Add some nature-centric experiences to your family travels.
© Andaz Peninsula Papagayo
Located in the secluded tropical landscape of Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica, Andaz Peninsula Papagayo offers a private playground for guests looking to experience the natural beauty of Costa Rica. Kids will love it, too, thanks to Cambi Kids Club. This kids club offers adventure programs, arts and crafts, and other fun activities to encourage younger travelers to connect with nature. Weekly activities include treasure hunts, nature projects, creating mini ecosystems, sea turtle workshops and monkey tours. Check out the new Nomads program, perfect for active teens and families looking to unplug and connect with nature. Basecamp is located at ONDA Spa and includes multiple Nature Domes for movement and relaxation in the tropical rainforest. Guests can kayak, paddleboard and snorkel at the resort’s private beach club; participate in Workouts of the Day at the resort’s Functional Fitness deck; take surf lessons with SurfX; and zip line, mountain bike, nature hike and more with The Explorers.
© Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort
The new Xplorers Club at Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest and Golf Resort offers activities for travelers of all ages. This first-of-its-kind program in Puerto Rico offers an educational journey combining nature, science and sustainability. Guests can participate in interactive exhibits; immerse activities; and outdoor adventures led by Ashley Perez, Wyndham Grand Rio Mar’s new on-staff environmental scientist.
© Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton
When Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton opens in June, guests can expect a luxurious stay in the coastal area of Miches, Dominican Republic. Coki Cove Kids Club embraces the magic of play and outdoor recreation with parties, games and tournaments. In ocean conservation workshops, kids learn about local marine wildlife like manatees and parrot fish, as well as how to protect coral reefs. Recycled art workshops allow kids to make their own binoculars out of recycled toilet paper rolls and even use their new binoculars on a birdwatching tour with an on-property gardener. Sea turtle story time teaches kids about turtle biology, as well as the care and conservation of the leatherback, green and hawksbill sea turtles, all endangered and protected species in the Dominican Republic.
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