Vis Island, Croatia – Here’s the thing about beaches in Croatia (and on Vis Island in particular). Not sandy. They are mostly pebble beaches so water shoes are a must, especially for kids. If you can get past that, this place is perfect for spying on fish, climbing rocks, and exploring hidden coves. And so pretty!

These swashbucklers spent most of the afternoon scrambling over rocks, discovering secret pirate hideaways, and launching sneak attacks on unsuspecting villages. Quote of the day: “Pirate woman, you have to improve your climbing skills!”