Ritz Carlton Cancun
Luxury for the Whole Family

The Ritz Carlton is known for being one of the top hotel chains in the world. The Ritz Carlton Cancun is no exception. Personally, I never used to think “family friendly” when I heard those two words…Ritz Carlton. But let me tell you – I was wrong. It’s true that you will experience the ultimate in luxury while vacationing at the Ritz Carlton Cancun, but so will your children. They are among the few very smart hotels who recognize that adults who want to be pampered also usually have children. Horray!

The Ritz Carlton Cancun features 365 guestrooms with secluded terraces or balconies overlooking the sea, a 1,200-foot beach, sculpted outdoor swimming pools, a full service Spa, an impressive Culinary Center and award winning restaurants.

While the above are impressive to us adults, babies don’t care as much about fine cuisine or tennis lessons… they’re pretty happy with a warm bottle, a cozy crib and lots of hugs. Thankfully, the Ritz Carlton is able to cater to you as well as your baby. Debuting at their Cancun property are the “Itzy, Bitzy, Ritz Kids Rooms”.

Itzy Bitzy Ritz Kids Rooms

The Ritz Carlton Cancun understands that parents traveling with infants to foreign countries can sometimes find the experience a bit exhausting. With this in mind, three specially designed guest rooms cater just to the needs of the littlest guests and their mother and father. “All you have to do is pack up the baby and get on the airplane. We’ll have everything waiting for you when you arrive, including a room as comfortable and convenient as a home nursery,” said Hermann Elger, general manager.

The Itzy, Bitzy, Ritz Kids Rooms are three deluxe guest rooms which offer several special features. They include a baby's safety approved crib; a changing table over the chest of drawers; a television armoire positioned so as not to disturb baby at naptime; miniature hangars in the closet to fit an infant’s wardrobe; and a telephone programmed to light up, not ring. A “shh, baby sleeping” sign is personalized for every guest and hung on the door to alert others to lower their voices. When the family returns home from their Cancun vacation, the sign is a farewell gift to remind them how easy it was to take baby along.

In addition to retrofitting the room to make it baby friendly, the staff at The Ritz-Carlton Cancun personally contacts you in advance to offer a menu of services and products that can be ordered in advance of your arrival. They will include all the essentials from formula and swimming diapers to infant seats. With so many restrictions on the amount of carry-on luggage now in effect on airlines, this makes the trip to Cancun much easier—and stress free.

Ritz Kids Meal Plan

For kids younger than 12, the chefs have created the exclusive Ritz Kids Meal Plan. This is a special offer where children can explore the complete variety of restaurants of the resort. Whether your kids select their favorite snacks or enjoy fine dining, all meals and beverages from the kids menus in all six restaurants and from in-room dining are included, as well as snacks by the pool and unlimited ice cream. Mmmm…. Ice cream!

The Ritz Kids Meal Plan includes:

• Meals from the kids menus in all our six restaurants and from in-room dining
• Soft drinks and juices
• Snacks by the pool from the children menu
• Ice cream passport (Mmmmm….unlimited ice cream!)

The Kids Meal Plan is priced at $49 USD per child.

The Ritz Carlton Cancun kids tasting menu includes selections such as:

• Chicken Alphabet Noodle Soup with Tofu
• Little Mermaid’s Steamed Fish with Butter-Rice and Vegetables
• Power Rangers Sandwich Toasted Turkey, Ham and Cheese on Whole Wheat Bread with Raw Vegetables Sticks
• Kids Fajitas, Grilled Chicken Strips with Tomato and Flour Tortillas
• Popeye Vegetables with Mashed Potatoes
• Penne Pasta with Tomato Sauce or Plain with Olive Oil

They also include favorites such as:

• Trio of Mini Hamburgers with French Fries
• Kiko´s Pizza Small Pizza with Cheese & Tomato
• Captain Hook Fish Fingers with Peas and Mashed Potatoes
• Barney´s Almond Corn Flakes coated Chicken Strips
• French Fries and Honey Mustard Dip
• El Chavo Basket of French Fries or Letter Fries with Ketchup

And don’t forget about desserts including:

• Mickey´s Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream
• Melon sticks and strawberries
• Selection of Italian style ice cream

Kids Night Out

Ok, so it’s great that the kids have their own menu and will love to eat dinner as much as you but what if you want to get out with your significant other alone? You can take advantage of “Kids Night Out”.

On Friday and Saturday evenings, the Ritz Carlton Cancun offers Kids Night Out, which gives your kids a night of fun while you steal away for a romantic dinner or spa treatment. Some of the great indoor and outdoor activities include a bubble party, arts and crafts, and a Safari Night. They won’t even know you are gone!

• Kids Night Out is available Friday - Saturday evenings, from 6 - 10 p.m. and is priced $55 USD per child
• Dinner is served at 7 p.m. from the Kids Menu in the Mayan terrace or at El Café Mexicano.
• Reservations should be made 24-hours in advance.

Ritz Kids Mayan Adventures Program

What about the kids club? The Ritz Carlton Cancun offers the Ritz Kids Mayan Adventures program which offers a variety of supervised physical and creative activities designed especially for little ladies and gents ages 4 to 12. This resort strives to provide discovery and entertainment while at the same time encouraging your kids to have a good time learning about the Mayans.

There are tons of indoor and outdoor activities including creative activities, environmental and nature programs as well as beach games and sports. You’re kids can choose a full or half day to enjoy their own space.

• All-day camp is from 9 am to 4 pm including lunch and is priced at $65 USD per child.
• Half-day camp is offered from 9 am to 12 pm or 1 pm to 5 pm and is priced at $45 USD per child. Lunch is not included.
• Half-day including lunch is offered from 9 am to 1pm or 12 pm to 5 pm and is priced at $55 USD per child.
• Kids Camp per hour is priced at $15 USD

Protect Our Little Ones (POLO) Program

If you’re a parent of children under 5 years of age, you will love the Ritz Carlton Cancun. There are many toddler-proof precautions available through the Protect Our Little Ones (POLO) program. It’s pretty cool!

Upon arrival, children under five have their own check-in with a private desk tailored for little ladies and gents. Afterward, you’re whole family is escorted to your room by a specially trained bellman who will install the safety features intended to protect your children from injuries. Contents of the POLO kit include:

• A night light
• Tub spout cover
• Electric outlet plugs
• First aid kit (children’s Tempra, Band-Aids, thermometer, diaper rash ointment)
• A stuffed animal

The Ritz Carlton Cancun has the reputation as THE top hotel in Cancun. I suggest making your reservations, packing up the family and finding out why.

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