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[quote=Anonymous]I think with kids, the accommodations, convenience and service are what makes the best vacations.

Here's what we've done:

St. John- we've done this 2 times. Two kids under 5. Stayed in a villa, rented a car. 
Pros: We had our own pool, cooked our own food. But we also had other family with us to help. 
Cons: There are only 2 resorts in St. John with direct beach access- Westin and Caneel Bay. So to get to the beach, you have to drive. It's not far but still a pain lugging stuff. 
St. John is a gorgeous island, probably my absolute favorite island of all a far as character, feel, and beauty.

Aruba- Two kids under 5 years old. Stayed at Marriott condo right on the beach.  Beach wasn't spectacular. This one was the least favorite vacation. Too much work and didn't have family with us to help. We ate in most of the time because it was a bit challenging to get kids out of the pool/beach and head to dinner off the resort.  We did dine at the resort a couple of times. Pretty enough island but the constant breeze was a challenge to deal with. Fun in theory but your stuff flies around everywhere!

Turks and Caicos- We've done this 3 times and stayed at Beaches resort. Kids ages: 1 and 3, 4 and 6, and 6 and 9. 
Pros: super convenient everything. All inclusive is the way to go. Beach right at the resort. Gorgeous. no need for a car or to even leave the resort. Service is super spectacular. Amenities are fantastic. 
Cons: super expensive!  
This is my perfect case scenario vacation. They also have activities for kids of all ages so DH and I are able to have dinner on our own.

Atlantis, Bahamas- Kids were 7 and 9. 
Pros: Resort is gorgeous! Pools were heated. beaches on property. 
Cons: food is insanely expensive. kids activities are about $75 for 3 hours. 
I liked this resort but it wasn't very kid friendly. lots of walking. service was good enough but not great. 
I think this is a vacation you have to at least do one time. It's Vegas on the beach.

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