Families with three kids are often made to feel like "fifth wheel" outsiders who can't fit into regular rooms designed for four. Many hotels and resorts offer adjoining rooms as a solution, but that's an expensive option and also best suited for families with older kids.

So it's welcome news that popular holiday packager Apple Vacations has a set of promotions for "families of five", at well-known all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the DR. Even nicer, pricing is clearly indicated for adults and for kids.

check out Apple's Family of Five packages

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