On your next vacation, stay someplace special. Here are five ideas to consider.
- Susurros del Corazón, Auberge Resorts Collection (Punta de Mita, Mexico)
If the curl of the wave is calling your children’s names, consider this Mexican resort’s Surf Safari, designed for young people ages 8-12. Adventuresome kids will begin each of three days with breakfast before heading to the pristine waters of Nayarit beaches where they will receive instruction from an experienced surf team. The program also includes the use of a personalized surfboard, reef-friendly sunscreen and an optional wetsuit. Meanwhile, the adults can explore the spa, three infinity-edge pools cascading down to the beach and multiple dining venues, including a signature Mexican farmhouse restaurant and an open-air taqueria. Overlooking the Bahía de Banderas on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, guests stay in studios, casitas, suites with ocean views or two-to-five-bedroom villas and oceanfront residences.
For more: aubergeresorts.com/susurros/
- Park Hyatt Aviara (Carlsbad, Calif.)
Relax into the coastal vibe that permeates this five-star resort, nestled within the foothills of Carlsbad transformation. Set amid 250 lush acres of natural beauty overlooking the Batiquitos Lagoon, the Park Hyatt Aviara offers breathtaking views and a plethora of on-site activities. Spend time at the peaceful adult pool or the family pool where dual slides keep everyone slipping, sliding and smiling. (Both offer private cabanas.) Opt for an outdoor exercise session, explore via an award-winning hiking trail, play tennis or reserve a round on the Arnold-Palmer-designed golf course. Test your skills in the Top Golf Swing Suite or head to a nearby beach for a surfing lesson. Families will appreciate the resort’s proximity to Legoland California, where more than 60 rides, shows and attractions beckon children ages 2 to 12.
For more: www.legoland.com/california/; www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/california/park-hyatt-aviara-resort/sanpa
- Kay El Bar Guest Ranch (Wickenburg, Ariz.)
For a true taste of the Old West, visit this dude ranch that has been welcoming guests for more than 100 years. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, guests saddle up to explore the cactus forests, slot canyons, sandy washes and rocky ridges of the Sonoran Desert. Later, relax in the pool or hot tub, hone your archery or sport shooting skills, or take a hike to scout for red-tailed hawk and turkey vultures in the desert sky. (Just beware of the jumping cholla cactus.)
