There’s nothing quite like a summer road trip when you’re looking to do some serious family bonding. We’ve picked 10 themed itineraries for different kinds of broods, from gourmands to adventure junkies—read on for some inspiration, and then get ready to hit the road. Start off in hip Asheville, which has become a culinary hotspot with a strong reputation for artisanal beers (try Highland Brewing Company, which has a meadow for kids to run around in). Then head for French Broad Chocolate Lounge, an homage to all things cacao with everything from baked goods to bonbons, and take their afternoon chocolate factory tour. Dinner is at Cúrate, whose chef Katie Button worked for avant-garde food world superstar Ferran Adria of the now-shuttered el Bulli in Spain. The menu of Spanish tapas, or small plates, is one of the most respected in the city, and it’s also friendly for smaller appetites—try the crispy fried patatas bravas and tomato sauce-topped albondigas meatballs. The Village Hotel on the sprawling Biltmore Estate has plenty of rooms with trundle beds, and there’s a pool on the property. #themeparks#nationalpark#lakes#beaches#infinitypool

Cape Hatteras Beach is a wide, multi-kilometer coastline, covered with golden sand and washed by the force of the Atlantic ocean waters. The place is totally wild and not designed for a classic beach break. Swimming, even if supervised by a coast guard, can be very dangerous due to strong currents, strong winds, and sharks, poisonous jellyfish and other marine fauna that can harm humans. Therefore, Cape Hatteras Beach is visited mainly by fishing enthusiasts, as well as professional surfers and divers. In certain areas of the beach it is allowed to walk on SUVs, ATVs and sand yachts and even hold competitions for these sports. Paragliding and kiteboarding are also very popular. On the beach you can stay with tents and bonfires in the afternoon and evening. This is closely monitored by the beach service, which needs to take a special permit. As the beaches are part of a national natural park and protected by the state, access to some areas may be restricted during the breeding season for the turtles and rare bird species that live in these areas. All the necessary information is on the reserve's website, so before you go to Cape Hatteras Beach, you should read the information carefully. Don't forget the repellent, because along the coast there are many swamps and small lakes, which means that mosquitoes are likely to disturb you. The beach is located in Eastern North Carolina on one of the Outer Bank Islands. In the Cape Hatteras Coast region, two strong ocean currents collide - the North Atlantic and the Gulf Stream, creating funnels and eddies, and triggering powerful storms that are very dangerous for ship traffic. It is not without reason that these places are called "Atlantic cemeteries", which buried hundreds of ships. The contours of the island are constantly changing, new banks are popping up and existing ones have the eloquent names "Beware", "Fear" and "Boiling Pot". Nonetheless, the local spots are very popular with tourists who come to dive, ride the giant waves, enjoy the splendor of wildlife, and perhaps find buried treasure. #beaches #themepark #themepark#zoo#nationalpark#lakes#beaches