The beachfront Royal Sands has a little something for everyone, whether you want a vacation full of adventure or relaxation. Stop by your condo to drop off your luggage and get changed into swimsuits. Slather everyone in sunscreen, grab goggles, foam noodles and inflatable beach balls before heading for the pools. You’ll have your choice between an infinity pool and a lap pool (plus a children’s pool for the little ones – score!). Or lounge with a delicious drink from one of the two poolside bars. Get in a workout at the well-equipped fitness center while the kids hang out in the children’s club. Treat yourself for a productive workout with a massage at the full-service spa. Meanwhile, your go-getters can race full speed ahead with beach volleyball, soccer, snorkeling, parasailing, jet-skiing – maybe even some karaoke-ing. Meet in the middle with a ping pong tourney, or a day on the golf course. In need of a mid-afternoon pick-me-up? The on-site coffee shop, Royal Roast Coffee Co. has you covered.

Individually decorated one- and two-bedroom condos sleep four to six guests and are air-conditioned. Bring the family along to the on-site convenience store, The Royal Market; your full kitchen isn’t going to stock itself. Not up for cooking? Pizza delivery to the rescue. Check out Sidelines, the on-site Sports Bar. Or head down to the pool area for one of the themed buffets. Back in your condo, declare it family movie night thanks to your Flatscreen TV with DVD player. Bring favorite movies from home, pop some popcorn and call everyone into the living room. First kid on the couch picks the movie. Take advantage of the on-site laundry facilities before the end of your vacation, that way all you have to do when you get home is unpack.

Ready to shop ’til you drop? Head to La Isla Shopping Village. Stores include Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Express, Under Armour and Nike. When you get hungry, dine at Chili’s or Johnny Rockets. Take a family field trip to the Cancun Interactive Aquarium. It features over one thousand aquatic species of fish, invertebrate, marine reptiles, marine mammals and rays. Little ones will love the Touch Tanks, where they can be hands-on with starfish, sea cucumbers, sea urchins and rays. Adults and teens over the age of thirteen can experience the Aquarium Trek. Interact with shad, orange talk triggerfish, sea robins, pepper surgeon fish and yellowtail kingfish. Children will love the iPad Zone where they can learn about aqua species through fun and interactive apps.