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Summer Vacation: Top Kid-Friendly Beach Resorts

No matter what your age, sparkling crystal-blue water, lush green vegetation and expansive tropical horizons are beach getaway indulgences. The HCCMIS travel blog spotlights the Caribbean as a beautiful region that “offers a range of vacation experiences” and “all-inclusive resorts.”

From the relaxing Cayman Islands and majestic Aruba island to the cultural Saint Kitts and Nevis islands and pristine beaches of Antigua, the Caribbean can be a young family’s dream destination.

Parents.com highlights luxury, affordable resorts starting at just $99 per night. The Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Our Lacaya Resort in the Bahamas, Club Med Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic and Atlantis, Paradise Island in the Bahamas are surreal beach destinations that will create memories and experiences of a lifetime. For more kid-friendly beachy ideas, check out the following hotspots:

Mainland, U.S.A.

Don’t discount your homeland— the U.S. is decorated with some of most marvelous beaches in the world— from east to west coast. Florida’s Colony Beach and Tennis Resort offers plenty of kid-focused activities like beach games and art projects as well as swimming, fishing and tennis lessons.

Or enjoy the west coast beach at Loews Coronado Bay Beach Resort. Your family will feel at home with child-proofed rooms, cribs and lullaby CDs upon request. Set out with the kids on adventures, such as gondola cruises, surf lessons and eateries that feature a selection of kids menus.

loews coronado bay beach resort & spa san diego california
Loews Coronado Bay Beach Resort & Spa San Diego California

 

Hawaii Tropical Paradise

Hawaii is a paradise adorned with family-friendly resorts that entertain kids with snorkeling lessons, family hula classes and lei making. Your family can cool off in a designated children’s pool, play lawn bowling and gaze up at fireworks every Friday night at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Honolulu.

You can also hop on over to the Sheraton Kauai on Poipu Beach to play in the waterfall or the whirlpool and zip down the waterslide. Relax while kids happily stay busy by bamboo pole fishing or learning to play the ukulele.

Waikiki Beach Surf Boards
Waikiki Beach Surf Boards

 

Global Resort Getaways

So this summer you want to jet set to an exotic locale abroad with the kids in tow? The Franklyn D. Resort and Spa in Jamaica has nanny services so your family can enjoy picturesque beach-front suites and restaurants that cater to every kid’s taste.

The Franklyn D. Resort even offers activities for specific age groups or families. If you want to travel farther south, check out Club Med in Ixtapa, Mexico, for an unforgettable family spa experience.

With ocean-front views and tandem treatment rooms in the exclusive wellness center, it’s effortless to find a relaxing retreat after a busy day of tennis instruction and trapeze lessons.

Isla Ixtapa Beach Resort
Isla Ixtapa, Mexico

Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Alejandro Linares Garcia

Despite your family dynamic, whether you’re a single-parent troupe or blended family of five, an affordable, luxury and kid-friendly getaway is within reach for everyone to enjoy.


Did you know going on a vacation overseas with the entire family is no longer out of financial reach? Read this article to learn why it’s possible.

 

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