It’s the season for family vacations. Here are five ideas to consider.
Beaches Resorts (Ocho Rios or Negril, Jamaica)
Access your slice of sun-filled fun during a family vacation at one of two Beaches Resorts in Jamaica. Both all-inclusive options provide an endless list of activities and adventures to keep every member of your family happily engaged. Relax on the private white-sand beach, dip into your choice of five swimming pools and a Pirates Island water park or learn something new in a pool dedicated for scuba practice.
While the younger kids will want to hang with on-site Sesame Street characters, the older crew will be busy sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, paddleboarding or perfecting their swing within the golf program for kids. Lodging options include spacious guest rooms and family suites designed for large and multigenerational clans. Butler and nanny services are also a possibility.
Ask about special air and land promotions.
For more: www.beaches.com
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve (Puerto Rico)
Guests are drawn to this luxurious, sun-drenched resort for its pristine coastline, dining venues that pay homage to the local culture, a top-notch spa and two well-regarded golf courses. Young people are invited to join in community garden sessions to learn about nurturing the earth and come nightfall to join experts to observe the night sky and learn how the island’s night creatures move about. The whole family can explore an 11-mile trail that winds past the two golf courses, beaches and through tree-shaded forests. Named after the resort’s original developer, Laurance S. Rockefeller, the trail can be explored on foot, by bike or with a golf cart.
For more: https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/sjudo-dorado-beach-a-ritz-carlton-reserve/
Terramor (Bar Harbor, Maine)
Located on Mount Desert Island and the gateway to Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor provides opportunities to observe humpback, finback and pilot whales along with puffins, dolphins and seals during the warmer months. Sample tasty ice cream, stroll through quaint shops to discover locally created watercolors, sweetgrass baskets and gemstone jewelry, and crack open a lobster during your stay. Spend the nights at Terramor, an outdoor resort, where you’ll sleep in a luxurious platform tent, stroll through the trees on boardwalks and have the option to consult your on-site outfitter for hiking tips, trail options and even grilling basics.