The Crown Paradise Club is a sprawling all-inclusive resort a few miles from Cancun’s downtown shopping district. With tons of activities, including an innovative water park dedicated to kids, unlimited golf, beach games and water sports as well as adults-only areas, this full-service resort caters to both vacationing families and couples with an exciting Cancun vacation in mind.

The white, curved resort building features plenty of open spaces and an atrium lobby with comfortable seating. Guest rooms and suites in various categories contain one king-size or two double beds, light and dark wood furnishings, and fabrics in orange and earth tones. Nearly all offer ocean views from private balconies or terraces. Family suites come with trundle beds, and full bathrooms have tubs and showers. Crown Club Rooms, which are adults-only, have an additional double Jacuzzi as well as access to the exclusive Crown Club Lounge and upgraded amenities like sparkling wine on arrival, mini bars restocked daily and a Lagoon Lunch Cruise.

As part of the all inclusive-package, guests can choose from several dining options featuring an assortment of cuisines. The poolside La Palapa Restaurant provides a breakfast buffet and an international selection of vegetarian, Chinese and Italian fare for lunch and dinner. Sans Souçi Restaurant, an adults-only venue, offers French cuisine in an upscale atmosphere, while authentic local delicacies are served in true Mexican style with tequila and live music at Los Gallos. Fresh fish seasoned with Mexican and Caribbean flavors is on the menu at the Fisherman’s Seafood Restaurant; juicy steaks are served up at Wayne’s Boots; Fujiyama offers Japanese; and Italian favorites and desserts abound at La Piazza. Midway Stop Snack, an open-air gazebo, and the poolside Tutuch Snack provides grill and snack selections.

With special areas dedicated to babies and kids and a water park that’s sure to delight the whole family, adults are free to enjoy the sun by one of the pools or on the beach. Activities include tennis courts, cycling, basketball and volleyball as well as aqua-aerobics, snorkeling and scuba diving. The on-site 18-hole mini-golf course is perfect for kids or golfers hoping to perfect their putt. The Spa has a wide range of holistic treatments, employing both ancient and modern methods, as well as a salon offering hair, hand and foot therapies. There are nightly theme shows for children and adults as well as a number of bars to choose from. Adults looking for late-night entertainment head to Club Nitro for dancing.