Leave the logistics and budget calculations at home. With one of these all-star options, the biggest decision you’ll have to make is how many umbrellas you want in your drink.
Beaches Turks & Caicos, Providenciales
A massive waterpark, Sesame Street-themed breakfasts and swim-up ice cream bar are just the beginning of the kid-friendly perks at this resort nestled on 12 miles of white-sand beach. Enjoy a glass of spiked (or mocktail) punch on arrival before settling in to one of four themed wings at the resort—Caribbean, Italian, Key West and French. While you can expect the usual lineup of activities from watersports to tours to tennis and beach volleyball, you’ll love bonuses like Scratch DJ Academy, where kids can learn to make their own mixes, Xbox lounge, Trench Town arcade and VOILA, a family theatre entertainment option featuring stories told with acrobatics and interactive art.
The Ranch at Rock Creek, Montana
Rolling hills and wide open skies make up this gorgeous ranch retreat in Philipsburg, Montana. Embrace your inner cowboy with archery classes, family fly fishing, rodeo performances and rifle shooting or take in breathtaking views under the stars from one of the resort’s many outdoor hangouts. For the youngsters in your party, familiarize them with the wild thrills of frontier living with the Little Grizzlies kids club, which provides themed outdoor adventures and nature classes. At the end of your day, you kick back in luxurious lodge-style suites or take your party outdoors with plush glamping accommodations.
Club Med Pragelato Vialattea, Italy
Looking to improve your outdoor skills? Take advantage of this resort’s Sports Schools, which include activities from hiking, mountain biking, skiing and snowboarding to golf, tennis and horseback riding. Surrounded by three national parks and pristine mountain views, Pragelato Vialattea specializes in nature-meets-nurture family getaways. After a day on the slopes, take a trip to the spa for a body scrub or a dip in the Turkish baths, see a show, or fill up on unlimited gourmet meals before retreating to your cozy chalet.
AlSol Luxury Village, Dominican Republic
Space is the name of the game in the sprawling suites at this Caribbean resort–an excellent perk for larger families and groups with teens. With 30,000 acres and only 300 villa-suites on the property, this little beachfront haven feels like your own private slice of Punta Cana (Bonus: get here in just a 10-minute ride from the airport). But with 10 bars and restaurants, plus fun nightly “mini discos” prime for kids, you can be as social as you want to be. When you’re not lounging poolside, try one of the multiple water sports and activities available (hello wine tasting and cave tours), not to mention the legendary Punta Espada Golf Course.
Lewa Safari Camp, Kenya
Settle in to one of two Family Suites, spacious thatched-roof huts with safari-themed décor, hot showers and cozy seating arrangements, set right on the plains of this 65,000-acre wildlife conservancy. When you’re not busy driving through the plains on one of several game tours, take a trip to the neighboring Samburu village and bargain with a local for one of their handmade wares, take a dip in the onsite pool, venture out on a guided walk or toast gin and tonics as you watch the sunset at a traditional post-safari “Sundowner.”
Coconut Bay, St. Lucia
For hard to please kids, Coconut Bay might just be the answer. Paintball, kite surfing, and a sprawling onsite waterpark are just a few highlights of this picturesque retreat. Your Premium All-Inclusive purchase not only gets you unlimited meals, snacks, and drinks, but daily activities, themed dinners and beach parties, kid-friendly amenities (such as access to Splash water park and Cocoland Kidz Club), onsite yoga and tennis, plus free transportation to and from the resort. Additionally, connecting family rooms with private balconies make space and comfort a non-issue.