Family All-Inclusive Resorts in the Dominican Republic

Marcia Frost
If you are looking for a family vacation, the Dominican Republic has an assortment of all-inclusive resorts throughout this beautiful island, which is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Caribbean Sea on the other. Puerto Plata, La Romana and Punta Cana are the most popular family destinations in the Dominican Republic.

Club Med Punta Cana
On the white sand along the beautiful waters of the Caribbean sea, is the all inclusive Club Med Punta Cana. There are camps for babies to teens, with such unique activities as Le Petit Tennis and the circus school. Parents can lounge by the pool, get spa treatments, go windsurfing, or even try the flying trapeze themselves. Meals at your choice of three restaurants, snacks and most drinks and activities are included Club Med Punta Cana also has nightly entertainment suitable for the whole family.

Club Med Punta Cana
Apt Postal 106-Higuey
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
809-686-5500

Paradius Punta Cana
The Paradius Punta Cana had a major refurbishment in the spring of 2009 to include more restaurants, a spa, a state-of-the-art theatre and room renovations. There are now nearly 700 rooms and suites at this all-inclusive resort, with butler service and a dedicated lounge for the Royal Service Suites. The large complex of Paradius Punta Cana offers amenities such as unlimited golf on its own course, a casino, an action park and climbing rock. Kids have their own pool with waterslides and a mini-club camp.

Paridius Punta Cana
Playa del Bavaro
Higuey
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
809-687-9923

Dreams La Romana
Dreams La Romana is on the southeast of the Dominican Republic, between a tropical jungle and a white sand beach. There are eight unique restaurants and seven lounges, serving premium liquor. Twenty-four hour room service is also included. Dreams La Romana has an Explorers Club for kids from three to 12 years of age, with activities that include a trampoline in the ocean and overnight camping on the beach. For adults, there is a spa, three golf courses, and activities that include Euro-bungee, kayaking and dance lessons.

Dreams La Romana
Playa Bayahibe
P.O. Box 80
La Romana, Dominican Republic
809-221-8880

Club Riu Bachata
Jetting out on a peninsula of its own is Club Riu Bachata, an all-inclusive resort in just outside of Puerto Plata. This hotel has 610 rooms and suites and offers 24 hours a day of meals and drinks, including kid-friendly burgers and pizza. There is a separate swimming pool and camp for the kids age four to 12. A night club and casino keep adults busy during the evening. The whole family can enjoy sailing, snorkeling and beach volleyball at Club Riu Bachata.

Club Riu Bachata
Bahia de Maimón
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
809-320-1010

Published by Marcia Frost - Featured Contributor in Travel

Marcia Frost is a Featured Writer in Travel. She maintains a popular blog at http://www.WineAndSpiritsTravel.com and also writes for many other on and offline publications, including Michigan Avenue Magazine...   View profile

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