{"id":706,"date":"2011-08-24T19:55:00","date_gmt":"2011-08-24T19:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog-1199783855.us-west-2.elb.amazonaws.com\/blog\/2011\/08\/24\/kid-friendly-timeshares\/"},"modified":"2011-08-24T19:55:00","modified_gmt":"2011-08-24T19:55:00","slug":"kid-friendly-timeshares","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/2011\/08\/24\/kid-friendly-timeshares\/","title":{"rendered":"Kid-Friendly Timeshares"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most important points when planning a family vacation is that \u201cit\u2019s all about the kids.\u201d And a budget-friendly timeshare rental at a kid-friendly resort can be the holy grail for many parents.<\/p>\n<p>With over 6,000 timeshare resorts now world-wide, there is a multitude of types of resorts, and you might think that hunting for that perfect kid-friendly one is the needle in a haystack puzzle. Not to worry \u2013 RedWeek has a section specifically designed to point you as unerring as a compass to the perfect resort destination where Kid is King.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 2 top-rated kid-friendly resorts listed in RedWeek\u2019s August newsletter, just to help get you started. <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-plqxkA9xZLs\/TlVZDpWbaaI\/AAAAAAAACSQ\/T6ZsTqtdC10\/s1600\/Disneys%2Bold%2Bkey%2Bwest.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float:right;margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width: 220px;height: 98px\" src=\"\/content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Disneys2Bold2Bkey2Bwest.jpg?5855f64d0b59dbd047916a419baef038\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P1293-disneys-old-key-west-resort\">Disney&#8217;s Old Key West Resort<\/a><\/b> , Orlando, FL. Located in the heart of Walt Disney World, this resort offers  all sorts of fun, from waterways to woodlands.  The timeshare units go up to 3-bedrooms sleeping eight, perfect for larger families.\n<p>For fun at this resort (not counting all of Walt Disney World!) there are four heated pools and a kiddie pool, as well as paddle boats on a pretty lake that winds through the resort. When you\u2019re ready to head into WDW, you can take the fun free water taxi!<\/p>\n<p>If you choose to have a meal out, dinner is served family-style at the popular on-sight restaurant, Olivia\u2019s Caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>And a bonus for mom and dad \u2013 this resort offers several childcare services to keep the kids entertained and give parents a break.<\/p>\n<p>A couple of reviews: <\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWe stayed with our grandchildren, had an excellent stay. The boat ride to Downtown Disney made it also fun for the children.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThese aren&#8217;t rooms, they&#8217;re apartment villas!\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P1293-disneys-old-key-west-resort\/reviews\">reviews of Disney\u2019s Old Key West Resort<\/a>. Rentals start at $128\/night. Resales start at $10,640.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-S7CuGxvGUPE\/TlVbNJ1ju2I\/AAAAAAAACSY\/24QXeESsbag\/s1600\/Harborside%2BResort%2Bat%2BAtlantis%2BBahamas%2BCaribbean%2BTimeshare%2BRental.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"float:right;margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width: 220px;height: 167px\" src=\"\/content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Harborside2BResort2Bat2BAtlantis2BBahamas2BCaribbean2BTimeshare2BRental.jpg?fe6ed629376a76f99a926ac45c781608\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P4748-harborside-resort-at-atlantis\">Harborside Resort at Atlantis<\/a><\/b>, The Bahamas. A vacation in the Bahamas might not be your first thought when contemplating a kid-friendly venue, but this resort offers a unique children\u2019s program. In conjunction with the Discovery Channel kids become explorers for a day.  The fun activities include finding buried treasure, looking at stars, and learning about sharks. &#8220;Base Camp&#8221; is a replica of a Spanish galleon ship.\n<p>Staying here is even affordable. Rentals start at $100\/night. Resales start at $1,100.<\/p>\n<p>A couple of reviews:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWe have vacationed here for the past 4 years &#8211; it is awesome for families (our kids can&#8217;t wait to go every year) with the water activities, Kids Club, and the beach.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWe have been owners here for over 7 years, and we are still amazed at how wonderful the place is. Our kids\u2019 eyes light up whenever we say we\u2019re going back.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/resort\/P4748-harborside-resort-at-atlantis\/reviews\">reviews of Harborside Resort at Atlantis<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/timeshare-attractions\/kid-friendly\">See More Kid Friendly Timeshare Rentals<\/a><\/span><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"One of the most important points when planning a family vacation is that \u201cit\u2019s all about the kids.\u201d And a budget-friendly timeshare rental at a kid-friendly resort can be the holy grail for many parents. 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