| If you are planning a beach vacation for the whole | | | | two |
| family, then you will likely be looking for a resort that | | | | * Menus and restaurants that cater to kids' tastes, |
| caters to a broad range of needs, including those of | | | | such as hotdogs and ice cream (NOTE: Truly |
| children. Many such resorts are only too happy to | | | | all-inclusive resorts will offer all meals and drinks as |
| accommodate kids, and some even offer programs | | | | part of the price of your stay) |
| and activities geared towards children of varying age | | | | * Suites or other room configurations geared towards |
| groups. | | | | families, such as those including foldout or pull-out beds |
| To make the best of your beach family resort | | | | and easy access to activities |
| vacation, you may find the following tips helpful. Look | | | | * Safety: Check into the safety precautions and layout |
| for resorts that include a lot of extras in the price, such | | | | of the resort. Some destinations are far more |
| as: | | | | kid-friendly than others. One further note on the type |
| * A premium location directly on the beach, or | | | | of beach; depending on the age of your children, |
| complimentary shuttle to a nearby safe and clean | | | | different types of beaches may be more appropriate. |
| beach | | | | For instance, teenagers may want large waves and |
| * Sports and activities geared towards the age groups | | | | slightly rougher water for trying out surfing, sailing or |
| your kid/s fall in. Many resorts have full-blown kids' | | | | windsurfing. For young children and toddlers, on the |
| clubs that keep your kids involved and having fun all | | | | other hand, you will likely want to look for a quiet and |
| day long. | | | | calm beach, perhaps on the leeward side of an island |
| * Family activities, if desired | | | | or nestled in a bay. |
| * Pool areas and maybe even special water features | | | | Have a great time on your vacation, and don't forget |
| such as rivers, fountains and waterslides | | | | your sunscreen! |
| * Babysitting, especially in the evenings if the two of | | | | Visit to learn how to save hundreds - in some cases |
| you (adults) would like to enjoy an adults only dinner or | | | | thousands - of dollars on your travel costs! |