FX Excursions

FX Excursions offers the chance for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations around the world.
TAP

Hotels, Resorts with Nature-First Kids Programs

by Mary Melnick

Mar 21, 2025

© Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Rainforest Beach and Golf Resort

Hotels

Add some nature-centric experiences to your family travels.

 

© Andaz Peninsula Papagayo

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.

#WhereverFamily

Insta Feed
Destinations / North America
Apr 15, 2026

Win Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ Route 66 Sweepstakes

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts just launched The (Grand) Mother Road Trip Sweepstakes in honor of Route 66’s 100th anniversary. The hotel brand and its loyalty program Wyndham Rewards are bringing generations together by giving one lucky road tripper $20,000 (inclusive of a stipend) to hit the highway with their grandparent.

Discover the Azores & Madeira: Portugal’s Island Paradises Await

Embrace the Portugal’s Magical Islands of the Azores and Madeira

Destinations / North America
Apr 14, 2026

Discover Pennsylvania’s History Along Highway of Heroes

America’s 250th birthday is the perfect time to celebrate some of the country’s most significant historic sites. Pennsylvania’s Highway of Heroes makes visiting six different sites in one trip not only possible, but perfect for a family road trip.

Cruises
Apr 14, 2026

Carnival Cruise Line’s Celebration Key is First Cruise Destination to Earn KultureCity Sensory Inclusion Certification

Carnival Cruise Line’s Celebration Key in Grand Bahama was recently certified as the first cruise destination to earn KultureCity’s prestigious sensory inclusion certification. KultureCity, a non-profit organization training staff and certifying venues with sensory-inclusive modifications, partnered with Carnival Cruise Line for six years.

TAP Air Portugal: A Milestone Year

From small airline to global success, TAP Air Portugal turns 80 and better than ever.

Parents
Apr 10, 2026

Ladera Introduces Private Treehouse Cinema Experience on Saint Lucia

Couples can now enjoy a private night in the rainforest with Ladera Resort’s new Movie Night at the Treehouse experience, offering couples a private night in the rainforest beneath the stars.  Tucked halfway along the Ladera Nature Trail, couples enjoy exclusive use of the treehouse for a three-hour viewing experience, complete with wine, popcorn and charcuterie.