Fairmont Turnberry Isle

Fairmont is a well-known brand of luxury hotels and resorts, and one that also welcomes families at many properties. The Fairmont Turnberry Isle is located north of Miami in Aventura (North Miami Beach), about half-way between Miami and Fort Lauderdale; distance from the Miami International Airport is 18 miles.

This 300-acre property could be a good choice for parents seeking a sophisticated resort that also has kid-friendly features and opportunities for family time.

About.com's Guide for Honeymoons and Romantic Travel praises the Fairmont Turnberry Isle as "a tropical paradise on Florida's Intracoastal Waterway", a place where the "grand-deluxe Mediterranean-style rooms all have private balconies".

Meanwhile, the resort's features that suit families include:

• A lagoon-style Laguna Pool with 180-foot supervised waterslide, 800-foot lazy river with single and double inner-tubes
• Toddler wading pool
• Fully equipped cabanas for rent
• Children's play area
• Supervised children's program for ages 5 to 12, half-day and full-day programs
• Tennis programs for kids as young as five
• Guests can request the use of a refrigerator, microwave, and rollaway bed*

Read more about the Fairmont Turnberry Isle at About.com, or see the Fairmont Turnberry Isle web site.

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