Beach-loving parents will want to book a vacation to Placencia for its kid-friendly coastline, featuring long, narrow beaches, shallow water and gentle waves. Located on Belize’s sourthern tip, this laid-back fishing village is one of the country’s best locations for tourists. Easy access to reefs means that watersports like snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing and fishing are also popular with families. Kid-friendly accommodation choices are robust despite the small footprint of this region — options when traveling to Placencia include everything from old-world beach bungalows to modern condominium-style resorts.