Family Fun in Cancun

Traveling to Cancun or any other vacation hotspot with your children involves a lot of preparation.  Not only do you want to make sure that you are staying at a family-friendly resort or hotel, but you must also pinpoint the areas that are best to avoid.  Fortunately, with a bit of Internet research, planning out a fun-filled and affordable family vacation to Cancun is quite possible. 

Here's a quick overview of the best places to stay and the choicest activities for you and your family to take part in. There is also a brief section on a few places to avoid. 

Three Top Resorts to Stay In with Your Kiddos in Cancun

The Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort
Situated directly alongside turquoise waters, which are sure to have your children dreaming of deep-sea adventures, the Westin Lagnunamar Ocean Resort is renowned for being a family-friendly hotel.  On-site restaurants and swimming pools make this the perfect getaway resort, providing you with convenient access to the beach and plenty of kid-friendly activities, including snorkeling and the nearby Interactive Aquarium. 

Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
Family-friendly dreams come true at the Dreams Cancun Resort and Spa.  Your little ones can swim with the dolphins and enjoy all the putt putt golf they can dream of, as well as splish and splash in the on-site massive pool.  Featuring large rooms with beach-inspired decor, your family is sure to have the experience of a lifetime at the Dream Cancun Resort & Spa. 

Omni Cancun Hotel & Villas
Upon checking into this unique hotel, your kids will receive a kid-friendly backpack full of games, toys and lots more.  A kid-friendly pool along with a mega-Jacuzzi are sure to meet all of your family vacationing wants and needs, not to mention the exceptional 24-hour room service.

Three Activities that Will Keep You and Kids Busy
Visiting Cancun would not be complete if you didn't get out and about and discover all that the area has to offer.  One of the first activities that you should take part in is the Hummer Jungle Tour.  It offers a visit to a local petting zoo, fun in the sun at the beach and much more. 

Next, make sure that you visit the local Wet N Wild park, which is sure to cool you off after a long morning in the sun at one of the local beaches.  Lastly, you and your companions are sure to enjoy a nice dinner at the Cancun Rain Forest Cafe, where you can receive two-for-one discounts.

Three Places to Avoid in Cancun with Your Children
Although Cancun offers a variety of activities that are friendly for children to take part in, there are a few that you should keep your little ones away from.  This includes any and all Booze Cruises and Bullfights.  After all, children shouldn't have to sit through an episode of watching an animal get stabbed in the brain until death.

Whitney Cann spends the most of her days behind a computer screen, writing about a variety of topics. She often blogs about her own family vacation getaways as well as many topics related to content creation, and she is currently working on the #HipmunkCityLove Project. She is hoping that her writing endeavors will finance a vacation to Cancun next summer.