Families looking for a last-minute beach getaway before school starts should check out Tiverton, among a dozen that Condé Nast Traveler said can't be beat.
The destinations all offer family-friendly access to sand and water without the cost and complications of an overseas trip. They differ in setting, accommodations and pace, ranging from calm ocean beaches and full-service resorts to lakeside campgrounds and more luxurious coastal retreats.
Tiverton is best for families with older children, Condé Nast Traveler noted.
"If you've dreamed of owning a little beach bungalow on the New England coast, channel the experience by booking one of the waterfront Moore House cottages in Tiverton," Condé Nast Traveler said. "A family-run operation, the collection of homes have been lovingly (and expertly—they're designers) restored, with chef's kitchens and plenty of windows to take in the bay views."
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