As the self-appointed Director of Family Fun, you’re in charge of all things vacation-related, and The Royal Caribbean makes you look exceptionally brilliant in that role. The daily activity calendar practically does the planning for you. Just find the events that sound fun, and show up. Choose your ideal pool-to-beach ratio and direct your crew accordingly. Go for a swim in the outdoor pool or grab a seat at the swim-up pool bar and enjoy a refreshing cocktail while you keep an eye on the little ones splashing around in the children’s pool. Cardio fans will want to check out the well-equipped fitness center, where there’s a staff trainer on hand, and you can hit the lighted tennis courts even if you forgot racquets. Just ask at the Sports Desk. Kids still going strong? Borrow free bikes or show off your impressive hand-eye coordination at the ping pong tables. You can head back to your spacious vacation rental for a low-key dinner, but if you’re not feeling it, the on-site oceanview restaurant has perfected the art of Italian fare and fresh seafood.

Air-conditioned one- to two-bedroom condos sleep four to six guests. The on-site convenience store has everything you need to stock your full kitchen; make sure to stop by the on-site coffee shop, Royal Roast Coffee Co. to get your daily dose of caffeine. Bake up a batch of chocolate chip cookies and let the little ones be in charge of the chocolate chips. Don’t worry if the kids somehow end up covered in chocolate and eggs; that’s what the on-site laundry facilities are for. There’s no need to worry about missing this week’s episode of This is Us, you’ll have flat screen TVs with cable. DVD players are perfect for family movie night. Grab the cookies and gather everyone on the couch.

If you’re into watersports, you’ll find oodles of options at the Royal Yacht Club Marina, facing the resort. If shopping is more your speed, visit Luxury Avenue, featuring a variety of high-end brands. Check out the selection of jewelry at Cartier, Swarovski, or Bvlgari. Treat yourself to a new handbag from Burberry, Fendi, or Longchamp. For apparel, there’s BCBG Maxazria, Carolina Herrera, or Erica Flores. Surprise the kids with a visit to the Cancun Interactive Aquarium; it features marine reptiles, marine rays and mammals, and over one thousand species of fish. Little ones will have a blast getting hands-on in the Touch Tank. They’ll be able to touch rays, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, and starfish. They can also learn about aqua species using interactive apps in the iPad Zone. Grownups and teens aged thirteen and older can interact with orange triggerfish, sea robins, yellowtail kingfish, and pepper surgeonfish at the Aquarium Trek.