We are looking for a all inclusive for a family vacation. Grandparents, parents, and a two year old. We want a friendly enviornment with a great swimable beach and wonderful food. Any suggestions? thanks
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It's really hard to help you without some sort of price range in there.
Most AI resorts are not known for "wonderful food", however Grand Velas in the Riviera Maya is a fantatstic all inclusive resort with very good food and great service. The price is high though.
We are not all inclusive people, but we really liked staying in Club Med hotels. They have so much to offer the kids and are fun for adults, too. Since they are French-owned, there is a strong French influence on the food they offer. The French breads and cheeses are to die for.
A price range definitely helps us help you.
For "wonderful food" usually staying at a hotel or a condo/apartment and going out to eat gets you higher quality, unless you have a large budget for a high-end AI.
Where in Mexico or Central America are we talking about? Are you open to all destinations? Where are you flying out of, as far as getting a shorter more direct flight?
Look at the Iberostars, Zoetry, El Dorado Generations Maroma, and the Barcelos. I loved the food at the Gran Porto Real, which is the sister family resort to the Royal Playa del Carmen. Maria's was wonderful.
Iberostars limit the number of nights you can eat at their full service restaurants as opposed to the buffets. If you can, go to the Beaches at Turks & Caicos. It is a paradise for kids, great beach, and 10+ restaurants (all excellent).
That is NOT true of all the Iberostars. Just the less expensive end resorts in their chain limit your ala carte dining options.
In Mexico, the Iberostar Lindo and Maya both offer unlimited ala carte dining and you have a concierge in your building to make your reservations for you. Of course so do the IB Grands but they are for adults only.
HOwever...I will once again state that it is not easy to find "wonderful" food at an AI resort.