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If you're looking for a family outing, these hotels have some creative holiday ideas. Whether overnighting on New Year's Eve or searching for afternoon kids activities, these hotels have you covered.

The five star InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa enjoys a waterfront location, numerous swimming pools, an excellent spa, and more than a dozen accommodation buildings, providing some of the best overnight experiences you can have on the island nation of Dominica. And the best part: you can earn and redeem IHG rewards points during your stay. These are the top five reasons why this resort should be on your vacation travel list.

Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel is one of Anantara’s newest additions in Europe, and it is already creating quite the buzz for its redesigned lobby and happening evening entertainment. Its location along the Ringstrasse puts it close to most major tourist attractions, and like other hotels in Vienna, its meeting facilities are a big draw for groups. These are the top five reasons to book a stay at Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel to experience this new five-star hotel for yourself.

Hyatt’s designer brand Andaz has a supreme location in Amsterdam, and its latest design incarnation has helped it become the poster child for other Andaz hotels around the world. The Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht brings in a quirky and fun design into what was once the city’s former public library. The

Known for its roots in Asian hospitality, but a growing focus on European grand dames properties, Anantara has found a crown jewel for its portfolio in Budapest. The Italian Renaissance building that houses the Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel was originally the European home of the New York Insurance Company (hence the hotel’s name).

Maui is back on track to woo vacationers this year, following devastating fires that made global headlines and decimated tourism. As part of the island’s booming tourism, Wailea Beach Resort is one of the most popular Marriott Bonvoy redemptions in the state (and beyond). Whether you choose to stay in a beachfront villa or a garden-facing guest room, this hotel has so much to explore for visitors. Here are the top five reasons to stay at Wailea Beach Resort.

This story is part of Conde Nast Traveler s spotlight on family cruise travel.

Aboard the Explora II, quality family time is spent effortlessly among wave pools, magic tricks, and hide-and-seek.

Madrid is one of our favorite city breaks in Europe, beloved for its cultural landmarks, vivacious art scene , and beautiful restaurants.