Family Vacation Ideas for a Trip They’ll Never Forget

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Club Med Sandpiper Bay – Port St. Lucie, Florida

In Port St Lucie, Florida’s Club Med Sandpiper Bay offers something for everyone in the family: multiple pools, water sports, golf, a spa, a kids’ club, and private beach access.  And should you ever want to leave the all-inclusive oasis, the resort is just two hours away from Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Orlando.

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Mohonk Mountain House – New Paltz, New York

With its jaw-dropping location on the shores of Lake Mohonk, Mohonk Mountain House is the perfect New York vacation destination for families who love swimming, kayaking, and row boating.  Surrounded by thousands of acres of woodland, this all-inclusive resort is an especially beautiful fall family vacation spot for hikes and picnics when the 

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Mohonk Mountain House – New Paltz, New York

weather is crisp and the leaves are changing.

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Grand Hotel – Mackinac Island, Michigan

In the Upper Midwest, a stay at the nearly all-inclusive Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island has been one of the most popular family vacation ideas in the country since its opening in 1887.  These Midwest family vacations at “America’s Summer Place” are only reachable by ferry (no cars allowed), and the historic island hotel offers family vacation packages that 

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Grand Hotel – Mackinac Island, Michigan

typically include meals (breakfast and dinner) and resort amenities.

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Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa – Oahu, Hawaii

On the island of Oahu in Hawaii, family vacations get a decidedly Disney spin at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa, where the resort’s mostly all-inclusive rates include nightly bonfires, character experiences, live entertainment, walking tours, ukulele lessons, a kids’ clubs, and a game room—to say nothing of its many kid-friendly pools, lazy rivers, and splash pad.

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Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf and Beach Resort – Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

The Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico is another passport-free tropical family vacation idea.  Located on the northeast side of the island of Puerto Rico, this sprawling resort borders El Yunque rainforest and is home to three lagoon-style swimming pools featuring a waterslide and waterfall. Its inclusive meal plan package includes 

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Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf and Beach Resort – Rio Grande, Puerto Rico

unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, three meals per day, and use of the tennis courts.

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Woodloch Pines Resort – Hawley, Pennsylvania

With bumper cars, go-karts, splash pools, and a jungle gym just for starters, you’d be forgiven for thinking the kids club at Woodloch Pines Resort is an actual theme park.  At this family-run resort in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, the kid-friendly amenities go way above the ordinary. But don’t worry, adults will have plenty of fun too—family-friendly 

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Woodloch Pines Resort – Hawley, Pennsylvania

experiences here include hayrides, pony rides, and bowling.

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C Lazy U Ranch – Granby, Colorado

Not far from Rocky Mountain National Park, the world-famous C Lazy U Ranch in Granby, Colorado, is an all-inclusive guest ranch that features both classic dude ranch activities (like trail rides) and modern kid-friendly amenities (like zip lining and a ropes course).  A seasonal children’s program for ages three to 17 makes it an especially great pick for family vacations 

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C Lazy U Ranch – Granby, Colorado

where the adults can use a little alone time while the kids go off and play.

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Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa – Vieux Fort, St. Lucia

The Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa on St. Lucia is home to Splash Water Park, the island’s largest water park with two giant water slides and a lazy river. But what makes it truly special are the separate family (“Splash”) and adults-only (“Harmony”) accommodations areas and pools. In addition to its five resort pools (two for adults only), 

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Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa – Vieux Fort, St. Lucia

there’s an on-site paintball facility, a kitesurfing and windsurfing center, a kids’ club, nine restaurants, and seven bars.  And with adjoining rooms that sleep up to six and feature sitting rooms, sleeper sofas, and private balconies, Coconut Bay is a great vacation idea for larger families.

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Club Med Punta Cana – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

At Club Med Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, kids ages 11 to 17 get their own space called Club Med Passworld, which offers activities like horseback riding, water sports, archery, and even learning to swing on a flying trapeze. It’s a great vacation idea for families with hard-to-please teens and tweens.

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Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Riviera Maya – Playa del Carmen, Mexico

The kid-friendly Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Riviera Maya in Playa del Carmen (about 30 minutes from the international airport and a host of other Cancun family resorts) brings SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to life in a five-star all-inclusive resort setting where every room is a swim-up oceanfront suite. Family vacation highlights at this resort include character 

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Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Riviera Maya – Playa del Carmen, Mexico

breakfasts, live Nick-themed shows and entertainment, and a six-acre outdoor water park with slides, rides, and splash pads.

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Jewel Runaway Bay Beach Resort and Waterpark – Runaway Bay, Jamaica

At the all-inclusive Jewel Runaway Bay Beach Resort in Jamaica, it’s all about the water. The resort’s Jewel Lagoon Water Park boasts water slides, raft rides, and a lazy river with rock grottos and waterfalls.  Kids and parents alike love the pool and beach, and in the evening the family fun includes live entertainment and drive-in movies.

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Planet Hollywood Beach Resort – Culebra, Costa Rica

With its movie memorabilia, walk-of-fame, red carpet, and Stars Kids Club, Planet Hollywood Beach Resort in Costa Rica is a family vacation favorite for younger kids and teens alike.  Other popular amenities at this Costa Rica family vacation hotspot include multiple swimming pools, a splash zone, a spa, and seven onsite restaurants. The all-inclusive resort also 

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Planet Hollywood Beach Resort – Culebra, Costa Rica

curates special experiences such as zip lining, canopy tours, horseback riding, and water sports like snorkeling and sailing excursions.

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Club Med Columbus – San Salvador Island, Bahamas

The beachfront Club Med Columbus (from the resort brand that helped pioneer all-inclusive family vacation ideas as a concept) is a favorite among active families.  Here the opportunity to go kayaking or paddle boarding, learn to sail or windsurf, join a fitness class, or enjoy scuba diving is all included. Bocce, beach volleyball, basketball, and soccer areas 

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Club Med Columbus – San Salvador Island, Bahamas

are also available. And older kids and teens can break off from the family for a bit to enjoy organized events arranged by the resort.

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Holiday Inn Resort Aruba – Oranjestad, Aruba

Situated on a pristine strip of Aruba’s famous Palm Beach, Holiday Inn Resort Aruba‘s all-inclusive vacation package lets kids eat free and offers unlimited drinks and a $75 spa credit for the adults in the family.  You also pay a reduced rate on kayak and paddle boat rentals, sunset cruises, and other activities offered by Pelican Adventures. The resort’s a la carte dining 

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Holiday Inn Resort Aruba – Oranjestad, Aruba

options and spacious rooms with ocean views are also popular with families.

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Ocean Club and Ocean Club West – Providenciales, Turks and Caicos

In Providenciales, there’s plenty for families to do at the two Ocean Club Resorts, where you can stay at either Ocean Club or Ocean Club West and enjoy all the perks of the other as well.  Water-loving kids and parents will enjoy the shallow reefs of Grace Bay Beach, one of the best in the Caribbean, which are perfect for snorkeling or scuba 

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Ocean Club and Ocean Club West – Providenciales, Turks and Caicos

diving; while for the horse lovers in the family there’s horseback riding on the beach.

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Bocawina Rainforest Resort – Hopkins, Belize

Located inside Belize’s Mayflower Bocawina National Park, the Bocawina Rainforest Resort offers an all-access pass to the national park along with unlimited guided and unguided excursions there.  Resort activities include ziplining, waterfall rappelling, horseback riding, and cave tubing, making this all-inclusive resort on Belize’s Caribbean coast a sure bet for adventure-loving families.

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