EVERY AVENUE LIFE
  • PREGNANCY
    • BUMP UPDATES MATERNITY FASHION My Pregnancy Nursery Pre-CONCEPTION Pregnancy Q of the week

      BUMP UPDATES

      40 WEEKS – Bump Update

      39 Weeks Bump Update

      38 Weeks Bump Update

      “Mommy and Me” Photoshoot and Boob Design Maternity/Nursing…

      Pretty Pushers Giveaway

      BOOB DESIGN: Nursing and Maternity Brand {Pregnant with…

      Jules et Jim Maternity – Party Dress –…

      Pre-Pregnancy Check List

      Perfect Exercise Routine for Busy Moms

      PostPartum Skin Care

      Baby’s First Year: Expectations vs. Reality

      Nursery Final Reveal

      NURSERY UPDATE: Part II {bits and pieces}

      Nursery Update: Part I

      Pre-Pregnancy Check List

      Supplements during pre-conception and pregnancy

      Maternity Activewear and (Pre-)Pregnancy Fitness Test

      Blog changes – Please Read!

      Hospital Bag Question

      Baby Showers? No! Baby Parties? Hell yeah!

      Maternity and Non-Maternity Clothing

      Kids TV and Books + Question

  • MOTHERHOOD
    • BABY Monthly Updates New Mom Experience BREASTFEEDING Pre-K/Kinder SCHOOL TODDLER

      Unschooling in Montana, 2020 version

      Unique Idea Books and Planners To Read During…

      Holy Mother of Boobies…

      Stuff Lexi Says: Breastfeeding Edition

      Can we take a moment?

      Your Wonderful Two’s – A letter.

      Happy Birthday Lexi! (+a few video snippets of…

      Cognitive development (13-18 months)

      Holy Mother of Boobies…

      Stuff Lexi Says: Breastfeeding Edition

      BOOKROO SUBSCRIPTION BOX – FIND OF THE WEEK

      How I took my sleep back and what…

      Holy Mother of Boobies…

      Stuff Lexi Says: Breastfeeding Edition

      Breastfeeding a 4 year old at the airport

      Nursing Apparel For All Shapes

      Our Favorite Last Minute Christmas Gifts

      The best educational app that will make your…

      6 year old explains “STROKES”

      The Best Kindergarten Graduation Gift

      Why We Decided to Homeschool

      Lost Kitties Unboxing with Lexi

      Our Favorite Last Minute Christmas Gifts

      Stuff Lexi Says: Breastfeeding Edition

      Stuff Lexi says: 2.5-3.5 years old

  • THINGS WE LOVE
    • BABY PRODUCTS FASHION FOR HOME FOR WOMEN GREEN PRODUCTS KID PRODUCTS

      11 New Cool Baby and Preschooler Books

      Our Favorite Last Minute Christmas Gifts

      Stocking stuffers for Kids and Babies

      Zoochini – Organic Cotton Underwear your Kids Will…

      Best Holiday Gifts and Products of 2019

      Designer Clothes for Kids by Lourdes – Brands…

      Fall Clothes Photoshoot in Minnesota

        New school year, New outfits

      Giveaway: Bartesian, Keurig of Cocktails

      Best Holiday Gifts and Products of 2019

      Travel Gallery Wall: Making Travel Memories Stick

      Travel Maps with Push Pins for Kids {and…

      Giveaway: Bartesian, Keurig of Cocktails

      Unique Idea Books and Planners To Read During…

      Best Holiday Gifts and Products of 2019

      Mother’s Day Gift Ideas That Moms will Actually…

      Best Holiday Gifts and Products of 2019

      Probiotics for Kids – Digestive and Overall Supplements

      Tom’s of Maine Made to Matter coming to…

      How I took my sleep back and what…

      35 Mom and Daughter Activities for Coronavirus Lockdown

      Fun Crafts and Activities for Homeschooling with Faber…

      11 New Cool Baby and Preschooler Books

      Best Holiday Gifts and Products of 2019

  • OUR LIFE
    • CELEBRATIONS PHOTO STORIES THOUGHTS AND MUSINGS VIDEO

      Chuck E Cheese Reopening Event in Fort Myers

      Harry Potter Birthday Party Ideas: Decorations, Supplies and…

      Harry Potter Birthday Party Video

      How to Host a Perfect Harry Potter Party

      Chuck E Cheese Reopening Event in Fort Myers

      Have you joined us on Instagram yet?

