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ShermansTravel.com Picks the Top Ten Family Beaches in U.S.

BEST FAMILY SEASIDE GETAWAYS INCLUDE OREGON'S CANON BEACH, DAYTONA BEACH, AND HILTON HEAD ISLAND

New York, NY (July 10, 2007) – Now that summer has kicked into high gear, ShermansTravel.com, the web's leading source for travel deals and destination advice, today announced its list of the Top Ten Family Beaches in the U.S.

Searching for beaches boasting gentle surf and a range of activities for all ages, ShermansTravel.com's editors chose ten great family-friendly beaches across the U.S., from Hawaii and Oregon to Florida and New England.

ShermansTravel.com's Top Ten Family Beaches in the U.S. are:

1. Cannon Beach - Kite Flying, tide pooling, and sandcastle building 80 miles west of Portland, Oregon.
2. Cape May – Parents can enjoy horse drawn carriage rides and a booming culinary scene while kids enjoy the amusement park style boardwalk of North Wildwood.
3. Coast Guard Beach – This Cape Cod beach offers a bit of history as the Mayflower's first stop on U.S. shores, as well as some of the best body surfing in Massachusetts.
4. Coronado – Just outside of downtown San Diego with naturally near perfect weather, this beach can be enjoyed year round.
5. Daytona Beach – 23 miles of on the beach activities, plus the Marine Science Center, Daytona USA, and the NASA Kennedy Space Center.
6. Hilton Head Island – Water sports, dolphins, light houses, and 25 golf courses make this island's shallow waters and gentle waves a perfect family destination.
7. Newport Beach – From Balboa Peninsula to Corona del Mar to Catalina Island, families with with all interests won't miss out.
8. Orient Beach State Park – 300 feet of uncrowded shoreline with playgrounds, picnics and kayaking in North Fork, Long Island.
9. Poipu Beach – On the South Shore of Kauai, toddlers splash in shallow coves, teenagers learn to surf, and the whole family can snorkel with sea turtles.
10. Sanibel Island – Showcases family friendly activities like the J.N. 'Ding' Darling National Wildlife Refuge, The Everglades Day Safari and 17 miles of beaches.

To learn more about ShermansTravel.com's Top Ten Family Beaches, visit the list (http://www.shermanstravel.com/FamilyBeaches) and slide show (http://www.shermanstravel.com/Family)

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