If the Griswold family didn’t put you off the idea, and you’re considering a family vacation for 2017, start planning now, and suit every member of your family with our list of best all inclusives for family reunions.
A time to remember
A full-on family reunion can be a fabulous and memorable occasion, with the whole tribe gathered together in one place – it makes perfect sense to make that a stunning location with an all inclusive vacation. Once the luggage has been unpacked, and everyone is relaxed, you’ll be looking for amenities and activities to pass the time, preferably tailored to keeping everyone entertained. Togetherness is just grand, but everyone needs their own special space too. It’s important to bear this in mind before you book – get the location right and you will be assured of a superb time, making memories for the whole family to cherish. Let’s take a look at some resorts and their speciality amenities, providing the perfect place for your all-generation family reunion.
Suiting everyone
- Cool kids clubs
- Teen hang-outs
- Specialist water sports and instruction
- Angling or fishing
- Family friendly OR Adult only restaurants
- Great golf facilities
- Adult only nightclubs or areas
- Mobility-friendly resorts – use of motorised scooters or golf carts
All of these options, plus the usual superb swimming pools and beach accessibility, will ensure a fabulous time will be had by everyone. However, if you choose a larger resort check them out first to determine the ease or difficulty of getting around for older members of your family – for example El Dorado Royale or Casitas Royale are more spread out but offer golf-cart service for getting around. Those with severe mobility issues may prefer a more compact resort where cart service is unnecessary because there’s little walking needed. And check to be sure there’s an elevator and/or ramp wherever you find a staircase.
If you have older family members who can’t abide being around a lot of noisy youngsters, consider a family resort that has separate adults-only buildings and pools (such as the Hard Rock Riviera Maya, below), or co-located family/adults-only resorts, like the aforementioned El Dorado Royale/Casitas Royale (adults only), and it’s right-next-door Generations Riviera Maya (for families).
Finest Playa Mujeres
- Cookery lessons
- Tennis
- Windsurfing
- Archery
- Billiards
- Yoga
- Mini, Maxi and Teens clubs
- Amazing dining
Their relaxing ONE Spa “Rituals are the pathway to connection and celebration. That’s why ONE Spa at Finest Playa Mujeres offers treatments designed for all ages including a special menu just for families and kids.” There are also no less than 16 bars and lounges to choose from to wind down…
Our top mixologists know how to whip up your favorite ‘tini, smoothie or frothy libation. They’ll even create a signature drink just for you. Relax with the game in our sports bar or a enjoy a smoke at the cigar lounge. Chill out with a cold one by the beach or the pool. No need to even step out of the pool at our swim-up bar.
Villa del Palmar
The resort is wheelchair-friendly too, so no worries on the accessibility front. Just take a look at some of the activities available, including lessons in dancing, Spanish and cooking. We love the idea of their specially set-up pro photo shoots – what better memory souvenir to take home from your family reunion vacation? Villa del Palmar Cancun offers stunning backdrops to your professional photographs, just imagine its white sandy beach contrasting the brilliant turquoise water of the Caribbean and the quaint wooden jetty where you can enjoy a photo-shoot as though you were floating out to sea.
Playa Fiesta
- Deep sea fishing outside of the bay
- Golf and tennis
- Hiking to secluded waterfalls
- Surf trips to Sayulita
- Whale watching excursions
- Group boat tours with food and drink
- ATV trips into the hills above Vallarta
Hard Rock Riviera Maya
Mix® is your opportunity to drop the bass and pick up the beat right in your own room! Every day you can check out a Traktor Kontrol Z1 controller and iPad that taps into a personal set of headphones. If you aren’t quite sure what to do with it, we have a Rock Specialist to show you. All you need now is a mirror ball and a doorman managing the velvet rope.
Beaches Turks and Caicos
Have you had the opportunity to get the whole family together on an all inclusive vacation reunion? Where did you go? We’d love to hear all about it!
