The large, 475-room Sheraton Buganvilias Resort & Convention Center is a beachfront oasis for families in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy guestrooms that can sleep up to four with king or double beds, coffee maker and flat-screen TV’s. Private terraces are attached to each room and offer views of the garden or pool area, as well as the ocean. A Continental breakfast is served daily from 7 to 11 a.m. and can be enjoy on the private terrace of your room or in the main restaurant. Connecting rooms are also available for more spacious accommodations.

For some family fun, head to the beach, one of the two pools, one of the four lighted tennis courts or the kids club. Club Sheratoons is open to children 5 to 12 and hosts activities on the beach, by the pool or in the playroom. Kids will make friends while creating crafts to take home. Special seasonal activities take place in the spring, summer and winter, as well.

Eat breakfast, lunch or dinner as a family at La Villita, open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Stay poolside while snacking at Pergola, open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For a special dinner, head to Alfresco Trattoria for Italian from 6 to 11 p.m. or try Gariotas, a gourmet Mexican restaurant, open for dinner from 5 to 11 p.m. (children under 11 not allowed).

Other great resort amenities at the Shertaon Buganvilias include babysitting services ($23 per hour), a fitness center, laundry services and a spa. All-inclusive packages are available.