      The night of Halloween

      Catgirl for Halloween

      Hating on Perfection and What is Real Life

      Why We Decided to Homeschool

      Why we travel so much and on missing…

      Love this for our air travel!

      My Experience at a Retreat for Women Entrepreneurs!

      Harry Potter Birthday Party Video

      6 year old explains “STROKES”

      The Best Kindergarten Graduation Gift

  • TRAVEL
    • CARIBBEAN DISNEY EUROPE FLORIDA USA

      11 REASONS TO VISIT LAKE BACALAR NEXT TIME…

      My Experience at a Retreat for Women Entrepreneurs!

      Creating Memories at the best Caribbean Resorts for…

      Our Vacation in Mexico at Hard Rock Riviera…

      What happens at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween…

      9 reasons to book a Disney Dream cruise

      Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

      Family Halloween: Frozen (Surprise! Surprise!)

      Mercedes-Benz Museum in Germany with Kids

      Everything You Wanted to Know about Christmas Markets…

      V8 Hotel For Car Lovers

      Fun Day Trip Idea: Cruising with Island Queen…

      What happens at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween…

      Restaurants in Naples, FL to visit with the…

      A walk down the streets of Southwest Florida

      16 Reasons Why Ludlow’s Island Resort is The…

      Ludlow’s Island Resort Stay & Minnesota Cabin Life…

      Fun Day Trip Idea: Cruising with Island Queen…

      Weekend Trips: Things to Do in Portland With…

  • WELLNESS
    • FITNESS FOOD

      GET FIT: Fitness Tracking

      GET FIT: Essentials for your home gym

      Sit straight, girl!

      Hell Week Day 2: Get in the Mode

      Lazy Pool Days and Healthy Gluten Free Broccoli…

      A Complete Gummy Vitamins Guide for People Who…

      10 Books About Your Gut Health You Need…

      Restaurants in Naples, FL to visit with the…

  • LIFEHACKS
    • BUSY MOM TIPS Photography for Mommies Tutorials

      I posted something insensitive and I am sorry

      I started a business that is the best…

      Lazy Pool Days and Healthy Gluten Free Broccoli…

      A Complete Gummy Vitamins Guide for People Who…

      Photography for Mommies: GEAR

  • TRAVEL BLOG
  • About Every Avenue Life
  • If you’re new here
  • HELPFUL POSTS
  • TTC? Click here
  • Pregnant? Click Here
  • New Mom? Click Here
  • NUTRITION
  • Bookshelf
  • Contact Us
EVERY AVENUE LIFE

Exploring Life One Adventure At a Time

  • PREGNANCY
    • BUMP UPDATES MATERNITY FASHION My Pregnancy Nursery Pre-CONCEPTION Pregnancy Q of the week

      BUMP UPDATES

      40 WEEKS – Bump Update

      39 Weeks Bump Update

      38 Weeks Bump Update

      “Mommy and Me” Photoshoot and Boob Design Maternity/Nursing…

      Pretty Pushers Giveaway

      BOOB DESIGN: Nursing and Maternity Brand {Pregnant with…

      Jules et Jim Maternity – Party Dress –…

      Pre-Pregnancy Check List

      Perfect Exercise Routine for Busy Moms

      PostPartum Skin Care

      Baby’s First Year: Expectations vs. Reality

      Nursery Final Reveal

      NURSERY UPDATE: Part II {bits and pieces}

      Nursery Update: Part I

      Pre-Pregnancy Check List

      Supplements during pre-conception and pregnancy

      Maternity Activewear and (Pre-)Pregnancy Fitness Test

      Blog changes – Please Read!

      Hospital Bag Question

      Baby Showers? No! Baby Parties? Hell yeah!

