St. Kitts is a small luxuriant island, only 5 miles wide but with plenty to explore: hikes in the rainforest, tours of a dormant volcano crater, fortress and plantation house tours, scuba and snorkeling are some of the options on St. Kitts.

St. Kitts Marriott: all-inclusive "Summer" Deal

For "summer" 2006 -- and note that "Summer" deals in the Caribbean last through December-- the The St. Kitts Marriott -- a large resort, with 636 guest rooms and suites, kids club, freeform pools -- has an "Escape®!” Inclusive Package that includes:

• deluxe accommodations
• breakfast-lunch-dinner daily (surcharge at the Royal Grill)
• Sunday brunch
• afternoon snacks in three locations including Pizza Shack
• unlimited premium brand liquor, local beer, house brand wines and non-alcoholic beverages by the glass
• non-motorized water sports
• welcome gift (disposable camera) and welcome drink
• coupon for the Royal Beach Casino
• tennis courts, kid’s clubm health club
• some discounts and the spa and the golf and spa shop
• room taxes, gratuities, service charges

Read more about the St. Kitts Marriott for families. Through May 31, 2006, Escape! rates start at $515/night (double occupancy); from June 1 through August 31, 2006, the figure drops to $335. Kids 12 and under stay free with an adult, and eat free from the children’s menu. Package has a five-night minimum stay, and is subject to blackout dates and availability. Call 888-PARADISE (727-2347) or visit www.stkittsmarriott.com.

And another St. Kitts summer deal for families:

Bird Rock Beach Hotel:

This smaller, family-run hotel has one, two, and three-bedroom suites. Through December 19, 2006, nightly rates for Superior or Double rooms start at $85 per room (double occupancy), and one child under 12 can share a room with parents for free. Taxes and service charges not included; rates subject to availability. Call 869-465-8914 or visit www.birdrockbeach.com.