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Aswimming pool and a game room are no longer enough to make a resort attractive for families looking for a getaway. Jockeying for your travel dollars (and your kids stamp of cool), resorts are now o ering real-life treasure hunts, acres of water sports, late-night nannies, designer digs and more. Here are seven of our favorites!

With 307 sunny rooms to choose from, splurge by booking one of the 30 deluxe family suites with two bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths. Most of your time will be spent outside exploring the 216-acre resort and activities, including paddleboarding and spa treatments.K I D S C LU B: A full-service nursery pro-vides indoor and outdoor recreation for children from 4 months to 2 years old. Petit Club Med caters to guests

from 2 to 3 years old, and activities for kids from 4 to 17 include options such as creative games, Zumbatomic dance fitness classes, Circus School and cooking classes, in which little ones learn how to whip up local fare.B E YO N D T H E BAS I C S: Break from the high-energy excitement and unwind by the adults-only pool. For date night, let the pip-squeaks conk out in the Pyjama Club, open from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. every night for 4- to 23-month-olds,

CLUB MED SANDPIPER BAYPort St. Lucie, Fla.

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then carry them back to your room.C O ST: Rates start at $1,064 per person, based on dou-ble occupancy for a seven-night stay. Includes food, beverages (cocktails, too), entertainment and most activities. Children under 2 stay free. The Wellness Boost Package starts at $365 for specialized fitness training, spa treatments and diet guidance; Sandpiper-Bay.ClubMed.us; 800-258-2633

THE BREAKERSPalm Beach, Fla.

After a 10-year, $250 million revitalization and expansion, the pristine property on 140 acres boasts eight restaurants, eight bars, 11 boutiques, two championship golf courses, tennis, water- sports, premium caban-as and other amenities. K I D S C LU B: The Break-ers goes beyond the traditional movie night to offer kids an array of activities and excursions such as historical bike tours, scuba diving and a glow-in-the-dark scav-enger hunt. For children, ages 6 to 12, Spa Petite offers services for little fingers and toes.B E YO N D T H E BAS I C S: The hotel offers compli-mentary childproofing. Plus, experienced baby-sitters can be booked in advanced, and guests can request mini fridges. E B O N Y D E A L !: From June 1 to Sept. 30, weekday room rates (Sunday to Thursday) start at $329 per room per night; $409 per night week-ends (Friday and Satur-day), based on standard accommodations. Make sure to mention EBONY; TheBreakers.com or call toll-free, 888-BREAK-ERS (273-2537).

Signature at MGM GrandLas Vegas

In Vegas, the lights are brighter, the colors are bolder and the attractions are bigger. Balance out the energy of Sin City with a luxurious all-suite, gambling-free escape, just a stones throw away from Cirque du Soleils astonishing performance of K. Signature is a smoke-free hotel wing of the MGM Grand that allows you and your family to be close to the action while still indulging in a relaxing vacation. Guests also enjoy convenient access to WET REPUBLIC at MGM Grand, an adults-only ultra pool offering elite VIP service and high-end amenities.K I D S C LU B: Experience the amusements at MGM Grands five-pool complex that features a long, winding river pool with waterfalls and cool, cave-like grottos. At the Rainforest Caf, kids will enjoy the decor, peri-odic mist showers and animatronic gorillas. Head over to Michael Mina Pub 1842 restaurant to let the kids indulge in a Peanut Butter Crunch Burger or Lobster Corn Dog.B E YO N D T H E BAS I C S: Children 12 years or older can dive into the thrilling, hands-on activities of CSI: The Experience, a new attraction featuring meticulous crime scene re-creations and two state-of-the-art labs. Participants are given the tools to gather the evi-dence, investigate the scene and solve the crime.E B O N Y D E A L !: Summer Getaway Package includes suites starting at $95 per night and a $50 pool bever-age credit. D E A L C O D E: SIGSMR14W. Vegas Is Waiting Package features suites starting at $90 per night and an upgrade to a balcony suite. D E A L C O D E: SIGFB14M; signaturemgmgrand.com/ or call 877-727-0007.

Disneys Art of Animation ResortOrlando, Fla.

Unleash your fams animated side at one of Disneys most popular digs. All ages will be mesmerized by the seemingly endless array of artistry, enchantment and magic of the Disney and Pixar films that inspired the design of this hotel. In vibrantly themed family suites and courtyards resembling the movies including Find-ing Nemo and Cars, your kids will become characters in the fun.K I D S C LU B: The resorts 87 acres serve as the ultimate playground, not to mention the Disney attractions nearby where children can climb and slide at Squirts Righteous Reef Park. Challenge your tweens to a round of Pac-Man at the Pixel Play arcade before snuggling up for a nighttime movie under the stars at The Lion King courtyard.B E YO N D T H E BAS I C S: Cannonballs are required in the resorts pool, which is equipped with underwater speakers and is the largest one of its kind at Walt Dis-ney World. And then if your tykes wants digs just like The Little Mermaid room, you can accommodate the request by taking a trip to the gift shop to score all of the in-room decor pieces. C O ST: Rooms start at $265 per night for a maximum of six people. Packages with rooms and theme park tick-ets start at $1,721; Disneyworld.disney.go.com or call 407-W-DISNEY (407-934-7639).

