Families spent a lot of days and nights together indoors this past year, and now is the time to take the family togetherness beyond their living room to an exciting destination where sunshine, spectacular scenery, and tons of family fun thrive – the Riviera Maya in Mexico. Travel advisors can better sell this tropical paradise by emphasizing these top five reasons why the Riviera Maya is ideal for family travel.
Stylish, Spacious Rooms
Families typically spend most of their Mexico getaway out of their hotel room, but that doesn’t mean accommodations are any less important. Think of lazy mornings, mid-day downtime, pre-dinner fun, and early evenings that sometimes bring families back to the nest.
The Riviera Maya has a large selection of all-inclusive properties catering to families with spacious accommodations and suites affording multiple bedding options and well-appointed spaces to comfortably spread out in and relax. Balconies provide additional space, scenic views and fresh air. The Palladium Hotel Group features three family-friendly all-inclusive properties in the Riviera Maya – Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa, Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa and Grand Palladium White Sand Resort & Spa – offering junior suites and suites with separate bedrooms, perfect for multi-generational groups or several families traveling together.
Stunning Beaches
The Riviera Maya is known for its wide picturesque beaches where visitors can soak up the sunshine and authentic Mexican vibe. Families can lounge for the day on swaths of sun-kissed sand ringing the coast or swim in refreshing waves. The choice of watersports is excellent, including snorkeling, kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing and parasailing. Families can also build sandcastles, play beach volleyball, take a sunset walk before dinner or watch the stars at night. It’s the quintessential restorative recipe for encouraging family bonding.
Inspiring All-Inclusive Ease
At an all-inclusive resort, families can choose to be as busy or relaxed as they want to be, knowing that seemingly endless activities at no extra cost are available for them to experience.
The Riviera Maya’s all-inclusive properties feature an extensive selection of activities for families to enjoy together, plus activities adults and children can enjoy separately, along with diverse dining. Family-friendly all-inclusive hotels are known for dedicated spaces for parents and kids, including separate pools, private beach areas, and restaurants with special menus. Kids can be kids without worry, from splashing in the pool, playing beach games, and having early dinners if needed. With such widespread choice, parents and kids can opt for the activities most appealing to them, try new things, or do their favorite leisure pursuit almost daily.
Live daily and nightly entertainment is a high-point for parents and kids alike, and some all-inclusive properties go that extra mile to engage the younger set. For example, the Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa, Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa and Grand Palladium White Sand Resort & Spa present live stage shows with colorful “Raggs” characters, based on the Emmy-award-winning TV series starring five musical pups. They also offer dedicated kids and teen clubs with activities targeting their age-specific interests.
Superb Activities
The Riviera Maya is tons of fun for families thanks to an abundant choice of activities. One of the destination’s most popular attractions is the Xcaret nature park where travelers can swim in underground rivers, explore the coral reef aquarium and butterfly pavilion, and dine on authentic Mexican food. Other favorite diversions include visiting the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza and Tulum, splashing around at the Xel-Ha water park, swimming in cenotes (swimming holes), and snorkeling with Mexican whale sharks. The more adventure-minded can enjoy the thrill of riding an ATV or zip-lining through the jungle. Families can also delight in a catamaran sail to Isla Mujeres, a day-trip via ferry to Cozumel for scuba diving and snorkeling, and the natural beauty of Si’an Khan Biosphere Reserve, an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Value Of Travel Convenience & Cost
Ease of travel and exceptional value for money are key drivers for families booking a vacation to the Riviera Maya. Flights to the destination from many North American cities are available on multiple airlines, which becomes particularly convenient when booking a holiday for several families coming from different gateways. Equally important is the hotel cost. Fortunately, the Riviera Maya features resorts offering a wide range of prices to fit the distinct budgets of traveling families, making the dream of vacationing in a beautiful beachfront location a reality. Add this to the destination’s gorgeous beaches, endless activities, and all-inclusive value, and creating life-lasting family memories in a tropical Mexico paradise just got a whole lot easier.