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Parent Travel

Overview

As the parent of a GradCity traveler, we invite you and your family to join in on the excitement!

This trip allows you to be close and offers you the freedom to get away on your own. It’s a great way for the whole family to celebrate together!

Trip Inclusions

A Great Experience from Planning to Traveling to Returning

GradCity provides all of the necessary means for having a wonderful travel experience from start to finish. Here’s what you can expect of the process:

Your group will fly together on preferred air carriers such as United, JetBlue, American Airlines, or even a private GradCity chartered flight.

Upon arrival at your resort, GradCity staff will provide a welcome orientation and/or destination schedule to give you insight into the resort, destination, and/or events during your stay.

Travel Insurance to give you certain financial security and flexibility, so you can worry less about changing your mind or adjusting your plans (with option to Cancel for Any Reason)

7 Night All-Inclusive accommodations mean all your food, drink (alcoholic (18+) and non-alcoholic), and entertainment at the resort are included in your rate!(with option to switch to 5 or 6 nights)

Onsite staff is available 24/7 during your stay. Availability and number of staff is based on program size.

Enjoy more than what the resort offers

GradCity sets up private roundtrip transportation for our travelers from the Cancun airport to your resort and back to the airport for your departure.

Daytime pool and/or beach activities are hosted daily by GradCity and/or the resort.

See all the information about your trip all in one place

All GradCity travelers will receive a GradCity wristband upon arrival at their destination. This wristband identifies you as part of the GradCity program, includes our emergency number, and gets you access to any exclusive GradCity events and activities.

Exclusive professional photos for GradCity travelers only

Stay up-to-date with everything going on during your stay

Your group will fly together on preferred air carriers such as United, JetBlue, American Airlines, or even a private GradCity chartered flight.

GradCity sets up private roundtrip transportation for our travelers from the airport to your resort and back to the airport for your departure.

Upon arrival at your resort, GradCity staff will provide a welcome orientation and/or destination schedule to give you insight into the resort, destination, and/or events during your stay.

Daytime pool and/or beach activities are hosted daily by GradCity and/or the resort.

Travel Insurance to give you certain financial security and flexibility, so you can worry less about changing your mind or adjusting your plans (with option to Cancel for Any Reason).

See all the information about your trip all in one place.

7 Night All-Inclusive accommodations mean all your food, drink (alcoholic (18+) and non-alcoholic), and entertainment at the resort are included in your rate!(with option to switch to 5 or 6 nights).

All GradCity travelers will receive a GradCity wristband upon arrival at their destination. This wristband identifies you as part of the GradCity program, includes our emergency number, and gets you access to any exclusive GradCity events and activities.

Onsite staff is available 24/7 during your stay. Availability and number of staff is based on program size.

Exclusive professional photos for GradCity travelers only.

Enjoy more than what the resort offers

Stay up-to-date with everything going on during your stay.

Plan A Trip

We’re here to help you choose the perfect destination for your trip.

Riviera Maya, Mexico

Hotels & Resorts

Barcelo Maya Palace

The Barcelo Maya Palace is a 5-Star, All-Inclusive resort that offers exclusive services for guests to fully enjoy their stay. This resort offers 6 exclusive dining options, buffet and a la carte, featuring Brazilian, French, Mexican, Caribbean, and American cuisine, along with 4 exclusive bars.

Stay at the Palace and have access to the restaurants, buffet, bars and pool and beach facilities of the hotels Barceló Maya Beach, Barceló Maya Caribe, Barceló Maya Colonial and Barceló Maya Tropical, offering you 22 dining options, 20 bars, 11 pools, shopping, endless entertainment and more!

Barcelo Maya Palace guests do not have access to the Barcelo Maya Riviera – Adults Only.

