Beach, California and so my staycation is focussed on sea-based activities around my hood.

And based on new research from Cambria Suites, it looks like I am not alone and that more families are planning on exploring hidden-gems of vacation spots close to home. You can follow their hashtag (#backyardgems) on Twitter to see who else is having a staycation.

Our itinerary:

• Saturday June 25, 2011 – fun at Newport Dunes: sunset pedal boats, bike ride around resort and picnic.
• Sunday June 26, 2011 – stroll around Balboa Island, trip to the FunZone, tour of Newport Harbor and ride on Balboa Island ferry.
• Monday June 27th, 2011 – head to Catalina Island via the Catalina Flyer from Newport Beach.
• Tuesday, June 28th – explore Catalina Island, conduct #CruiseChat while onsite.
• Wednesday June 29th – head back home.

Look for more posts from me and my family live from Newport Beach, Newport Dunes, The Balboa Island Ferry, and Catalina Island. Hint: you will see the boats and sea theme throughout.

More posts about the #2011FamVaca Caravan I am having with @TravelDesigned:

• Cruise excursion on Nautilus Eco Tour Adventure On Catalina Island
• The Avalon Hotel, Catalina Island hotel review
• Family Vacation | #CruiseChat Recap
• Catalina Island Family Activities For Cruise Visitors
• Family vacation cruise via the Catalina Flyer to Catalina Island
• Family vacation time on Balboa Island
• Family Vacation takes the #CruiseChat Spotlight
• Photo recap from The Dunes
• Summer Family Fun Begins at the Newport Dunes
• Getting ready for Family Vacation #2011FamVaca
• Family Vacation Planning Tips