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|  | | location: seaside standard: upscale style: contemporary
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
This property offers extensive baby equipment including strollers, high chairs, cribs and baby baths. The Mini Club is for children 4+ - kids can play all day and the parents get to explore. Right on the ocean, beautiful bathtub water surrounds the facility. There is a large white sand beach the all inclusive buffet makes it easy to feed kids and adults with many choices. Families with 4 or more people can easily fit into connecting rooms. |
|  | | location: seaside standard: upscale style: contemporary
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
Club Med Ixtapa is a self-contained resort in a beautiful setting. We’ve vacationed here a few years in a row and end up never leaving the resort. There is something for everyone: parents are able to get a vacation with and without their kids. It’s truly the best of both worlds. There is a long list of activities for families that want to be busy or you can just chill out. The property feels completely safe as it is gated and access is only given to guests and staff. Recently renovated, rooms and dining areas are updated. The beach is gorgeous with calm, swimmable surf. The food quality is fresh and good with a nice selection of kid-friendly foods. The kids club is excellent with great counselors. |
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CUIXMALA
city/region: Costalegre accommodation category: hotel
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location: seaside standard: luxurious style: traditional
cb! age rating: baby ready, school age action, cool for teens
Cuixmala is the coastal estate of Sir James Goldsmith. Part of a 25,000-acre nature reserve, this is a wonderful place for a family eco-adventure. Surrounded by a jungle and private beaches, you will find crocodiles and turtles, and even open land with zebras, gazelles, and antelope. Brightly colored guest accommodations featuring Oaxacan fabrics and furniture crafted by Mexican artisans include 1-2 bedroom casitas and fully staffed (cook and butler) 3-11 bedroom villas. All villa units have private dining terraces and spacious outdoor living areas. Although the casita units are inland with a jungle view, the setting is stunning. Everyone on property eats from Cuixmala's organic farm with locally sourced (and delicious) cheeses, and dairy and meats from a nearby ranch. The calm, swimmable cove is a magical place to relax, plus there are plenty of activity options for those that want to explore the estate’s natural wonders on land (hiking, biking, horseback riding) or sea (sailing, kayaking, snorkeling). |
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ESENCIA
city/region: Yucatan Peninsula accommodation category: hotel
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location: seaside standard: luxurious style: boutique
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun
The hotel is a small luxury hotel with just 29 rooms on a beautiful beach. We loved the intimate and luxurious atmosphere, and the food was fantastic! The staff made our trip great and relaxing - they knew our names and always greeted our son. We were actually able to relax on the beach while our son played in the sand - much easier at an intimate resort like this! Cottages are well-appointed for families. |
|  | | location: seaside standard: upscale style: contemporary
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
Casitas are stylish and offer generous space for families. Bathrooms are roomy and nicely appointed. A large balcony provides views of the lagoon and/or resort. Several pools to choose from along with activities for the children at the kid's club. Beach is clean and well-maintained. Water is turquoise/blue. Golf carts and boat rides make for easy transport throughout this rather large resort. Several restaurants to choose from although our experience was that the lunch options were better than the dinner selections. Close proximity to town (10 minute drive, $15 cab ride) makes this resort seem remote and serene, while easily accessible to the restaurants, bars, and cafes of Playa del Carmen. Excellent service throughout the resort. Try and select an upgraded room (Casita or Casita Suite). |
|  | | location: seaside standard: luxurious style: traditional
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action
For years the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita has stood out as one of the best luxury hotels in Mexico. High on the list of favorite attributes is the breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean from the main swimming pool and restaurants. The other stand out feature is the truly exceptional service. Adults feel pampered at every turn and kids of all ages are warmly welcomed from the moment they arrive. Spread across a large oceanfront development, the hotel provides a long list of tailored amenities to suit a variety of ages and interests - an adult pool and spa, a lazy river, fitness center, game room for teens, top notch golf, tennis, and a gorgeous, sandy beach. Structured activities for kids are offered every day. For families, the location just 45 minutes North of the Puerto Vallarta airport means logistics are minimal and many cities offer direct flights to this area. |
|  | | location: seaside standard: upscale style: contemporary
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
Located just 5 minutes (on foot) from downtown Cabo San Lucas, the entire Playa Grande Resort is kid-friendly with gorgeous Pacific Ocean views. All guest rooms feature kitchen facilities and upscale decor. The pools serve as the centerpiece of this well-designed hotel, relaxing parents and exciting kids the minute they lay their eyes on them. The onsite restaurants are excellent with plenty of kids’ options, as well as a vast wine list. |
|  | | location: seaside standard: luxurious style: trendy
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action, cool for teens
What separates this resort from other properties is the exceptional level of service—we’ve stayed all over the world yet we were blown away by the gracious staff at the Rosewood Mayakoba. The suite-style rooms are gorgeous and very private—ours had a roof deck and plunge pool with a view of the beautiful lagoon. The food is excellent, although we loved going to Playa del Carmen with our kids and frequently went into town for meals. The overall ambiance is intimate versus a larger-property resort feel. |
|  | | location: seaside standard: luxurious style: contemporary
cb! age rating: baby ready, toddler fun, school age action
The St. Regis Punta Mita Resort is a new addition to the exclusive Punta de Mita peninsula—45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta on the Mexico's Pacific Coast. Exquisitely designed with sweeping ocean views, the luxurious ambiance is the highlight of this hotel. The layout of guest rooms is ingenious—all room categories have lovely views and are located where guests have no more then a 3-minute walk to the beach; they are wonderfully appointed with state-of-the-art electronics and outdoor showers. Every guest room is staffed with a butler who proactively ensures that every need is met. Kids enjoy their own top notch amenities here including an expansive family pool area which notably has the same striking views as the adult pool–there is also a lovely kid's club facility for ages 5-12. The vibe here is relaxation, not hustle and bustle—but there are amenities for those that want to more action including a fitness center and a remarkably peaceful spa for parents that want pampering. |
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