      Maternity and Non-Maternity Clothing

      Kids TV and Books + Question

  • MOTHERHOOD
    • BABY Monthly Updates New Mom Experience BREASTFEEDING Pre-K/Kinder SCHOOL TODDLER

      Unschooling in Montana, 2020 version

      Unique Idea Books and Planners To Read During…

      Holy Mother of Boobies…

      Stuff Lexi Says: Breastfeeding Edition

      Can we take a moment?

      Your Wonderful Two’s – A letter.

      Happy Birthday Lexi! (+a few video snippets of…

      Cognitive development (13-18 months)

      Holy Mother of Boobies…

      Stuff Lexi Says: Breastfeeding Edition

      BOOKROO SUBSCRIPTION BOX – FIND OF THE WEEK

      How I took my sleep back and what…

      Holy Mother of Boobies…

      Stuff Lexi Says: Breastfeeding Edition

      Breastfeeding a 4 year old at the airport

      Nursing Apparel For All Shapes

      Our Favorite Last Minute Christmas Gifts

      The best educational app that will make your…

      6 year old explains “STROKES”

      The Best Kindergarten Graduation Gift

      Why We Decided to Homeschool

      Lost Kitties Unboxing with Lexi

      Our Favorite Last Minute Christmas Gifts

      Stuff Lexi Says: Breastfeeding Edition

      Stuff Lexi says: 2.5-3.5 years old

  • THINGS WE LOVE
    • BABY PRODUCTS FASHION FOR HOME FOR WOMEN GREEN PRODUCTS KID PRODUCTS

      11 New Cool Baby and Preschooler Books

      Our Favorite Last Minute Christmas Gifts

      Stocking stuffers for Kids and Babies

      Zoochini – Organic Cotton Underwear your Kids Will…

      Best Holiday Gifts and Products of 2019

      Designer Clothes for Kids by Lourdes – Brands…

      Fall Clothes Photoshoot in Minnesota

        New school year, New outfits

      Giveaway: Bartesian, Keurig of Cocktails

      Best Holiday Gifts and Products of 2019

      Travel Gallery Wall: Making Travel Memories Stick

      Travel Maps with Push Pins for Kids {and…

      Giveaway: Bartesian, Keurig of Cocktails

      Unique Idea Books and Planners To Read During…

      Best Holiday Gifts and Products of 2019

      Mother’s Day Gift Ideas That Moms will Actually…

      Best Holiday Gifts and Products of 2019

      Probiotics for Kids – Digestive and Overall Supplements

      Tom’s of Maine Made to Matter coming to…

      How I took my sleep back and what…

      35 Mom and Daughter Activities for Coronavirus Lockdown

      Fun Crafts and Activities for Homeschooling with Faber…

      11 New Cool Baby and Preschooler Books

      Best Holiday Gifts and Products of 2019

  • OUR LIFE
    • CELEBRATIONS PHOTO STORIES THOUGHTS AND MUSINGS VIDEO

      Chuck E Cheese Reopening Event in Fort Myers

      Harry Potter Birthday Party Ideas: Decorations, Supplies and…

      Harry Potter Birthday Party Video

      How to Host a Perfect Harry Potter Party

      Chuck E Cheese Reopening Event in Fort Myers

      Have you joined us on Instagram yet?

      The night of Halloween

      Catgirl for Halloween

      Hating on Perfection and What is Real Life

      Why We Decided to Homeschool

      Why we travel so much and on missing…

      Love this for our air travel!

      My Experience at a Retreat for Women Entrepreneurs!

      Harry Potter Birthday Party Video

      6 year old explains “STROKES”

      The Best Kindergarten Graduation Gift

  • TRAVEL
    • CARIBBEAN DISNEY EUROPE FLORIDA USA

      11 REASONS TO VISIT LAKE BACALAR NEXT TIME…

      My Experience at a Retreat for Women Entrepreneurs!

      Creating Memories at the best Caribbean Resorts for…

      Our Vacation in Mexico at Hard Rock Riviera…

      What happens at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween…

      9 reasons to book a Disney Dream cruise

      Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

      Family Halloween: Frozen (Surprise! Surprise!)