Rates start at $1,064 per person, based on dou-ble occupancy for a seven-night stay. Includes food, beverages (cocktails, too), entertainment and most activities. Children under 2 stay free. The Wellness Boost Package starts at $365 for specialized fitness training, spa treatments and diet guidance; Sandpiper-

THE BREAKERSPalm Beach, Fla.

After a 10-year, $250 million revitalization and expansion, the pristine property on 140 acres boasts eight restaurants, eight bars, 11 boutiques, two championship golf courses, tennis, water- sports, premium caban-as and other amenities.

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WINNETU OCEANSIDE RESORTMarthas Vineyard, Mass.

With beaches, ice cream and Americas old-est working carousel, theres much to love on Marthas Vineyard. Unwind at this old-fash-ioned retreat featuring one- to four-bedroom suites equipped with full kitchens. C H I L D R E NS DAY P R O G R A M: Structured ac-tivities are geared for ages 3 (must be toilet trained) to preteen. Winnetu offers a life-size chess set, a turtle pond and complimentary yoga classes. Let kids explore nearby Edgar-town with rental bikes.B E YO N D T H E BAS I C S: The Farmer for a Day program runs every Saturday morning at the Farm Institute. Families can book a visit to the farm to learn how to shear sheep, make goat cheese and perhaps watch a live birth.E B O N Y D E A L !: From July 13 to Aug. 2 and Aug. 24-31, book three nights or more in a suite or cottage and receive 20 percent off regular rates. (Studios and garden studios are not applicable.) Rate includes shuttle service to Edgartown and more; Winnetu.com or call 866-335-1133.

Tyler Place Family Resort, Highgate Springs, Vt.

For five generations, this Vermont playground has been one of the most be-loved Stateside, all-inclusive vacation spots. After getting a good nights sleep in one of the rustic and cozy cabins, take on a new challenge on the ropes obstacle course, outdoor climbing wall and zip-lining course.K I D S C LU B: In addition to an

activities center, Tyler Place encourages families to play together. Longtime fishing guru Nature Dave takes groups on fishing pontoon cruisesthe lake is packed with bass, perch, pike and moreand nature walks around ponds and meadows. Enjoy participating in the staff-versus-guest softball or soccer game, splashing

Salamander Resort & SpaMiddleburg, Va.

Set on 340 acres in Virginias horse coun-try, this new 168-room resort is the pas-sion property of owner Sheila C. Johnson, co-founder of BET. The first-class resort features a full equestrian center and state-of-the-art cooking studio offering culinary classes, in addition to fine dining. K I D S C LU B: While adults soak up the seren-ity of the deluxe spa with infinity edge pool, fire pit and private cabanas, the equestrian center is perfect for budding and advanced riders. There, they can enjoy instructional classes and activities, including steeple-chases and polo. If hiking and biking trails are too rustic for your young adults, golfing is available at nearby courses.B E YO N D T H E BAS I C S: The Dreaming of Fam-ily Time Package (starting at $475 per room) cultivates family bonding with geocachingreal-world treasure huntingat the resort, indoor pool games or exploring after dark with night vision goggles or a Celestron Sky Scout to spot constellations. C O ST: Summer rates begin at $375 per night; Salamanderresort.com or call 866-938-7370.

in the pool, taking out a kayak or two and grabbing a cone from the free ice cream truck.B E YO N D T H E BAS I C S: Love delicious locally grown food? Healthy options abound, as do scrumptious desserts that dont skimp on taste. Personal bikes for every member of your family, including training wheels, tricycles, trail-a-bikes, baby seats, tandem bikes and helmetsjust some of the most popular features.C O ST: From May 23 to June 14, rates range from $113 to $292 per person, double occupancy. Children and teens enjoy reduced rates. From June 14-Aug. 30, rates range from $214 to $394 per person double occupancy; Tylerplace.com or call 802-868-4000.

Tyler Place Family Resort,

activities center, Tyler Place encourages families to play together. Longtime fishing guru Nature Dave takes groups on fishing pontoon cruisesthe lake is packed with bass, perch, pike and moreand nature walks around ponds and meadows. Enjoy participating in the

in the pool, taking out a kayak or two and grabbing a cone from the free ice cream truck.B E YO N D T H E BAS I C S:delicious locally grown food? Healthy options abound, as do scrumptious desserts that dont skimp on taste. Personal bikes for every member of your family, including training wheels, tricycles, trail-a-bikes, baby seats, tandem bikes and helmetsjust some of the most popular features.C O ST: From May 23 to June 14, rates range from $113 to $292 per person, double occupancy. Children and teens enjoy reduced rates. From June 14-Aug. 30, rates

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