Date of publication 09/12/2022
Enjoy the best hotels in the Caribbean Traveling to Mexico, Jamaica or the Dominican Republic? Let the children decide!
Fun and educational plans for a family holiday
The plan is to visit a Caribbean destination full of natural charms, with an interesting colonial history, an exotic gastronomy and a rich musical tradition. The choices are Mexico, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. The three places that are so attractive that it's hard to decide! At this point, why not tell the children about the options offered by each destination and let them have the final say? Accommodation will not be a problem: Iberostar’s nine hotels in Mexico for families, the two hotels in Jamaica and the seven resorts in the Dominican Republic have all the amenities to live a unique experience.
Riviera Maya, between the divine and the human
The excitement is assured in Riviera Maya, with its beaches, archaeological sites, exuberant flora and fauna and many activities to do with the smallest of the family. Here you can take your first steps as explorers in the Mayan ruins of Tulum, discovering the vestiges of an ancient disappeared culture. Or in the ruins of Chichen Itza, a city built by the Mayans which is full of legends.
In the Xplor park, you can fly on a zip line, travel the jungle on board amphibious vehicles and sail on a raft through mysterious underground rivers. The park is located very close to Playa del Carmen, next to the Iberostar Waves Quetzal All-Inclusive hotel in the Riviera Maya, inspired by the Mayans and by the beach, and the 5-star hotel Iberostar Waves Tucán, in the middle of the tropical jungle. In this spa hotel, you can enjoy a refreshing massage after an intense day.
Cancun, worshipping the sea
The Mayan Museum of Cancun is ideal to learn about this ancient civilization. Its collection houses emblematic pieces, such as ritual and domestic objects used by the Mayans of Quintana Roo during their two thousand years of history.
In the vicinity of Cancun, you can visit the magical cenotes, natural freshwater pools where offerings were made in exchange for the most important element for the Mayans: water. Swimming in one of these cenotes will be an unforgettable experience for the little ones before returning to Iberostar Selection Cancun, a modern 5-star resort in Cancun for families with luxurious rooms and its own golf course.
Closer to paradise on Cozumel island
If you are passionate about wild nature, Isla Cozumel is your place. Surrounded by coral reefs, it is an excellent place to snorkel and discover the rich underwater life of the Caribbean. There, all the family can stay in the Iberostar Waves Cozumel, a 5-star resort strategically located near the best reefs of the island.
Star Camp Playa Paraíso: entertainment and values
Hotels in Playa Paraíso Iberostar have a program that will allow children and adolescents to enjoy more than 140 activities in the newly opened Star Camp. This entertainment formula, which combines entertainment and values, also aims to help them discover their talents. They will also meet new adventure companions and together they will overcome fun challenges in contact with nature.
Playa Paraíso’s Star Camp has a separate area according for each group’s needs: Monkey (4-7 years), Dolphin (8-12 years) and Eagle (13-17 years). The aim is to promote the values on which Iberostar is based: fun as an attitude towards life, the value of diversity, encouraging healthy habits, respect for the environment and the development of a technological awareness.
Montego Bay, nature in its purest state
This bay located to the northwest of Jamaica was baptized by Christopher Columbus as "the gulf of good weather". Between beaches and meadows, you can enjoy a few days of adventures staying at Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach and Iberostar Selection Rose Hall Suites hotels for families in Jamaica.
The Luminous Lagoon offers the experience of swimming in its phosphorescent green waters. This magical phenomenon, caused by a shining microorganism, only occurs in four places in the world. The Luminous Lagoon of Jamaica is considered as the best destination in the planet where it can be enjoyed.
30 kilometers away from Montego Bay, the Martha Brae River is one of the main natural attractions of Jamaica. It is a tropical river surrounded by lush vegetation. This river can be crossed on board a traditional bamboo raft. For the children it will be a real adventure to enter the jungle, discover the native fauna and have a fun swim in the river.
The waterfalls of the Dunn River are a real rarity. They are one of the few waterfalls in the world that flow directly into the ocean. This phenomenon promotes the formation of natural pools, where you can take a refreshing swim surrounded by the splendid Caribbean vegetation.
Another natural spectacle is the YS Falls, a dazzling ecosystem of waterfalls and natural pools in the middle of the jungle. These waterfalls are located on a farm, where you can get to know the lifestyle of the Jamaican countryside. With Iberostar’s resorts in Jamaica, you and your family can admire this spot in the easiest way.
Dominican Republic and the coral nursery
Wave of Change is the Iberostar’s initiative for the conservation of seas and oceans. The aim of the company is to contribute to the evolution of an increasingly responsible tourism.
One of the actions of this wave of change is the creation of the first coral nursery in the Dominican Republic to study its resilience in the face of climate change.
The creation of this coral nursery, which is very close to the seven of Iberostar hotels in the Dominican Republic, as well as the recovery and conservation of mangroves, is supervised by the scientist Megan Morikawa, and advisors from the University of California in Santa Barbara and the University of Stanford.
In addition to acquiring this awareness for the environment, the youngest have many other options at Iberostar hotels in Punta Cana. With them, they can enjoy contact with nature such as exploring cocoa plantations and chocolate making at Rancho Cacao or visiting the Ojos Indígenas ecological reserve, a protected natural park formed by more than 600 hectares of tropical forests and twelve freshwater lagoons.
So, is it going to be a holiday in Mexico, Jamaica or the Dominican Republic?
Are the doubts cleared? Difficult choice, right? The best news is that any of the three destinations will fulfill your expectations. So, what do the children say? A trip to Mexico, Jamaica or the Dominican Republic?
