As the summer travel season kicks off, government officials have released their expectations for this year's hurricane season.
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Traveling with kids in tow is never easy, however there are smart strategies that can help. If your parents come along, for example, you might be lucky enough to sneak out for a date night or two while the little ones bond over board games or an in-room movie with their grandparents. Choosing the right hotel, that will be fun for both kids and parents, is key. An all-inclusive resort that has baby-friendly items like bathtubs, highchairs, and cribs to make packing easy is a great start. Keep reading to learn about one of the most family-friendly properties in sunny Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
The first thing you’ll notice when you arrive at Finest Punta Cana, an all-inclusive resort set right on the beach with stunning views of the north Atlantic Ocean, is how contemporary and chic the design elements are. Just because you’re vacationing with children doesn’t mean that you have to endure a primary-colored aesthetic throughout all the spaces. Accommodations here cater to families, of all ages, offering plenty of dining options, swimming pools, and access to sand and sea. It’s a multigenerational haven.
Beyond Finest Punta Cana, the brand, “The Excellence Collection”, also includes two adults-only Excellence Resorts: Excellence El Carmen and Excellence Punta Cana. All three properties have their own vibe, including diverse music, dining opportunities, and age-appropriate entertainment. The benefit here is that if you’re visiting the Dominican Republic with your multigenerational family, the adults in the group can choose to stay at the family-friendly property or at nearby adults-only properties. (Excellence El Carmen neighbors Finest Punta Cana, and Excellence Punta Cana is about a 10 minutes’ drive away.)
At Finest Punta Cana, you can expect to find plenty of activities for all ages. Kids will most definitely want to beeline to the main pool where there’s a giant climb-on splash pad structure that kids can bounce on. And, while there are a dozen restaurants, including food trucks and a cute grab-and-go market with sandwiches and pain au chocolat, your family might find that it’s easier to order room service, which is available around the clock, and relax in your suite while watching cartoons. It’s all up to you—you’re on vacation!
Depending on your level of comfort as well as your group’s size, there are accommodations that will delight your family. From the Junior Suite Pool View to the Terrace Suite with Plunge Pool to the Junior Swim-Up Suite to rooms with ocean views, rooftop terraces, and private pools, there are many categories to choose from, varying in price and scale. The family suites, for example, are large and can accommodate five beachgoers.
When you reserve an Excellence Club suite,
As the summer travel season kicks off, government officials have released their expectations for this year's hurricane season.
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