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| | | | Fiesta Americana Condesa Acapulco caters to |
| Family vacations are quickly approaching and, for most | | | | families with on-site children's activities and a Fiesta |
| busy parents, quality time with loved ones is long | | | | Kids Club program in the summer. Located right on the |
| overdue. But amusement parks aren’t the only | | | | beach in the center of downtown Acapulco, families |
| places kids can enjoy vacationing now-a-days. | | | | can easily stroll around town visiting many of the |
| For those looking for something a little out of the | | | | dozens of restaurants, stores and arts and craft |
| ordinary, various destinations in Mexico offer a wide | | | | shops. |
| array of amenities, prices and activities catered to | | | | At the Radisson Resort Acapulco you’ll find a |
| adults and children alike. | | | | spectacular view of the Acapulco Bay from the |
| PUERTO VALLARTA | | | | private beach, two swimming pools, and a children's |
| Velas Vallarta features ideal family-style | | | | wading pool. A tramway takes you from the lobby |
| accommodations. This beach-front resort, located in | | | | down to the guestrooms and pool. |
| Marina Vallarta, offers a year-round complimentary | | | | What to Do |
| children's program including a Kids Club for children 4 to | | | | Parque Papagayo - This Pacific port playground is a |
| 12 years old. The beautifully landscaped grounds, which | | | | kid’s delight and adults will love it too. It features |
| include flowered walkways and rustic bridges, make | | | | a 52-acre playing field filled with an aviary, roller skating |
| this location a true family paradise. For more | | | | rink, mini racetrack, bumper boats, and replica of a |
| information, contact 1-800-VELAS —PV. | | | | space ship. Located at Costera Miguel Aleman, the |
| For those that enjoy larger family-friendly resorts, La | | | | park is open daily from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Call |
| Jolla de Mismaloya in Puerto Vallarta features 303 | | | | 011-52-7-485-9623 for more information. |
| luxurious suites with private terraces and an | | | | Swim with the dolphins, watch seal shows and glide |
| exceptional program for kids ages 5 to 11. The | | | | down water slides at Cici Water Park. It’s |
| program features handicrafts, painting, singing, beach | | | | located along the Costera Miguel Aleman, and open |
| soccer, bingo, piñatas, treasure hunts, a kid's parade, | | | | daily from 10-6. Call 011-52-7-484-8210 for more |
| bobbing for apples and more. | | | | information. |
| What to Do | | | | CANCUN |
| Vallarta Adventure Tours offers an opportunity for | | | | Hyatt Regency Cancun offers something different and |
| families to swim with dolphins at the Nuevo Vallarta | | | | fun for kids: Camp Hyatt. This recreational program is |
| Dolphin Center, watch Humpback whales at the | | | | designed exclusively for Hyatt guests 3 - 12 years old |
| Marietas Islands, take a brief flight up to the 16th | | | | and includes a pin, t-shirt, hat, beverages and a special |
| century mining village of San Sebastian, explore the | | | | meal created by the Camp Hyatt chef. Activities are |
| Sierra Madre foothills or simply relax on the pristine | | | | offered Tuesday - Sunday, with two sessions daily: 9 |
| beach of Caletas. | | | | a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Prices range from $10 |
| CABO SAN LUCAS, SAN JOSE DEL CABO AND | | | | per child per session, or $15 for a full day. Other fun |
| LA PAZ | | | | activities for kids include a game room, arcade and a |
| Fiesta Americana Grand offers a program known as | | | | private children's pool. |
| Fiesta Kids. Specially designed for children, the activities | | | | Aquamarina Beach Hotel offers all-inclusive family |
| include arts and crafts, table games and access to an | | | | accommodations with services such as a Children's |
| air-conditioned area with television programs playing | | | | Club, where kids can play miniature golf right at the |
| for kids. The resort also features a game room and | | | | hotel. Up to two children aged 11 or younger stay free |
| arcade and provides babysitting services and cribs | | | | at the hotel with at least two accompanying adults. |
| upon request. | | | | What to Do |
| Families looking for a little diversity can enjoy Hotel | | | | Yucatan Ecotourism & Adventure Tours: Children |
| Cabo San Lucas where a variety of unique children's | | | | can experience an adventure through bird watching, |
| activities and programs are available. Families can | | | | Mayan ruin exploration, jungle trekking, kayaking, scuba |
| participate in a marine biology tour of the tide pool, sign | | | | diving & snorkeling, swimming with dolphins and |
| up for a day of whale watching, play doubles on the | | | | wildlife observing |
| tennis courts, sail, parasail, or even discover hidden | | | | Xcaret ecological theme park is sure to amaze the |
| trails on horseback. | | | | entire family. Just a short drive away from the hotel |
| What to Do | | | | zone, families can participate in a myriad of activities |
| Several local excursions are great for families | | | | including swimming with dolphins, snorkeling, visiting turtle |
| interested in experiencing the rich eco-tourism offerings | | | | hatcheries, floating down rivers and watching displays |
| of the area. | | | | of ancient Mayan dances. |
| The Baja Adventure Company offers whale watching | | | | About the Mexico Tourism Board |
| trips, diving adventures and kayaking expeditions on | | | | The Mexico Tourism Board (MTB) brings together the |
| Mexico's Baja California Peninsula. | | | | resources of federal and state governments, |
| Santiago Zoo: This small but well maintained zoo is | | | | municipalities and private companies to promote |
| located in Miraflores (about 30 minutes north of San | | | | Mexico's tourism attractions and destinations |
| Jose del Cabo). Residents of Parque Zoologico include | | | | internationally. Created in 1999, the MTB is |
| petcarts, bears, coyotes, foxes, monkeys, parrots, and | | | | Mexico’s tourism promotion agency, and its |
| ducks, some which are Cape Region natives. The park | | | | participants include members of both the private and |
| is open daily 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. in summer and admission is | | | | public sectors. The MTB has offices throughout North |
| free. | | | | America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. |