Family Vacations Around the World

1. Sebastian Vail

Vail, Colorado, is one of the state’s premier ski destinations. Families can take advantage of The Sebastian's ski-in/ski-out base camp with valet service to get the most out of their time on the mountain. After a day on the slopes, mom and dad can loosen up tight muscles in the adults-only hot tub while the kids make a splash in the Sebastian pool. Residential suites make perfect family accommodations with kitchenettes, fireplaces, balconies, and epic views. Movie Night provides in-room family movies, fresh popcorn and candy delivered to the room. Those with toddlers in tow can take advantage of Tykes, an imaginative play space for kids aged 4 and under. Battle Mountain Kids’ Camp offers an array of fun kids’ activities day and evening.

16 Vail Road, Vail, CO, Phone: 970-477-8000

2. JW Marriott Indianapolis

For those in town attending an event in the convention center, or a Colts game at the stadium, JW Marriott Indianapolis offers an excellent opportunity to bring the family along. This 33-story hotel is connected to the Indianapolis Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium as well as to a variety of downtown attractions via the skyway. White River State Park, the NCAA Hall of Champions, and the Indianapolis Zoo are all family attractions that are easily accessible from the hotel. One of the hotel’s 18 one-bedroom suites give mom and dad the privacy they need with a separate space for the kids, while the hotel pool provides relaxing fun for the whole family.

10 South West Street, Indianapolis, IN, Phone: 317-860-5800

3. Nemacolin Woodlands Resort

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort is the ideal place for a family vacation. There are so many things to do that the kids may be begging for a longer stay. Wildlife Academy offers a number of animal adventures, including pony rides, dog sledding, and an animal nursery tour.

Unlimited Adventures offers archery, a wildlife tour, a rock climbing wall, and a ropes course. Younger family members can enjoy an Olympic-caliber girls’ gymnastics facility, Kidz Klub with supervised play, an arcade, Midway carnival games, kids’ parties, and babysitting services. There’s disc golf, mini golf, paintball, bowling, biking, tennis, zip lining, and more. This is the place for active families to get away.

1001 Lafayette Drive, Farmington, PA, Phone: 866-344-6957

4. Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort

Located on the shores of Mirror Lake, the Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort is a sprawling, family-run Lake Placid resort just a short walk from Main Street's restaurants and shops and a 5-minute walk from Lake Placid Olympic Village.

The spacious, traditionally decorated rooms have free Wi-Fi, Nintendo games consoles, flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and coffeemakers. Many rooms and suites have private patios or balconies. Suites and upgraded rooms also have fireplaces, kitchenettes, and whirlpool tubs. Guests enjoy numerous amenities such as a restaurant, a cocktail lounge, a nightclub, a fitness center, an indoor pool, a private beach, whirlpools, and a sauna. They can also go ice skating on the lake in the winter.

2559 Main Street, Lake Placid, NY 12946, Phone: 844-209-8080

5. Tamarijn Aruba

Tamarijn Aruba is a family-friendly Aruba resort along Druif Beach in Oranjestad, located approximately 10 minutes from Queen Beatrix International Airport. The hotel offers 236 beautiful waterfront guest rooms and suites with top amenities such as private balconies and patios, flat screen televisions, and in-room mini-fridges. Guests can dine and drink for free at their choice of 10 delicious restaurants and eight full-service bars, ranging from the casual Pizza Per Tutti bar and grill to upscale international selections such as Fusion Tapas, the Red Parrot, and the hotel's signature classic Italian-style Paparazzi Restaurant. Non-motorized watersports are also accessible for free, including snorkeling and windsurfing lessons. Other hotel amenities include a golf course, a fitness center, and a casino. All guests are welcome to use all facilities at the hotel's sister venue, Divi Aruba, which is located next door.

J.E. Irausquin Blvd 41, Oranjestad, Aruba, Phone: +297 525 5200

6. Clayoquot Wilderness Resort

Families will find an adventure outpost like no other in the Clayoquot Wilderness Resort. Located in British Columbia’s Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve, this seasonal eco-resort is a unique destination where guests can enjoy glamping in luxury tents with modernized “oil lamps” that run on electricity and “woodstoves” that run on propane. Modern coastal cuisine is prepared by artisan chefs in the Cookhouse kitchen using locally sourced ingredients. A children’s menu with favorites like mac and cheese and pizza is sure to satisfy the younger generation. A wide range of outdoor activities is available for nature lovers of all ages.

Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, Phone: 888-333-5405

7. Atlantis, The Palm

This ocean-themed resort is truly a family-friendly destination with activities and amenities that will please everyone. Atlantis, The Palm Kids Club offers daily activities, a play zone, and an underwater theater where kids can see marine life up close. Tweens and teens will love spending time in Club Rush, where they can order non-alcoholic drinks at the Sugar Rush Bar, play the latest video games in the Game Zone, and hit the dance floor in the entertainment lounge. Of course, families will want to spend lots of time together swimming with the dolphins, feeding cownose rays, and enjoying some downtime at one of the many pools on the property or in one of the family-sized guest rooms or suites.

Crescent Rd, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Phone: +971-44-26-20-00

8. Farm Stay USA - Farm and Ranch Travel

Farm Stay USA connects farms and ranches around America with people who want to stay at these locations. These vacations let you stay at an authentic, working farm or ranch, experiencing what life is like in these unique, rural environments and even having a chance to help out, if you desire, with activities like milking cows, feeding animals, collecting freshly laid eggs in the morning, and more. Farm stays allow families to get in touch with nature, history, and heritage, breathing in fresh air each and every day and enjoying a simpler and more traditional way of life for a few nights or a few weeks. Phone: 541-487-4966, farmstayus.com

9. LEGOLAND Deutschland

Families who are still in search of adventure after a day at LEGOLAND Deutschland will find plenty to keep them busy at nearby LEGOLAND Holiday Village, where guests can stay in themed castles, cottages, camping barrels, or tents. The castles and cottages include modern amenities like Wi-Fi, flat-screen televisions, and mini refrigerators. All ages are invited to participate in planned evening activities, navigate the high ropes course, or spend time together at the bowling alley. À la carte and buffet-style restaurants serve kid-friendly cuisine until late into the night. A LEGOLAND VIP package and express passes are available to make navigating the park a more family-friendly experience.

Legoland-Allee 1, Gunzburg, Germany, Phone: +49-18-06-70-07-57-01