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PRESS KIT: BACKGROUNDER Great Family Vacations: Just Add Water The best family vacations blend value, ease, and just enough adventure to keep boredom at bay. Traditional summer trips like camping and theme parks may not appeal to every family. And, three restaurant meals a day can take a big bite out of any vacation budget. RVs are an affordable alternative, and their equally convenient counterpart -- houseboating -- is likewise enjoying a new wave of popularity. Navigating a houseboat is even easier than driving your minivan around town. No experience or special licenses necessary. Houseboats are simple to operate, and first-time renters are brought up to speed with the thorough orientation given upon arrival at the dock. Think of a houseboat as a really big RV, but with instant access to refreshing waterways. Houseboaters never have to stress about reserving a room or waiting in line at a ticket booth or fast-food counter. Picture this: you’re aboard your houseboat, heading into your own cove, wilderness before you, blue sky above and smooth afternoon water aft. You glide right up to the sand, tie up, turn off the engine and ask your “crew” what they want to do now. Fish. Swim. Nap. Waterski. Play ball. Fire up the grill. Picnic on the shore. Take photos. Relax with a good book or just daydream. There’s something to do for every age and activity level, making houseboating a great option for multi-generation family vacations. Planning a houseboat vacation is fun and easy. First pick a place -- do you want to fly or drive to your destination? Is water skiing a priority, fishing, or being able to explore interesting inlets and hike through a woody wilderness? Seven Crown Resorts’ destinations include California’s Lake Shasta and the California Delta, Arizona’s Lake Mohave and Nevada’s Lake Mead, where these activities are just a sampling of the many activities available to you on a houseboat vacation. Packing is easy, too. Into the suitcase go swimsuits and shorts, flip flops, t-shirts, sun hat, maybe a deck of cards or board games, and toiletries. You can even bring along a water-worthy family dog; there’s no extra charge to bring them aboard. Pick a houseboat model -- the Seven Crown fleet includes five models in a variety of configurations that sleep from six to 13 (all with full kitchen) with amenities like penthouse sleeping areas, spiral staircases, wet bars, sun decks and barbecues. Seven Crown Resorts also rents ski, patio and fishing boats and personal watercraft, sells supplies and fuel, and depending on location, offers lodging, restaurants, RV parks, and moorage. First-time houseboaters can find many helpful tips on the Seven Crown website at http://www.sevencrown.com/tips. For more guidance, information or reservations, call Seven Crown Resorts toll-free at (800) 752-9669. |
