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JOURNEYS magazine
Volume III, 2016
But I don’t think you should go on
vacation just to sleep.”
Better yet, many of these
properties are also located near
world-renowned
natural
and
archeological sites (typically an
addition fee) that are prime for
“wowing” the kids.
For Julie (7) of San Diego, her
family’s recent trip to Mexico also
brings a smile to her face. “I always
forget the name of the place we
went to, so I call it Chicken Pizza
[Chichen Itza],” she said. “There
were all these really old buildings
that had steps on them that went to
the top. It was really cool! Another
day we went on a boat to go fishing
and we saw lots of dolphins jumping
out of the water. I think they wanted
to eat the fish we caught.”
Families looking for a resort
that is near many great day trip
destinations
should
consider
Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf
Resort & Spa in Mexico. Part of
AMResort’s collection of luxury
resort destinations, Dreams Los
Cabos is set along the sparkling
Sea of Cortez, surrounded by eight
championship golf courses and
many day trips excursions that
include ziplining, horseback riding,
and ocean fishing.
When in Doubt, Just Ask
When asked what her favorite part
of vacations are, Stella (6), from
Vancouver, needed a moment to
the resort had cactus at the buffet. I
had never eaten it before. My dad
dared me to try it and I did! It was
really slimy, but good.”
If you have your own budding
chef or just want to enjoy great food
— with a focus on quality over
quantity — the Nickelodeon™ Hotels &
Resort Punta Cana in the Dominican
Republic is prime for your crew.
Every minute of every day at
this five-star Gourmet Inclusive®
playcation destination serves up
luxury amenities and infinite
Nickelodeon family entertainment.
Many all-inclusive resorts offer
everything from babysitting services,
kids and teen clubs, gourmet
restaurants and an extensive list
of activities that run the gamut
from arts & crafts to yoga. Resorts
throughout
Mexico
and
the
Caribbean provide a very unique
vacation experience for families as
they typically offer everything you
need (and more) for one price. While
parents appreciate their unbeatable
value, kids will come to love the
wide array of activities and new
experiences they offer.
When asked about what he was
looking forward to on his family’s
upcoming vacation to Jamaica, Max
(9) from Montreal said: “I can’t wait
to go snorkeling with my dad and
brother and see a green sea turtle.
They’re my favorite animal! But my
mom and little sister are just going
to stay by the pool and take a nap.
or one flat-rate, all-inclusive
family resorts basically include
everything — accommodations,
meals, some activities and excursions.
All you have to do is relax and choose
which activities and excursions you
want to join in on.
So when it comes to choosing
the perfect all-inclusive resort for
your family, it’s best to first consult
the real experts: the kids.
Try Something Different,
Something New
Kids deserve plenty of credit for
being open to new experiences that
are vastly different from what
they’re used to back home. In fact,
given the opportunity, most kiddos
welcome the chance to try
something new no matter how
exotic and otherworldly the
experience or destination may first
appear — and it’s those kind of
experiences that create fond
memories for life.
Beyond fantastic weather, great
food is what people — including
kids — most remember about a
vacation. Of course, when the kids
are having a good time, they are
much more likely to try new things,
including food.
“The whole point of going
somewhere on vacation is to see
new stuff and try weird foods you
don’t have at home, but not too
weird,” says Olivia (10) from Seattle.
“One time we went to Mexico and
