The summer is calling and the best way to beat the heat is to find the perfect escapade to the beach. Is your family a beach-loving bunch? Your happy place is the beach? Well, we have a list of amazing destinations that are sure to make you want to plan a vacation ASAP! So pack your things, round up your loved ones and get ready to enjoy these perfect vacation spots that are family friendly and made for beach lovers. There are so many great places to visit, we know it would take way more than we have room for here. However, these are some of the best family friendly destinations that we could find in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Whether it's a domestic destination or the hottest Caribbean spot is irrelevant. The point is to find the perfect place for you and your entire family to relax, unwind and enjoy time together so that this summer can help you refresh and restart for the last stretch of the year. Because we all know that getting away and rebooting is one of the most important things you can do together as a family.
Aruba, for example, is a great location if you have family from south of the border that you want to get together with in a midway point, since the island is almost smack in the middle between North and South America. Or for a closer spot, check out Marco Island in Florida, which has beaches and a myriad of activities for the entire family.
Take a look at these amazing vacation spots that you can enjoy with your family and don't delay your plans this summer!
Aruba: A few hours flight from the US you can find paradise.
In the heart of the Caribbean, Aruba is one of the most family friendly and accessible beach destinations. The amazing nature in the island will melt your heart.
Aruba: A strategic location that will not leave you underwhelmed.
Aruba is part of the ABC islands, alongside Bonaire and Curaçao. This makes it a strategic location between South America and North America. You can't get closer to paradise in the Western Hemisphere!
Aruba: The perfect place to relax and unwind while your kids enjoy a pristine beach.
Aruba: A magical place that goes well beyond the coastline.
Your family will definitely enjoy the beach in Aruba, but also the sheer lushness that the entire island has to offer.
Belize: The perfect pocket of amazing beaches right in Central America.
Belize will make you fall in love with its beaches, its culture and its people. This is a great getaway for your entire family.
Belize: Feel free to enjoy a large array of watersports with your loved ones.
Pristine beaches and great options for different watersports all over the country.
Belize: The jungle of Belize is one of the most well known attractions of Central America.
Your family will enjoy day hikes and trips into the jungle of this wonderful country.
Belize: A place where your kids will be able to learn from local customs.
Belize is not your typical resort destination. The local community is very much integrated with the tourists, and so your vacation can become a great cultural experiece for your children.
Cancun: A hop and a skip away, you can forget all your troubles.
Cancun is an easy connection for anyone in the United States and the perfect safe haven for you and your family to get away from the day to day.
Cancun: Nothing can be better than spending a day lazing away on the beach.
You will find great spots to simply do nothing all along the coast of Cancun and its neighborhing towns.
Cancun: Its great natural diversity will surely awaken your kids curiosity.
Dive into a cenote, follow the sea turtles or snorkle near a wonderful coral reef. You and your family will find no shortage of amazing plans to enjoy in Cancun.
Cancun: If all you need is the resort lifestyle, you won't find it anywhere better than in Cancun.
Send the children off to the kids club and enjoy a mojito by the pool with your loved one for a truly magical afternoon.
Cartagena, Colombia: A gem that has become a favorite destination in the last few years.
Cartagena has witnessed an amazing revival in the last few years and become one of the most sought after destinations in the Caribbean.
Cartagena, Colombia: You can enjoy some of the best windsurfing in this wonderful part of Colombia.
Known for its watersports, some of the best windsurfers of the world gather in Colombia every year to enjoy this magnificent coastal town.
Catagena: You can enjoy the rich history of Colombia alongside some of the most impactful beaches in the world.
Colombia is known for its rich history and its people are very proud of the country they have jointly created. A walk through the streets of Cartagena will give your family a true sense of everything Colombia has gone through in its 200 years as an independent nation.
Cartagena: Play soccer in the beach like many greats of Colombian soccer have done before.
Soccer legend Carlos Valderrama and singer Carlos Vives grew up kicking a ball around in Santa Marta. Many more did the same right here, in Cartagena. Now your kids can do the same and join some local games every afternoon.
Curaçao: When you need to get away, this island will be your best option.
Curaçao is an old Dutch colony and as such is very different to the rest of your Caribbean experiences. Come with your family to this hidden gem when you want to get away from it all.
Curaçao: Some of the best diving in the Caribbean is right here in Curaçao.
The currents and the winds of the Southern Caribbean make for a wonderful underwater adventure your family is sure to enjoy.
Curaçao: You can't beat the sunsets in Curaçao.
Its rugged terrain and bare stretches of land make way for amazing unobstructed sunset views.
Curaçao: There is a watersport for every size and shape in Curaçao.
