Leading all-inclusive hotelier Barcelo Hotels & Resorts recognizes that parents and children have distinct needs as they travel together; kids seek fun and freedom while parents look for safety and peace of mind. Accordingly, the hotelier has designed its resorts to accommodate traveling families, providing space, safety and privacy as well as a wealth of all-included activities and dining choices to satisfy every family member’s taste.

The Spanish hotelier recently debuted its first all-deluxe family rooms resort, Barcelo Bavaro Family Deluxe in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Part of the four-in-one Barcelo Bavaro Beach Resort complex, this truly family-friendly hotel offers 180 deluxe family rooms, all situated along the resort’s 2.5 miles of white sand and tranquil waters, which are protected by a coral reef and serve as a safe, natural swimming pool.

Each deluxe family room offers separate spaces for parents and kids, ensuring both privacy and security for families gathering together under one roof. And just steps outside the front door, families will find a wealth of all-included activities, such as tennis, kayaking, mini golf and swimming, plus an adult-supervised Barcy Kids’ Club and live nightly entertainment. Best of all, thirteen restaurants span the entire complex, each offering an exclusive menu just for kids.

Family suites are also available at the Barcelo Maya Palace Deluxe in Riviera Maya, Mexico, as well as the all-new Barcelo Los Cabos Palace Deluxe on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Each five-star property features the hotelier’s signature Barcy Kids Club, offering a variety of programming for kids ages 4 to 12, as well as a children-only water park, complete with pool animation, volleyball nets and water cannons. Babysitters are also available upon request.

No matter which Barcelo all-inclusive destination a family may choose, parents and children are sure to find that they can come together for fun in the sun, from kayaking in sparkling waters to enjoying themed poolside games, with no additional cost or planning required. And what could be a better way for families to reconnect than in paradise?

“Many families feel that vacationing together is now out of reach,” said Claudio Zboznovits, vice president of sales and marketing in the U.S. and Canada. “But Barcelo's comprehensive all-inclusive plans, coupled with our family-friendly accommodations, robust activity programs and wealth of dining choices, makes vacationing in the world’s best destinations both convenient and affordable for today’s budget- and time-conscious families.”