Beautiful beach holidays where food is the focus
Sun, sea and unforgettable meals are all part of the package at these all-inclusive beach resorts with seriously impressive food offerings
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At a glance: All-inclusive holidays where the food dazzles just as much as the beach
What: Beachfront resorts home to award-winning restaurants and next-level dining
Where: Idyllic coastal locations in Mexico and the Dominican Republic
Don’t miss: The freshly caught fish and seafood dishes, whichever location you’re in
Highlight: Knowing you don’t have to leave the resort to get a taste of the region’s traditional cuisine
While many pick their next holiday destination based on average temperatures and access to the beach, some choose theirs based on its culinary offering.
If you’re looking to combine both a beautiful shoreline with superlative food, Central America and the Caribbean should be at the top of your list. With British Airways Holidays, you’ll find resorts that go out of their way to give guests a taste of local life, be that tacos served in a chiringuito (beach bar) or traditional meat platters cooked over real fire.
Pair pristine beach moments with the anticipation of a delicious dinner and you're in for a very special holiday.
Taíno banquets and sea views: Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton in the Dominican Republic
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Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton is proud to embrace its home culture and Caribbean hospitality pulses throughout the resort. Its bespoke Acana Spa & Wellness centre is a tribute to the island’s Taíno heritage (the Taíno were the indigenous peoples of the West Indies) and uses sacred island-grown botanicals in every treatment.
The food offering here does the same: several of the 14 onsite restaurants showcase traditional Caribbean dishes and cooking styles. Get stuck into Thai street food dishes at Boba, family-style fire cooking at beach grill Yuca, or the sort of seafood feasts that Dominican ancestors enjoyed at Toa.
It’s all a delicious complement to the stunning coast you’re surrounded by. The Playa Esmeralda might just be the perfect beach, with its honey-coloured sand, azure water, and opportunities for leisurely paddleboarding and kayaking.
If you have little ones in tow, they’ll be fully entertained either at the Coki Cove Kids Club or on the four waterslides. Adults will be happy on one of the poolside daybeds with a sensational rum cocktail.
Shrimp tacos and beach bars at Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort, Mexico
Despite being a nine-minute drive from Cancún International Airport, the grand, all-inclusive Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort still manages to feel serene and nestled away from the area's visitor hotspots.
Families will be kept busy no matter what their needs; there’s a Baby Zone and Kids Club, as well as a Teens Club for young adults, and a water playground that’s so much fun even parents will want to get involved.
Dining options will also please: there are five speciality restaurants. Maxal serves up must-try Mexican dishes such as beef tenderloin in coffee mole, and crispy Baja shrimp tacos. Vela is the resort’s global buffet for plates of noodles, pasta and pancakes at breakfast. Just save some space for all-you-can-eat ice cream and churros from La Churrería afterwards.
On beach days overlooking the Caribbean Sea, you can snack on sushi rolls and then head to the central lobby bar for a sundowner.
Fresh seafood and spiritual treatments at Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort, Mexico
There are so many restaurant options at the impressive Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort, pictured above and main image, you’ll likely want to extend your stay just to try them all.
Where to begin? Beeline for Auma to try the Caribbean lobster in garlic butter or the daily catch with salsa, but there are 12 more food and drink outlets beyond this, such as modern Italian La Luce and Mexican chop house Maxal.
This is Hilton’s largest resort in the Caribbean and Latin America, which means it has space to offer every amenity you could possibly think of. Kids can make piñatas and go to pool parties; teens can play mini golf or take time out in the cinema room; grandparents can book day trips to see Tulum’s Mayan ruins; and the whole family can reconvene for wood-fired pizza and musical entertainment come sundown.
Grown-ups of all ages will want to visit the Conrad Spa (easily accessed at a sister resort) for treatments incorporating home-grown herbs and Mayan spiritual ceremonies. Nobody expects an in-house shaman at their hotel, but since it’s on offer it’d be rude not to…
Great-value holidays with the quality and peace of mind you expect from British Airways
- Secure your holiday with a low deposit and spread the cost with flexible payments*
- All holiday packages include a generous checked baggage allowance
- Access to a dedicated 24-hour helpline during your trip
- ATOL protection from the moment you book a holiday package, giving you financial reassurance
- Quality car hire with no hidden fees, 24-hour support and roadside assistance
- Upgrade to Club World for a host of additional benefits including lounge access**, increased checked baggage allowance, priority check-in and boarding, and a spacious seat that converts to a fully flat bed
- Members of The British Airways Club benefit from collecting Avios, earning tier points and using Avios towards the cost of holiday packages
- Carefully selected or chosen hotels, resorts, and villas in the most amazing places
- Visit ba.com/holidays for full details and conditions
British Airways Holidays packages include ATOL protection, a generous checked baggage allowance and access to its 24-hour holiday helpline for complete peace of mind. Secure your all-inclusive holiday to Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton, Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort or Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort with a low deposit and flexible payment options*
*Full balance due seven weeks before departure for long-haul holiday bookings. Subject to availability. T&Cs apply. Visit ba.com/holidays for more information