Las Alamandas

Las Alamandas, tucked away on the Mexican coast between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo in the state of Jalisco, is a haute hideaway for Hollywood A-listers. But the roster of famous guests won't impress your kids as much as the resort's new kids club, a hip mini retreat for Las Alamandas's youngest guests. Here kids are ensconced in their own oasis enjoying the lush greenbelt, beachfront location and open-air pergola where little artists can dabble in painting and crafts. The jungle gym provides hours of recreation with its twist of slides and monkey bars plus adorable playhouse. While the kids are making new friends, mom and dad can unwind at the beach club under a thatched palapa, lounge on a poolside sun bed, or belly up to the seaside bar for a salt-rimmed margarita.

Las Alamandas deserves its Four Diamond status as evidenced by the stylish yet siesta-inspiring accommodations featuring only seven villas. While the rooms are spectacular, it's the secluded four beaches--all private--and the roster of family fun activities that are the most remarkable. There is horseback riding on the beach, early evening family picnics that can be arranged by the staff, volleyball, tennis and croquet. And what kid wouldn't enjoy challenging their parents to a game of chess on a giant, outdoor board? Break bread together beneath a grove of palms at Oasis, the resort's gourmet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. After dark, sing songs around a bonfire, then allow yourself to be lulled to sleep by the sound of lapping waves.