Families looking for an all-inclusive vacation in Mexico can land on the tiny island of Cozumel, on Mexico’s southwest Caribbean side, of the Yucatan peninsula, and stay at one of Occidentals many resorts. For adventure loving members, there is the underwater Palancar Reef, and above is the Sand Francisco beach – yes the spelling is correct. Cozumel is an amazing island to escape to. The blue waters, warm weather and Spanish flavor blend with a resort made to meet your many needs. Scuba diving lessons are available, which include rentals and certification, and are not included in the all inclusive plan, so if you wanted to learn, here you go. Read more »

For families looking for a beach vacation that combines great price with more space, consider Akumal, which is a 10-minute drive to the Mayan ruins at Tulum, and is known for the sea turtles coming up onto the beach from May through August to lay their eggs. Read more »