7 family-friendly beach resorts you can still book with points for spring break

09.02.2024 - 20:49 / thepointsguy.com

If you've been holding out on booking a vacation for this upcoming spring break, know that you aren't too late. While you might have to be slightly more flexible with your dates and destination, there's still time to plan that awesome spring break getaway — all on points.

So instead of sitting at home, here are some family-friendly, warm-weather destinations to consider for your upcoming spring break getaway.

Located on the beautiful strip of Macao Beach in Punta Cana, this all-inclusive property is a great use of points. With no need to take out the wallet during your entire stay, you can enjoy unlimited food and drinks, daily activities, evening entertainment, multiple pools, non-motorized water sports and even a water park.

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Rooms cost 29,000 points per night during spring break, for two guests. Additional guests require 14,500 points per guest per night (during peak time), or you might be better off reserving two rooms. You also might be able to save your points and pay a cash up-charge instead for extra guests (you'll need to call the hotel directly).

Located on a picturesque stretch of beach in the Bahamas is the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar. This resort has a lot going for it, offering six pools, the largest casino in the Bahamas, access to the new Baha Bay water park and more.

At 29,000 points per night during the month of March, there's plenty of availability for a points reservation, but only king rooms are showing. While a family may need to splurge and book two king rooms, the extra space courtesy of your points may not be the worst thing ever, especially when rooms are pricing out at over $1,000 per night.

Walk out of the hotel and you are right on Fort Lauderdale Beach. There's no need to cross state Road A1A — like some of the other hotels along the beach — and you have every amenity at your fingertips. From a lagoon-style pool to on-site tennis courts, your family can relax and enjoy the surroundings.

The property is also incredibly close to many restaurants and Las Olas Boulevard, so you truly don't need to worry about a car rental for this destination. The hotel is an easy 10-minute taxi ride from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), and its location on the Intracoastal Waterway means there are many water shuttles available to take you to various destinations.

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Being a Marriott property, it's the perfect opportunity to use your Marriott Bonvoy points. Starting at just 51,000 points per night for a standard room, it's a great savings over the otherwise $450 and up during this popular time period. And, if you stay five nights on