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Set on a blissful palm-fringed beach, the Dominican Republic’s Dreams Onyx Resort & Spa is a lively all-suite property with a new-in-2021 family section including a fun pool with water slides and a lazy river, kids’ and teen clubs, and three laidback restaurants. Connecting rooms make Dreams Onyx perfect for multi-generational holidays or other family reunions, weddings and group getaways, and there are swim-up options among the offerings too.
Excursions in the area include sailboat or speedboat trips to nearby islands, with the potential for dolphin-spotting en route, and snorkelling or diving at the coral reef of Catalina Island. Adult guests also enjoy full access to the facilities at Breathless Punta Cana next door, including a further 11 dining options and five swimming pools.
A South America holiday can mean exploring Machu Picchu, watching giant tortoises in the Galápagos, walking beneath the peaks of Patagonia or combining Rio de Janeiro with Iguaçu Falls. The right trip depends on the experiences you want to come home talking about, whether that is Inca history in Peru, wildlife in the Galápagos Islands, glaciers and time outdoors in Patagonia, or the cities and natural landscapes of Brazil.
If you're wondering whether Legend of the Seas is a good cruise for families, the answer is yes. Royal Caribbean has designed its newest Icon Class ship around the way families holiday today, giving grandparents, parents, teenagers and younger children plenty to enjoy without everyone needing to do the same thing. From waterparks and kids' clubs to live entertainment, family dining and Caribbean ports, Legend of the Seas is one of the strongest choices for a multi-generational family cruise.
There is a version of travel where you visit the great places, take the photographs and move on. And there is version that opens up the richness of the world National Geographic Signature with G Adventures exists firmly in the second category. It is a collection of global expeditions built around the idea that the world reveals itself properly only to those who approach it with curiosity, the right guides and genuine access. For travellers who have already seen a lot and want something more, it represents a significant step forward in what a guided trip can be.
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