Caribbean
Many families these days are in love with Caribbean all-inclusive beach resorts, with kids' programs and myriad activities that provide fun for all ages. For summer vacations, the good news is that prices drop dramatically from May to mid-December.
Head to Caribbean Beach Resorts: lots of all inclusives, and non-AI choices as well.
For something different than a beach resort, consider a deluxe camping resort on St. John in the US Virgin Islands: white sand beach, comfy tent-cottages.
Of course there is that little matter of hurricane season... You can follow some strategies to reduce risk; also, many major properties offer bad-weather guarantees. Read more about hurricane risks.
Mexico
Mexico, meanwhile, has many all inclusives, and also has a long Caribbean coast; summer prices don't fall as sharply as in the Caribbean, but some Mexican AI's start at a good price point.
Over on the west coast, the Riviera Narayit area, north of Puerto Vallarta, has a cluster of new all inclusive resorts and is growing popular.
Head to Mexico All Inclusive Resorts: in Cancun, the Riviera Maya (which has much to explore outside the resorts), Los Cabos, Riviera Nayarit, and more.
And some Caribbean ideas in Central America
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