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Westward Look Resort, Tucson, Arizona
Round up the cowpokes for a Western wedding at this gem nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. If this 244-room, one-of-a-kind chic retreat feels like home, that’s because it started life in 1912 as a private hacienda. (That’s the original hearth in the lobby.)

Romantic Ambience: Experience one of the resort’s six Stargazer Spa rooms, equipped with private outdoor soaking tubs and telescopes so you can take in that desert sky.

Kid Quotient: Young ranch hands will have more than enough to do, thanks to horseback riding, hiking, swimming, mountain biking -- even cooking lessons. At the end of a busy day, reward them with the resort’s signature chocolate nachos.

Planning Pluses: The rooftop Sonoran Ballroom with a retractable canopy and 360-degree views is a reception favorite. Or bust out the red-and-white checkered tablecloths for an outdoor BBQ, complete with square dancing.

Only Here: Your groomsmen can channel the Rat Pack at the resort’s famous Lookout Bar and Grille, where Frank and Deano used to party into the wee hours. It’s still a Tucson hotspot with live music and Tex-Mex eats.

Rooms from $69.

The Breakers, Palm Beach, Florida
This 110-year old grande dame has it all: dramatic settings for photo ops, two 18-hole golf courses, an enormous Guerlain spa, tennis courts and boutique shopping. While the 560-room resort boasts thoughtful children's amenities (such as the Italian Restaurant, designed specifically for stress-free family meals), it still boasts enough elegant ambiance to make it worthy of an ultimate honeymoon.

The Breakers This 110-year old grande dame has it all: dramatic settings for photo ops, two 18-hole golf courses, an enormous Guerlain spa, tennis courts and boutique shopping.

Romantic Ambience: Splurge on a private beach bungalow, complete with personal concierge service, a fridge, phone, flat-screen TV, Internet access, full bath and sitting room.  The oceanside room-away-from-your room even has sunscreen, fluffy robes and magazines.

Kid Quotient: The resort’s award-winning children’s program keeps them busy making their own music videos, climbing rock walls and playing in the Secret Garden. Parents can join their kids in the fun with custom golf and tennis lessons, and themed Harry Potter and Survivor nights.

Planning Pluses: This catering department keeps ahead of trends. Ask them about the kids’ menu that can be arranged for the reception and the butler-passes mini-desserts: baby cupcakes and diminutive ice cream cones, three-sip milkshakes, and tiny candy apples.

Only Here: Watch Palm Beach society go by while sipping peach iced tea under the whirring ceiling fans in the historic loggias, inspired by Rome’s Villa Medici.

Rooms from $340.

Dreams Resort & Spa, Cancun
This upscale all-inclusive feels blissfully away from it all while still offering easy access to Cancun’s spirited shopping and nightlife. Catering to families with 379 spacious suites and three beaches offering every water sport under the Caribbean sun, Dreams is also a romantic choice for couples who want to be pampered with first-class service.

Romantic Ambience: Splurge on a room in the resort’s 18-story Club tower, where you’ll be greeted with chilled towels and champagne. The Club concierges are there to attend to your every whim, from hiring babysitters to arranging a sunset cocktail cruise for you and the gang.

Kid Quotient: Ages 3 to 12 will love the Explorer Club for Kids, where they’ll enjoy sand-castle competitions, learn about the sea turtles and native fish in the saltwater lagoon, and watch movies on a big-screen set up under the stars.

Planning Pluses: The dedicated onsite wedding coordinator can handle everything from steaming his tuxedo to helping with guests’ travel arrangements.

Only Here: So many choices guarantee that no two days are alike. Should you do complimentary Spanish or merengue lessons, sample fresh sushi and sake, or fish tacos and tequila (they have over 100 kinds to choose from!). A must-do: live Latin music and dancing every evening at Azucar Caribbean Bar.

All-inclusive doubles from $426. ; 866-237-3267; www.dreamscancun.com

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