Awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, Chateau Del Mar is located in Bavaro Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The resort has twenty-four-hour security, giving you peace of mind for a safe and relaxing family vacation. Start your morning with continental breakfast, it’s included in your reservation, before heading to the temperature-controlled outdoor pool. Grab your bag and linger as long as you like. Go for a swim with the kids or lounge with a cocktail from the poolside bar. If you want to get fancy, rent a poolside cabana and relax in the shade. As in most resort communities, the dining options dazzle. Be sure to reserve the oceanfront, award-winning La Yola in advance.

Air-conditioned one- to three-bedroom villas offer ocean or pool views and full, modern kitchens with everything you need to get in touch with your inner chef. The glam, three-bedroom penthouse suites sprawl out across two levels, have an in-suite washer/dryer, and impress with a posh, private rooftop terrace, complete with gazebo and hot tub for late-night socializing and stargazing. Each villa is designed with smooth, beachy, coral stone tile floors, and artisan touches like handmade built-in wooden closets. Flat screen TVs have premium cable, so there’s no need to worry about missing this week's episode of your favorite show. Enjoy a low-key night in thanks to the BluRay/DVD player. Bring favorite movies from home and call everyone into the living room. Put one of the kids on snack duty and another in charge of the remote. Simmons® Beautyrest® Recharge beds ensure a comfortable night’s sleep for everyone.

If you’re looking for adventure, charter a deep sea fishing boat, go snorkeling or diving, or hit the longest ziplines in the Caribbean. Xtreme Buggy Tour offers half-day or full-day tours in a four-seater VW Buggy. Get ready to shop ’til you drop at Palma Real Shopping Village. Stores include Pandora, Ray-Ban, Oakley, Michael Kors, Billabong, and Armani Exchange. Hungry? Dine at Outback Steakhouse, Papa John’s Pizza, or Hard Rock Cafe. Feeling lucky? Visit Barcelo Sky Casino; they have fifty slot machines and seven gaming tables. Play poker, roulette, baccarat, or blackjack.