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The sounds of children’s laughter, splashing and giggling over the waves; multi-generational families at play on the beach; skip-gen grandmothers and grandkids walk hand-in-hand along the sand, dipping their toes and chasing the tide. These are the sights and sounds of families and togetherness at Paradisus by Meliá resorts.
Summer may be over in Canada, but the sun is shining at Paradisus by Meliá resorts in Mexico and in the Dominican Republic. Here, there’s even more exciting news – especially for groups and families of all ages – as the Paradisus’ Destination Inclusive® Luxury Resorts brand is expanding its programs. Having the opportunity to learn more about the culture of the country you are visiting comes naturally here; taking a trip off property, guided with local experts allows a real connection and sense of place, both emotional and physical, from trying the cuisine to being immersed in nature.
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Family Concierge superior service has been relaunched at Paradisus’ family friendly properties, bringing an exclusive upgrade and tailored activities for families of all kinds and ages. The VIP experience starts at check-in, and continues with the customized programs and signature Destination Inclusive® experiences. Fancy starting your day off in an exclusive restaurant just for guests of the Family Concierge room categories, and then having the kids work it off in a dedicated play area? Why not? Or go off the resort and visit some of the island’s cocoa and coffee plantations, and learn about their importance with hands-on workshops. At Paradisus Grand Cana in the Dominican Republic, guests have the opportunity to explore a traditional Dominican hacienda, where they can immerse themselves in the local culture by learning about the intricate process of coffee and cocoa production. During this experience, they also get to engage with the local community, gaining a deeper understanding of the region’s heritage and traditions.
There’s plenty of room for everyone; at Grand Cana, our guests can spread out over super spacious rooms that accommodate up to eight people stocked with specially curated amenities to keep the little ones happy and treat the adults too; many have room enough to bring along a nanny or a caregiver, but the Family Concierge can arrange on-site nanny services, as well.
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Take a moment to breathe in the all-ages self-care programs in Mexico. At Paradisus Playa del Carmen Riviera Maya start your day together with yoga in a private cenote, a pure quiet aside from the echo of your own breathwork; a shared experience that will last in memory for a lifetime. Or come together and celebrate the end of day with a sunset cruise in Cancun. These Destination Inclusive® resorts pull out all the stops. From baby moons to multi-generational gangs to travel tribes, all types of group travel are encouraged to experience the destinations through the eyes of our expert Family Concierge.
Families with fur babies are also welcome at Paradisus by Meliá resorts – including at Mexico’s La Perla, and at the Dominican Republic’s Palma Real and Grand Cana. The therapeutic benefits of the ocean air, the sandy beaches and having your beloved pup along for the vacation enriches the experience and takes the stress away from worrying about leaving them behind. At La Perla, you can enjoy adults-only accommodations, where pets and kids won’t mix, and all the properties welcome up to two pets per guest suite; while in Punta Cana, you have the option of family friendly properties Grand Cana and Palma Real, as well. And every puppy gets the VIP treatment, with their own welcome kit. Tails will be wagging with happiness all day long.
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Who better to partner with luxury resort collection Paradisus by Meliá than Transat, one of Canada’s largest tour operators, to offer a travel experience of distinction, inspired by regional surroundings to best share exclusive encounters, and better show off the people, places and natural beauty of the destinations? When you book a vacation package with Transat and Paradisus by Meliá, you’ll have the best in hospitality and royal service, gourmet cuisine created by renowned chefs, wellness and nature, golf and watersports, endless possibilities, and a resort complex that has been designed to be one with the destination.
It brings on a sense of joy – that moment where we can all feel free to play, no matter how old we are. Laugh out loud, run through the surf, build sand castles on the beach, and learn more about the people and the culture of the places we visit. We are better when we return home. And isn’t that what a vacation is all about?
