Upon arriving at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino, I was taken aback by the massive size of the pink palace resting on the bold blue ocean. I feared chaos in the lobby, restaurants, pool and common areas, but was happily surprised to never once encounter hordes of people. Being spring break, the resort was at full capacity, yet there were quiet areas throughout the hotel, at the pools and along the beach. The lobby was a calm, welcoming place with open-air views out to the Atlantic Ocean, and as I stepped out of the shuttle, a friendly woman welcomed me with a cool towel and cold glass of punch.

The St. Kitts Marriott Resort, located about 15 minutes from the airport, is a family-friendly resort that strives to make each and every guest feel right at home in one of its 400-plus rooms and suites. Situated along a gorgeous stretch of sugar-soft beach, the resort features three pools, golf, tennis, water sports, a kids' program, and a number of on-site restaurants, as well as a casino. The hotel's pride is its "At Your Service" resource. At any time you need anything, just call on down and they'll take care of your needs.

A relaxing place for families to spend time together, I discovered more pleasant surprises at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, such as the more formal dining options were never booked solid, unlike some large resorts I've visited in the past -- you know the ones that upon check in you discover all but one restaurant is booked throughout your stay. Local crafters and artisans sell wares on the ground floor, never pushing anyone to buy, and offering low prices and nice trinkets and jewelry for a little shopping at the end of the day. And multi-generational families return to the resort annually, catching up with friends they have made on previous stays. It's refreshing to find a place that welcomes families of all ages, offering something for all ages.

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