With spring break over, families from coast to coast are pondering summer getaways. It often can be a challenge to combine a trip with kids with a healthy dose of wellness. But we’ve visited several places during the past year that, while not wellness resorts per se, provide enough amenities to keep parents chill while the kids are doing their thing.

When planning healthy-ish family trips for clients, a good bet is starting with an oceanside resort. After all, a simple barefoot beach walk is one of the healthiest activities available, between the exercise and the negative ions. It may sound woo-woo, but negative ions, molecules created by crashing waves and sun, are believed to boost mood, reduce stress and improve oxygen flow.

Of course, it doesn’t hurt if the resort also has a great spa. For families with large budgets, a summer stay at the Rosewood Miramar Beach or the Ritz-Carlton Bacara, both on the outskirts in Santa Barbara, are right on the Pacific Ocean. They also have two of the best spas in the Unites States.

On the other side of the country, Florida’s Panhandle offers some reasonably-priced alternatives to the beach resorts located in the central and southern parts of the state. Located along the top of Florida, this area offers crystal-clear Gulf waters usually only seen in the Caribbean. The top family resort in the region is the Hilton Sandestin Beach Resort, which also happens to sport a nicely-designed spa offering both hands-on and high-tech treatments.

For clients preferring water without the waves, a river cruise is always a great option. Next month, Wellness Travel University’s Wellness Wednesday Webinar will feature AmaWaterways, which offers family-friendly cruises throughout Europe. Stay tuned for an updated AmaWaterways specialty course as well.