Beach resorts are the perfect winter vacation getaway for families. They are ideal spots where families can soak up the sunshine, go kayaking and build sandcastles and just enjoy a little time together in warmer lands. In case you haven’t heard, this winter is supposed to be pretty brutal! Not sure how true that is, but I can tell you that I’m definitely looking for ways to escape the chill. I’d definitely love to visit one of these top 5 family beach resorts to warm up a bit!
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Top 5 Family Beach Resorts for Your Winter Vacation
Sandy Lane Beach Resort
The Sandy Lane Beach Resort is located in Barbados. It was first opened in 1933 on a former sugar plantation and was rebuilt in 2001. The resort features 112 rooms and suites, 4 restaurants, 7 bars and 3 golf courses. Family activities at the resort include banana boat rides, scuba diving and golf. Kids can take part in the Treehouse Club, a children’s activities and entertainment center.
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Club Med Punta Cana
The Club Med Punta Cana is located in the Dominican Republic. The resort features 550 rooms and suites, 3 restaurants and 2 bars. Family activities at the resort include beach volleyball, water polo and deep sea fishing. The resort features 3 programs for kids. Petit Club Med is for kids ages 2-3, featuring outdoor games, puppet shows and water painting. Mini Club Med is for kids ages 4-10, featuring sailing, nature activities and arts and crafts.
Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort
The Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort is located in Cancun, Mexico. The resort features 2,457 rooms and suites, 17 restaurants, 12 bars, 9 swimming pools, 6 tennis courts and 2 basketball courts. Family activities at the resort include pool volleyball, miniature golf and magic show. Kids can enjoy the Playroom Kids Club, featuring drawing time, puppet shows and movie hour.
South Seas Island Resort
The South Seas Resort is located on Captiva Island in Lee County, Florida. It is set on 350 acres of wildlife preserve. It was first opened in 1946 as a fishing resort and was completely renovated after it sustained heavy damage during the 2004 Hurricane Charley. The resort features 465 rooms, condos, cottages and villas, 4 restaurants and 20 swimming pools. Family activities at the resort include parasailing, dolphin watching and bicycle rentals. Kids can have fun at the Skully Family Interactive Center, featuring kite making, poolside bingo and coconut painting.
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Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa
The Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa is located in St. Lucia. The resort features 6 restaurants, 6 bars, 5 swimming pools and a waterpark, featuring a large activity pool, a lazy river and several waterslides. Family activities at the resort include beach cricket, snorkeling, bocce ball and kite surfing. Kids can enjoy time at Coco Land, which features a petting zoo, coconut bowling, talent show and turtle watching.
These are just a few of our favorite family beach resorts that would be perfect for your winter vacation. When you’re choosing a resort, make sure you look at the different amenities so you can be sure that everyone in your family will find something to do…when they’re not laying on the beach soaking up the sun, of course!
