Best for multi-generational trips
It’s more and more common these days to travel with three generations—I’ve certainly done it with my own kids, nieces, parents, and aunts and uncles. And while multi-gen travel is rewarding for the memories made and quality time together, it doesn’t come without challenges. But this luxury property on Florida’s Gulf Coast, just 20 minutes south of downtown Naples, manages to be all things to all generations by playing out like several resorts in one.
You’ve got serious room to both spread out and do your own thing and come together to enjoy family time at the resort, which fronts a 10-acre private white sand beach on Marco Island. Most families opt to stay at the 809-room main resort on property, where you can choose from oceanfront guest rooms, condo-style suites, and family lanais by the pool that offer step-out access to the beach. For members of your family traveling sans kids, the 21-and-up Paradise by Sirene is its own 94-room tower with an adults-only rooftop pool, a Balinese-inspired design ethos, and complimentary breakfast.
Common spaces to gather include the wide beachfront, main family pool and kids pool area complete with a waterslide, 12 on-site restaurants (including an oceanfront tiki bar and seafood spot), and an arcade.
Grown-ups can carve out their own time at two championship golf courses just for guests and at the resort’s excellent Spa by JW. The Tiki Time Day Camp, open daily for 5- to 10-year-olds, is a space for crafts, games, and meeting new friends. Let the concierge help arrange a day trip to nearby Everglades National Park that can accommodate everyone in your entourage.
