https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:02:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2779192 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 09:41:42 +0000 karenbme 2779192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Portland, ME is one of my most favorite places for a getaway. Lots of good food and outdoor activities and less touristy than the cape or downeast, though the beaches aren't really swimmable as an adult (too cold), but I remember having a great time as a kid.</p> <p>Like a couple of others have said, there are also some great places in the Adirondacks that are family friendly. If you like resorts check out the Sagamore on Lake George.</p> <p>And a shout out for my hometown, Burlington, VT. Summers here are the best. The Inn at Shelburne Farms is a BEAUTIFUL property built by the Rockefeller family back in the day, that's actually on the same estate as a working farm museum that my nieces and nephews (aged 1-5) love. There's a small aquarium/science center, multiple municipal beaches with good swimming and tons of hiking for any fitness level. There are also lots of good restaurants and more microbreweries per capita than anywhere else in the country (if you're into that sort of thing). Also if you're in Jersey, Newark is one of the few airports that has multiple direct flights to Burlington. It's only about 45 minutes in the air and you will be in a tiny tin can, but the airport is only like 10 minutes outside the heart of town. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2779174 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 09:08:34 +0000 JLC53 2779174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tequiero21: Thanks! I will report back! And make note of your suggestions!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2779097 Wed, 11 Oct 2017 17:20:02 +0000 tequiero21 2779097@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JLC53: oooh if u remember (hehe), lemme know how the quarters is! FYI, in case you are interested, we did six flags, magic forest, cruise, the fort Henry museum... million dollar beach, arcades.</p> <p>We ate at bistro Le roux (really good), log jam (pretty good), Caldwell house (very popular, but I thought it was just ok). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2779044 Wed, 11 Oct 2017 14:11:38 +0000 JLC53 2779044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tequiero21: We just booked lake george for early next summer!!! Very excited!!! We booked a condo at The Quarters at Lake Geroge. Thanks for the suggestion! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2769954 Sat, 26 Aug 2017 07:00:07 +0000 Shree1990 2769954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How about Vancouver. It is a good place by the sea and fabulous people. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2769930 Fri, 25 Aug 2017 23:46:18 +0000 tequiero21 2769930@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We live in nj too! We just came back from lake george and really had a good time there. Supposedly, the lake is supposed to be one of the cleanest in the states? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2769654 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 16:11:36 +0000 Modern Daisy 2769654@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JLC53: for a 2 yo that might be tough. There are lots of family oriented activities but geared towards older kids like real mountany active things. I would highly highly recommend it though if it's close to you! It was a 5 hr drive for us but we will def be back. </p> <p>Since you have a 2 yo maybe great wolf lodge in the poconos? I went there this past April with our 1 &amp; 4 yo boys and would highly recommend! They have a 2 bedroom suite option that helped us stay sane during the trip and tons and tons of kid activities all throughout the day and night. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2769599 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 13:06:28 +0000 JLC53 2769599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@purplelilac: Thank you! That place looks perfect and exactly what I am looking for.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2769594 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:43:37 +0000 purplelilac 2769594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JLC53: yes! We stayed at the South Seas Island Resort on Capitva. It is very much a family resort. We stayed in a beachfront condo on the south end of the resort and it worked great for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2769570 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 11:34:33 +0000 JLC53 2769570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@purplelilac: Something to look into. Is there resorts to stay at? My family actually lives about 1 1/2 hours north of there in Port Charlotte, which we visit often. I have been to Sanibel, but don't remember it having resorts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2769568 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 11:31:20 +0000 JLC53 2769568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@2littlepumpkins: so many places I have never heard about! Looks awesome and I will defiantly be looking into it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2769474 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 20:05:29 +0000 purplelilac 2769474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We went to Capitva Island on the Gulf coast of Florida in April when I was 30 weeks pregnant and it was amazing. We stayed at a very family friendly resort, the area is outside Miami-Dad, and I think we only got 2-3 bug bites between the 4 of us, which is record-low for my family. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2769229 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:12:56 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2769229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sort of random but I've always wanted to take my kids to Mackinac Island in MI. (You don't have to stay on the island, you can take the ferry in the day. But the Grand Hotel for a night or two also looks so nice.) