For families looking for a resort that delivers an easy-going yet active vacation, Club Med delivers a lot of positives: all-inclusive pricing, good food, super kids' programming (including, at some properties, a circus school with trapeze workshops), and an impressive array of family activities. (See our reviews of Club Med's Sandpiper, Cancún Yucatán, and Ixtapa Pacific properties.)

Want more good news? Right now, Club Med has a "kids stay free" deal that lets families save a huge hunk of dough. When you book a seven-night stay at any of Club Med's five family villages, one child 15 and under can stay free per paying adult. Depending on which property you choose, this deal can shave anywhere from $3,000 to $4,600 off your bill! To take advantage of this offer, you must book by February 28 and travel between February 14 and October 30.