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Great Family Resorts: International Hotels and Resorts

Three of our top 10 hotels and resorts fit for the youngest grandchildren, these international hotels are known for beauty, child care, and entertainment

by Emilie Harting

Mexico
Grand Velas Resort, Riviera Nayarit
888-261-8436
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The Draw:
This resort has numerous water sports, a huge spa, and golf for adults, plus indoor playrooms, kids' pools, and kids' menus. Fun includes canopy tours and the nightlife in downtown Puerto Vallarta.


France
Four Seasons, Provence
011 33 4 94 39 90 00
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The Draw:
In beautiful surroundings, this hotel provides complimentary childproofing, toys, cribs, high chairs, bottles, and bottle warmers. For adults, medieval villages, Roman ruins, the Côte d'Azur, and Nice.


England
Fowey Hall
011 44 1726 833866
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The Draw:
Fowey Hall was the model for Toad Hall in The Wind in the Willows. This idyllic property on the Cornish coast offers the services of qualified nannies for child care while adults enjoy spa treatments inspired by Roman rituals.

Travel Tip:

Always contact the hotel in advance to reserve baby gear and arrange for babysitters.

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about the author

Emilie Harting is a Philadelphia-based writer who has covered culture, ecotourism vacations, and various subjects for the Boston Globe, National Geographic Traveler, MSNBC, and forbestraveler.com, among other publications. Harting enjoys exploring the world with her 3-year-old grandson, and 6-month-old granddaughter.
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