{"id":2657,"date":"2009-11-27T08:01:33","date_gmt":"2009-11-27T14:01:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=2657"},"modified":"2016-12-17T11:28:23","modified_gmt":"2016-12-17T17:28:23","slug":"mexico-all-inclusive-resorts-a-dream-for-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2009\/11\/mexico-all-inclusive-resorts-a-dream-for-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexico all-inclusive resorts a “Dream” for families"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Dreams Cancun Resort and Spa All Inclusive<\/p><\/div>\n

By Vanessa Aleksic<\/em><\/p>\n

My son Aiden turned one just one day apart from my in-laws 30th wedding anniversary, so we planned a family vacation<\/strong><\/a> in Mexico at Dreams Cancun Resort and Spa All Inclusive<\/a><\/strong> to celebrate both occasions. Aiden was just a little guy, taking some of his first toddling little steps during our layover. The perfect age to go on a family vacation in my opinion — he was still too little to be too crazy, and still free on my lap on the airplane! By the time we left the resort everyone knew Aiden\u2019s name. The whole staff was so friendly; they really made the visit memorable.<\/p>\n

Dreams Cancun is right at the tip of the peninsula, surrounded by water on three sides. It\u2019s such an amazing location. It\u2019s about half anhour from downtown and within walking distance to shopping and clubs downtown. And if you want to go somewhere that is a little further away, it\u2019s very easy to take the bus or a taxi.<\/p>\n

Dreams is an all-inclusive resort<\/a>,<\/strong> so everything you eat and drink is included while you are there. When I was younger, pre-family, I didn\u2019t understand the concept of all-inclusive resorts. Why would I want to stay at my property when there was so much to explore? Boy has my mind changed after having kids. Can I just say, I love all-inclusive resorts for family vacations, with the joy of not having to figure out what\u2019s for dinner or how to get there. The ultimate in day planning, I\u2019m given a daily schedule of all the activities, and if I\u2019m interested I can join, or if not Ican keep on lounging by the pool.<\/p>\n

\"all-inclusiveBut the most fantastic part for most families is that the kids are treated like little celebrities. Dreams hotels have kids clubs<\/strong>, which are filled with daily activities. There is so much for them to do — even movie nights on the beach with a giant inflatable screen. I kept thinking that we would have to come back when Aiden is older because the kids were so happy in the kids club that they seemed almost disappointed to see their parents when it was time to go. In addition to the kids club, the resort has a dolphin swim program right on the property. I loved Dreams Cancun and wouldn\u2019t hesitate to recommend it or go back myself.<\/p>\n

Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa All Inclusive<\/strong><\/p>\n

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On the beach at Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa All Inclusive<\/p><\/div>\n

Aiden and I have just a week between our birthdays. And this year, three years after our vacation, I was daydreaming about beaches. I decided this time around we were celebrating my birthday — no kids allowed. I decided to go to Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa All Inclusive<\/strong><\/a>, a family-friendly all-inclusive resort that just opened in October. It was a great deal since they just opened, and I just can\u2019t turn down a great deal. I didn\u2019t bring the kids, but like I said, I do have grand plans of bringing them along next time, so I couldn\u2019t help but check out the kids club.<\/p>\n

The resort has a whole area for kids that is great for playing and exploring \u2013 it\u2019s even called the Explorer\u2019s Club. They\u2019ve got things to climb on and even one of those bungee trampoline things. Most importantly, in my mind — they have pagers. It seems awfully convenient to be able to drop off your little angel to go have fun, and know that if you are needed you can be paged. The kids club is open almost all day — from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and there is always something planned for the kids. They print out the activities in the daily schedule, so it\u2019s easy to know what your kids might like to do and take them for that part of the day.<\/p>\n

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