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RESORTCOMPETE RECOMMENDS THE BEST RESORTS FOR FAMILIES
DETROIT, MI (JUNE 24, 2010) With the arrival of summer, thoughts turn to planning the annual family vacation. It can be a daunting challenge, especially since each family member may have a different idea of the “perfect” vacation. To please everyone, while still meeting a budget for accommodation, dining, and entertainment expenses can be a challenge even for the most organized and resourceful planner.
Taking into account all these factors, an all-inclusive resort is the perfect solution for this year’s family vacation. These resorts offer every amenity imaginable, all encapsulated in one simple destination.
After all, the point of a family vacation, more than anything else, is to have fun spending time together. To help vacationers take the focus off of planning and put it on fun, no matter your destination, ResortCompete.com offers their picks for the best family resorts.
Visiting the Caribbean? Check out these resorts:
This resort is well known for providing an outstanding family experience. The best feature for families is the Vacation Nanny, a family helper who is available all day and attends to the family’s every need.
A staff ratio of 1:1 with the guests assures that parents can enjoy independent time (think scuba diving, golf, or spa treatments) while children of all ages also enjoy their time at the resort. Younger children can watch their favorite movies, collect shells on the long stretch of adjoining beach, or just play in the children's wading pool; there’s also Bubble Maker scuba diving! Pre--teens and teens will never complain of boredom; they can learn to sail or windsurf, and go to beach parties, fishing, hiking, and field trips.
2. Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort Montego Bay-- Rose Hall, Jamaica
This resort is a great economical option -- children 12 and under stay, play and eat free! The KidSpree Vacation program (available 9:00 am to 9:00 pm) is also free; Granny’s Nursery cares for children aged 6 months to 3 years. (The Children's Nursery has been relocated into a brand new area and is now next to the Kids Centre and play garden.) Kids from ages, 4 to 7 can take part in the Adventurers, and 8 to 12 year olds can participate in Wonder Years.
The Vacation Club features jungle gyms and slides in a fenced playground. Inside the club, kids can take part in activities like shirt painting, movies, excursions, board games, play garden, sand castle building. Older kids will like the game room with indoor and outdoor activities like the Xbox360® (charges apply), pool tables, shuffleboards, volleyball, basketball court, 9--hole miniature golf course, and water fountain.
For water loving families, the Almond Beach Village all-inclusive experience features 10 freshwater swimming pools, two cool freshwater Jacuzzis and numerous water and land sports, including hobie cat sailing, snorkeling, waterskiing, windsurfing, reel fishing, aquacycles, kayaks, fishing.
The resort also offers a full-service nursery that provides recreation for children up to age two. The Kids' Club (for ages 3--12) features beach and pool activities, lessons in local dance, culture and music, plus computers and video games. For teens, there are options such as movies, water sports, and disco night.
Atlantis has a top-notch water park and aquarium and is among the very best water resorts in the world. The Atlantis “Escape” program (for children ages 3 to 12), provides the opportunity to explore all facets of this amazing resort and The Aqua Tots program (ages 3+, up to 48” tall) offers 5 children a day the thrill of fish feeding at the Estuary Lagoon.
There’s also a “Kids Adventures” program, that features rooms dedicated to karaoke, culinary lessons, wizardology, and Lego Building. Club Rush, a club for pre-teens and teens (no parents allowed) is the hot spot for evenings, and kids can design, build and race their own RC race car or monster truck at the Atlantis Speedway. The resort also offers a series of fantasy camps; This year, they play host to the Miss Teen USA Fantasy Camp, open to all girls aged 12 to 17, July 19-25, 2010.
For those families looking to stay stateside, there are also these great options:
This Caribbean--style all-inclusive on the St. Lucie River features the Baby Club Med (from 4 to 23 months old), Petit Club Med (2--under 4 years) and Mini Club Med (4-- under 11 years). They also offer the Junior Club Med (for ages 11--under 18) and provide age-specific activities for each group. Some of the more popular options include trapeze, roller-blading, waterskiing, tubing, and wakeboarding. Club Med also offers the International Tennis Academy USA, which provides professional instruction for children ages 4--14 years.
This family-friendly ranch sees generations of the same families, year after year. Their children’s program is consistently ranked “the best of the best” among ranches and is divided into three categories: The Pony Express, 3-5 year olds, are introduced to horseback riding and counselors direct natural crafts, games, short hikes and swimming. The Saddletramps, 6-10 year olds, receive riding instructions, ride THEIR horse for the week, learn about the outdoors and southwest history, plus have nature hikes, picnics, crafts, scavenger hunts, and swimming.
The Bandits and Posse (ages 11-12 & 13-17) help construct their week with choices from activities like half and all day rides, water--skiing, hiking, fishing, team games and challenges.
On the lovely island of Hawaii:
With no televisions, radios or telephones, this serene resort has custom-designed programs to entertain kids. Promoting the classic Hawaiian culture, children participate in traditional activities such as fishing contests, coconut painting, net throwing, and Hawaiian crafts, mixed with pool visits and ball games. This complimentary program is offered daily except in May and September for ages 5-12. Adventurous teens have other options, such as kayaking, snorkeling tours, sunfish sailing lessons, and volleyball, among others.
The Junior Alaka‘i nalu program, designed for ages 13-17, is a three day program of water--based activities. Daily endeavors may include standup paddleboards, windsurfing, free diving, zodiac boat captain, outrigger canoe paddling, sailing, scooter snorkeling, scuba diving and shoreline fishing.
When visiting Mexico:
Club Med’s reputation for outstanding family vacations is prominently displayed here; this club features a baby care room complete with supplies and utensils for preparing baby food, the Pyjamas Club, a babysitting service to afford parents a night away, and a teen spa, with services for kids over 12.
As is customary with the chain, the resort provides Baby Club Med(from 4 to 23 months old), Petit Club Med (from 2 to under 4 years old), Mini Club Med (from 4 to under 11 years old)., and Juniors' Club Med (from 11 to under 18 years old).
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