Our week at Selectum Family Resort Varadero was exactly the kind of vacation we were hoping for—easy, relaxing, and genuinely fun for the whole family. Between the turquoise water, the lively resort atmosphere, and access to a beautiful beach, it was the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure for all of us.

With just four weeks to Christmas and seriously behind with my shopping, I had this brilliant idea. I suggested to my husband that instead of gifts (to ourselves and the kids) this year, we should splurge on an all-inclusive vacation. My husband, who has always been the cautious and what-if half of us, took a bit of convincing (all of 10 minutes) but our kids, who have never been, were instantly onboard when we finally decided it was a go. Disclaimer: this blog post contain a