Travel,beaches, snorkle, hiking, kayacking, photos of family, wildlife

I am a beginner with love for good photography.  Looking to take memory pictures and wow my friends of the beauty of the places, wildlife I've seen.  I don't want to worry about a fragile camera while on the sandy beach, trying to swim with dolphins, zip lining trying to capture a wildlife fast. But, I also want those pictures of smiling faces of family while with clear skin while having dinner and panoramic shots of beautiful locations.  Also, I wish it were small.  And video seems more important now as I look at the cameras.  Ease of use is of high importance because technology is a foreign language to me.  Am I asking too much? Is there such an animal?