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Caribbean resorts are a popular choice for families, especially the all-inclusives that offer myriad activities, plus kids' programs and even nurseries and teen centers.
Breezes Curacao - family-friendly Caribbean all inclusive resort
Breezes Curacao - rad about Caribbean all inclusive resort Breezes Curacao, for families
Caribbean All Inclusive Resorts for Families
All inclusive Caribbean resorts are popular not only in high-season Jan. through April but year-round. Families love the watersports, kids' programs (and maybe infant care and teen programs), fine restaurants, evening entertainment, and lavish pools. Read about popular all inclusive resort chains, what to expect (and watch out for), which islands have all inclusive resorts, and more.
Sandy Lane Hotel
This discreetly famous top-end luxury resort has with kids club, teen center, Toddler Center, and family activities.
Top Caribbean All Inclusive Resorts for Families
Eight top choices for all inclusive resorts, on several different islands, and for a range of budgets.
Caribbean Resorts - Not All Inclusive
Yes, families love their all inclusive resorts; but other choices are popular with families, too, in the Caribbean.
Almond Casuarina Beach Resort
All-inclusive on Barbados, part of the Almond Resorts group of family-friendly resorts, with kids programs and infant care.
Butler Services at Resorts
It's part of a trend toward extra pampering, at some Caribbean resorts: your own butler. How does it work, and what do butlers do?
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Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts
A new brand of value-priced resorts, brought to you by the company behind the Sandals and Beaches brands.
"Caribbean With Kids"
An excellent book with many details country by country; "Island Report Card" rates friendly atmosphere, activities for kids, top all inclusive resorts, and more.
Atlantis Resort, Bahamas
One-of-a-kind mega-resort, with 93-acre "waterscape" plus spa, casino, Marina, kids' camp developed by Discovery Channel, teen club. Waterscape has AQUAVENTURE waterpark, jaw-dropping waterslides, river float with special effects, shark lagoons, subterranean giant aquariums, large kids pool, water play zone for little kids, sheltered lagoon, and much more. Two beaches, too.
photos - El Conquistador Resort with water park
Families are sure to love the water park at this resort in Puerto Rico, which also has a private island.
Aruba All Inclusive Resorts
Aruba, one of the Dutch Caribbean islands, has several all inclusive resorts that suit families.
Barbados Resorts
Barbados is the most eastern Carib'n island; it's formerly British, and much developed appart from rugged Atlantis coasts. Family-friendly resorts include Almond Village (popular with UK visitors) and upper-crust Sandy Lane.
El Conquistador Resort with waterpark - Puerto Rico
This Caribbean beach resort has 500 acres, private island, waterpark, and kids club. Not an all-inclusive, but sure to be popular with families due to the water park with slides and lazy river.
Dominican Republic - All Inclusive Resorts
The DR has seen a boom in all inclusive resorts. Some are still at a good price point, but the trend is upscale.
Caribbean Resort Vacations: What to Expect
Year after year, families return to Caribbean resorts: what's the appeal?
Caribbean Beach Resorts
Caribbean Beach Resorts
Choosing an All-Inclusive Caribbean Resort
Which all-inclusives are right for you?
All-inclusive Caribbean Resort Chains
Beaches, Breezes, Iberostar... you've heard the names, now read about the major family-friendly chains.
Atlantis Resort AQUAVENTURE
Photos of AQUAVENTURE waterpark, at the Atlantis Resort, Bahamas.
Atlantis Bahamas AQUAVENTURE waterpark
Profile for families of AQUAVENTURE waterpark at The Atlantis Bahamas resort.
Beaches Resorts
Popular brand of all-inclusives in Jamaica and Turks & Caicos; kid programs for all ages, starting with infants; Sesame Street characters and activities; watersports include scuba; Butler Service with certain suites; Single Parents Months; waterparks at two properties.
Breezes Curacao
Breezes is part of the SuperClubs chain. Breezes Curacao is the first all-inclusive on this fascinating Dutch Caribbean island. Activities include daily scuba shore dives for ages 12 and up; windsurfing, snorkeling, etc.; fine dining at Italian and Japanese restaurants; kids' club; and land fun such as trapeze and rock-climbing.
Club Med - Unique All-inclusive Resorts
Club Med is a unique brand of all-inclusives, where families can find top-of-the-line kids programs, Baby Club Med or Baby Welcome, leading-edge facilities for teens. Club Med has locations world-wide including a resort in Florida.
Club Med Punta Cana, DR
Amazing kids programs, and extensive playgrounds; many fun activities including trapeze, in-line skating, and even Crunch fitness for grown-ups; "The Ramp" innovative new space for teens.
Coral Resorts
Four family-friendly all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic (once known as "Coral by Hilton".)
