Vol. I · No. 1May 2026

A note from the editors

Family stays, honestly rated on what matters.

Every property in our index is scored on FamilyFactor — a transparent 0–100 rating across six categories that capture what actually matters when traveling with kids. No marketing copy. No paid placements.

Cover Story

The top-scored stay in this issue

The Index

This issue's highest-rated stays

Methodology

The FamilyFactor is our proprietary rating.

A single 0–100 number that weights six categories. Calculated the same way for every property. Independent of commercial relationships.

See the full methodology
  1. 01Kid Amenities
    25%

    Kids club, pools, water features, character dining, on-site play

  2. 02Family Room Fit
    20%

    Suites, connecting rooms, cribs, bunk beds, kitchen access

  3. 03Location
    20%

    Walking distance to family attractions, beach access, transit ease

  4. 04Pricing Value
    15%

    Cost for family of 4, free-kid policies, all-inclusive options

  5. 05Family Safety
    10%

    Pool gates, balcony safety, gated grounds, on-site security

  6. 06Parent Recovery
    10%

    Adult amenities, spa, quiet zones, babysitting service

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