Comments on: Top 10 Luxury Family Resorts http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2007/04/11/top-10-luxury-family-resorts/ The thoughts and experiences of Merrill Dubrow Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:19:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Tom Champion http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2007/04/11/top-10-luxury-family-resorts/#comment-7588 Tom Champion Sat, 21 Apr 2007 16:57:21 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2007/04/11/top-10-luxury-family-resorts/#comment-7588 Merrill, While Atlantis supposedly has great programs for kids the property is just too big. Last time there stayed in beach front tower and still had 30 minute walk to beach! Merrill,

While Atlantis supposedly has great programs for kids the property is just too big. Last time there stayed in beach front tower and still had 30 minute walk to beach!

]]> By: Karen Dawson http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2007/04/11/top-10-luxury-family-resorts/#comment-7461 Karen Dawson Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:03:10 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2007/04/11/top-10-luxury-family-resorts/#comment-7461 Merrill you know my feelings on this one: My recommendation of course is to use a Travel Professional like myself for many reasons: we can tell you what you DON'T read on TripAdvisor.com. So often travelers will choose resorts based solely on what they see on the internet; not a good decision. The resort is only going to show you its best features. For me, I need to fall out my door on to the beach. A resort that has great water views or a great pool would never be enough...and the description will never tell you online there is no beach there. I have some great family resorts that are my favorites, but they vary greatly based on the ages of the children, and that is the real key. One of my latest favorites is the Iberostar Paraiso Lindo in the Riviera Maya area. I will be most interested in reading the responses you receive here... Merrill, I'll send you some suggestions for your next trip. Merrill you know my feelings on this one: My recommendation of course is to use a Travel Professional like myself for many reasons: we can tell you what you DON’T read on TripAdvisor.com. So often travelers will choose resorts based solely on what they see on the internet; not a good decision. The resort is only going to show you its best features. For me, I need to fall out my door on to the beach. A resort that has great water views or a great pool would never be enough…and the description will never tell you online there is no beach there.
I have some great family resorts that are my favorites, but they vary greatly based on the ages of the children, and that is the real key. One of my latest favorites is the Iberostar Paraiso Lindo in the Riviera Maya area.
I will be most interested in reading the responses you receive here…
Merrill, I’ll send you some suggestions for your next trip.

]]> By: Brian Ottum http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2007/04/11/top-10-luxury-family-resorts/#comment-7450 Brian Ottum Thu, 19 Apr 2007 13:05:05 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2007/04/11/top-10-luxury-family-resorts/#comment-7450 Just returned from the all-inclusive Riu Resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. I can highly recommend it for families with teens like mine. Brand new, fantastic property. Tons to do. Food (including ice cream) available in multiple locations around the clock. However, some reviews at TripAdvisor.com were neutral toward the low level of kid's club activities. Price is excellent now as they try to build business. Just returned from the all-inclusive Riu Resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. I can highly recommend it for families with teens like mine. Brand new, fantastic property. Tons to do. Food (including ice cream) available in multiple locations around the clock. However, some reviews at TripAdvisor.com were neutral toward the low level of kid’s club activities. Price is excellent now as they try to build business.

]]> By: Vince Cutaia http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2007/04/11/top-10-luxury-family-resorts/#comment-7269 Vince Cutaia Thu, 12 Apr 2007 21:02:35 +0000 http://www.marcresearch.com/blogs/merrill/2007/04/11/top-10-luxury-family-resorts/#comment-7269 I have been to several Mexico resorts and a couple in Jamaica, and hands down Atlantis is the best! For kids it cannot be beat. The thing that really won us over is that you can stay there for a few days and never leave without getting bored. The things to do during the day mixed with the nightlife was great. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND A STAY THERE!! I have been to several Mexico resorts and a couple in Jamaica, and hands down Atlantis is the best! For kids it cannot be beat. The thing that really won us over is that you can stay there for a few days and never leave without getting bored. The things to do during the day mixed with the nightlife was great. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND A STAY THERE!!

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