Indeed, officials had stated flatly that the resort, predominantly white and predominantly family-oriented, did not want to be host to a huge fraternity bash.

The housing development was set off by the opening of Ski Windham, a family-oriented resort, in 1981.

Known as a family-oriented seaside resort, Ocean City has prohibited the sale of alcoholic beverages within its limits since its founding in 1879.

Cutting-edge culture might begin on the coasts and move to the center, but when it comes to family-oriented resorts, the landlocked are paving the way.

Approximately 5 miles from town, 3284ft Bromley Mountain is a small family-oriented resort featuring 43 downhill ski runs and 10 chairlifts.

We have been trying to change the image of Wildwood to a family-oriented resort for many years now, and keeping bars open late does not contribute to that image.

Now pets are part of the package, particularly in family-oriented resorts and extended-stay hotels.

One of the best family-oriented all-inclusive resorts is Beaches Turks & Caicos, on the spectacular 12-mile-long Grace Bay, on Providenciales.

About a mile away in Calangute is the Taj Holiday Village, a more casual, family-oriented resort with 144 rooms in 33 cottages, where doubles are $154.

The Winter Clove is a modestly priced, family-oriented resort, in an area filled with many early 20th-century guest houses and lodges.