Multiple pools, easy beach access, and an action-packed resort activity calendar, make your stay at The Royal Islander quite possibly the most effortless vacation of all time. Pack the family beach bag, and you’re pretty much done (don’t forget the sunblock). Go for a swim in the outdoor pool or take advantage of the swim-up pool bar and enjoy a refreshing cocktail. Little ones will love the children’s pool. Grab a lounger on the rooftop pool deck and keep an eye on the kids. Whether your kids are crafters or ultra-competitive yard gamers, you’ll find tons to keep them occupied in the on-site children’s club while you hit the tennis courts.

Air-conditioned one- to two-bedroom condos sleep four to six guests and are individually decorated. You don’t have to go far to stock your full kitchen, the resort’s on-site convenience store, The Royal Market, has you covered. Dish up your usual breakfast classics and maybe even add a few new ones into your standard rotation. Keep lunch simple with salads and wraps, because you’ll want plenty of room for dinner. Take a night off from cooking and choose between the three on-site restaurants. After dinner, catch the latest episode of The Big Bang Theory on your flat screen TV, it has cable. Or gather the family on the private balcony and watch the sunset. Good news! The resort has on-site laundry facilities, allowing you to save space in your suitcase for souvenirs.

Golfers will appreciate the proximity of the resort to the Iberostar Golf Club Cancun. This Isao Aoki-designed eighteen-hole course is just a short drive from The Royal Islander. It’s located on one-hundred-and-fifty acres of subtropical landscape. Need a little help with your golf game? Visit the driving range where you can be paired up with a golf professional who will be happy to assist you with improving your game. For those who love shopping (who doesn’t?), there are two shopping centers nearby. If you’re into high-end brands, there’s Luxury Avenue where you will find jewelry from Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Pandora, and Bvlgari. Treat yourself to a new handbag from Burberry, Carolina Herrera, Fendi or Longchamp or apparel from Lydia Lavin, David Salomon, Pink Magnolia or BCBG Maxazria. For even more shopping, head to La Isla Shopping Village. Grab a latte at Starbucks (and a coffee-free frappuccino for the little ones!) High-end brands include Louis Vuitton, Prada, Rolex, and Armani. If you’re looking for more affordable options, there’s Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Express, and Quicksilver. Hungry? Grab a burger at Johnny Rockets or pizza from Italiani’s.