      Mercedes-Benz Museum in Germany with Kids

      Everything You Wanted to Know about Christmas Markets…

      V8 Hotel For Car Lovers

      Fun Day Trip Idea: Cruising with Island Queen…

      What happens at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween…

      Restaurants in Naples, FL to visit with the…

      A walk down the streets of Southwest Florida

      16 Reasons Why Ludlow’s Island Resort is The…

      Ludlow’s Island Resort Stay & Minnesota Cabin Life…

      Fun Day Trip Idea: Cruising with Island Queen…

      Weekend Trips: Things to Do in Portland With…

  • WELLNESS
    • FITNESS FOOD

      GET FIT: Fitness Tracking

      GET FIT: Essentials for your home gym

      Sit straight, girl!

      Hell Week Day 2: Get in the Mode

      Lazy Pool Days and Healthy Gluten Free Broccoli…

      A Complete Gummy Vitamins Guide for People Who…

      10 Books About Your Gut Health You Need…

      Restaurants in Naples, FL to visit with the…

  • LIFEHACKS
    • BUSY MOM TIPS Photography for Mommies Tutorials

      I posted something insensitive and I am sorry

      I started a business that is the best…

      Lazy Pool Days and Healthy Gluten Free Broccoli…

      A Complete Gummy Vitamins Guide for People Who…

      Photography for Mommies: GEAR

  • TRAVEL BLOG
Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families
CARIBBEANTRAVEL

Creating Memories at the best Caribbean Resorts for Families

by Elena @ Every Avenue Life January 27, 2018

Help by Sharing:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Pocket
  • Email
  • More

Last year around this time, we were in warm, welcoming Mexico, at one of the best best Caribbean resorts for families, enjoying the sun and the people. Lexi and I were at Dreams Resort in Riviera Cancun finishing up our travels around Mexico. My mom was with us adding an extra dimension to our time in Mexico. I absolutely love taking my two girls traveling with me, my daughter and my mom. My mom grew up during a time when international travel in Russia wasn’t exactly feasible for the common folk, and after it became available it was too expensive to afford. Now she feels she is too old to travel, unless I drag her, like I did last year to one of the best best Caribbean resorts for families, like I dragged her with us to Paris last month.

SEE VIDEO AT THE END OF THE POST

PIN THIS ARTICLE TO READ LATER

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

 

A little bit about our stay at one of the best best Caribbean resorts for families

We spent a total of 2 weeks in Mexico visiting different areas and different resorts. My camera went dead on the second day of our trip, so I spent the rest of the two weeks having to deal with cell phone pictures only. Excuse the quality.

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

 

Dreams Resort in Riviera Cancun, which is a part of AM Resorts, is always special for me, because it was one of the first resort brands I visited with Lexi. There is a distinct feel about all Dreams Resorts, one of the best best Caribbean resorts for families, and they are all consistent. You get what you’re used to: luxury, service, great food, cleanliness and high quality design and materials. You may laugh, but it makes a difference in the feel of a property.

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

We spent about 4 nights there and I definitely did not want to leave. I won’t bore you with stories and details of our stay (unless you want me to, in which case, let me know), so I will jump to useful stuff with a little bit of our experience thrown in. I’ll separate this into categories so it was easier to navigate and scroll through.

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

ROOMS

This is probably Lexi’s favorite aspect of any resort. She loves checking out the rooms that we stay in, especially if those rooms have a SWIM UP POOL. Ever since we stayed at Dream Las Mareas, she has been absolutely obsessed with swim up pools. So here she begged and begged until I made sure we had one. My mom was pretty darn surprised too, she’s never stayed in a room with a private pool 🙂

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Rooms at Dreams are always so nicely done up. The floors are marble, the decor is beautiful and upscale, everything is so impeccably clean. We barely had a chance to spend any time looking at the room before Lexi insisted we all hang out at our pool, all day long.

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

If you’re visiting any of the AM properties, splurge if you can. These rooms are well worth it. They are offered at only the best best Caribbean resorts for families and will make your vacation feel so much more private and unique.

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families
  
Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

DINING

This is probably a theme but I am going to once again say, food and service at Dreams are impeccable. We did not mind eating at buffets because the food was fresh and unique and so varied, but when we did go to restaurants, we felt like royalty. We were treated like special guests.

