I wrote about hotel kids’ clubs a few weeks ago—thoughtfully run programs are a fantastic amenity for families.  We just published a list of all our properties with kids’ clubs on the Ciao Bambino homepage (use Quick Search located at the top of the page to narrow down options by age requirements and pricing).

That said, any parent that is considering using a kids’ club needs to understand if a program includes swimming and exactly what that means.  The fact that hotel is luxurious and expensive and/or many other families are participating does not mean swimming in their kids’ club is a good idea.

I hosted a discussion on our Facebook page with other family travel writers to get their perspective on the issue. The findings were telling but the bottom line is that many hotels and parents are not on the same page in terms of expectations around what needs to be in place for safe swimming.

Read about things to consider and questions to ask on the follow up article about swimming sessions at kids’ clubs I wrote for Peter Greenberg Worldwide last week.

Relevant Links:

Best hotel kids’ clubs

List of Ciao Bambino recommended hotels and resorts with kids’ clubs

Top family-friendly hotel chains (US edition)

Value remains king in 2010

Tips for finding toddler-friendly accommodations

Finding family-friendly boutique hotels

Finding the best kids clubs

Finding the best Europe family hotels

Finding family-friendly ski resorts

How to choose the right ranch vacation

Things to consider before booking mega-resorts

Evaluating all-inclusive beach resorts

Topics: Accommodations, Trip Planning