family » travel they can get hair and makeup done, dress up and take a glamour shot. The resort offers healthy options on its kids’ menu, and in the evening, you can enjoy family treats like s’mores at the fire pit. If you want to spring for the family camp, it’s $5,600 for six nights for two adults and one child, which includes kids’ meal and activities, family activities, a parents’ night out dinner and a family dinner. Extra kids younger than 18 are $150. There will be the three-legged races, scavenger hunts and sing-alongs expected at summer camp, but the Ritz-Carlton has thrown in some luxury items. There will be cooking classes with the chef, spa treatments and wine tasting for the parents, plus family-friendly offerings like turtle nest scouting, movies and archery. Camp Loggerhead takes place June 23–29, July 21–27 and Aug. 18–24. Visit www.ritzcarlton. com/palmbeach.
In the Area IF YOU’RE ADVENTUROUS: Jupiter Outdoor Center – guided kayaking tours of the Indian River and Mangroves. Kids’ summer camps include lessons on kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and surfing. Kayak rentals start at $30 per hour for adults; $25 for kids. www.jupiteroutdoor center.com. IF YOU HAVE A BIG HEART: Loggerhead Marinelife Center – A working sea turtle hospital with several beds (tanks) where kids can see turtles on the mend. Watch a surgery through the hospital windows or don a lab coat for pretend turtle rescues and procedures. Admission is free. Donations help keep it running. www. marinelife.org. IF YOU WANT TO STAY DRY: Diva Duck Amphibious Tours of Palm Beach – Starting from CityPlace, this irreverent 75-minute tour uses humor and music cues — think “Wipe Out” — as you descend into the water after you tour downtown West Palm Beach. In the water, you’ll see
mansions and learn a little history. Fun for kids, and a pretty ride. Adults, $25; seniors, $22; kids 5-15; $15; kids 4 and younger, $5. www.divaduck.com. IF YOU WANT TO SHOP: CityPlace – Upscale and family-friendly shopping and dining in West Palm Beach’s downtown. A free trolley will take you to Clematis Street, which has a lively bar scene at night, cute shops and restaurants by day. Streets, all named for local flowers and trees, are in alphabetical order to help you navigate. www.cityplace.com. IF YOU LIKE ANIMALS: Lion Country Safari – Hop in your car and drive through this safari, where you’ll see rhinos, zebras, wildebeests and lions roaming freely. The CD-narrated driving tour takes about an hour. Then you can visit the amusement park, which has feeding areas, paddleboats, rides and a splash area. Admission is $28.50 for ages 10 and up, $25.50 for seniors and $21 for kids 3-9. Parking is $6. Visit www.lion countrysafari.com.
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