Still pondering where to take the family for a vacation this year? Here are the Top 10 Fun Family Resorts according the The Travel Channel:
1. Atlantis Resort and Casino - With 20,000 guest rooms, 11 pools and countless activities, this Paradise Island, Bahamas, resort promises you will never be bored. Don’t miss: Discovery Channel Camp for kids where they can search for treasure, use telescopes and sculpt imitation fossils. www.atlantis.com
2. Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort - Its proximity to Utah’s Great Salt Lake ensures over 500 inches of snow each year. There’s also skating, tubing and snowshoe tours. Don’t miss: Learn to ski or snowboard at Snowbird Mountain School. www.snowbird.com
3. Tanque Verde Ranch - This 640-acre ranch in Tucson, Ariz., promises horseback riding, desert hikes and canyon exploration outings. Don’t miss: Daily kids program for ages 4 to 11 includes swimming, riding lessons, tennis and crafts. www.tanqueverderanch.com
4. Hilton Waikoloa Village - More than 60 acres of paradise on The Big Island of Hawaii features lagoons, kayak trips, snorkeling and hula classes. Don’t miss: Dolphin Quest provides guests of all ages the opportunity to interact waith dolphins. www.hiltonwaikoloavillage.com
5. Kingsmill Resort - This 3,000-acre Virginia resort is a stone’s throw from both Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens and features swimming, golf and tennis. Don’t miss: On Kids Night Out, ages 5 to 12 get a pizza and game party while parents enjoy an evening alone. www.kingsmill.com
6. Circus Circus - Experience the largest permanent big top in the world at this 70-acre resort in Las Vegas, complete with a carnival featuring over 200 arcade games. Don’t miss: Adventuredome, an indoor theme park complete with Laser Tag and a roller coaster. www.circuscircus.com
7. Out ‘n’ About Treesort - Spend the day horseback riding, rafting and swimming, and the night nestled in the treetops at this treehouse resort in Oregon. Don’t miss: Treehouse Institute, where families can learn techniques for tree house building. www.treehouses.com
8. Club Med Ixtapa - Sixty percent of this Mexican resort’s guests each year are under age 11. Don’t miss: Three kid clubs mean children from 4 months to 13 years can enjoy age-appropriate fun all day long. www.clubmed.com
9. La Costa Resort and Spa - If luxury is your goal, both parents and kids can relax and enjoy this California resort, which features extensive spa services and world-class golf. Don’t miss: Kids ages 5 to 12 can spend the day playing tennis, croquet or ping-pong or swimming, hiking and making crafts. www.lacosta.com
10. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge - The best of Disney combined with the thrills of an African safari. More than 200 animals graze right outside your window and all the fun of Disney is just a short hop away. Don’t miss: Balcony rooms mean you might come face to face with a curious giraffe. http://disneyworld.disney.go.com