
Carlisle Bay: This Antigua resort is set up in two zones -- one for couples and another for families. Everyone gets the same access to the serene private beach.

Carlisle Bay: All of its 82 suites face the water. Each comes outfitted with a day bed on its balcony or terrace for maximum waterfront relaxation.

Fellah Hotel: This playful property in Marrakech, Morocco, offers yoga classes and a small farm where guests can milk a goat or gather eggs.

Fellah Hotel: The property is packed with activities for kids of all ages, or guests can opt to stretch out and soak up Fellah's stunning setting.

Grande Lakes: An Orlando, Florida, mega-resort made up of two luxury giants (Ritz and JW Marriott), Grande Lakes offers eco-tours through the Everglades.

Angama Mara: For a more far-flung safari, Angama Mara in Kenya's Maasai Mara offers once-in-a-lifetime animal encounters.

Angama Mara: The resort, which consists of 30 modern, glass-fronted tents, is perched on a hillside overlooking the vast African wilderness.

Chablé Resort & Spa: Situated on a 19th-century hemp estancia in Chocholá, Mexico, this new resort features stand-alone villas, each with its own pool.

Chablé Resort & Spa: The restaurant is helmed by Mexican chef (and Noma alum) Jorge Vallejo and boasts the world's largest private tequila collection.

Martinhal: This resort in Sagres, Portugal, is the brainchild of a mother of four who was underwhelmed by the choice of chic options for family travel.

Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France: The family-friendly magic of this inn in St. Barts is in the details: rattan high chairs, hand-sewn bibs and mini bath robes.

Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France: The resident mermaid is an added bonus. Painting lessons and family snorkeling can also be arranged.

Finest Playa Mujeres: Three kids' clubs feature programming from 9 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. at this Playa Mujeres, Mexico, all-inclusive resort.

Four Seasons Oahu at Ko Olina: Among this Hawaiian resort's family-friendly offerings are specialized kid and teen centers and all-ages spa treatments.

Palace Hotel: A 60-foot-long covered pool is one of this San Francisco hotel's biggest draws for kids. It's also within reach of many of the city's all-ages attractions.

Gleneagles: A magical luxury retreat in the Scottish Highlands, Gleneagles adheres to the motto "whatever an adult can do, a child can do, too."

Niyama Private Islands: In 2015, this Maldives resort relaunched with an isle tailored for families, complete with popcorn machines, ice cream and toys.



