As if across-the-street proximity to one of the world’s most popular beaches weren’t enough, La Cabana Beach Resort and Casino knocks itself out to show guests a great time. The outdoor pool has a waterslide and a children’s wading area that the little ones will love. Swim laps or challenge the kids to a race to see who the family’s fastest swimmer is. Take a break from the pool and have a family cookout at the bbq grills before returning for more underwater fun, or relax with a drink from the poolside bar. Once you’re ready to move on from your lounge chair (if you ever get to that point), options abound. Choose from tennis, racquetball, basketball, beach or pool volleyball and squash – or just hit the well-equipped fitness center – with aerobics classes, if you want a break from the “dreadmill.” Keep the kids occupied with the game room and mini golf while you chat with the full-service concierge about booking water sports, excursions, tee times and any other island adventure you can dream up.

Comfortable studio and one-bedroom condos sleep two to four guests and come with full kitchens if you can muster the willpower to say no to the endless dining options at the two restaurants right on the property (tapas, sushi, seafood, pasta and more). Visit the on-site convenience store for groceries, or for more variety; it’s just a short drive to the Super Grocery Store. Flat screen TVs with cable are perfect for catching a sitcom rerun or watching the latest episode of Big Bang Theory. Save space in your suitcase for souvenirs thanks to the on-site laundry facility.

Drop the kids off at the on-site children’s day camp and try your luck at Glitz, the newly remodeled, 24-hour on-site casino. Give yourself a reasonable fun-money limit and go for it, making big plans along the way for your winnings, like a day at the on-site full-service spa. Bring the kids along to the Butterfly Farm. Walk through the large mesh enclosure while hundreds of exotic butterflies fly around you. Get ready to shop ’til you drop at Paseo Herencia Mall. For apparel, there are United Colors of Benetton, 98 Coast, and Tommy Hilfiger. Time Square Jewels, Pandora, and Pearl Gems have jewelry. Stop by Starbucks for your mid-afternoon caffeine fix. If you need a new pair of shoes, there’s The Athlete’s Foot, Converse, or Footfit Birkenstock. Hungry? Dine at Iguana Cantina, TGI Fridays, and Aki Sushi.