More beach resorts are offering pools with water slides, no-cost children's programs and other amenities that make them attractive, affordable alternatives for families looking for one-stop vacations, according to Parents magazine.

The magazine evaluated more than 200 beach resorts in the U.S. and the Caribbean, based on room rates and other costs, quality of children's programs, variety of family activities, pool and beach area and other factors.

The May issue of Parents lists the 10 resorts the magazine deemed to best meet those criteria.

"Our winners are practically rolling out the red carpet for families on a tight budget," said Sally Lee, editor in chief of Parents. "Great kids' programs and perks are no longer exclusive to resorts with high price tags."

The resorts that made Parents' list offer seven-night vacations, May-September, for prices ranging from $129 a night to $500 a night (for an all-inclusive with meals and activities covered), with most falling under $250 nightly.

The resorts are (click on the links for Current Conditions):
Sheraton Grand Bahama Island Our Lucaya, Bahamas
Club Med Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
South Seas Island Resort, Captiva Island, Fla.
Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas
Disney's Vero Beach Resort in Florida
Beaches Negril Resort and Spa, Jamaica
Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu, Hawaii
Ocean Edge Resort & Spa, Brewster, Mass.
Loew's Coronado Bay Beach Resort & Spa, San Diego
Rio Mar Beach Golf Resort Casino & Spa, in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.

Details at http://www.parentsmag.com.