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The Best All-Inclusive Resorts for Kids of Every Age

    Family vacations are special, but they can be tricky to plan. After all, what appeals to you might not make a four-year-old (or even a high-schooler) happy. And traveling with a baby brings its own set of questions and concerns. However, with a bit of savvy strategizing, it’s possible to put together an itinerary that will keep both you and your kid smiling and relaxed.


    One smart approach is to narrow your search to all-inclusive resorts, which come with pay-one-price convenience. Knowing what your trip is going to cost before you leave can be a big plus when traveling with kids in tow. The more people you’re traveling with, the easier it is for your budget to go off the rails. With an all-inclusive, you don’t have to think twice about grabbing your child her second (or third!) Shirley Temple from the bar. Plus, the fact that many all-inclusive resorts are situated in sunny, beach destinations is also beneficial. A beautiful beach or a big splashy pool (many all-inclusives offer both) is sometimes all that’s needed to create a memorable vacation. So to help you start planning the ultimate family trip, we’ve pulled together the top all-inclusive resorts for children of every age, from toddlers to teens and everything in between.

  • Babies:

  • Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa, Riviera Nayarit

  • Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa

  • What to Bring: BabyBjörn Travel Crib

  • BabyBjörn Travel Crib
  • Preschoolers:

  • Carlisle Bay Antigua

  • Occidental Punta Cana

  • What to Bring: No Spill Sippy Cups

  • Re-Play No Spill Sippy Cups
  • Elementary-School-Age Kids:

  • Barcelo Maya Caribe, Riviera Maya


  • Arguably the best resort for families in all of Mexico, the massive Barcelo Maya Caribe

  • Occidental at Xcaret Destination, Playa del Carmen

  • What to Bring: Nintendo Switch

  • Nintendo Switch
  • Teens:

  • Beaches Negril Resort & Spa

  • Occidental Cozumel

  • What to Bring: Apple AirPods

  • Apple AirPods

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