The secret to a successful family vacation? The kids club! Younger travelers get to enjoy activities tailored to their age and interests, while parents enjoy a few hours (or longer) to relax, knowing someone else is responsible for entertaining and feeding their charges. But the kids club is more than just an opportunity for parents to head to the beach, go for a date night, or catch up on sleep. Kids clubs nowadays are catering to the thirst for experiential travel, adding educational components, teaching children about local culture, and ensuring they’re stimulated both physically and intellectually.
Caribbean resorts are known for having some of the best kids clubs around, but hotels in the United States and Europe have taken a page out of their playbook and launched some great kids clubs of their own. Some cruise lines even have stellar floating kids clubs. Here are 10 of the best.