CuisinArt’s amazing stretch of beach is the highlight. This is also perhaps the best value of any of the plush resorts – you can book two connecting beachfront rooms for the price of one at most of the competitors. The food here is cooked with fresh ingredients from the resort’s hydroponic farm, allowing children to snack on hydroponic baby tomatoes in the comfort of your room. Although Anguilla does boast some of the Caribbean’s best dining options, barbecue nights are a must for the entire family.  The Kids’ Club is open only during holiday weeks.

Even though you travel with the kids, you prefer a more serene escape-  It is possible to feel like you’re the only souls vacationing at a resort- Enjoy long days of surf and sun, with tennis and sailing lessons for older kids- Family bocce ball tournaments will keep you entertained in the evenings-

Coming off a major renovation last year, this Rosewood property has reclaimed its glory among Caribbean devotees. Unfolding on 300 acres of private island, the resort honors the island’s history and thriving eco-system. The Kids’ Club treats children to visits with the island’s endangered species of turtles. On their own, families can spend time observing the migratory bird population and the hundreds of starfish dotting the shoreline in the mornings.   

Jumby Bay is perfect for families looking for a relaxed and swanky all-inclusive experience- Although Jumby Bay is extremely welcoming of children, don’t expect to bump heads with rambunctious crowds of kids- Children will enjoy having their own bicycles – with or without training wheels – to get around this car-free island- 

Rough it by day and get pampered at night.  Greenbrier Valley has whitewater rafting and zip-lining nearby for the entire family (ages 5 and up) to enjoy.

In less than 2 hours, you can trade New York’s bustling modernity for the old-world charm of the Greenbrier-  Did we mention you can tour the underground cold-war bunker?  The resort is 15 minutes from the Greenbrier Valley Airport, which now has daily direct flights from LaGuardia and Atlanta Hartsfield, making Friday-Sunday a doable affair-

Secretly tucked away in the northern Berkshire Mountains is the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, America’s largest center for visual and performing arts.  Kidspace at Mass MoCA is a 3,200 square foot gallery and studio, where families can engage their children in art projects inspired by current exhibitions.  The museum is located near Mohawk Trail State Forest, a scenic drive with enough changing leaves to inspire your next art project.  On the way back home, swing by the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge before setting the kids free for applepicking at Hilltop Orchards on the New York border.

Nature’s fantastic colors do inspire budding artists-  What better way to combine the two?