Villa del Palmar Cancun

For globetrotting clans traveling to Mexico, Villa del Palmar's all-inclusive retreat offers a relaxed ambiance and picturesque setting in Playa Mujeres, which is about 7 miles northeast of Cancun. All 415 accommodations feature flat-screen TVs, contemporary wooden furnishings, high-speed internet access (for an additional fee) and sweeping balconies overlooking the ocean or the garden. Families can splash around with the kiddos at the children's pool, while relaxation-seekers get pampered with a replenishing massage at the Village Spa (not included in the room rate). Meanwhile, sunbathers can claim a seat at one of the resort's four other outdoor swimming pools or escape under the shade of a beach umbrella for an afternoon siesta. There's plenty for adventurous travelers, too. For a little extra coin, you can have the hotel arrange anything from surf lessons to expeditions to nearby Mayan ruins. Afterward, the whole crew can rendezvous for a memorable meal at one of four on-site restaurants, or for lighter fare, enjoy a meal at one of two snack bars or a buffet that dishes up Mexican and globally-inspired entrees. But be sure to make reservations in advance as past patrons say long dinner lines at the on-site venues can be an issue.