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

At the Mexican restaurant, El Patio, we had a mariachi band play songs at our table while Lexi and I danced (we couldn’t resist)

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

At the French restaurant, Bordeaux, an adult only establishment, they let us dine with Lexi in a private room while the Chef prepared a special meal for her, fish and vegetables, which she promptly decided to skip and fell asleep. Not really! While we were waiting for food, this sunned out, all-day swimmer passed out. The wait staff was sweet enough to make her a bed out of chairs and covered her up with a napkin, with her fresh meal placed in front of her. My mom and I enjoyed our food, while she slept, and then took turns taking photos with the talented chef and practicing our/my Spanish with him.

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

GROUNDS

What I do love about Dreams properties is that while all the restaurants and the level of service and quality are the same across the board in all the destinations, the grounds are always completely different. This time it was a more modern Cancun architecture than the tropical Tulum style at Dreams Tulum.

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families
  
Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families
Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families
Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families
Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families
Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families
Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families
Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families
Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families
Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families
 
Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families
 
Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Yet in the style of the best Caribbean resorts for families, it had hammocks placed all over, pool side cabanas for the whole family to enjoy (at no cost), pools everywhere, tropical vegetation and of course the best activities programs.

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

LEISURE

What blew me away once again at Dreams Riviera Cancun is how friendly and fun the activities team was. They were incredibly kid friendly and enjoyed having fun with Lexi whenever they would see her. They were competitive at volleyball and always upbeat and inviting to every changing activities.

The activities you can enjoy at Dream Riviera Cancun, one of the best best Caribbean resorts for families:

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Three pools, two of which are heated, and two outdoor whirlpools
Water and land aerobics
Beach and water volleyball

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Cooking, cocktail, dance and Spanish lessons
Yoga
Bocce ball and billiards
Soccer and football
Climbing pyramid
Big screen movies by the Barefoot area
Live nightly family-friendly entertainment
Biking
Weekly beach parties

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Mexican Bingo
Theme nights
Beach Olympics
Ping pong and table games
Euro bungee

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families
Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families
Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families
Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families
Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families
Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families
       
Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Water Activities:

  • Hobie Cats
  • Kayaks
  • Snorkeling
  • Sailing
  • Water polo

Kids Fun:

Explorer’s Club for kids at one of the best Caribbean resorts for families was a great place to drop of Alexis for a few hours to catch a game or two of volleyball for me. You know how much I love that. I was given a pager that would vibrate if she asked for me or it was time to pick her up. There was a rock climbing wall, a grassy area to run around and get splashed by a sprinkler, and different activities rooms. The Kids Club calendar was packed and it was hard to get bored there. Though being the social butterfly that she is, the second some of the kids she liked would get picked up, she would ask for me.

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Explorer’s Club takes kids 3-12 and includes the following activities:

  • Planetarium kid’s theater
  • Pyramid-shaped climbing wall
  • Splash fountain
  • Playground area
  • Indoor game room with digital interactive game tables, board games, TVs and video games
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Piñata competitions
  • Weekly campout adventures
  • Big-screen movies by the Barefoot area
  • Sandcastle contests
  • Treasure hunts

BEACH

The beach area, in the traditions of the best Caribbean resorts for families, was impeccably maintained. The water was that perfect dark teal color. We spent many days at the beach, playing chess, sitting at the swinging bar chairs, hanging out under palapas, relaxing in the beach hammocks while I played a few games of volleyball with the crew and other vacationers. We didn’t get to do any of the water sports because to be honest, we were tired from traveling and just needed to relax and enjoy being at one of the best Caribbean resorts for families.

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families
Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families
 
Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Lexi especially enjoyed our beach games of chess. The activities team gave us a little gift which was this awesome game box with chess, checkers, cards and a few other games and this was about the age Lexi was excited about learning how to play chess.

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

Creating Memories At The Best Caribbean Resorts For Families

HOLIDAYS

Obviously this was a very special time to visit the best Caribbean resorts for families. I am actually really fond of traveling somewhere for the holidays (this year it’s Europe) so if you have the opportunity, I’d definitely recommend winter Holidays to visit Mexico resorts. Everything is decorated, there are gingerbread houses, Christmas trees and a generally festive atmosphere.