The pristine private beach at the Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort Villas and Spa will instantly put you into vacation mode. Check out the action on the white sand beach, with sand soccer, beach volleyball, sand castle contests, evening campfires and more. See the schedule of organized activities – the staff switches things up weekly. Up for a swim? You’ll have both an infinity pool and a zero-entry pool to choose from, plus a swim-up pool bar. The kids will love the children’s pool; it has a waterslide! When it’s time for lunch, stop by your villa to grab burgers, hot dogs and condiments before heading to the BBQ grills. Have a family cookout and let the little ones assist with burger and hot dog assembly. Split your workout time between the tennis court and the fitness studio. The WestinWORKOUT fitness studio is over fourteen-hundred square feet and features a variety of cardio equipment. After your workout, visit the Heavenly Spa by Westin for a massage or facial. They even offer spa treatments for children; so they can come along too. Or they can hang out at the kid’s activity center & club.

Spacious studio and one-bedroom villas include kitchenettes or full kitchens, dining areas and balconies for low-key dinners in. Tierra Market, located on-site, features produce, wine, meat and deli items. Or you can drop not-so-subtle hints about eating out at the dress-up Oceano or casual Duna Sports Bar – a prime spot for sunset viewing. After dinner, head back to your villa for family movie night thanks to the flat screen TV with a Blu-ray player. The resort offers movie rentals at the on-site market. While the movie is playing, show off your multitasking skills and throw a load of laundry into your in-suite washer/dryer. Once the kids are in bed, enjoy a relaxing soak in the in-suite jetted tub. You should have no trouble falling asleep thanks to the Westin Heavenly Beds.

If you’re looking for area recommendations or restaurant reservations, take advantage of the full concierge services available at the resort. Rent gear and try a new water sport – or hike to the Templo del Alacrán, perched atop Cancun’s highest peak and right on the resort grounds. If you’re up for some serious shopping, visit La Isla Shopping Center. It features a variety of luxury and retail shops and restaurants. First stop: Starbucks. Grab a latte for you and an ice tea for the kids. Luxury stores include Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Rolex, and Prada. If you’re looking for more affordable options, check out Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, Express, and Nike. Dine at Chili’s or Johnny Rockets. The kids will love the Cancun Interactive Aquarium, located within the La Isla Shopping Center. It features over one-thousand aquatic species. Little ones will enjoy the touch tanks; they have starfish, sea cucumbers and rays. Grownups and teens over the age of thirteen can interact with orange tail triggerfish, African surgeonfish, cownose rays and many other species in the Aquarium Trek. The iPad Zone will be a big hit, children can learn about aqua species through interactive and fun apps.