Fancy All Inclusive WITH Kids

January 30, 2022 2:16 PM

My wife and two kids ( 12 and 11 ) are ready for a vacation of doing absolutely nothing and would like to go to a high end all inclusive resort during Spring break. We live in Austin so Cancun / Riviera Maya is an obvious option, but we are open to anywhere that isn't farther than Hawaii. I will pay a high premium if it's a memorable , exceptional experience. What are your recommendations?
posted by jasondigitized to Travel & Transportation (5 answers total)

I think that Grand Velas in Cabo may be what you are looking for!
posted by saradarlin at 2:59 PM on January 30, 2022

I don’t have recommendations for a resort but I can recommend a wonderful travel agent who would know exactly the right places. DM if interested.
posted by dpx.mfx at 8:20 PM on January 30, 2022

There is a Grand Velas between Cancun and Playa but i thought it was adults only. Some friends have stayed there and loved it though

I don't have a resort rec - we haven't really done the high end ones down there, only mid priced - but I would say beaches on that coast are considerably more swimmable than the ones in Cabo. you may know that or it may not matter, but especially with kids i would keep that in mind.

If i were paying a premium, i would look into the Virgin Islands or Turks and Caicos maybe
posted by domino at 7:19 AM on January 31, 2022

My cousin and her husband have gone to Turks & Caicos several times and most recently the Beaches all inclusive. It's a family-focused resort. My cousin's kid is younger than yours, but they were impressed with all of the options they saw for all ages.
posted by jdl at 8:25 AM on January 31, 2022

for what it worth, wrong about Grand Velas. Family welcome. I would check that out in Playa as well as Cabo
posted by domino at 8:33 AM on January 31, 2022