Palace Resorts in Mexico (Riviera Maya, Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres and Los Cabos) and Ocho Rios, Jamaica allows children and teens up to age 17 to stay, play and eat for free through 2018!  This is a limited time offer that must be booked by August 13 for arrivals through 12/23/18.  Note that 12/24/17-1/3/18 is unfortunately blacked out.  This promotion can be combined other offers such as resort credits and there must be at least one adult per room.  It is is applicable to all room categories excluding those that are exclusively for adults.   We are excited that the newly upgraded Grand at Moon Palace Cancun officially opened in May.  This upscale section of Moon Palace features a new waterpark, bowling alley, huge spa, gym, tons of pools and 1,300 rooms.

Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, with properties in the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Jamaica, also has a Kids Stay Free program available for stays through October 31, 2017.  The number of children free vary by resort.  This family-friendly and all-inclusive chain has Family Suites at several resorts with fun amenities for children such as kid size bathrobes and minibars with milkshakes.  Their kids clubs provide local experiences and activities such as piñata making and learning about the jungle ecology in Riviera Maya.  A new waterpark recently opened at the Grand Bahia Principe Jamaica while the newly opened Luxury Bahia Principe Fantasia Don Pablo Collection in Punta Cana has a pool with a fairy tale castle, complete with its own moat and drawbridge.