Property at a Glance: Alakai Hotel & Suites

All year round, families staying at Alakai Hotel & Suites can splash and frolic beside toucans and palm trees at the onsite indoor and outdoor waterparks. The jetted tub allows adults to destress while kids whiz down waterslides or play amongst erupting water geysers. With its zero-depth entries, the hotel’s pools are easily accessible for guests of all ages.

• Chula Vista Waterpark boasts 80,000 square feet of lazy rivers, activity pools, and kiddie play areas.
• Comforts of home: Each double-queen guest room includes both a fridge and a microwave.
• Nearby dining: Fast food such as Taco Bell and Culver’s as well as sit-down restaurants like Ponderosa, Famous Dave’s, and Uno’s offer a variety of eating experiences within walking distance

Wisconsin Dells: Picturesque Scenery and Family Entertainment

Before the Dells became synonymous with water parks and amusement rides, the Midwestern destination’s claim to fame was its scenery. Visitors in the mid-1940s came to see the craggy rock formations that frame both sides of the Wisconsin River. These bluffs—or dells—are still visible today from the downtown area, which is rife with kitschy attractions, from mini-golf courses to go-kart tracks.

But it’s safe to say that most visitors nowadays come for the water parks. In fact, the Dells area likely has more water slides per capita than any other spot on the planet. The fun doesn’t stop in the cooler months, either, thanks to a slew of indoor aquatic centers, many of which are nearly as elaborate as their outdoor rivals.