10 Best Family Resorts

The 10 best family resorts should offer a variety of amenities and activities both adults and children can enjoy. Whether you are looking for a luxury or budget family resort, many are also now offering services that appeal to families with younger children, such as children menus, childproofing of rooms, baby bathtubs and cribs at no additional cost.

1. The Southern California luxury retreat, Rancho Valencia, is an ideal resort for family vacations. Located outside of San Diego, Rancho Valencia offers spacious accommodations and dozens of amenities like heated pools, Internet access, flat-screen TVs, board games, puzzles, DVDs and babysitting services. The resort is also located near SeaWorld and the San Diego Wild Animal Park. 5921 Valencia Circle; Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
2. The Breakers is an opulent, family-friendly resort in Palm Beach, Florida. This luxury resort offers nearly 600 rooms and 40 suites—all of which are nonsmoking. Family features include kids' camp, babysitting services, strollers, playground, heated pool, baby pool, kickball contests, arts and crafts, family golf and tennis and water activities with on-site lifeguards. One South County Road; Palm Beach, FL 33480
3. Las Vegas may not immediately come to mind when you think of family resorts, but Circus Circus in Las Vegas, Nevada is just that. At the Circus Circus resort, kids always eat free and parents can save money on the cost of their accommodations. The main attraction of Circus Circus is a permanent big top circus that takes place on the resort's center stage. Besides the circus, families can enjoy an indoor theme park and a carnival with clowns and over 200 carnival and arcade games. 2880 Las Vegas Blvd South; Las Vegas, NV 89109
4. If you are looking for a family-friendly resort that offers old-fashioned appeal, the Winnetu Oceanside Resort in Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts may be for you. This nonsmoking resort offers six studios and 48 suites—each with kitchenettes, children's programs, babysitting services, heated pools, baby pool, poolside movies, peewee tennis club, playground, life-size outdoor chess set, gourmet food for adults and buffets for children. 31 Dunes Road; Edgartown, MA 02539
5. The Resort at Paws Up in Greenough, Montana is an ideal vacation spot for families that love the wilderness. Family-friendly activities include paintball, horseback riding, river rafting, wagon rides, hiking and fly-fishing. The resort itself is ranch-style with all the amenities you would receive at a luxury hotel.  40060 Paws Up Road; Greenough, MT 59823
6. The Kingsmill Resort & Spa in Williamsburg, Virginia offers over 400 rooms with kitchens and laundry facilities. The resort also offers a wide variety of family-friendly activities and amenities including kids' camps, babysitting services, indoor and outdoor pools, poolside movies, kids' menus, arts and crafts and free shuttles to nearby Busch Gardens. 1010 Kingsmill Road; Williamsburg, VA 23185
7. The Grand Wailea resort in Maui offers all the amenities and activities you would expect from a luxurious Hawaiian resort. Families can stay in rooms, suites or villas and enjoy a beach, four jungle pools, infant pool, whitewater rapids slide, painting, golf, tennis, storytelling and a family spa. 3850 Wailea Alanui Drive; Wailea, Maui, HI 96753
8. The Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island, Florida is the perfect resort for a family that loves water. All the nearly 400 rooms and 50 suites feature ocean views. Families can also enjoy water-related activities like sailing, fly-fishing and kayaking, and activities like golf, sing-alongs and story time, playground, indoor and outdoor pools, bonfires and boat rides. 4750 Amelia Island Parkway; Amelia Island, FL 32034
9. Just as the name implies, The Tyler Place Family Resort in Highgate Springs, Vermont is a family resort with 36 family suites and 30 family cottages. Activities include age-targeted camps, painting classes, yoga, mini golf, basketball, arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor pools, boat rides and nature walks. 175 Tyler Place Rd; Highgate Springs, VT 05460
10. Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah may be known as a winter ski center, but the resort also offers a number of family-friendly activities year-round. Hiking, biking and indoor and outdoor music festivals are just some of the many activities families may enjoy. A summer camp with storytelling, art projects and sing-alongs is also available for children. 2250 Deer Valley Drive South; Park City, UT 84060