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Caribbean All Inclusive Resorts

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These tropical beach getaways are popular with families not only during high season, January through April, but year-round.

Top Caribbean All Inclusive Resorts for Families

Club Med Punta Cana, Caribbean all inclusive resort. Photo © Teresa PlowrightPhoto © Teresa Plowright.

Families expect a lot from these beach vacations: kids programs, watersports, activities and evening entertainment, multiple restaurants... Find choices on a number of different islands, and with a range of prices.

 

Eight Value-Priced Choices

Coconut Bay all inclusive resort , value price - Photo ©  Teresa Plowright

Yes, families can find places that offer plenty of fun and amenities at a good price point. This article includes some choices in Mexico, too.

Which Caribbean Islands Have All Inclusive Resorts?

Curacao -  Photo of Willemstad courtesy of Curacao Tourism.Photo of Willemstad courtesy of Curacao Tourism.

On some islands in the Caribbean, this convenient type of vacation is common; on others, not. See where your chances are best.

Hurricane Season

Win McNamee/ Getty Images.Win McNamee/ Getty Images.
Hurricanes are a fact of life in the Caribbean, but vacations stay popular right through hurricane season, helped by discount rates and weather protection guarantees.

Caribbean All Inclusive Resorts: Jamaica

all inclusive resort FDRPhoto courtesy of Franklyn D. Resort.

Both the Beaches/Sandals and SuperClubs/Breezes brands started in Jamaica. Your choices also include a value-priced resort with its own water park, and a mid-sized property where families have their own vacation nanny during their stay. Jamaica's unique culture and music add much to any visit.

Dominican Republic

Club Med Punta Cana 0 all inclusive resort in the Dominican Republic  - Photo ©  Teresa Plowright

The DR has had a building boom, especially in the eastern areas, such as Punta Cana on the Caribbean Sea, and also on the north (Atlantic) coast. Some choices offer a good price point, but the trend is toward more upscale properties.

St. Lucia

St. Lucia all inclusive resorts Coconut Bay - Photo ©  Teresa Plowright

The Caribbean island of St. Lucia is known for scenic beauty. The land is lush, the seas have coral reefs, and some British colonial flavor still lingers. Explore St. Lucia while staying at a family-friendly all inclusive resort (a relatively new trend on the island.)

Aruba

Photo courtesy of Aruba Tourist Authority.Photo courtesy of Aruba Tourist Authority.

Aruba, one of the Dutch Caribbean islands, has beautiful beaches and many family-friendly properties, including some all inclusives with kids programs.

Mexico's Caribbean

All inclusive resort on Mexico's Caribbean - Avalon Reef Club. Photo ©  Teresa PlowrightPhoto © Teresa Plowright.
Don't forget that Mexico has a Caribbean coast, in the Yucatan: both Cancun and the Mayan Riviera have many all inclusive resorts. Explore ruins, reefs, and eco-parks in the area, too.

Major Brands

photo of all inclusive resort Beaches Negril - Photo courtesy of BeachesWater park, Beaches Negril; photo courtesy of Beaches Resorts.
Beaches, Breezes, Club Med, Iberostar... read about the major names in all inclusive vacations.

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