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Mayan Riviera

Family-Friendly Puerto Morelos, Mayan Riveria, Mexico

When I think of the Mexican resort of Cancun, I picture college kids on spring break partying hard. So as a mom to an elementary school-aged child, it wasn’t on my list of ideal family-friendly spots. Thankfully, I had my eyes opened wide with a recent stay at the nearby
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Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit -Ingredients are blended for the mole spa treatment based on Mexico’s national dish - Photo Carol Patterson
Getting Saucy at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Resort’s Se Spa

Instead of eating Mexican mole sauce – a flavourful combination of chillies, nuts and chocolate – imagine covering your body with it in a luxurious spa treatment that smells like chocolate and leaves you as limp as a tissue caught in a rainstorm. At the Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit’s Se
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Iberostar’s Star Camp Gets Five Stars!

By Karen Robock Mother-daughter time is special. Sometimes it’s squeezed in during the drive to school post-dentist appointment, with a spontaneous Sunday afternoon movie date or during a younger sibling’s nap time. Those minutes – or on miraculous occasions – hours, are precious. And then my 6-year-old and I jetted
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Moon Palace Waterpark
5 Cool Caribbean Plus 2 Fab Florida Waterparks Equals Water Fun for Your Adventurous Family!

Fun in the sun is the goal of a tropical vacation! But when you have little ones who may not be ready for the voracious waves of the ocean, choosing a resort with a fantastic waterpark can add so much more to your family holiday. And for those who are
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Moon Palace Cancun Activities for Teens
7 Resorts to Satisfy the Most Choosy Traveller – Your Teens & Tweens!

It’s one thing to fret over travelling with babies and toddlers (sleep patterns, misplaced loveys, milk pump!) but what happens as the kids get older? It absolutely becomes easier to travel with older, more independent children, but the next stage of travel planning brings the desire to ensure their needs
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Family Fun Canada HOME DESTINATIONS TRAVEL TYPE TRAVEL DEALS TRAVEL TIPS LOCAL EDITIONS Where Kids Stay Free in Mexico and the Caribbean
Where Kids Stay Free in Mexico and the Caribbean

Don’t miss out on these “Kids Stay FREE” specials at select resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean!! Book by April 15, 2018, for travel between May 1 to October 31, 2018. Cancun/Riviera Maya, Mexico   Moon Palace Cancun –  Kids (age 0-17) stay free when accompanied by at least 1
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Ten Tips for Happy Touring around the Mayan Riviera with Kids

Have you ever taken a vacation and come away with a sense of regret that next time you’d do things a whole lot differently? That was our recent trip to the Mayan Riviera. While the trip was definitely enjoyable, we could have benefited from some additional research and trip planning
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Finding Family Harmony at Melia Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Esmeralda

It’s a consensus: my family and I agreed the Melia Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Esmeralda was one of the best hotel experiences we have ever had. Everything about this luxury resort oozed elegance and class, which scored big points with the parents. For the kids, all of the special
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Thrilling adventures in Aventuras Mayas Mayan Riviera
Family Travel: Snorkel Xtreme Tour with Aventuras Mayas

If you are looking to experience some adventure during your stay in the Mayan Riviera you’ll find it with Aventuras Mayas. This premiere tour company in the Mayan Riviera offers five exciting excursions. Our family enjoyed the Snorkel Xtreme Tour that included a swim with sea turtles in Akumal as
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Family Friendly places to stay in the Mayan Riviera
The Dreams Tulum Resort and Spa in the Mayan Riviera

The Dreams Tulum Resort and Spa is a gorgeous, colonial style all-inclusive hotel surrounded by lush gardens, overlooking opulent fountains and situated on a private, powdery soft beach. It’s about a 90 minute drive from the Cancun airport and minutes away from some of best family fun activities the Mayan
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