As if you didn’t know this…

Well, maybe you didn’t, which is part of why you visit us - hopefully frequently - to dig up deals and more importantly, news, on where you can best plan your family vacation.

Forbes Traveler has done a piece that you should check out on the 10 best family-friendly hotels in the US.  Just as important, they’ve noted that catering to families is on the rise, as more and more adults are bringing their youngsters along on luxury trips.  According to sources quoted in the article, September 11 and the fact that marketing professionals in charge of recreation are themselves becoming parents are two huge factors in why hotels are becoming more sophisticated in their approach to attracting families.

The top 10 hotels are (listed here in no particular order):

• The Broadmoor, Colorado
• The Breakers, Florida
• Enchantment Resort, Arizona
• The Homestead, Virginia
• The Kahala Hotel & Resort, Hawaii
• The Peninsula, New York
• The Resort at Paws Up, Montana
• Topnotch Resort & Spa, Vermont
• Four Seasons Resort Hualalai at Historic Ka’upulehu, Hawaii
• The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel, New Hampshire

All resorts and hotels with some concept of pampering and luxury for both adults and children.  We love it.

The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel, copyright DNC Parks & Resorts at THE BALSAMS, LLC

Villa Plein Sud, copyright Quality Villas

Looking for a family vacation villa near Cannes? Only twenty minutes away from the hotspot and its beaches you’ll find Villa Plein Sud, a child friendly villa near Valbonne and its artisan shops and quaint cafes. The villa, which has a pool, sleeps 8, with 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 shower rooms, and 2 powder rooms. Only one bedroom has A/C and oddly enought it’s not the master, but the master does have a terrace overlooking the pool and a distant sea view.

Villa Plein Sud kitchen, copyright Quality Villas

The living room has French doors leading to a large terrace and the swimming pool. The villa itself is well-furnished without being stuffy, unlike the sparse and boring furnishings that many villas promoting themselves as “child friendly” sport. Spacious enclosed grounds give children lots of room to explore and run while parents watch from the terrace, making this a perfect French vacation villa for families.

bedroom of Villa Plein Sud, copyright Quality Villas

This vacation villa can be rented through Quality Villas, a British agency. See more information about Villa Plein Sud here. Weekly rental rates from June 30 to September 1 are 2995 pounds ($6007US at current conversion rates), which includes 4 hours of maid service per week. For rates and availability after September 1, contact Quality Villas at +44 (0) 1442 870 055.

Want to get far far away this week? Well, we do, and although this luxury family vacation package isn’t chock full of stuff, you can’t beat getting away to Bora Bora - check out that beach below. And how cute is snorkeling equipment for 2-year olds? Check out their offer after the jump:

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