Best for: families with tots, toddlers and 'tweens who like budget-friendly, mega-sized all-inclusives
2. Dominican Republic: Club Med Punta Cana
Best for: active families with kids, ages 4 through teens , who like budget-friendly all-inclusives
3. The Bahamas: Atlantis
Best for: families craving big, boisterous resorts with nightlife and a casino
4. Grand Cayman: Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman
Best for: gradeschoolers interested in the environment and parents wanting plush accommodations and a pampering spa.
5. St. Lucia: Windjammer Landing
Best for: families wanting the comforts of home, resort amenities and a children's program on an off-the-beaten-path island.
6. U.S. Virgin Islands: Westin St. John Resort & Villas, St. John
Best for: families wanting upscale accommodations on a laid-back island, as well as a volunteer opportunity
7. British Virgin Islands: Bitter End Yacht Club, Virgin Gorda
Best for: sailing families and those who want to learn.
8. U.S. Virgin Islands: Ritz-Carlton St. Thomas
Best for: deep-pocketed families with young gradeschoolers who want to be on easy-to-get-to St. Thomas.
9. Belize: Inn at Robert's Grove
Best for: families with gradeschoolers and teens seeking eco-adventures, including diving and snorkeling outings.
10. Mexico: Club Med Yucatan
Best for: families with gradeschoolers and 'tweens who want an all-inclusive beach oasis in the midst of bustling Cancun
