All Inclusive Vacations for Families

Here's a list of our favorite all inclusive vacations for families. These parent-recommended resorts can be the perfect solution for families who want to truly unwind, without having to plan everything or lose sleep over what the final bill will look like. Whether you're looking to escape abroad or stay closer to home, there are plenty of year-round all inclusive vacation options geared specifically for family fun.


 

    Woodloch Resort, Pennsylvania

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     (558.2 mi)

    Kelly R:  Located on lakefront property in the Poconos, Woodloch differs from its all-inclusive counterparts in that it does not host a children's program. Instead, the focus is on providing experiences for families to enjoy together. Room rates include family-style meals and most activities. Guests stay active any time of year, with activities including water sports, a rock climbing wall, bumper boats, biking, mini-golf, indoor and outdoor swimming, fishing, snow tubing, and ice skating. Families enjoy special family games, scavenger hunts, karaoke, magicians, and more.

    Rocking Horse Ranch, New York

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     (633.2 mi)

    Rocking Horse Ranch is a family friendly dude ranch located 90 minutes north of New York City. This all inclusive offers horseback riding, indoor and outdoor pools, bonfires, hiking, water skiing, mountain tubing and may more family fun activities. Included in the price of your stay is a kids camp where your children will be entertained and stay active. With 113 rooms, Rocking Horse Ranch keeps their guest list low ensuring you won't have to wait in long lines to join your favorite activities.

    Tyler Place Family Resort, Vermont

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     (768.0 mi)

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    May through September

    Kelly R:  Tyler Place is like summer camp for the whole family. Located on a mile of private lakeshore, the resort offers endless activities geared toward kids, adults, couples, and families. The award-winning kids programs are broken down into several age groups, and meet each morning and evening. Some of the highlights of the experience include extensive land and water sports, adult and kids bikes, indoor and outdoor pools, yoga, guided nature trips, an arts and crafts studio, evening entertainment, and fresh and healthy food ranging from picnic lunches to farm-to-table dining.

    Disney Cruise Lines

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     (977.8 mi)

    Yoli B:  Disney Cruise Line will take you to far away fantasy and real lands! Going on a Disney Cruise Line is like visiting the parks but on the high seas. The cruises visit the Caribbean, Europe and Alaska and each one is customized for family fun. You will see tons of characters and the food is amazing! One of the greatest adventures on the boat is spotting all the hidden Mickeys onboard...Good Luck!

    Carnival Cruise Line

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     (977.8 mi)

    Vanessa M.:  Think of Carnival Cruise as your floating all-inclusive resort. During your cruise, your meals, port to port travel, sleeping arrangements, and entertainment are all included in the cruise fare. Parents and kids love Camp Carnival; experienced counselors ensure your kids have a blast while parents get a nice dinner by themselves or a few hours to relax by the pool kid-free. Carnival cruises run year round, with hundreds of destinations worldwide. Watch for Carnival special offers, including "kids sail free" deals!

    Royal Caribbean Cruise

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     (1102.0 mi)

    Kristy Pepping:  Traveling via the Enchantment of the Seas (Royal Caribbean cruise ship), offers cruises to Nassau, Bahamas in varying trip lengths. Highlights in Bahamas include beach time, exploring Junkanoo culture, and swimming with dolphins. The cruise ship is super kid-friendly with several cabin options depending on budget and family size. Plus, there are different Bahamas trips offered depending on the trip length you desire.

    Activities on the cruise ship include: children's programming, Nintendo Wii, playgroup, baby gymnastics, pizza parties, and pools.

    Franklyn D. Resort & Spa, Jamaica

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     (1123.9 mi)

    Kelly R:  Located in Runaway Bay, Jamaica, FDR is a small resort with lots of charm and friendly service. The focus is on making sure that all members of the family have a great time, through a variety of programs and entertainment especially for kids, teens, or adults. This is a great option for families with infants and young children, as they are known for including a specially-trained nanny with each vacation package, who is assigned to your family for the length of your stay.

    Paradisus, Mexico

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     (1365.5 mi)

    Kristy Pepping:  This all-inclusive is a great option for families. They offer several suite rooms ranging from one to two bedrooms. Plus, rooms have large jacuzzi-style tubs perfect for bathing little ones. The buffet offers kid-approved food from cereal to mac and cheese to ice cream for dessert. Onsite they have a kid's club where kids can be dropped off for activities. Plus, a kid's spa for nails and hair braiding.

    Gran Porto Real, Mexico

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     (1366.9 mi)

    Kristy Pepping:  This hotel is within walking distance to the town of Playa Del Carmen so ideal for families. Simply load up a stroller and take a walk into town. The property itself has rooms with bunk beds and a buffet for every meal. Plus, there are a few sit-down restaurants on the property included in this meal plan and some have kid menus. There is a children's activity area and a playground on the property.

    Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts, Dominican Republic

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     (1666.5 mi)

    Vanessa M.:  Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts in Punta Cana, Dominican offers the ultimate all-inclusive family getaway. Kids will love all the Nickelodeon fun including meeting their favorite characters like Spongebob and Paw Patrol, an onsite waterpark, kid's clubhouse offering daily supervised activities, and character dining (breakfast with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!?). Parents will love the private balconies, spa treatments, and 10 onsite restaurants.

    Mountain Sky Guest Ranch, Montana

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     (1966.5 mi)

    Beth Wood:  Mountain Sky Guest Ranch is an all-inclusive family dude ranch just down the road from Yellowstone National Park. Spend your time horseback riding, fly-fishing, hiking, white-water rafting and much more. This upscale dude ranch also offers gourmet dinners, wine and cheese hours and private cabins. Kids entertainment and planned activities will keep your entire family active and happy! You'll be able to truly unplug during your stay - there are no tv's in any of the cabins, the only wifi available is in the main lodge and there is zero cell coverage.

    Velas Vallarta, Mexico

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     (2037.1 mi)

    Kristy Pepping:  There are several room accommodations within the hotel that make it ideal for families: one, two and three-bedrooms. Plus, there is an onsite kid's club. Activities include: board games, tennis lessons, sandcastles, videogames, stone painting and much more.

    Coconut Bay, St. Lucia

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     (2363.1 mi)

    Kelly R:  This resort features an adult oasis on one side, while the other side boasts one of the liveliest family playgrounds in the Caribbean. 250 rooms, six dining options plus beach grill, seven bars, five swimming pools, a full-service oceanfront spa and full service salon. The CocoLand kids area offers a supervised Kidz Klub, the island's largest water park, kids-only water fountain playground, pirate ship, mini zip line, petting zoo, paint ball, and more.

    Beaches, Turks & Caicos

    Kelly R:  Beaches bills itself as the best family resort in the world, and many agree. They deliver luxurious accommodations with a wide variety of top-rate amenities for the whole family. This includes a large waterpark, a 12-mile beach with clear turquoise waters, 22 dining options, and endless fun activities for everyone - from tots to tweens and teens to adults.

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