AI with 14 yr olds...pricing ??

[lopaka]

Want to do an all inclusive with my 14 year olds (2) but need one where the kids are NOT charged as adults....any ideas?

[KevKaos]

You could try Apple Vacations, but there are not to many that offer a kids stay free plan and the ones that do usuallly cut off at 10 or 12. Either way, if its just you and the two 14 yr olds, you will probably have to pay for one of them as an adult to get the other free. Being a part time travel agent, I would recommend that you get an agent doing this leg work for you as it will not cost you any more than if you did the research yourself. Given what I have read on this board and knowing the AI plans as I do, your best bet may in fact be to get a non AI in town, or get an agent to find you a resort with a Euro plan. It is going to be difficult to find exactly what you are looking for. I for one would love to hear how you make out. Drop me a line and let me know.

[Shammy]

There are no AI resorts that will allow 14 year olds to stay free. Some even consider them adults and if there were 4 of you traveling, you would be required to get 2 rooms as for these hotels, 4 adults in one room is not allowed.

However, there are still hotels that will allow 4 to a room AND hotels that will give the kids a junior rate.

Junior Rate:

Moon Palace
Xpu Ha Palace
(for a 7 night stay, these two resorts give about $1,200 off the adult rate for the kids depending on the season)
Palladium
(about $200+ off the adult price)
Gala Resort Playacar
(a little less than half off the adult rate)


Accept 4 to a room (and will give a quad rate):

Iberostar Lindo
Iberostar Tucan
Iberostar Pariaso del Mar
Barcelo Maya
Copacabana
Viva Azetca
Viva Maya

Hope that helps.

[KevKaos]

I hesitated to say flat out that there are no AI's that would allow 14yo's to stay free until I was able to double check, but I fully believe it. I am not even sure that you could pull this off in Punta Cana which always has some resort offering "kids stay free".

I think if it were me, I would try to stay at one of the non AI's in or near town. Actually, I am planning on taking my son for his 16th birthday, and that is what I will probably do.

[KevKaos]

It looks like in Playa (at least with Apple) the cutoff is kids 12 and under that can stay free, but that is only during certain timeframes. Just thought I would offer that up for anyone else that may have younger kids. Some of those are (sorry if I list the same one Shammy did);

IB Paraiso Del Mar - Kids 12 and under stay, play & eat free (valid 5/1 - 12/15/04)

IB Tucan - Kids 12 and under stay, play & eat free (valid 5/1 - 12/15/04)

The Palladium Grand - Families of 5 may share a junior suite with existing bedding (two adults and three children ages 12 and under)

Bahia Principe Clubs and Resorts - Kids 12 and under stay, play & eat free (valid 4/27-6/15 & 8/16-12/15/04)

Palace Resorts - Kids 12 and under stay, play and eat free at Moon Palace Golf Resort or Xpu-Ha (valid 6/1-8/31/04)

Allegro Playacar by Occidental - Kids 12 and under stay, play & eat free (valid 4/11 - 12/23/04)

Paradisus Riviera Cancun - Kids 6 and under stay, play and eat free

Copacabana Beach Resort - Kids 12 and under stay, play & eat free (valid 4/12 - 12/23/04)

Gala Beach Resort - Kids 11 and under stay, play & eat free (one child per adult, valid 5/1 - 10/31/04)

Cameleon Marival Riviera Maya - Kids 12 and under stay, play & eat free (valid 4/12 - 12/20/04)

Club El Mandarin - Kids 12 and under stay, play & eat free (valid 4/11 - 12/04)

Viva Wyndham Azteca - Kids 12 and under stay, play & eat free

Viva Wyndham Maya - Kids 12 and under stay, play & eat free

The Reef at Playacar - Kids 12 and under stay, play & eat free (valid 4/13 - 12/23/04)

Oasis Akumal - Kids 12 and under stay, play & eat free (valid 4/1 - 8/31/04)

Caribbean Village Playacar - Kids 12 and under stay, play & eat free (valid 4/11 - 12/23/04)

Robinson Club Tulum - Kids 12 and under stay, play & eat free (valid 5/1 - 8/25/04)

Disclaimer: These are from the Apple Mexico 2004 catalog. I cannot guarantee that all the information above is correct (typos?) but that is how they are listed in my copy.

Staying at Oasis Akumal--leave in 2 days. Have a 13 year old and one turned 12 2 days ago--both charged as adults, but this does mean they have their own room next to ours. Nice for a little privacy for hubby and me! T

[KevKaos]

I would doubt that very seriously. Unless you booked it as two rooms, which I would think you could have done. Guess it depends on how you booked it and through who.

[Heather]

I guess I can't say as I blame them for charging 14 year olds as adults. I know when I was 14, I ate like a horse. Still do, I guess. Although, do they make allowances for the 14 year olds not drinking alcohol??

Kev--Yes booked as 2 rooms. Since they are charged as adults (up to 2yrs old-free, 3-12 are $25. per day if sharing room with 2 adults), they are in a room next to ours. This is from Oasis resorts home page but as a fellow travel agent you know there are thousands of specials and offers available out there you just have to look or get an agent to look for you. So...this trip they are small adults! T

[JJG]

If there are three of you sharing a room with two beds, you might
want to think about bed size. We've stayed at Viva Azteca twice
and the Viva Azteca rooms definitely have two queen size beds -
better than forcing two siblings or a parent and a kid share a double
bed for a week. Just a thought.

[tropipalms]

Originally Posted by KevKaos

I hesitated to say flat out that there are no AI's that would allow 14yo's to stay free until I was able to double check, but I fully believe it. I am not even sure that you could pull this off in Punta Cana which always has some resort offering "kids stay free".

I think if it were me, I would try to stay at one of the non AI's in or near town. Actually, I am planning on taking my son for his 16th birthday, and that is what I will probably do.

I would like to treat my teenager sons ages 15 and 16 to a vacation in Playa Febuary 2006. Can anyone recommend a AI or hotel best suited for two teenage boys? They are always hungry! I thought maybe it would be best to stay at a AI close to town. Trying to balance the room rate, activites, and food bill. The three of us could share the same room...thanks for your advice!

[Shammy]

Originally Posted by tropipalms

I would like to treat my teenager sons ages 15 and 16 to a vacation in Playa Febuary 2006. Can anyone recommend a AI or hotel best suited for two teenage boys? They are always hungry! I thought maybe it would be best to stay at a AI close to town. Trying to balance the room rate, activites, and food bill. The three of us could share the same room...thanks for your advice!

Let's see....

AI's within walking distance to Playa that won't break the bank (depending on how strong your bank is!):

North of Playa:

Reef Coco Beach

Shangri La Caribe (not totally AI, only breakfast and dinner included so might not be exactly what you want for two hungry kids).

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In Playa (sort of):

Gran Porto Real (not my favorite place but... )

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In Playacar (might not be able to walk it all the time but a very short cab ride away):

Viva Maya

Viva Azteca

Reef Club Playacar

Riu Tequila

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More expensive in Playacar (so depends on your budget):

Gala Playacar

Riu Playacar or Yucatan (Yucatan is being renovated, which is a GOOD thing!)

IB* Tucan/Quetzal


And don'tcha know, the Playacar Palace might even be open by Feb (but that's anybody's guess!)!

[tropipalms]

Thanks for the info....Can you tell me the name of the AI structure they are remodeling next to Senior Frogs at the moment?
thanks!

[Shammy]

You're probably talking about the Continental Plaza Playacar...SOON TO BE (let's hope!)...the Playacar Palace!