As traditional family travels continue to turn into multigenerational trips, finding destinations that work for everyone’s interests and age range can be hard. Enter Dreams Playa Esmeralda Resort & Spa and its next door neighbor Secrets in Miches, Dominican Republic. Set on a quiet stretch between the Cordillera Oriental Mountains and Samana Bay, these two resorts offer a solution for families of all generations.
Parents can sneak away to an adults-only oasis while grandparents and kids spend time together. Both resorts are all-inclusive, making for seamless planning for dining, activities and entertainment.
Dreams offers a family-friendly setting while Secrets is adults-only. The two are connected by a Public Square featuring restaurants, shops and entertainment. While the kids stay at Dreams with the grandparents, parents can enjoy some much-needed alone time at Secrets. (Don’t worry, all guests at Secrets have full access to Dreams so parents won’t miss out on all the family fun.)
With more than 20 dining options across the two resorts, finding a place to eat won’t be an issue, either. Whether the group stays together or splits up, these properties feature adults-oriented restaurants, perfect for a date night, or family-friendly options for a big family dinner. There are also places to grab a quick bite for those with kids who won’t sit still very long.
Dreams includes an on-site waterpark, multiple pools, and dedicated kids and teens clubs. Parents and grandparents can have fun during the day before dropping the kids off at the kids and teens club and heading next door to Secrets for some quiet beach time, spa treatments and more.
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