By Alicia Bodine
Florida is an ideal destination for families. With year-round sunshine and loads of activities, from theme parks to
beaches, Florida is kid-friendly and vacation-ready. You don't have to look far to find a hotel that both children and parents will appreciate. Many now offer kids' clubs, impressive and playful pools, and even babysitting services.
Holiday Inn Sanibel Island
Holiday Inn by Adrian Ruiz
Children eat free at the Holiday Inn in Sanibel, Florida. When they are finished with breakfast, they can go swimming in the pool or play games on the sports and recreation courts. Older children can play tennis, ride bicycles on the bike path or take a hike down some jogging trails. There is so much to do at this Holiday Inn that parents can make a vacation out of simply staying here.
Holiday Inn Sanibel Island
1231 Middle Gulf Drive
Sanibel, Florida 33957
(800) 443-0909
Marriott Suites Clearwater on Sand Key
Marriott Suites by DiscoverDuPage
Children stay free and receive welcome gifts at the Marriott Suites in Clearwater, Florida. This hotel's pool also has a waterfall, which makes it stand out from other hotel pools. Kids can play beach volleyball or participate in some free Kids Club activities. Children ages 4 to 12 can create crafts, play board games, watch movies or play with toys. Babysitting is also available.
Marriott Suites Clearwater
1201 Gulf Blvd.
Clearwater, Florida 33767
(727) 596-1100
(800) 333-3333
Doral Golf Resort and Spa
Doral Golf Resort by i2n2
The Doral Golf resort and Spa in Miami has daily programs for kids ages 5 to 12, plus a water play area with a water slide. Older children can play on the volleyball, tennis or basketball courts. The family can go biking together on the resort's biking paths. The restaurant offers kid-friendly meals, and children younger than 15 stay for free.
Doral Golf Resort and Spa
4400 N.W. 87th Ave.
Miami, Florida 33178
(800) 713-6725
www.doralresort.com
Days Inn Maingate East
Days Inn by Glen
This Days Inn is just outside Walt Disney World near Orlando, Florida. It has an outdoor pool like most hotels, but kids are also sure to love its outdoor playground and its movie screenings. Teenagers can play golf. The hotel also offers a babysitting service. Of course, there are many, many attractions within a 10-mile radius, including theme parks and shopping malls.
Days Inn
5840 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
Kissimmee, Florida 34746
(407) 396-7969
(800) 329-7466
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About the Author:
Alicia Bodine has been a professional writer for six years. She has produced thousands of articles for online publications such as Demand Studios, Bright Hub, Associated Content and WiseGeek. Bodine is also the current cooking guru for LifeTips. She has received awards for being a top content producer.
