More Luxury Travel suggestions in the Caribbean
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Caneel Bay Resort, St. John USVI
Caneel Bay was built by Laurance J. Rockefeller, who also donated 5000 acres to a national park on St. John. The resort has 170 beachfront acres; the emphasis is on peace and quiet, not glitz; there are no tv's or radios in the rooms. The Self Center is a wellness center, rather than a mere spa, and nurtures guests through "mind/body approaches." Turtle Town kids club takes ages 3 to 12. Caneel Bay has several beaches and great snorkeling: even sea turtles and rays. - Check prices
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Sandy Lane, Barbados
Long a playground for celebrities and known for its golf course, Sandy Lane is also a family-friendly place for luxury travel, and has a kids' club. Hint: this is the sort of place where guests are met in a BMW; or where someone comes along the beach to clean guests' sunglasses. - Check prices
- Beaches: Butler Service
"Beaches" is the family-resort brand of Sandals all-inclusives, and Beaches resorts offer many types of rooms, include deluxe suites. Beaches has dreamed up a new luxury travel option for its guests in certain suites: your stay includes "the intuitive services of a personal butler who will attend to your every whim." Your butler is a graduate of the Guild of Professional English Butlers, which trains butlers for Britain's Royal Palaces. Beaches also has a "Suite Concierge Service" that includes VIP check-in, luggage handling, and other ways to eradicate hassle.
- Villas in Jamaica
Villas by Linda Smith offers hand-picked villas with private staff, including a cook, laundress, housekeeper and butler. This is luxury travel that welcomes children: "Our vacation specialists help plan every aspect of a vacation from nannies for youngsters to caterers for lavish parties."
- 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. - Check prices
