Florida Resorts

Amelia Island-- in northern Florida near Jacksonville-- offers lovely beaches, quaint town, and an historic fort. The Amelia Island Plantation Resort has 1350 acres, Kids' Camps, nature walks... Nearby, the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island has kids' club, fine dining, indoor pool, and kiddie pool.

All 22 Disney World resorts come with perks: for example, free airport shuttle, free buses to the theme parks, and Extra Magic Hours at the parks. Extras at Disney World's Deluxe resorts have kids' club, spa, and fine dining. At Moderate resorts, recreation might include playgrounds, kayaking, surrey bikes, or horseriding. Meanwhile, Value...

Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando has two water parks plus Nickelodeon theming and characters, and pool games and entertainment designed by "Nick". This resort sets a new level in on-property fun.

Choices include excellent resorts at Universal Orlando (where guests get front-of-the-line access to theme park rides); Ritz Carlton Orlando and J.W. Marriott, both at Grande Lakes, and sharing a lake for recreation, a lazy river at the J.W. Marriott, and the Ritz Kids Club; and the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, whose 1500 acres includes nature...

Two hours southeast of Disney World, this property on the Treasure Coast has an inn and villas is in the style of a grand old beach hotel. Fun includes a pool with water slide, Pirate Ship wet-deck, miniature golf, biking, kayaks, hobie cats, and other watersports.

This family-friendly resort is located in the Florida Keys in one of the few areas in Florida that offers good snorkeling.

On Amelia Island in the northeast of Florida, a short drive from Jacksonville: this luxury brand "puts on the Ritz" for kids and teens. Also: fine dining, golf, big celebrations on July 4th, Thanksgiving, etc.

Off the west coast of Florida lies beautiful laid-back Sanibel Island, where no multi-story buildings are allowed.

This resort is located on the gulf coast near Ft. Myer, and overlooking Sanibel Island. Features include a kids club, shelling on the nearby island, and the chance to watch dolphins in the harbor.

This family-friendly resort is located in the fun and trendy Coconut Grove area, near a park and a marina and walking path.

Would a place that displays medieval tapestries in the lobby welcome kids? The answer is "yes" at this landmark hotel, which has a large Family Entertainment Center. The resort also offers four oceanside pools, 30 holes of golf, 140 acres of property and and half a mile of private beach. Prices are reasonable.

On St. Pete Beach on Florida's Gulf Coast, this resort has kids club, five pools, white-sand beach, and a giant inflatable slide on the beach.

This luxury Florida resort is located between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, and offers luxury plus family-friendly features such as a lazy river and kids' club.