Vacation Ideas for Families

Practice Your French in St. Barts

There are worse ways to pick up or brush up on your French than by chatting with the locals on St. Barts, the tiny Caribbean outpost that's just as francais as Paris, only with palm trees and beaches. Best of all, summertime in St. Barts can mean big savings and much better availability, since all the celebs have gone home (sorry) and left the villas open for us normal folks!

Maximize Your Quality Time in Jamaica

Villa are always a great choice for families looking for ample quality time, but few can match the family-friendliness of Sundown on Discovery Bay, one of our staff favorites in a quiet area of north coast Jamaica. Sundown has 7 bedrooms, a full staff that's renowned for their service and a private beach all for you. You never really have to leave this idyllic slice of paradise.

Host a Soiree in Mexico

We don't condone crazy bashes, of course, but if you've got an event to celebrate - special birthday, anniversary, corporate retreat, even a wedding - this summer, you can't go wrong with the gorgeous host that is Casa La Laguna, a 6 bedroom villa in Cabo San Lucas. This fully-staffed, fully-stocked luxury pad has sexy deck space for up to 150 people, all linked by an indoor/outdoor sound system.

Learn to Cook in Italy

This bastion of earthy, healthy cuising is a great place to pick up a few tricks, even if you're already an experienced cook, from local experts using the best local products. Tuscany especially is replete with chefs-for-hire, who'll show up at your villa and instruct you on the ways of Italian cooking. A fabulous meal caps off the whole process, naturally.

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