Thursday, September 18, 2008

Great Vacation in Jersey

My family always went to beaches for vacations, but my parents always chose beaches in the Gulf of Mexico. Two years ago I started thinking of taking a family beach vacation to the Jersey shore, specifically to historic Cape May. I knew it would be different from what I was used to, but I loved it! A few things the Jersey shore offers that I had never experienced elsewhere - lighthouses (awesome!), boardwalks (the place to see and be seen) and dunes (great for exploring). A friend had recommended the Cape May area for its historic value, and if you are in to historic buildings, bed & breakfasts or gorgeous architecture, Cape May is definitely your place! It was beautiful. Not only amazing stretches of sand and ocean, but a day inland is rewarded with beautiful old homes, meticulously maintained and finely manicured lawns and landscaping.

New Jersey amusement parks

As is out tradition on beach vacation, wee had to find a waterpark. We went to a great place called Morey's Piers. It had EVERYTHING!! Not only were ther 2 waterparks, but also an amusement park with a ton of rides. We spent most of our day at the Raging Waters themed waterpark because my son loved the pirate ship play area. The waterpark was safe and clean and easy to recommend. I also found Morey's to be very affordable, a far cry from the larger amusement parks. We loved the laid-back atmosphere and the short ride lines. Never once did we feel crowded. Morey's Piers is a great place for a New Jersey vacation. If you think you may be interested, be sure to check out www.moreyspiers.com/magicalmondays.html for some additional savings!

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