We recently came back from vacation and it was such a wonderful treat. We used to be such avid travellers but kind of fell off the last few years (for obvious reasons). Having a baby in the thick of the pandemic definitely shifted things for us. Travelling became a non-option, and then that became our norm. It wasn’t until we were driving to the airport did I realize how desperately I had missed that buzzy pre-vacation feeling. In addition to this being the first trip we’ve taken in years, it was our daughter’s first trip ever – which only compounded the joy.
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We stayed at the Hilton, Cancun, and I kid you not it was the best all inclusive experiences we’ve ever had, which is why I feel the need to share about it. It really felt like we were staying at a lovely hotel that happened to have delicious cocktails and a killer chef serving free food at all hours of the day. The dream, really, is it not?
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Note: I also started a travel toys shop here – it’s filled with all of the things we actually used and actually loved on this trip. I’ll be adding to it as I stumble across new things!
Everything was brand new and beautifully designed, which is always a treat. The best part is that it was absolutely kid-friendly, too. The kids pool/splash pad was an entire experience of its own. Throw in kids cooking classes, an epic park, an indoor playground, a churro-meets-ice-cream bar… and we had a happy little one on our hands.
the cutest swimsuit
It was a luxury kid friendly all inclusive resort through and through – for both adults and kids alike. It was so nice to slow down, to spend time with family, and to not have to worry about a single thing. To this day Ivy still asks when we’re going back (and tbh I’m with her).
It was a luxury kid friendly all inclusive resort through and through – for both adults and kids alike.
As an added bonus, it has completely re-ignited our love for travel once more. I seriously can’t wait to show our daughter all the beauty our world has to offer. It’s going to blow her adorable little mind.
Here’s a peek at our trip…
As an aside, we’re planning on doing a trip to Europe this fall – even daydreaming about travelling once more is thrilling. If you’ve ever taken a toddler somewhere (anywhere!) in the world and loved it, I’d love to hear about it.
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Beautiful! You should be a travel agent too…we were recently in Zanzibar and stayed at chuni because of your review!
no way!! That makes me so happy. It’s pretty special, isn’t it?
We just went to Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana with an 18 month old and a 4 year old and it was AMAZING!! Everyone in our group of 12 had a blast and ages ranged from the 18 month old to 70+. The people are SO friendly. They have a huge pool and a water park that is not to be believed unless you see it. Also the lifeguards were spot on, the rooms are lovely, and the food is really good. We have gone to a number of all inclusives (mostly in Mexico but the DR too) and this has to be in our top 2! There’s an adult side (Hyatt Zilara) that adults can have dinner at – no kids. There is a kids clubs at Ziva and they offer babysitting, neither of which we took advantage of. The beach is long and clean and they have a sort of retaining wall quite a ways out which keeps the beach from eroding and it’s only about (adult) chest high at the deepest. And, no, I don’t work for Hyatt, it’s just truly an spectacular resort for families.
that sounds AMAZING! I’ll have to check it out!