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2769215 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 14:36:34 +0000 JLC53 2769215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetCaroline: Absolutely, would love some help. Any awesome resorts? Maybe in a fun tourist town with stuff to do? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2769213 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 14:35:44 +0000 JLC53 2769213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Modern Daisy: Is it family oriented? Looks amazing for a romantic couple getaway, but I am not sure appropriate for a family. What are your thoughts? My son would be 2 at the time. It is very close and drive-able for me. Something my husband and I will can check out even just for a romantic getaway if we can ever sneak away! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2769211 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 14:30:00 +0000 JLC53 2769211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yoursilverlining: Our first cruise with our first born is in 4 weeks. If it goies well, the northern cruise in the summer might be an option! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2769209 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 14:28:58 +0000 JLC53 2769209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skipra: I have only visited Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park. I absolutely loved Maine. Something to consider! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2769068 Mon, 21 Aug 2017 20:43:07 +0000 SweetCaroline 2769068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JLC53: I live in Northern Michigan, it's lakes and water galore up here. Happy to give some suggestions if you're interested! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2769047 Mon, 21 Aug 2017 18:27:42 +0000 Modern Daisy 2769047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When our Aruba vacation was cancelled due to Zika we went to the Glendorn lodge in Bradford, pa. It was flipping awesome. Kind of pricey but we didn't have to pay for flights so it all evened out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2769006 Mon, 21 Aug 2017 14:06:58 +0000 yoursilverlining 2769006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are you set on going south in summer? We just did an Eastern Canadian cruise (Montreal, Quebec, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Bar Harbor (Maine) and Boston) and it was a lot of fun. No beach days, but plenty of pool time! There is a one hour time change with some of Canada, but that's totally manageable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2768979 Mon, 21 Aug 2017 12:59:33 +0000 skipra 2768979@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just had a great trip to southern Maine. The beach was really fun for my kids. Tons of tide pools at low tide with so many crabs and even baby lobsters. There are lots of motels that have separate bedrooms or condos you can rent. Portland and Portsmouth, nh are nearby and fun to check out too. Water is chilly but refreshing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2768950 Mon, 21 Aug 2017 11:44:26 +0000 JLC53 2768950@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Finfan: oh - I'll look into this!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2768730 Sat, 19 Aug 2017 13:54:27 +0000 Finfan 2768730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe Northern Michigan? You should be able to get a direct flight into Traverse City from NYC. Toddler friendly, lakes galore, and Eastern time zone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2768527 Fri, 18 Aug 2017 10:31:47 +0000 JLC53 2768527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Tanjowen: Darn, it isn't a direct flight from NYC. Looks like a lovely place to visit! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2768386 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 14:51:32 +0000 Tanjowen 2768386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JLC53: We stay in a condo each year our friends own. But check out Seaside community in Destin (many on vrbo.com). It's a gated community that is gorgeous. It has several pools and they give you golf cart rides to the beach. I know there are several resorts all along the coast in Destin too.</p> <p>Probably closest airport is VPS, Fort Walton/Destin airport. </p> <p>Another option I know that has resorts is Pensacola, FL. Close to Destin and lots to do. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2768379 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 14:19:20 +0000 JLC53 2768379@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Tanjowen: Looks beautiful according to the pictures. Wonder what the closest airport is. Are you staying at a resort? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2768357 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 13:26:36 +0000 Meowkers 2768357@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JLC53: such a bummer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2768339 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 12:59:44 +0000 catlady 2768339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JLC53: We stay at a timeshare that belongs to my dad, which I wouldn't recommend (not that it's bad, it's just very hard to get a hold of any management there which can be stressful). Also, if you do decide to go, stay away from Petite Travelers for baby rental stuff. We did not a good experience with them. The island itself is so nice though. We will be going back soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2768338 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 12:54:03 +0000 Tanjowen 2768338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The Florida panhandle might be nice, such as the Destin area. I'm going there next month at 7 months pregnant and my doctor isn't concerned. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/non-zika-vacation-spots#post-2768337 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 12:52:46 +0000 JLC53 2768337@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Meowkers: I would love to go to turks and Caicos, but they have reported mosquitoes with zika... :( </p>