Planning a vacation for one family is hard enough. Planning one that works for grandparents, parents, and kids all under one roof, all with different ideas of a good time, is a different challenge entirely. Here’s how to make it work, and where to stay to make it easier.
Look for Suites With Real Kitchens
A kitchenette with a mini-fridge doesn’t cut it for a week with extended family. Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort offers all-suite accommodations with full kitchens on oceanfront Palm Beach — enough space to make breakfast together, keep snacks on hand for grandkids, and skip the pressure of eating out for every single meal. Divi Southwinds Beach Resort on Barbados is also an all-suite property with easy walkable access to restaurants, the beach. Plus mini golf, a playground, tennis courts, and more.
Villas & Extra Space for Bigger Groups
If your group is larger (like three generations, multiple couples, or a full family reunion), Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort offers suites and villas with more room to spread out, plus its own 9-hole golf course at The Links at Divi Aruba for the golfers in the family.
Something for Every Generation, Every Day
• Kids: Every resort has its own kid-friendly amenities and activities, like a water slide, crafts, kid pools, mini golf, and more. Divi Little Explorers kids club (ages 4–12) gives younger family members their own activities and new friends.
• Parents & teens: snorkeling, water sports, and beach time keep the more active generation entertained
• Grandparents: pools, spas, golf, and relaxed oceanfront dining offer an easier pace without missing out on the fun
Planning a Bigger Reunion? Divi Can Host That, Too
For larger family reunions or milestone celebrations, Divi’s resorts on Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, and St. Maarten offer indoor and outdoor event space, including private beach parties at some locations, with dedicated group planners to help coordinate everything. Reach the group sales team at 1-800-801-5550 or groupsales@diviresorts.com to start planning.
Practical Tips for a Smoother Multigenerational Trip
• Book connecting rooms or suites early — they’re the first to go, especially in peak season • Choose a kitchen suite if anyone in the group has dietary restrictions or you’re traveling with an infant
• Make dinner reservations in advance, especially if you have a large group. The Divi Resorts website has all the dining information you’ll need.
• Build in at least one unscheduled day — multigenerational trips run smoother when no one has to agree on the plan every single day
• Consider an all-inclusive plan to simplify meals across a group with very different tastes and budgets
Quick Answers
- Does Divi Resorts have a kids club? Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort features the Divi Little Explorers, for children ages 4 to 12. This is a meal-and-activity package option, not a drop-off daycare. Other resorts feature daily activity schedules with plenty of fun for the little ones.
- Can Divi help plan a large family reunion? Yes. Divi’s group sales team can coordinate event space, room blocks, and private beach parties across all five islands.
- Which Divi resort works best for multigenerational stays? Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort for full kitchens, or Divi Village Golf & Beach Resort for suites,villas and extra space. At Divi Southwinds Beach Resort on Barbados, every suite features a full kitchen with numerous pools and beach access as well.
Ready to plan a trip the whole family will actually agree on? Explore Divi’s family friendly resorts and start building your multigenerational getaway