Sentence 1: The Smith family loved to go on day trips on their boat in the summer. 
 Sentence 3: They chose to travel north to a beach that wasn't terribly far away 
 Sentence 4:  The children had a wonderful time and met a new friend to play with 
 Sentence 5:  They kept in touch with their friend even after they went home 
 Option 1: One day, they decided it would be fun to take the kids to a new place. 
 Option 2: One day, they decided it would be fun to explore their own city.