written by Amanda Norcross, freelance writer and contributor to FamilyVacationist, Travel + Leisure and more
Ask any kid what their favorite part of a family vacation was, and it will almost always be “the pool.” Case in point: I asked my niece what she loved most about a recent visit to Disney World, and she immediately told me about the resort pool—followed by the dinner she ate at said resort, then the theme parks.
If you’re planning your next family vacation around an epic hotel pool or water park, add these your resorts to your shortlist of ideas.




