Timeshare resorts are especially attractive because they let you be as social or as socially distanced as you want. They offer families the best of both worlds: You’ll enjoy the privacy and comforts of home — a kitchen so you can dine in; multiple bedrooms and living spaces to help you spread out — plus the pools, reception staff, and often, restaurants and spas that traditional hotels offer.

Below, five awesome destinations to put on your 2022 vacation dream list — plus our recommendations of what to do and where to stay.

Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas in Kapolei, HI

Hawaii

It didn’t work out so well for the family in White Lotus, but a trip to Hawaii should be in the cards for you and your brood this year. Why? Postcard beaches, surf lessons, a fascinating culture, and that deliciously warm water. Plus: No passport required for U.S. citizens! The state has been smart about safety protocols, leading to one of the lowest COVID hospitalization rates in the country. (Be sure to refer to the Safe Travels Hawaii site for the latest entry requirements while planning your trip.)  

Where to Stay: Aulani, a Disney Resort located about 17 miles west of the Honolulu airport, packs the best of Hawaii into one magical place — everything from pools and golf to local artisan workshops and character experiences. Disney Vacation Club Villas offers studios and 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom units, many with kitchenettes.

Best Time to Visit: Late spring to summer.

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The Edge in Manhattan, NYC

New York City

Don’t throw away your shot! Broadway is back (though it hasn’t gotten any easier to score Hamilton tickets), and the interactive Museum of Broadway is scheduled to open in summer 2022. The city’s streets have been transformed by outdoor dining pavilions, helping restaurants thrive. And you’ll never run out of things to do, whether it’s visiting old favorites like Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum, and the High Line, or new attractions like The Edge, the highest sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, and Little Island, an undulating new park on the Hudson River.

Where to Stay: Book a suite at West 57th Street by Hilton Club and you’ll be staying on “Billionaire’s Row” for a lot less than the billionaires forked over. Suites feature hardwood floors, floor-to-ceiling windows, and contemporary finishes that feel like you’re staying in one of those skyscraping residences nearby — as will the proximity to Central Park and the Theater District.

Best Time to Visit: Any time of year.

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Grand Luxe at Nuevo Vallarta in Nuevo Vallarta, Nay., Mexico

Mexico

Travel + Leisure named our neighbor to the south 2022’s Destination of the Year, citing its “breathtaking beaches, exclusive resorts,… and beguiling cultures, crafts, and cuisines.” Also in abundant supply: gorgeous resorts listed on KOALA, featuring units with multiple bedrooms, kitchens, and living areas — plus amenities like swimming pools and beach access. Pick your beach: the white sands and Mayan ruins of the Riviera Maya; Nuevo Vallarta, with its whale watching and Pacific sunsets; or Los Cabos, for proximity to golf, diving, and farm-to-table restaurants.

Where to Stay: Take your pick from the instantly-bookable resorts on our Hot Deals page. We frequently see great deals at the elegant beachfront Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort in Cancún, the architecturally astonishing Grand Mayan at Los Cabos, and the posh Grand Luxxe at Nuevo Vallarta. 

Best Time to Visit: Anytime, especially spring.

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Nashville, TN

Nashville

For country music fans, the return of CMA Fest in June after a two-year hiatus is reason enough to visit Music City in 2022. But Nashville offers plenty of other draws for family vacationers. Catch a show at Grand Ole Opry and explore our cultural roots at the new National Museum of African American Music. Pig out on BBQ at Edley’s and see how spicy you can go with the hot chicken at Party Fowl. Visit the new statue of women’s rights heroes Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton in Centennial Park, or rent bikes and explore Nashville’s extensive Greenway system. It’s easy to fill a stay of a weekend or longer. 

Where to Stay: Club Wyndham Nashville is located a tambourine’s throw from the Grand Ole Opry and Opryland, and features a pool, hot tub, and shuttle to downtown. Club Wyndham Margaritaville is near the Country Music Hall of Fame and other downtown attractions and has a rooftop pool and bar with live music.

Best Time to Visit:  Spring and summer.

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Lake Tahoe, California

California

One state, a thousand different vacation experiences. You can go skiing (water or snow) and hiking in the Sierras around Lake Tahoe, museum-hopping and seafood-tasting around San Francisco, hitting the beach in Southern California, hanging with Mickey & Co. in Anaheim, and getting some desert-style R&R (a/k/a golf and spa) in Palm Springs. Better yet, take the kids on a classic California road trip and do all of the above! Whichever corner of the state you end up exploring, there’s a KOALA resort stay nearby.

California hiking

Where to Stay: A north-to-south itinerary could look something like this: Start in Tahoe, where Marriott’s Timber Lodge, offers quick access to the trails from the Heavenly Gondola, just steps away. Then head to San Fran, where WorldMark San Francisco offers spacious suites within walking distance of Chinatown, Nob Hill, and Union Square. Then point your car south on scenic Highway One toward your final destination, whether that’s the gorgeous Marriott’s Newport Coast Villas, perched above the Pacific; the Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian, close to all the parks, or the activity-packed Marriott’s Desert Springs Villas, set amidst the award-winning Shadow Ridge Golf Club in Palm Desert.

Best Time to Visit: Any time of year

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