Designed for practically instant access to an ideal snorkel beach, the low-rise Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites is a just-right sized resort in north Cancun. Stroll through the beautiful grounds with palm trees and gardens on the way to the outdoor pool. Once everyone has passed the sunscreen check, jump on in. Little ones will love the children’s area of the pool; it’s shallow so the kids can swim and play safely. The on-site children’s playground will be a big hit. Treat yourself to a relaxing massage or facial at the on-site full-service spa. With a treatment called “chocolatherapy,” who can resist? With no overwhelming towers or confusing elevator banks, you’re always just a few steps from your villa – follow the winding paved paths lined with manicured tropical gardens.

The casual, colorful Caribbean-style one- to three-bedroom condos sleep four to ten guests and are air-conditioned. Stop by the on-site convenience store to stock your full kitchen. For more variety, there’s a Selecto grocery store just a short walk away. Up early? Once you’ve had your coffee out on the balcony, fire up some eggs and bacon and watch your bleary-eyed sleepyheads appear one by one. Later, bake up a batch of chocolate fudge brownies and let the kids help out. Don’t worry when they end up covered in chocolate; the resort has an on-site laundry facility. Enjoy the brownies while you catch a sitcom rerun or the latest episode of your favorite show on the cable TV. Out of dinner ideas? No problem! There are two on-site restaurants that serve international and Mexican cuisine that are just waiting to save the day.

Take a family field trip to Dolphin Discovery for an encounter, swim adventure, or royal swim. The encounter allows you to interact and play with a dolphin. You can even hug a dolphin if you want! Ride a dolphin on a swim adventure. The royal swim is an exciting adventure where two dolphins will join you as you glide through the water. Head to La Isla Shopping Village for a day of retail therapy. High-end luxury shops include Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Lacoste, Rolex, Prada, and Armani. Make a pit stop at Starbucks for a delicious latte or frappuccino, and a coffee-free drink for the kids. Pick up a new handbag at Michael Kors, Coach, or Kate Spade. Grab a new pair of sunglasses at Sunglass Hut. Check out the apparel at Tommy Hilfiger, Express, or Calvin Klein. Hungry? There’s Johnny Rockets, Crepes Factory, or Chili’s. Before heading back to the resort, check out the Interactive Aquarium. It features over one-thousand aquatic species. Teens and grownups aged thirteen and older will enjoy Aquarium Trek. They will be able to interact with yellowtail kingfish, pepper surgeonfish, sea robins, and orange triggerfish. Little ones will love the Touch Tank, where they can get hands-on with starfish, sea cucumbers, starfish, and sea urchins. The iPad Zone features interactive apps that will teach kids about aquatic species.