Wyndham Royal Sea Cliff is perched over the lava rock cliffs of the famed Kona Coast. It’s a sleek, modernist, family resort. Choose from two outdoor pools, the quiet pool, and the family pool. Relax in the hot tub or lounge poolside while the kids show off their cannonball skills. Take advantage of the bbq grills for a family cookout. Recruit the little ones to help carry burgers, hot dogs, and sides. Spread out the condiments and toppings and let everyone go to town. After lunch, enroll the little ones in the “Play Days” activities program while you hit a rally or two at the tennis court. Looking to branch out from the resort? The full-service concierge will be happy to recommend nearby activities.

One- to two-bedroom condos sleep four to six guests and are air-conditioned. Take a family field trip to Safeway for groceries; your full kitchen is just waiting to be stocked. Back at the resort, bake up a batch or two of your famous sugar cookies. Let the kids use the cookie cutters you brought from home to make the cookies into fun shapes. Don’t worry if the kids end up covered in eggs and flour; you’ll have an in-suite washer/dryer. While the laundry is going, watch a show on the flat screen TV with cable, or watch a movie on the DVD player. Have the kids pack their favorite movies from home. At the end of the night, gather on the private lanai and watch the sunset.

You’re just a mile and half down the road from the charming town of Kailua-Kona where you can enjoy shopping, dining, and entertainment. Keauhou Shopping Village is home to several unique shops and the Farmers Market. The Farmers Market features over forty vendors. Pick up a dream catcher, soap or honey, all locally-made. Try the one-hundred percent Kona Coffee. Check out the fresh produce. In the Tropics - Jewelry of the Pacific features Hawaiian Heritage Jewelry made by local artists. Pick up your next beach read at Kona Stories. See a movie at Regal Cinema. Hungry? L & L Hawaiian Barbecue features Asian & American cuisine with a “unique island flair.” For traditional Mexican food, there’s Los Habaneros. Peaberry & Galette serves dessert crepes, homemade cakes, and sandwiches.