1. Atlantis Bahamas Resort
2. Westin St. John, US Virgin Islands
This popular property is on St. John in "America's Caribbean", the USVI ( where no passport is required for US citizens.) This resort has kids club and family activities. Two-thirds of St. John is a National Park; be sure to explore the island. Sign up for outings, or rent a jeep and explore on your own.
3. Rose Hall Resort & Spa, Jamaica
This resort near Montego Bay has 1000 feet of shore, plus golf, kids programs, all inclusive plans available, and -- top feature for families-- its own 110,00 sq.ft private water park, with waterslides and lazy river.
4. Round Hill, Montego Bay, Jamaica
This legendary playground of the rich and famous welcomes families and even has a Pineapple Kids Club for ages 3 to 12. Kids menu too. Expect to dress in the evenings. Read about Round Hill for families in a first-hand report at the NYTimes.5. Puerto Rico: El Conquistador Resort
Photo courtesy of El Conquistador Resort & Spa.
The luxury El Conquistador Resort and Golden Door Spa ("El Con") has 500 acres; a water park with waterslides, lazy river, kids' pool; a private island playground, with beach, watersports, cafe; kids club. No passport is needed, for US citizens to travel to Puerto Rico.
6. Little Dix Bay, British Virgin Islands
This luxury family resort, with kids programs; is one of the few resorts in the British Virgin Islands.7. 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 mega-resort nearby.
8. Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman
Photo courtesy of the 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.
