Whether splashing in the waves, searching for fishies while snorkeling, or sipping a tropical drink

Whether splashing in the waves, searching for fishies while snorkeling, or sipping a tropical drink from a lounge chair, nothing says family vacation more than a day at the beach! I asked some of the best family travel bloggers to tell us about their all-time favorite family-friendly beach hotels. From where to take a dip with babies and toddlers to the best beach hotel for active families, there's sheraton hotel in madison wisconsin sure to be something on this list that will appeal to you. As a beach-loving mama, I couldn't resist including a favorite of mine too!
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Lucky for me, the Hotel Del Coronado  on the Coronado peninsula across from downtown San Diego is a mere half-hour drive from my home. A tourist attraction in its own right, many people stop by "The Del" (as it is known to locals) just for the day to eat its famed brunch, enjoy its immaculate stretch of beach, peruse its fancy-schmancy shops, or snack on fresh crab legs and sip martinis in its swanky seaside bar. Adding to its old-school charm and glamorous vibe, many movies have been filmed here, most notably Some Like It Hot starring Marilyn Monroe. This is a favorite place to bring out-of-towners; its stunning beach and turreted sheraton hotel in madison wisconsin architecture always sheraton hotel in madison wisconsin elicit oohs and ahhs. After years of daydreaming of spending sheraton hotel in madison wisconsin the night at this grande dame of beach hotels, my husband, sheraton hotel in madison wisconsin then baby daughter, and I checked in for a long weekend. It lived up to all of my inflated expectations…and then some! During the summer, the resort offers family-friendly sheraton hotel in madison wisconsin activities like S mores Night on the beach and Flick N' Float movie night, where kids can watch a film from an inner tube. For the holidays visitors and guests alike can take a spin on its oceanside outdoor ice skating rink!
Holiday Inn on the Beach Destin, Florida  is perfect for parents on a budget who are looking for activities to keep their kids busy. The hotel s KidSuites come complete with bunk beds, a separate area for mom and dad, and video games. The Buccaneer Program for kids runs through the summer and includes carnivals, treasure hunts, Parent s Night Out and much more. There is a DVD rental box for watching movies in your room but there is plenty to keep the kids busy in the clubhouse area. Besides sitting on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world , there are two pools (one of which is inside for those rainy afternoons). The hotel is also very close to many family friendly activities like Big Kahuna s Waterpark, miniature golf, and tasty restaurants.
Sapphire-blue Pacific water meets the golden sand of Playa Quieta to create a wonderful setting for a fabulous resort that welcomes every member of your family. Club Med Ixtapa Pacific offers spacious, renovated rooms, lush gardens and grounds, two great pools, plus all the usual Club Med  activities. There s the Mini Club for kids four and up, the Petit Club for guests aged two to four, and the Baby Club, for babies as young as four months. You ll also find baby-welcoming amenities like cribs, high chairs, baby baths, baby food and snacks, as well as several stations for preparing baby s food and bottles.
Mallorca is just off the coast of Spain and is apart of the Baleric Islands. It is the hottest European vacation destination and for good reason, it has over 200 beaches! Unlike the neighboring party island of Ibiza, Mallorca sheraton hotel in madison wisconsin is a great family destination. Viva Cala Mesquida Resort  is a perfect choice for a private sheraton hotel in madison wisconsin family getaway. The hotel even has a mascot, Bufo the Galactic Super Hero! Bufo entertains the kids nightly at the Bufo Disco. Plus, the Bufo Mini Club offers childcare daily from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. The resort has two sandy playgrounds complete with all of the buckets, shovels, and toys your kids will need. The kiddie pool has a few different slides and is shallow enough to splash around with young ones. The beach is only a short walk down a paved path and it is set in a very private and secluded bay.
Most people think of Cinque Terre or Positano when they dream about the coast in Italy. Both are incredible and must be experienced. For families with young children, however, these destinations can be tough with rugged terrain and limited open space for running around. Not so in Forte dei Marmi. A plethora of beach clubs offering chairs, umbrellas, and fresh meals plus calm waters and a flat sandy beach make this venue a joy for a family beach holiday, Italian style. We recommend the California Park Hotel  in Forte dei Marmi on Ciao Bambino. This hotel is just blocks from the beach with friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere for all.
I have at least a half-dozen favorite family-friendly beach hotels, but one that really stands out among my frequent tropical vacations in Mexico is the all-inclusive 98-room Azul Beach . Kids are greeted with smoothies (parents get champagne!). The resort partners with Fisher-Price, so you can borrow toys for use during your stay. Also on complimentary loan for little ones: a baby monitor, stroller, bathtub, bottle warmer and more. For older children sheraton hotel in madison wisconsin (ages four to 12), every day brings fun activities at the Azulitos Kids Club. My family loved lolling on one of the comfortable beach beds just steps from the ocean, especially because we enjoyed the services of our very own beach butler! He brought us cold drinks and offered snacks, and when we left our bed to frolic in the mellow waves, he d fluff the pillows, tidy it up, and leave our kids towel animals! If Azul Beach is booked when you re looking to travel consider the sister property, Azul Sensatori , just down the beach. This is a newer and bigger sheraton hotel in madison wisconsin property, with 438 spacious sheraton hotel in madison wisconsin rooms, including guaranteed family connecting suites. Both Azul properties are near Puerto Morelos, on the Riviera Maya, a short 20-minute drive from Cancun International Airport.
I get restless on the beach so it's always important for us to find beach hotels that have plenty of alternate activities. The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida fits this requirement in every way. Golf, tennis, a world-class spa, boating, croquet, shopping, excellent restaurants check! They also offer top-notch children's amenities including a kids' club for ages three to twelve and an enormous game room. There's no getting bored at this hotel, even in bad weather. Top it off, the service is exceptional and there is nothing that staff won't do to ensure every age is happy and relaxed while on vacation. Read our complete family-friendly hotel review about The Breakers for more information and offers.
My favorite beach hotel in the world is the Kauai Marriott Resort and Beach Club  on Kalapaki Bay in Kauai, Hawaii . My family likes to try a new place for every vacation, but Kauai Marriott is one of the few places we go back to repeatedly. The hotel is situated on a strip of golden sand overlooking peaceful Kalapaki Bay. The beach is usually far less crowded than Poipu on Kauai s South Shore. If you don t want to get sand in your suit, there is a narrow strip of grass shaded by palm trees where you can pull up a deck chair and read while the kids frolic sheraton hotel in madison wisconsin in the gentle waves. The last time we visited, our nine-year-old sheraton hotel in madison wisconsin took a surfing lesson right in front of the hotel while we sat and watched from the patio at Duke s Canoe Club, tropical drinks in hand. The hotel also boasts the largest single-level pool in the state. We love the Kauai Marriott so much, we bought a half timeshare so we can go back home every other year.
Crystal Cove Beach Cottages in Newport Beach, sheraton hotel in madison wisconsin California are the perfect place to recuperate after a few days at Disneyland. These restored historic cottages, located in a secluded cove, aren t fancy, but you and the kids will be outdoors enjoying sheraton hotel in madison wisconsin the sunshine, the sand, and the tide pools all day anyway. Each cottage has a microwave sheraton hotel in madison wisconsin and refrigerator, so while you won t be doing any heavy cooking, you can certainly pour yourself a cold glass of wine after the kids are in bed. Reservations can be made up to seven months sheraton hotel in madison wisconsin in advance and the cottages fill up quickly.
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