By Megan Mattingly-Arthur
Best All Inclusive Family Vacations
Whether your family
vacations have been amazing or disastrous, it can be hard to rally the troops to get excited about a
family vacation. Satisfy concerns about cost and available activities at the same time by going on an all-inclusive vacation with your family. The following all-inclusive, family-friendly vacations offer something to please even the pickiest members of your family and are fun enough to banish the usual cries of, "I'm bored."
Sandals Beaches Resorts
Well-known for their chain of popular couples resorts, Sandals has expanded with the introduction of the beaches chain of all-inclusive family resorts. With three locations in Jamaica and one in Turks & Caicos, there is a Beaches resort to suit all of your tropical travel needs. The Beaches resorts feature all the amenities you have come to expect from a Sandals resort, such as multiple pools, bars and fine-dining restaurants, as well as family focused attractions such as the Pirates Island Waterpark, XBox 360 Game Garage, Liquid teen lounge and supervised kids camps.
Club Med
Another well-known resort chain to expand to include all-inclusive family resorts is Club Med. With more than 20 all-inclusive family resorts located in North America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, South America, Africa and Polynesia, there's sure to be a family friendly Club Med resort to suit your vacation needs. Besides offering fabulous resort amenities for adults, Club Med family friendly resorts offer a variety of fun classes for kids and teens, from snorkeling to trapeze lessons.
Disney Cruises
The folks who brought us the "the happiest place on Earth" have taken their brand of joy to the ocean in the form of Disney Cruises. The Disney Cruise line offers cruises to the Bahamas, the Caribbean and Europe that feature appearances by classic Disney characters, family activities, Disney deck parties, theme restaurants, and shore excursions.
Nickelodeon Family Cruises
Nickelodeon has partnered with the Royal Caribbean cruise line to design an all-inclusive family vacation experience. Cruising the east and west coasts of the United States, the seven-day Nickelodeon cruise adventure features activities to please both kids and parents. Kids will enjoy rubbing elbows with their favorite Nickelodeon characters while they participate in fun classes, sports and other activities, while parents can take advantage of the spa, fitness center, casino and wine tasting services on board.
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About the Author:
Megan Mattingly-Arthur has been writing professionally since 1998. She has contributed to various publications, including "Teen Voices" and "Positive Teens" magazines, as well as a book, "The Young Writer's Guide to Getting Published." Mattingly-Arthur is studying travel and tourism through Penn Foster Career School.
Photo Credits:
Piotr Bizior (http://www.sxc.hu/profile/bizior)