[onewhippedpuppy]

Ok, need some suggestions. For the last two years we've had great vacations in Destin, FL staying at the Emerald Grande right on the water. Lots of beach, pool, boating, fishing, etc. This year I'm trying to think of something different but equally fun. Criteria:

Relaxing and laid back. No theme parks, no crowds, no waiting in line.

Somewhat self contained. No piling in the car to drive all over the place.

Outdoors and active. We enjoy sports, the beach, swimming, hiking, etc. Nice scenery is a bonus. With that said, we like staying in nice hotels, the wife isn't much of a camper.

Not insanely expensive. Vacation fund for the five of us is $5k.

Kid friendly but not corny. My kids are 4, 7, and 10, none of them would get off on a Disney Cruise or something similarly cliche. We also aren't looking for something where we dump them off at a "kids camp" for 8 hours per day. If I want a real vacation I'll leave them with grandparents and take the wife to Vegas.

As always, I'm sure the brain trust won't disappoint.