Wequassett Resort and Golf Club
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Why not spend your next family vacation in a charming seaside town at Cape Cod? Nestled in historic Chatham is the secluded Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, with breathtaking views of Pleasant Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. In addition to leisure sports for active parents, the resort provides a multitude of activities to delight kids ages 2-12. The Children's Center features a nautical-themed playground with a "tot lot" for little ones and "children's area" for those over five. The outdoor facility is equipped with pirate ships, treasure chests, run ramps and swinging ropes, as well as an interactive aquatic playground. The high-tech indoor center boasts a 135" HD screen, Wii, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 for rainy days. Daily activities include "dive-in" movies, teen gaming nights and lessons in swimming, sailing and tennis.

Charleston, South Carolina
Last year, a Travel and Leisure poll ranked this quaint southerly town as their No. 3 travel destination. Charleston's unique blend of historical sites, assorted shopping (antiques, anyone?), and pristine beaches makes it a worthy summer vacation destination. Upon arrival, families are invited to join the Charleston Explorers Club, where they can pick up a keepsake passport at the visitor's center, collect souvenir stamps and win prizes. History buffs and adventurers alike will have a blast discovering Charleston's historic forts, homes, plantations and gardens.

Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa
Whitefield, New Hampshire
Families can take an eco-conscious excursion to the Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa, located in New Hampshire's bucolic White Mountains. City parents will appreciate the resort's green initiatives, which include installing a wind-turbine, using energy-saving light bulbs, recycling cooking oil to make diesel fuel, using its water tower to irrigate the golf course and grounds, growing its own vegetables and flowers and more. Kids can enroll in the complimentary Mountaineering Club where they can take part in activities like cardboard boat races, frog hunts and horseback riding. An on-site greenhouse also gives little ones the chance to plant maple tree seedlings and veggies.

Bristol Buenaventura
Panama
A slice of paradise can be found at Central America's Bristol Buenaventura, with its deep blue waters and lush vegetation. Considered a playground for parents and their kids, the resort allows children under the age of 17 to stay free and enjoy a daily complimentary breakfast. Bristol's own Kids Club features a weekly schedule of events designed to educate children about Panama's culture and natural environment. Little adventurers can set out on supervised explorations in search of local insects, reptiles and plants. The club also hosts treasure hunts and sand castle building on the beachfront. Kid-friendly amenities also include a children's pool and a game room.

Hotel Crillon le Brave
Provence, France
Spend your summer holiday overseas at the rustic yet refined Hotel Crillon le Brave. You'll feel as though you've stepped back in time at this refuge, made up of seven restored stone houses dating back to the 16^th and 17^th centuries. The hotel offers generous family packages with large suite-style rooms and activities for young children. Kids (and parents) can learn to speak French, make delectable signature French desserts, and learn how croissants are made at a local bakery. What's more, the resort offers plenty of fresh air and outdoor recreation with horseback riding around Mont Ventoux, golfing and kayaking on the Sorgue River.

Photo: The Aquatic Playground at Wequasset Resort and Golf Club.