Best Family Resort (2019)

The Woodloch Resort welcomes families to the Poconos with accommodations ranging from single rooms to two-bedroom suites. Meals are served family-style, and guests enjoy access to a range of activities daily, with amenities like a rock climbing wall, indoor and outdoor pools, go karts, bumper cars and boats, kayaks and snow tubing in the winter.
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Hawks Cay Resort caters to both families with kids and adults looking for a peaceful escape. Families have plenty of space to spread out, with access to four swimming pools (including the popular Pirate Ship pool) and an enclosed saltwater lagoon. The Coral Cay activity and adventure center caters to families with programs for kids ages 5 to 17. The newly re-opened Hawks Cay Marina serves as a base for aquatic sports of all varieties.
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Located a stone's throw from Disneyland, this Great Wolf Lodge property in Anaheim is California's only indoor water park resort. Spacious suites give families plenty of room to spread out and make themselves at home, while young guests enjoy bonuses like character appearances, lunchtime activities, story time and PJ parties.
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This family-operated resort on Lake Vermillion occupies its own private island, where vacationing families can spend their days swimming, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, hydrobiking, paddle boating, rock climbing or scaling a giant floating "iceberg." Kids enjoy a range of guided activities, and cabins range in size from one to five bedrooms to accommodate even the biggest families.
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Built in 1938, The Snowpine Lodge was the first ski shelter in the Alta and Snowbird area. Today, the lodge offers ski-in, ski-out service and recently renovated accommodations to fit a range of budgets and family sizes. Each guest starts the day with a warm skier's breakfast and finishes it with a gourmet dinner. An outdoor whirlpool tub, spa treatment room and fire pit offer plenty of options for relaxation off the slopes.
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At the Fairmont Kea Lani, families enjoy three swimming pools (including one just for mom and dad), a Hawaiian cultural program, water sports, beach activities and the Keiki Lani Kids Club – a state-of-the-art facility for children between the ages of 5 and 12.
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Six separate pools create a giant outdoor playground in the Scottsdale desert for visitors of all ages. At the heart of the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess pool complex, the 6,000-square-foot Sonoran Splash features two waterslides, a zero entry pool deck and a sandbox play area, perfect for families with young children. The Trailblazers Family Adventure Center offers a host of activities for kids ages 5 to 12.
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One of the country’s only truly all-inclusive resorts, Club Med Sandpiper Bay caters to active families. It’s located in between Miami and Orlando along the St. Lucie River where beach and swimming activities are available. Expert pros in the resort’s multi-sport Club Med Academy are on hand to coach beach volleyball, tennis, golf and fitness for those who want to improve techniques. Parents may also take advantage of the age-appropriate child care and supervised activities.
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Non-stop activities at Smugglers’ Notch Vermont are diverse so plan to stay awhile in one of their spacious, full-service condos. The resort is famous for being one of the best skiing venues for families. However, other outdoor fun includes llama treks, geocaching, mountain biking, zip-lining, tennis and more. Young kids can enjoy the million-dollar child center, while older kids can participate in special interest camps that take advantage of the resort’s natural setting. Teens have their own programming, too.
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The Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort may be a mouthful to say, but it's a pleasure to stay, whether you're traveling with family or not! Smack in the middle of Walt Disney World Resort's beautiful Golden Oak community, the FS Orlando's gorgeous zero-entry pool, incredible castle-themed water park and lazy river and complimentary Kids' Camp (not to mention character breakfasts with Goofy and pals!) make this a sumptuous stay with all the right Disney touches.
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