At the Atlantis Resort and Casino in Nassau, Bahamas (atlantis.com), activities for children abound. The package includes a free fourth night, companion airfare and children eleven and under stay and eat free. There are several facilities from which to choose including Royal Cove, The Reef Atlantis and the Cove Atlantis. The Aquadventure Water Park, the largest water park in the Caribbean, winds its way through all the hotels and has water slides, river rides, pools and rock climbing. The hotel provides in-room babysitting and various children's camps, so parents can enjoy the nightlife at the different casinos, nightclubs, theatres and comedy clubs.
Yee haw! Time to spit clean your cowgirl boots; dust off your cowboy hats and head out West to the Tanque Verde Ranch (tanqueverderanch.com) in Tucson, Arizona. You can get a family package that includes three meals a day, trail riding, horseback lessons, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, art classes, water aerobics, tennis and tennis lessons and a chaperoned children's program. The package also includes an outdoor barbeque on Wednesdays and Saturdays and a breakfast horseback ride with blueberry pancakes and scrambled eggs on Thursdays and Sundays. Accommodations are traditional adobe and Santa Fe style architecture with spectacular views of the mountains.
This is as rustic as a family vacation can be -- Swiss Family Robinson look out! Located in Takilma, Oregon, the Out and About Treehouse Treesort (treehouses.com) is a truly unique way to spend quality time on family vacations -- up (some way up) close and personal. It is a bed and breakfast built in the tops of trees, and you can get from one treehouse to the other either by swinging (have to be certified) or the more traditional way, walking down stairs. Activities at this unusual treesort include horseback riding, lessons on treehouse construction, tree climbing, hiking and rafting.
Club Med family plans offer differing packages depending on the location. At Sandpiper Bay located on the St. Lucie River in Florida (clubmed.us.com), the activities are endless and everything is all-inclusive. The resort offers a variety of sports, programs and activities, such as golf, tennis, swimming and bocce ball. There is a variety of dining options, and alcoholic beverages are included. There are programs for children from babies to teenagers with plenty of free time for the adults, so they can lounge by the pool, enjoy a gourmet meal or dance the night away.
