Multigenerational travel, with families traveling and vacationing together from young children to grandparents, is one of the biggest trends in the travel industry right now.
While more and more resorts are looking to take advantage of this, some properties are taking it to another level.
Which brings us to Finest Punta Cana, part of the Excellence Collection Resorts in the Dominican Republic. This is the perfect resort for multi-generational families to visit, offering something for everyone in one location.
Start with the adults-only Excellence Club (18+), where grandparents can enjoy the tranquility of beautifully landscaped surroundings while spending quality time with the whole family staying at the nearby Finest Club accommodations.
While there are some great restaurants that cater for adults only (18 and over), there are also plenty of restaurants, food trucks, and Market Kitchen buffets that the whole family can enjoy.
Rooms with private deck Jacuzzis and plunge pools are just the beginning.
For multiple families traveling together, there are Finest Junior Swim-Up Suites with plunge pools that connect to the other suites via the main pool (again, a popular trend for good reason: once you stay in a swim-up room, it’s hard to go back to a room that doesn’t have direct pool access).
For families with young children, we also provide a variety of amenities, including bottle sterilizers, electric kettles, bottle warmers, baby monitors, high chairs, baby baths, cribs and even homemade purees (gluten-free, fat-free and 100% natural).
The children’s play area has three cots where they can take a supervised nap while the adults enjoy breakfast or dinner.
The family area has numerous outdoor play areas, including a pool and rubber rock climbing fountain for the kids to enjoy, and there’s also the Mini Me Salon where young ladies can get their hair and makeup done, as well as manicures and pedicures.
When I visited, the hotel had a 98% occupancy rate, and unlike many other resorts I’ve visited and reviewed, the pool and beach lounges were never crowded or unavailable.
A complimentary hydrotherapy treatment at One Spa is the perfect way to rejuvenate before enjoying an evening show or relaxing with a cocktail in one of the many bars and lounges.
Even if you have never been to the resort before, you will be greeted by our courteous and professional staff, many of whom have been with us for several years and many of whom return to Finest year after year.
For wedding receptions, there are two ceremony gazebos, three outdoor venues, two covered venues and one indoor venue. Female bridal party attendees can be pampered in the salon’s stunning surroundings with hair, makeup, manicures and pedicures.
Free return airport transfers for stays of 3 nights or more.
It’s the perfect place for a truly special getaway for the whole family.
For more information, see Finest Punta Cana.
Susan Barlow is a Caribbean Journal contributing writer specializing in all-inclusive resorts.
