When it comes to family vacation planning, kids and teens are calling the shots these days more than ever before. According to Mastercard’s recent Travel Trendline report, 76% of parents of Gen Alpha kids (those born between 2010 and 2024) say their children have significant input on vacation destinations. And 85% of those parents admit their kids have veto power over destinations they deem boring.
Hotels and resorts are paying attention, rolling out new kids and teen programming to keep young travelers happy and entertained. Think guided horseback rides, tree-climbing lessons, tricked-out game rooms, and even baby yoga sessions. Boredom definitely won’t be a problem at these hotels and resorts with new offerings for babies, kids, and teens.
Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Families already had a lot to like about this Mexican Caribbean resort, including oceanfront guest rooms, multiple pools, and daily programming for children with activities like crafts, piñata making, and cookie decorating. And in summer 2026, the resort is introducing its new Mythos World experience for kids and teens.
Drawing inspiration from Tulum and Mayan culture, Mythos World helps young guests explore nature, storytelling, movement, and modern mythology. Offerings are divided by age: Mythos Sprouts for ages one to three, Mythos Seekers for ages four to eight, Mythos Pathfinders for tweens, and Mythos Scouts for 13- to 16-year-olds. Activities include everything from crafts and storytelling to creative workshops inspired by local culture and mythology. The whole family can also take part in the resort’s Jungle Tour that explores Tulum’s unique ecosystems, then learn about constellations while admiring the night sky during The Stargazer program.
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Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit
Nayarit, Mexico
Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit has long treated babies like VIP guests. The resort’s Baby Concierge program offers its smallest visitors everything from a recently upgraded selection of nursery essentials to chef-crafted gourmet purees and baby wellness treatments. Now it’s adding to the experience with a new baby sleep program.
To ensure that everyone gets a good night’s sleep on vacation, every family checking in with an infant will receive the resort’s new expert-created travel sleep guide, with tips on managing time zone adjustments and creating sleep patterns away from home. The Kids Club is also offering wind-down activities to help young guests make the transition from fun-filled days to bedtime.
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Brush Creek Ranch
Saratoga, Wyoming,
Kids ages 10 to 14 can set out on adventures with Brush Creek Ranch’s new Teen Trailblazers program. Running from June through October, the new offering includes activities like archery, mountain biking, and trail trekking across the resort’s 30,000 acres. Tweens and teens get the freedom to explore and try new activities, but safely and with the support of Brush Creek Ranch staff.
Younger kids ages four to nine can take part in Brush Creek Ranch’s Li’l Wranglers program, which is offered year-round. And the whole family can enjoy the new Bleat & Greet experience with the ranch’s baby goats, which includes cuddle and play time with the baby animals plus info about how the goats are cared for each day.
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Loews Hotels
Multiple locations
Calling all curious kids! Loews Hotels & Co recently launched its new Loews Little Legends: STEAM Explorers program for summer 2026, encouraging young kids to ditch their screens to foster their creativity and curiosity. Complimentary STEAM Explorer Kits include a curated set of science-forward tools, like a compass, magnifying glass, kaleidoscope, and binoculars. A companion activity book features prompts and challenges designed to get kids observing their surroundings during their stay.
Loews properties will also offer on-site Discovery Days as part of the program. Loews Arlington Hotel, for example, is partnering with the Arlington Museum of Art to host complimentary kids art classes every other Saturday from Memorial Day through Labor Day. At Loews Miami Beach Hotel, young guests can head to the SoBe Kids Club to enjoy activities created by the Frost Science Museum specifically for the property. Explorer Kits and Discovery Days will be available at participating Loews Hotels & Co properties (excluding Loews Hollywood Hotel, Loews New Orleans Hotel, and Loews Orlando properties) from June 1 through Labor Day 2026.
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita
Nayarit, Mexico
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita knows how to take care of its younger guests, with its KidsWell program for ages five to 12 that focuses on mindfulness, creativity, and cultural immersion and The Container teen hangout space with a cinema, virtual reality and video games, and lounge areas. Now the resort is rolling out its new Babies for All Seasons program for the youngest members of the family.
Designed for families with children from newborns to 18 months, the industry-first program includes chef-crafted baby dining menus made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and complimentary premium baby gear like bathtubs, play mats, and feeding essentials. Baby yoga and reflexology sessions encourage relaxation and parent-child bonding. Stay close to all the kid-friendly amenities in a Two-Bedroom Family Casita, which includes two full bathrooms and fun beanbag and hanging chairs.
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Montage Palmetto Bluff
Bluffton, South Carolina
Using its Lowcountry surrounds as a living classroom, Montage Palmetto Bluff’s revitalized children’s program, Paintbox, helps young guests ages five to 12 get off their devices and explore the outdoors. Many of the activities are curated through the resort’s Naturalist Program, with experiences like nature walks, an introduction to fishing, regionally inspired crafts, and wilderness explorations.
The refreshed building housing the program is designed to inspire young participants and features a hand-painted mural showcasing scenes from the local ecosystem. Kids can also earn destination-specific badges through the Montage Merits program for completing activities like wildlife spotting and roasting s’mores.
Omni Hotels & Resorts
Multiple locations
New for summer 2026, Omni Hotels & Resorts is launching Omni Kids, a brand-wide children’s program across its 50-plus properties. Stays begin with a dedicated kid-friendly arrival experience, then continue with exclusive amenities, customized dining, destination-inspired activities, and interactive programming just for kids.
A new golden retriever mascot named Ollie serves as the face of the program, showing up on welcome gifts, activity kits, dining menus, and keepsakes all designed to help kids have engaging vacations. Omni is also bringing back its Kids Eat Free program, where children 10 and under receive complimentary breakfast and lunch from the Omni Kids menu at their resort.
Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Collection
Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica
The new AltaGracia Discovery Series for teens at Hacienda AltaGracia, Auberge Collection takes full advantage of the luxury resort’s setting in the mountains of southern Costa Rica. Outdoorsy activities for guests ages 14 to 17 include a hands-on introduction to knots, ropes, and tree climbing and a guided nighttime forest trek.
Connecting with nature is a key element of a stay at the resort, and the Junior Adventurers’ Club helps younger kids do that through activities like a frog pond hike and forest yoga. The whole family will stay in one of the resort’s 50 hacienda-style casitas, which include expansive patios with rainforest views.
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The Boca Raton
Boca Raton, Florida
Tweens and teens will love the new Game Room at The Boca Raton, combining arcade fun with more analog activities. One half of the space boasts Florida pool cabana vibes, where guests can play foosball, pool, and other table and board games.
Bright lights beckon young guests into the arcade portion of the space, where pinball machines and classic video games await friendly rivalries. Beyond the new Game Room, kids and teens will find lots of other appealing amenities at the resort, including waterslides, a lazy river, a FlowRider surf simulator, and kids, tweens, and teen clubs.
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Montage Los Cabos
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
The new teen program at Montage Los Cabos promises an action-packed getaway for 12- to 19-year-old guests. Activities include off-road adventures and an adventure camp where teens can try their hand at archery, axe and knife throwing, and electric mountain biking.
Teens can start their day with a beachside boot camp workout or join the run club for a scenic 5K. Santa María Bay is the site of ocean adventures like an introduction to scuba diving and a snorkeling scavenger hunt complete with underwater cameras. Younger guests have their own slate of fun activities like arts and crafts and group games, and everyone in the family will love gathering together for s’mores in the evening.
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