Caribbean Family Vacations
Overview of Caribbean Family Vacations
Head here for shortcuts to the main topics if interest to families planning Caribbean vacations.
Carlbbean Vacations: All Inclusive Resorts
Families love their all inclusive resorts! Read about what to expect, what are the best features, what's typically included, what to watch out for, and more.
Caribbean Islands
Each island has a unique character. Some have colonial towns or other sightseeing attractions to explore, others are famous for coral reefs...
Which Caribbean Islands Have All Inclusive Resorts?
Check out the islands most likely to offer this easy type of getaway.
Caribbean Vacations In Mexico
Don't forget that the eastern part of Mexico's Yucatan -- including Cancun and the Mayan Riviera -- has shores on the Caribbean Sea.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica has beaches on both the Atlantic and Caribbean side, and is especially known for nature-tour vacations, visiting the Cloud Forest, volcano, wildlife refuge, etc.
US Virgin Islands
The US Virgin Islands offer a Caribbean experience that's still part of the US. Three distinct islands offer white-sand beaches, super snorkeling, a major National Park, colonial towns and forts, and some popular family resorts. See top things to do in the USVI.
When is Hurricane Season?
Find out about the peak months for hurricane season and read about strategies for protecting your Caribbean vacation.
Atlantis Submarine Cruises
A fun outing on Caribbean vacations: Atlantis submarine cruises are offered on many islands, and are a great way to give kids a tour of the ocean floor.
Dominican Republic Vacations
The DR -- which shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti -- is a popular destination for all inclusive resorts. Punta Cana has beautiful long beaches; the north coast offers boogie-boarding, surfing, kiteboarding, and several tourist towns; capital city Santo Domingo has centuries of history.
Top Things to Do in Barbados
Barbados a friendly though much-developed island, with fun family outings. Barbados is the most eastern Caribbean island and has convenient direct flights from the UK.