Rising above pristine white sands, Palacio Condominiums by Wyndham Vacation Rentals offers a fantastic beachfront family resort. Spend the day by the wading pool or heated lap pool. Admire the views of the gulf from the hot tub. When it’s time for lunch, fire up the poolside bbq grills for a family cookout. You don’t have to miss out on your daily workout just because you’re on vacation; the resort has a fitness center. Or head to the lighted tennis courts for a game or two. Each condo has access to two free beach chairs and umbrellas. Work on your sun-kissed look or finish that book you’ve been reading while the kids see who can build the biggest sandcastle; bring your camera to capture the results! Rent a bike next door and cruise along the seaside trail that snakes through the dunes.

Air-conditioned and individually decorated two- to three-bedroom condos sleep six to eight guests. Visit the local Publix grocery store to stock your full kitchen. Have a taco night and let the little ones assist with taco assembly. Cook the meat, spread out taco shells, cheese, and sour cream and let the kids go wild; don’t worry when things get messy, you’ll have an in-suite washer/dryer. Bring favorite movies from home to watch on the cable TV and DVD player. Gather everyone on the couch with a selection of snacks and take a family vote to decide what to watch first. At the end of the night, watch the sunset on your private balcony. Bonus: walk-in closets mean you don’t have to live out of a suitcase on your vacation.

Up for a game of golf? Visit the Lost Key Golf Club. It was redesigned by the Arnold Palmer Golf Group and offers golf for all skill levels. Big Lagoon State Park is home to several exciting activities to enjoy as a family such as hiking, swimming, fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, and stand up paddleboarding. Take a family field trip to the National Naval Aviation Museum is the world’s largest naval aviation museum and it’s one of the most visited museums in the state of Florida. It features several attractions. Grownups and kids alike will enjoy the two flight simulators. There are over one-hundred-and-fifty restored naval aircrafts. Check out vintage uniforms and historic documents. The Blue Angels 4D Theater is a simulated experience where you can see through the eyes of a Blue Angel. If you’re visiting on a Tuesday or Wednesday morning in March through November, The National Naval Aviation Museum also features Blue Angels practices, and you can even meet the Blue Angels.