UPDATE.....
We ended up going to Destin, FL for the week. It has been awesome! Everyone told us we were crazy to go to FL during August because it's so hot. Let me tell you....It's got NOTHING on Texas right now. Sure it got pretty warm at the peak of the day. Topping out around 91 or 93 degrees. But the ocean breeze made it just fine. The water was actually chilly!
We stayed out at the beach fro 5-7 hours a day!! The 5 year old had an absolute BLAST!! The 18 month HATED the sand! She liked the water, hated the waves. We had a junior suite, so the kids had bunk beds (w/rails) and their own tv in a separate area than our bed. There were 2 sinks in different areas that made it very nice for everyone to get ready.
The food has been great. Lots of other people from Texas as well...all saying the same thing about the heat/weather.
The drive from Texas wasn't bad. We split it up staying in New Orleans overnight. I think we will definitely come back in the future.
Oh, and the best thing about the trip....we stayed at the Hilton Sandestin and were able to use our points, so the lodging was basically free the entire trip (5 days). And we got free continental breakfasts for everyone every single day!!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Background: we are in Texas, where the heat index is anywhere from 100-110 on any given day. We have a 5 year old and 17 month old. All 4 of us have our passports, so traveling outside the country is an option.
DH wants to take a week off the week of August 15th and go somewhere before DD1 starts school (Aug. 22nd).
Where should we go? Recommendations? Is there anywhere that is having some cooler temps? We've been to Mexico/Cozumel a lot. Would a cruise be better? Throw me some ideas!!!