Best Resorts for Families

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Today’s opportunities to travel as an extended family are as wide open as your imagination. From shoreline to mountain top, from farmstead to city, every continent welcomes families. For closeness, laughter and lifelong memories, nothing beats a vacation with the entire family. Here we present our top 5 family-friendly hotels and resorts you should consider for your next holiday!

1. The New York Palace Hotel – New York, New York
Located in the heart of Manhattan, within walking distance of New York’s main attractions, Broadway shows, exceptional restaurants, and shopping, the New York Palace is where old world elegance meets the pleasures of today’s luxury and service. Tip: Ask your travel counselor to request a room facing Rockefeller Center and St Patrick’s Cathedral.  Our exclusive: Complimentary Breakfast for two daily, as well as an upgrade

2. La Costa Resort & Spa – Carlsbad, California
The all-new La Costa is a wonder to behold. Fresh from a recent renovation, America’s first full-service spa resort offers 400 acres of golf, tennis, and dedicated swimming pools for children and adults. Children will love Kidtopia, a club for kids, and the Splash Landing pool. Teens enjoy Vbiz, a lounge of their own. Plus enjoy a wide range of redesigned resort rooms, suites, and villas.  Our exclusive: Complimentary breakfast for two and valet parking daily

3. The Fairmont Chateau Whistler – Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
This spectacular landmark resort hotel is nestled at the foot of Blackcomb Mountain and offers ski in/ski out facilities with access to over 8,000 powdery acres of snow. Experience a wide range of incredible family activities and adventures year-round, including dog-sledding, heli-hiking, tennis, swimming in the heated outdoor pool, and much more.  Our exclusive: Complimentary breakfast for two daily, upgrade, and welcome in-room amenity

4. Waldorf Astoria Orlando – Orlando, Florida
Nestled in a pristine nature preserve, Waldorf Astoria Orlando is the closest luxury resort to the gates of Walt Disney World®. This resort’s 400+ impeccable guest rooms and suites offer a wide range of amenities for guests to enjoy, including golf, tennis, a Waldorf Astoria Spa by Guerlain®, swimming pool with cabanas, and much more. The newest Waldorf Astoria is exceeding expectations of this legendary brand.  Our exclusive: Complimentary breakfast for two daily, $100 resort credit, and late check-out privileges

5. The Regent Palms – Providenciales, Turks & Caicos
Located on twelve acres of landscaped gardens in front of world-famous Grace Bay, The Regent Palms redefines Caribbean Luxury resorts. Choose from spacious one, two, and three bedrooms suites, most with ocean views. The resort’s ” Conch Kritter’s Club” offers a wide range of activities for children 4-12. During your stay, experience the resort’s wonderful spa, infinity pool, superb dining, and exceptional service.  Our exclusive: Complimentary Breakfast for two daily, and $50 spa credit for two

We are also very excited about the opening of the Disney Aulani Resort in Hawaii.  This is sure to be an amazing experience for the entire family.

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Sue Lobo
Sue Lobo is a four-time Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist (2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026) and Senior Travel Advisor at Atlas Travel Center, one of the most decorated travel agencies in the United States. With more than 35 years of experience in the travel industry, Sue has planned, booked, and personally accompanied trips for thousands of clients — from first-time cruisers to seasoned luxury travelers who have circled the globe multiple times. Sue's areas of deep expertise include ocean and river cruising, European tours, group travel coordination, luxury travel, honeymoon planning, and family vacation design. She is a CLIA-certified cruise specialist and works within an agency that holds IATA and ARC accreditation and maintains an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau. Over her career, Sue has been involved in more than 30,000 bookings and has personally coordinated over 200 travel groups — from faith-based group cruises and HBCU alumni trips to women's retreats, family reunions, and corporate incentive travel. What sets Sue apart is not just the credentials — it is the firsthand experience behind them. Sue has personally traveled to more than 20 countries across three continents, including Cuba, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and throughout Europe. She has sailed on dozens of cruise ships across nearly every major line, walked the river cruise routes she recommends, and eaten at the restaurants she suggests to clients. Her recommendations come from personal experience, not brochures. In addition to advising clients, Sue writes extensively about travel for The Traveler's Atlas blog — covering everything from cruise line comparisons and overtourism trends to destination guides and practical travel tips. Her writing is grounded in the same expertise she brings to every client conversation: honest, specific, and built on decades of real-world travel experience. Sue is based in the United States and available to help travelers plan cruises, European tours, group trips, river cruises, honeymoons, family vacations, and more. To work with Sue, contact Atlas Travel Center at atlastravelweb.com.