Family Beach Resort Vacation Ideas

Family Beach Resort Vacation Idea #1: For a quintessential Southern California resort experience try The Hotel del Coronado. With a beautiful beachfront location on the quaint island of Coronado in San Diego, The Del has been called "one of the top ten resorts in the world." The Hotel del Coronado makes a wonderful family vacation destination.

Besides a large array of recreation opportunities it also has seasonal teen and children's programs. Some of the activities available are the Coast Club Teen Lounge, Tent City Kids Camp, fitness programs & personal training, golf, pool, sunset sailing, surfing lessons, tennis, Yoga, boating, bike rentals.

Family Beach Resort Vacation Idea #2: Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa, in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, is the perfect Caribbean island destination. It was recently awarded "Best All-Inclusive Resort in the Caribbean" and "Best Spa in the Virgin Islands".

Sugar Bay is an all-inclusive resort, a beach and water-sport lover's paradise. Private balconies overlook the white beaches and sparkling waters. Golf, tennis, scuba, snorkeling, sailing, kayaking or windsurfing are all at your fingertips. There are family activities such as iguana feeding, bonfires, kids movies, kite flying and bedtime stories. Take part in water/poolside entertainment such as "21", Ping Pong, V.I. Trivia, Bingo, pool volleyball and pool relays.

Family Beach Resort Vacation Idea #3: Casa del Campo calls itself “the most complete resort in the Caribbean”. Situated on 7,000 acres on the southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, this resort has it all. The Casa del Campo has one of the best full fledged children’s programs in the Caribbean. Some of the activities include swimming, beach games, rides on horse-drawn cart, pony and horse rides, a sailboat excursion, golf and tennis lessons, treasure hunts and arts and crafts.

On the top of a nearby cliff overlooking a gorge sits Altos de Chavon, the resort’s $30 million replica of a 16th-century colonial village. With boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, Taino Indian museum, and s small stone church, this incredible attraction draws tourists from around the world.

Family Beach Resort Vacation Idea #4: The Boscobel Beach Resort is a family resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Located on Jamaica’s north coast, this beachside resort resembles a permanently moored cruise ship. Activities go on practically 24 hours a day.

The kid’s center is staffed by “Super Nannies” who supervise a host of children’s activities. A few are “Mousecize”, swimming lessons, shell hunts, pool games, nature walks, donkey rides, glass bottom boat rides, computer play, treasure hunts, and movies.

Nearby is Dunn’s River Falls, one of Jamaica’s top attractions. With the help of a local guide you can climb the 600 foot tall falls. Also nearby is Prospect Plantation, offering tram rides past fields of bananas, pineapples, sugar cane, coffee, limes and pimento.

Family Beach Resort Vacation Idea #5: Perched royally on the Bermuda's highest point, The Fairmont Southampton overlooks lush acres of land, pink sandy beaches and bountiful gardens.

Relax beneath a rainbow of umbrellas at the Beach Club, hit the links for a round of golf, grab your racket for a tennis match, snorkel your way around the reefs, ride the waves on a jet ski, explore the island on your scooter and enjoy the award-winning cuisine at any of the six restaurants.

The Fairmont Southampton Golf Course was winner of the 2002 Golf Digest, best places to play golf. The Beach Club has 6 tennis courts.