Resort Inclusions:

All-inclusive dining
All-inclusive non-alcoholic and alcoholic (18+) beverages
Non-motorized land and water sports
Entertainment Team & Daily Activities
Nightly Live Show/Entertainment
Complimentary Wifi
756 rooms (Junior Suites or Suites) with ocean, garden, or pool view
Access to Barceló Maya Beach, Barceló Maya Caribe, Barceló Maya Colonial and Barceló Maya Tropical

Amenities:

Strikers Sports Bar

Fitness Center

U-Spa Wellness ($)

18-hole Miniature Golf Course

Bowling + Arcade ($)

Dolphinarus ($)

Barcy Kids Club (ages 4-12)

Medical Clinic/On Call Doctor

Pirates Island Water Park + Surf Rider ($)

Snorkel Equipment (1 hour per day at no cost)

Room Service ($ – unless in Premium Level room category)

11 Pools including semi-Olympic pools, Adults Only and kids’ pool

Soccer Field, Basketball Court, Tennis Courts, Paddle Tennis/Pickleball Courts (equipment included)

Rooms:

Location

Junior Suites

The Junior Suites combine comfort with Caribbean elegance to provide guests with luxury decor and relaxation.

Max Occupancy: Quad (4 guest per room)

Room Details

Fully equipped bathroom
Digital Safe
TV
Coffee Machine
Minibar (replenished daily)
Desk
Air Conditioning
Balcony/Terrace

Bedding

Please note that bedding is determined by the resort based on occupancy of room.

Quad and Triple occupancy rooms will have 2 Queen beds + 1 convertible sofa bed.
Double and single occupancy rooms will have 1 King bed + 1 convertible sofa bed.

Reviews & Testimonials

We pride ourselves on upholding an excellent reputation amongst our travelers and their parents. See all that parents have had to say about past GradCity senior trips they have been on

Hear what our past Parent Travelers had to say!

Don’t just take our word for it! Read up on what some parents had to say about their GradCity Parent Program experience…

“Our trip was fantastic, thanks to GradCity! This was our second visit to the Barcelo resort in the Mayan Riveria, and this time we were traveling with GradCity. Booking with Grad City made all the difference – they provided that personal touch in answering our questions – with no worries, and timely reminders. We had that extra feeling of security, knowing we were with staff who were knowledgeable of the area, and arranged our off site excursions, airport transfers, and more! The resort accommodations couldn’t be beat, from well appointed rooms and suites, to world class dining experiences, beaches, pools, and spas. There’s always lots to do at the resort, but in addition, GradCity organized events specifically for our group, such as parent-child ping pong tournaments, water polo games, and beachside barbecues for the kids. Our whole family had a fantastic time, and I am looking forward to traveling with GradCity again this Spring!”

Denise Bailey – Macomb Township, MI

“GradCity was great as far as all the planing, flight and transfers, etc. The hotel, Iberostar, was beautiful and clean. Great food and entertainment. I can’t tell you enough how glad I am that I went through an agency like GradCity to book this trip. In addition, the parents and the kids lvoed our representative, Blake. Blake was so much fun and went to the parties with the kids and looked out for them at all times. He even would have lunch or dinner with the parents and the kids and everyone enjoyed his company. He was pleasant, knowledgeable, and most of all, fun!!”

Bernadette Hymes – Rochester, MI

“Everyone that went on the trip had a great time and definitely have some great Senior Year memories to last a lifetime. The flights worked out great and allowed us to have most of the day Saturday to enjoy the resort and beach. The hotel was great and our rooms were ready when we arrived so we got in right away. The team at GradCity did a great job taking the kids to the clubs at night and keeping an eye on them. Thanks again. We enjoyed Cancun so much that the parent group is considering a trip in the fall after the kids go off to school!”

Jim Kosak – Grand Blanc, MI

“The trip was great and I really appreciated all the help and availability to answer any and all questions. Both my wife and I extremely enjoyed the resort. We cannot say enough good things about the hotel and GradCity staff – they were awesome! I have already been telling people to look into GradCity for their Senior Trips!”

Steve Koman – Henry Ford II High School