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[quote=Anonymous]a couple thoughts:

domestic:

you mentioned california but....

La Jolla and san diego--if you stay in la jolla by the water, there's lots to walk to and plenty to do nearby but also hanging out on the beach, eating good food, etc.

carmel, monterey and san francisco

or, the  oregon coast

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as others have mentioned, costa rica has a lot to do and is beautiful. my kids preferred la fortuna but we also enjoyed uvita/dominical and the caribbean coast (which I would recommend if late july as they get a little break in the rain).

belize was really nice for that length--we did 2.5 days in san ignacio/jungle/cave/ruins and then a few days snorkeling and beaching.

canadian maritimes/nova scotia

banff/lake louise

finally, OP, try some itineraries on chat gpt with your parameters. Here was the lake louise suggestion:

Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Travel & Arrive in Banff
Fly from DC to Calgary (usually via Toronto)

Pick up rental car, drive 1.5 hrs to Banff

Check into lodge/hotel (e.g., Moose Hotel or Canalta Lodge)

Dinner in Banff, short stroll along Bow River

Day 2: Hike & Explore Banff
Morning: Hike Johnston Canyon (with waterfalls + catwalks)

Afternoon: Visit Lake Minnewanka (option for kayaking or boat tour)

Evening: Soak in Banff Upper Hot Springs

Optional: Stargazing or board game night at the lodge

Day 3: Lake Louise + Moraine Lake Adventure
Early drive to Moraine Lake (iconic view, quick hike)

Afternoon: Canoe on Lake Louise ($145/hour)

Short hike to Lake Agnes Tea House (teens will love the challenge)

Ice cream and chill in the village

Day 4: Glacier Adventure Day
Drive the Icefields Parkway (arguably the most beautiful road in the world)

Stop at Peyto Lake & Athabasca Glacier

Do the Columbia Icefield Adventure (ride an Ice Explorer & skywalk)

Return to Banff or stay 1 night in Jasper for a new vibe

Day 5: Whitewater Rafting + Wildlife Spotting
Morning: Half-day whitewater rafting trip (Class II–IV options available!)

Afternoon: Wildlife tour or bike rentals around Banff

Free time: souvenirs, chill, maybe try axe throwing or a fun escape room

Day 6: Scenic drive back & flight home
Breakfast, drive to Calgary

Optional stop at Canada Olympic Park (bobsled, zipline, mountain coaster)

Fly home

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