Whether you are into snorkeling, diving, boating or deep sea fishing, Curaçao will give you and your family all the needed tools to enjoy your favorite activities during your vacation.
Dominican Republic: The most well-known vacation spot for Americans has everything you need to enjoy as a family.
A quick flight to Santo Domingo or La Romana and you will find yourself in heaven. Your family will have the time of their lives in teh Dominican Republic.
Dominican Republic: Live your best life at some of the top notch resorts in the island.
The safety and peace of mind the resorts in the Dominican Republic offer you are the best factor to decide to bring your family to this heavenlyplace and enjoy your much needed vacation.
Dominican Republic: What can be better than relaxing in the sun and playing in the sand with your kids.
Teh fine sand in the Dominican beaches have made it a "must" for tourists from all over the world.
Dominican Republic: There are few places in the world where you can enjoy better sunsets.
The long strips of beach in the serenity of this island seem custom made for enjoying wonderful sunsets ith your loved ones.
Marco Island, Florida: Just a few hours drive from the hustle and bustle of Miami, you can find respite and peace by the sea.
Marco Island is probably one of the best beaches in the Florida gulf. A great place to enjoy with the entire family, young and old, and to get away from your everyday life.
Marco Island, FL: The safety and convenience of the place make it unbeatable as a beach destination.
If you don't want to deal with booking flights for the entire family, make it a road trip and drive to Marco Island.
Marco Island, Florida: Enjoy all the water sports activities your heart desires.
The spot is known for vast array of sports activities you can practice. There's something for everyone in the family, so get ready to enjoy.
Marco Island, Florida: So close to the Everglades that you can enjoy an amazing diversity of animals and vegetation.
Marco Island is as biodiverse as it gets, so a vacation to the Wester Coast of Florida will allow your family to see a vast array of animals and plants.
Roatan, Honduras: Everything your heart desires can be found in Roatan.
Roatan is the place that dreams are made of. Everything you can imagine can be found in this slice of heaven, set in the incredible Honduran coastline.
Roatan, Honduras: Your kids will enjoy the very diverse marine life.
This is a place made for snorklers and divers. Don't miss the chance to let your kids enjoy snorkle around some of the world's most amazing reefs.
Roatan, Honduras: Live it up like a superstar in this wonderful coastal paradise.
Despite what you may have heard about Honduras, Roatan is a world apart. Some of the best resorts in the planet can be found here, so that your entire family can enjoy everything this island has to offer.
Roatan, Honduras: The most romantic getaway can be enjoyed while your kids pay in the beach.
While Roatan is set for a family vacation, some of the romantic activities you can enjoy, like horseback riding in the beach at sunset, can be enjoyed while your kids play in the sand or spent some time at your resort.
St. John, USVI: While it is part of the United States, you will feel like you are in a remote volcanic island in the South Pacific.
St. John is just a three hour flight from Miami, smack in the heart of the Caribbean, but you won't need a passport to travel and you will feel like you are far, far away. The island's lush vegetation will make you feel like you have set foot in Fiji or Bora Bora.
St. John, USVI: Let your patriotic side shine through in the US gem.
It feels like you are on the other side of the world, but you will still be within the US borders, so let your patriotic side enjoy Memorial Day, the 4th of July or Labor Day in this beautiful island.
St. John, USVI: You will get to enjoy some of the best snorkling in the world.
The reef that surrounds St. John is some of the best and most intricate circuit of marine life in the world. Take your snorkel or dive with your family to experience it all.
St. John, USVI: You can also just relax in the beach, but without the feeling of being in a resort.
St. John is definitely for the nature lover. There's is only one big resort in the entire island (The Westin) so you can do nothing in the beach for hours, yet feel like you are Robinson Crusoe.
Turks and Caicos: One of the most romantic getaways in the Caribbean will make all your dreams come true.
This is one of those getaways that people dream of. It has everything for a romantic getaway, but it is so safe and accomodating that you can –and should– enjoy it with your entire family.
Turks and Caicos: Let lose and play in the clearest water in the Caribbean.
The underdevelopment of Turks and Caicos has allowed it to remain fairly untouched and kept its waters clear and pristine.
Turks and Caicos: The long unobstructed strips of beach will make your family enjoy full days in the sun.
Walk with your loved one holding hands, watch your kids build sand castles, or join them on an exciting soccer or volleyball match. Everything is possible in the never-ending beaches of Turks and Caicos.
Turks and Caicos: Enjoy the winds of the Caribbean to travel on a catamaran or to windsurf the day away.
If you are a wind sports enthusiast, you won't find a better place than Turks and Caicos. The winds that blow through the island make it a "must" for any lover of windsurfing o kitesurfing.
