Maine.

ok, so I have decided. The East Coast is the most beautiful part of America (my own personal opinion). If you are looking for a travel destination that is a little different from the cliche Key West, I would suggest going to Bar Harbor. This is located in Maine and has everything you want: shopping, the ocean, mountains...it's just beautiful. Here is the link to check out the city. http://www.barharborinfo.com/ I really want to go back. I ate the best lobster and kayaked on the Atlantic. However, I am going to recommend you don't swim in the water as the sun starts to set. It's pretty cold. I went in July and it took me forever to adjust to the ocean.

There also is plenty of shopping to do in Bar Harbor. I personally loved the shopping as well. They had a Del Sol, which was a plus because that is the store I always go to when I travel. Del Sol is awesome! They have t-shirts, fingernail polish, headbands and other items that change color when exposed to sunlight. Simply amazing :)

Acadia National Park

Ok, so I hoped you looked at the website and saw how amazing this little town is. If you did and you agree that it's beautiful, you should also check out http://www.nps.gov/acad/index.htm located a few miles from Bar Harbor. Acadia is absolutely beautiful. I laid on the rocks for hours and looked at the the ocean and the mountains in the distance. I also stood on the top of one of the park's highest mountains. It was so scenic I can't wait to go again!

So, Maine is definitely a place that the family will love. My dad is outdoorsy and it has something for him. My mom is a city girl and it has something for her. It's the perfect place if you want to go somewhere different. I am definitely going back!