Franklyn D.Resort: Jamaica
An all-suite all-inclusive; water fun includes snorkel trips, glass-bottom boat, and scuba; and best of all, a "vacation" nanny is assigned to each family. Watch for seasonal promotions.
Divi Resorts
Divi Resorts and affiliates operate a number of properties on several islands, including some popular all-inclusives for families on Aruba.
Ocean Club Resorts, Turks & Caicos
Ocean Club Resorts, Turks & Caicos
Four Seasons Nevis
This luxury resort on the small lush island of Nevis has many features for families.
Holiday Inn Sunspree Resorts in the Caribbean
This brand of Holiday Inn features value pricing for families (and kids up to 19 stay free in parents' room) ; free activities; activities coordinator; free kids programs; Kids Eat and Stay Free Programs. The two Sunsprees in the Carib'n have resort amenities and can be basically all-inclusive holidays.
Grace Bay Club, Turks & Caicos
This luxury resort on Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos has a villa section for families, with its own pool and kids club.
Atlantis Resort - Marina Village
Marina Village is a shopping and restaurant area next to the Marina at the Atlantis Resort; restaurants range from fine dining to family fare, ice cream, and Starbucks.
One & Only Ocean Club, Bahamas
One&Only Resorts are created for the luxury travel market; this one is on Paradise Island, and welcomes families. Kiddie pool; kids' programs; and access to the Atlantis resort.
Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman
Many properties in the high-end Ritz-Carlton chain are family-friendly; and this one has a special Kids Program, "Ambassadors of the Environment", created by Jean-Michel Cousteau.
St. Kitts Marriott Resort & Royal Beach Casino
Long sweep of beach; freeform pool complex; kids' club; opportunity to explore lush island of St. Kitts; inclusive package.
Starfish Resort, Jamaica
Starfish = star value at this SuperClubs property: the not-quite-all-inclusive pricing is sweet'n'low, while those who want to can pay extra for motorized watersports, premium dining, etc. (Or buy a Platinum plan.) Trapeze, rock-climbing, waterslides, kids club, minigolf, "ice-skating"...
Beaches Turks & Caicos
The popular Beaches resorts are the family brand of the Sandals all-inclusive chain, and feature: multiple kids programs; mega-games centers; many activities, and even scuba is included. This resort is known for beautiful beach and pirate water play zone. Meanwhile, in Jamaica are Beaches Boscobel and Beaches Negril, with a waterpark.
Wyndham Sugar Bay, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
The Wyndham Sugar Bay is a rarity in the USVI in that it offers an all-inclusive pricing plan. A Kids' Club is offered for ages 4 to 12.
Atlantis Resort - pools, waterslides, lagoons, etc.
Atlantis Resort - pools, waterslides, lagoons, etc.
Beaches Turks & Caicos - tips
Tips for visiting this popular family resort.
Hyatt Regency Aruba
with Camp Hyatt for kids, and a 3-level pool, with water slide.
Riu Tropical Bay - Negril Jamaica
All-inclusive on Bloody Bay beach, not from from Negril on the west coast of Jamaica.
Beaches Turks & Caicos
Photos of family resort Beaches Turks & Caicos.
Four Seasons Nevis - photos
Four Seasons Nevis - photos
Four Great Family Beach Resorts
The three Caribbean resorts featured are: the Atlantis, Bahamas; Franklyn D. Resort, Jamaica; and Beaches Turks and Caicos.
Almond Village, Barbados
This all-inclusive resort is popular with British visitors. Read a review, and see photos.
Holiday Inn Sunspree, Paradise Island, Bahamas
Profile of Holiday Inn Sunspree Paradise Island: value-priced all-inclusive in the Bahamas.
Beaches, Negril, Jamaica
A popular choice, and now with a new waterpark.Also: giant games center; watersports that include snorkeling, and scuba for ages 12 and up; kids' programs including infant care.
Holiday Inn Sunspree Aruba - all-inclusive
Family-friendly property with optional all-inclusive plan, complimentary kids' program, and long beach with powdery white sand.
FDR Pebbles, Jamaica
Pebbles is the younger sister of Franklyn D.Resort, and here too your vacation includes the "vacation nannies" who makes these resorts so great. Pebbles has special activities for teens/preteens.
St. Kitts Marriott - photos
St. Kitts Marriott: photos of family-friendly St. Kitts Marriott
9 Beaches, Bermuda
Casual place with soft-sided cabanas on stilts on the beach or even in the water; and yes, 9 beaches.
Atlantis Resort - pictures
Many photos of The Atlantis Resort, Bahamas: overviews; Royal Towers; pools, lagoons, slides, etc.; The Dig subterranean aquarium viewing area and Atlantan-themed experience.
Atlantis Bahamas : photos, Royal Towers
Atlantis Bahamas - photos - Royal Towers
Atlantis Bahamas photos
Atlantis Bahamas photos
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