The Perfect Luxurious Family Friendly Escape

Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya is actually what desires are fabricated from. This lavish all-inclusive five-star resort is positioned simply off the gorgeous azure waters of the Caribbean Sea on a white sandy seaside with non-public lagoons. Alternate metropolis life for tropical views of lush jungles and rolling ocean waves. Riviera Maya, positioned alongside Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, is a magical solar vacation spot the place households can uncover historic archaeological websites, various wildlife and pure wonders reminiscent of cenotes and caves.

The household pleasant aspect of the resort, Hacienda, is fabulous for younger children and teenagers and full of motion. (The resort has an extravagant grownup solely part referred to as Heaven if touring kid-free.) Your internal (exhausting) rock star will begin singing upon arrival as well-known tunes drift by way of the air to feed your spirit at this iconic resort.  The catchy music transports me again in time and my urge to bop is actual (a lot to the horror of my teen son). The spectacular foyer boasts museum high quality shows with pictures of proficient musicians, legendary costumes, and unique musical devices.

Mexico is open to travellers, and also you don’t want to offer a damaging Covid check or quarantine upon arrival, though you will want to fill out well being questionnaires and observe resort masks mandates. When flying again to Canada, america or one other worldwide nation requiring proof of a damaging Covid check, the resort has onsite antigen and PCR testing. Mexico is listed at a stage 3 score for Covid by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the CDC advises travellers to be absolutely vaccinated.

Protected + Sound Program

Earlier than even stepping foot into the lavish foyer our temperature is taken, baggage disinfected, and fingers sanitized. This fast consideration to element is constant all through our keep. Tables, chairs, elevators, door handles, and counter tops are consistently cleaned. All workers put on facial coverings and obtain complete coaching on Covid security procedures.

“Previous to reopening in Summer time of 2020, Arduous Rock Lodge Riviera Maya started implementing enhanced cleanliness and sanitation protocols as a part of the Hard Rock SAFE + SOUND program,” explains AIC Hotel Group’s VP of Advertising, Frank Maduro.

“These protocols embody elevated cleansing of excessive contact surfaces, plentiful signage reminding visitors to stay socially distant, wash their fingers and put on face coverings in widespread indoor areas, and modification of restaurant layouts, that are nonetheless being carried out in the present day.”

Friends should put on facial coverings in all indoor public areas besides when consuming or consuming. Issues would possibly look a bit totally different lately, however it doesn’t intrude with trip mode. By the point you swap your airplane garments for bathing fits and make it right down to the ocean, the security measures begin to mix into the background and completely happy resort life takes over.

Rockaway Bay Water Park

Cool off from the recent Mexican solar at Rockaway Bay Water Park proper on property and included in your keep. It’s refreshing to go to a resort water park that caters to all ages and never simply the littles. Teenagers and adults that really feel the necessity for velocity can zoom down six high-speed slides whereas youthful youngsters have one other eight chiller slides to select from. Everyone seems to be laughing and having a blast. My son insists I attempt the huge slide regardless of my insistence that the kiddie model and splash zone are extra my velocity. On the high of the steps trying down I’m satisfied it’s manner too excessive, however with the encouragement (begging) of my persistent offspring and reassurances from the pleasant employees in Spanish, off I am going. It’s a mixture of quick water up my nostril, screaming, laughing, bonding with my son and grateful I attempted it. In contrast to crowded water parks, the large slides have little to no line up so everybody retains sliding till they get hungry.

Scrumptious Wholesome Meals Choices

As vegan travellers we’re at all times excited when plant-based choices are available. On our first morning in Mexico after choosing up espresso with almond milk at Caffetto (Vegan chocolate drink for the teenager) we head subsequent door to The Market’s worldwide buffet. Assisted buffet service and glass boundaries are the answer to securely having fun with buffets once more. Servers sporting masks and gloves stationed behind dividers dish out meals. It’s the right alternative to practise your Spanish and chat with locals. We pile our plates excessive with contemporary native fruit in rainbow colors. Arduous Rock Lodge has extraordinarily proficient cooks prepared to organize meals upon request. All through our keep we devour plant-based pancakes, vegan enchiladas, tacos, pasta, rice and veggie dishes, vegan sushi, guacamole on every little thing and a wide range of Mexican impressed salads.

“Arduous Rock Lodge Riviera Maya has at all times positioned an emphasis on providing all kinds of meals choices to cater to totally different life and diets,” mentioned Frank Maduro.

“For instance, our Recent Repair menu, solely curated by Chef Karla Hernandez, provides more healthy meal choices for visitors who wish to keep their consuming habits whereas on trip. Moreover, many of the restaurants at Arduous Rock Lodge Riviera Maya additionally provide gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan dishes that transcend a easy salad.”

Household pleasant eating contains Frida for Mexican specialities à la carte; Zen for Asian dishes; and Ipanema for connoisseur Brazilian meals. There’s additionally brick oven fashion pizza at Pizzeto, snacks by the pool at Float, and in-room eating. Youngsters are at all times smiling on the gelato stand the place you may have dessert earlier than midday. Vegan gelato flavors, lychee and coconut, are wealthy and creamy and oh so divine. Stay on the sting and revel in gelato twice every day – no one is counting.  

Snorkel, Swim, And Zip

Households with younger youngsters will recognize the security side of the a number of shallow and guarded lagoons connecting to the magnificent ocean. The coves have been constructed as a result of the shore was too rocky to swim, so now visitors benefit from the clear sandy seaside and ocean fear free with out massive waves crashing in and knocking the drinks out of their fingers. The calm lagoon water is ideal for snorkeling and fish swim round us. You may signal out snorkel tools along with kayaks, and brilliant yellow paddle boards with clear home windows on the underside so you may work in your tan whereas on the lookout for fish. The resort even has their very personal zip line on the foot of the lagoon and thrilled children fly throughout the water for a chook’s eye view of paradise. If you happen to want a break from the seaside space (Unlikely) there are two refreshing swimming pools sprawling throughout the property, together with a children’ pool, and stress-free huts to learn underneath and watch the occasional iguana saunter by way of the grass. Your greatest fear right here is the place to eat lunch.

Every day Actions + Leisure

Arduous Rock Resorts and dwell music go hand in hand – simply be sure you sanitize them. Between the specifically tailor-made children membership and teenage applications, dancing classes, sports activities, Bingo, {golfing} choices, strolling excursions, theatre, nightly exhibits, and upbeat concert events, no member of the family will ever be bored. There’s additionally a Music Lab the place you may dwell out your rock star fantasy, an Escape Room, and if you wish to discover the Riviera Maya guide an tour with their educated Trip Planners. My son didn’t even have time to observe tv or play video video games, think about that.