The oceanfront The brand-new Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Riviera Maya has its own private beach, interactive entertainment and a giant six-acre outdoor water park.

Even with the recent Omicron-fueled surge of coronavirus cases, family travel is rebounding in a big way in the U.S. Kids five and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, easing parental anxiety, and after many homebound months there’s a pent-up desire to get out and see the world. In fact, 2022 may bring a return to pre-pandemic levels of travel, especially in family vacation spots where social distancing and fresh-air activities remain options.