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Family Resorts in the Caribbean
& West Indies
" Popular family vacation resorts in the Caribbean & West Indies "

 

Aruba | Bahamas | Barbados | Caymen Brac | Grand Cayman | Jamaica | Puerto Rico | St. Lucia | Turks & Caicos | Virgin Islands

Aruba 

Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort
J.E. Irausquin Blvd #85
Palm Beach, Aruba, West Indies
Phone: +011 297 586-1234
Availability & rates
The Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort is a 12-acre resort in world-famous Aruba, just 19 miles off the coast of Venezuela. Accommodations include 360 deluxe guest rooms, including 18 suites, Hyatt Gold Passport® and exclusive Regency Club® accommodations. Each has its own step-out balcony to enjoy the ocean and island views. The resort offers a wide variety of activities including an 8,000-sq.-ft., three-level, unheated pool complex with cascading waterfall, two-story water slide, 2 whirlpools, tropical gardens and a 5,000-sq.-ft. freshwater lagoon stocked with tropical fish and wildlife; Spa and Fitness Center; 2 lighted tennis courts, catamaran cruises, canoe rentals, snorkeling, scuba diving, sunset cruises and much more. Camp Hyatt children's program is available with supervised age appropriate activities. For current special offers click here.

 

Bahamas  top of page

Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas
Atlantis Casino Drive
Paradise Island, New Providence Island
Bahamas
Phone: (direct) 242-363-3000
Availability & rates: Beach Tower | Coral Towers
Royal Towers | Harborside Resort
Time spent at Atlantis is relaxing, and exciting for everyone in the family.  Atlantis offers something for the whole family including water sports, shopping, pampering at the spa, tennis, golf or take a swim with dolphins; water slides, marine habitats, beaches, dining, pools, casino and more. Atlantis offers three hotel towers all with wonderful rooms and great views.

Sheraton at Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort, GBI
Royal Palm Way
Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas
Phone: 242-373-1444
Availability & rates
The Sheraton at Our Lucaya offers something for the entire family including the thrilling waterslide in Sugar Mill Pool to great food in our 1950s-style diner. They even provide supervised children's activities at Camp Lucaya. And the adults in your group will still have easy access to the rest of Our Lucaya, including two golf courses, bars and lounges, and the full-service spa.

 

Barbados  top of page

Almond Village St. Peter
St. Peter, Barbados, West Indies
Phone: 246-422-4900
Availability & rates
Family and couples will delight in numerous activities, excursions, dining, nightlife, fun and relaxation at the Village. The Almond Village ia all-inclusive so that your vacation stay is as comfortable and complete as possible. Diversions such as dining, water sports, activities and excursions are only part of our service; and all included in your vacation package. The Village prides itself on attention to kids and families by offering special family rates and fun activities through the Kids Club to thrill families and children alike, while couples enjoy the romance and privacy of paradise. Special Kid’s Club programs are designed to entertain children, allowing parents to enjoy some well-earned time to themselves. We offer a full schedule of activities like lessons in Bajan culture, painting and tye-dye, calypso and reggae dancing, water activities, movie time and Nintendo games. In addition, there are specially designed pools just for the children and a fully equipped playground. Baby sitting services are also provided.

Sea Breeze Beach Hotel
Maxwell Coast Road
Christ Church, Barbados
Phone: 246-428-2825
Availability & rates
Located on 2.5 acres of beautifully landscaped oceanfront property on the South Coast of Barbados, in the parish of Christ Church, the Sea Breeze Beach Hotel features 78 elegant guest rooms and suites, including two 2-bedroom apartments. The hotel offers a fitness room, 2 swimming pools with children sections, 3 garden Jacuzzis, and 2 onsite restaurants. For the kids, the hotel offers a babysitting service and oceanfront activities including a basketball court, volleyball, outdoor table tennis, badminton, miniature tennis, shuffleboard, and horseshoes. Also, numerous local family attractions are easily accessible from the hotel's property.

 

Caymen Brac

Brac Reef Beach Resort
Box 56 WE, Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands
Phone: 345/948-1323; 800/327-3835
Availability & rates
A family vacation destination, well equipped with four and a half acres of beautiful milky white beachfront property, forty guest accommodations, some of the best scuba diving sites in the world including Bloody Bay Wall, an award-winning restaurant, day spa, boutique, fitness center, rock climbing, honeymoons, weddings, bird watching, kayaking, snorkeling, caves, tennis court, beach volleyball, paddleboats, biking, hiking, the world renowned Reef Divers Dive Operation, and an Internet access facility. Brac Reef Kid's Club is available for children age 5 to 11.

 

Grand Cayman  top of page

Grand Cayman Beach Suites
Seven Mile Beach,
Grand Cayman, West Indies
Tel: +1 345 949 1234
Availability & rates
The Grand Cayman has 53 deluxe Beach Suites, including four two-bedroom Ocean Front Suites that features a large 680 square foot, fully furnished terrace directly overlooking the white sands of Seven Mile Beach and the crystal clear Caribbean Sea. All Suites have a spectacular views of the ocean, beach and swimming pools. Each suite has balcony, and a sofa bed in the dining/living room. The resort offers golfing, fitness centre, deluxe European boutique spa, water sports facilities, diving, catamaran trips, it also has three of the best known restaurants. Off site activities include, horseback riding, diving, fishing, hiking, bird watching, golfing and more.

Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman Resort
Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Phone: (345) 943-9000
Availability & rates
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman is an exclusive oceanfront resort situated on 144 acres stretching sea-to sea from the Caribbean to the North Sound. The resort features 365 quest rooms and suites, five restaurants, tennis center, nine-hole golf course, two outdoor pools and oceanfront jacuzzi, water sports, fitness center and more. Off site activities include, horseback riding, diving, fishing, hiking, bird watching, golfing and more. The kids can enjoy Ambassadors of the Environment children's programs that change daily and offer a wide variety of hands-on activities, both indoors and outdoors.

The Reef Resort
Located off the Queens Highway in Colliers Bay
1 Queens Hwy Colliers Bay
Phone: 1-888-232-0541
Availability & rates
The Reef is a family run resort with 152 studios, one bedroom and two bedroom condos… all overlooking the beautiful blue Caribbean Sea and The Reef’s 1600-foot white sugar beach. If taking it easy is your thing then The Reef is the place to be. They have 3 landscaped pools, including an Infinity and child’s pool with a Jacuzzi, as well as 2 sandy beach swimming areas. In addition to swimming, you can play beach volleyball or tennis, take a bike ride, snorkel or just take a nice leisurely walk. The Reef makes your vacation as relaxing and simple as possible, with nightly room rates, special packages and all-inclusive options.

 

Jamaica  top of page

Beaches Negril Resort & Spa
Norman Manley Boulevard
Negril, Jamaica
Phone: (876) 957-9270
Availability & rates
Beaches Negril Resort & Spa is truly an all inclusive family resort that is located on over 20 acres of the widest stretch of Negril’s famous seven-mile beach. The resort offers 215 rooms with everything from waterskiing and banana boats to scuba diving. Adults are free to act as they please and kids of all ages get a vacation of their own. Part of what makes a Beaches vacation so attractive for the entire family is Kids Kamp. Your kids will delight in all the fun activities prepared for them, with separate programs for infants, toddlers, children and teens. Also available: Video game centers; Specialty restaurants; Ultra Nannies; Child care center; Toddler pools; Huge water slides and more.

Beaches Sandy Bay
Norman Manley Boulevard
Negril, Jamaica
Phone: (876) 957-5100
Availability & rates
Beaches Sandy Bay is warm and friendly with every room, suite or villa overlooking the beach and the Caribbean’s crystal clear waters. A Kid’s Kamp provides activities for children three years and older and with Beaches exclusive Stay-at-One, Play-at-Two program, you can enjoy exchange privileges at Beaches Negril right next door.

Beaches Boscobel Resort & Golf Club
P.O. Box 63. Ocho Rios
St. Ann, Jamaica
Phone: (876) 975-7777
Availability & rates
Located on 22 acres, ten miles east of Ocho Rios, Beaches Boscobel has 224 rooms and suites, and caters to everyone's needs. Overlooking the Caribbean Sea, the resort boasts magnificent facilities for children and offers many dining options for everyone. Golf green fees and transfers are included at the nearby Sandals Golf & Country Club. With Beaches Resorts being a popular all inclusive family resort they're experts at providing amenities for kids ranging from a state-of-art video games center, a pool with a gigantic water slide, a fully equipped and staffed day care center, to a teen disco, and even a petting zoo.

FDR (Franklyn D. Resort)
P.O. Box 201
Runaway Bay
St. Ann, Jamaica W. I.
Phone: 1-888-FDR-KIDS or 1-800-654-1FDR
Availability & rates
The Franklyn D. Resort, located directly on the beach front, features 76 spacious, air-conditioned suites housed in 8 low-rise buildings of distinct Georgian- Mediterranean style architecture. Ideal for families, one, two and three-bedroom suites are beautifully furnished. Most have ocean view and are self-contained, with their own kitchen and spacious balcony or terrace! FDR has endless activities for kids, teens and adults including arts & crafts, playgrounds, tv & video room, snorkling, bike tours, volleyball, reggae dance lessons, tennis, windsurfing, fine dining and more.  Best of all is each family is assigned a Vacation Nanny upon arrival. Your Nanny is with you daily from 9:00am to 4:40 pm and is highly trained in housekeeping and child care. There is a nominal charge of US$4.00 per hour if you require her services after 4:40pm. She will care for your children all day from giving them a bath to feeding them to taking them to their activities, so Mom and Dad can enjoy their vacation too.

FDR Pebbles
P.O. Box 201
Trelawny, Jamaica W. I.
Phone: 1-888-FDR-KIDS or 1-800-654-1FDR
Availability & rates
FDR Pebbles is located on Jamaica's north coast at New Court, Trelawny. FDR Pebbles has 96 deluxe, air conditioned junior suites are stretched along a 600' private beach, nestled among the trees with ocean views and a mountainous backdrop. Parents can chose to participate in activities with their children, or take some personal time. The guest to staff ratio is 1:1 so parents can expect to be pampered, entertained and carefree whatever they chose to do. Swing in hammocks found around the property, relax in the Jacuzzi, play tennis, basketball or a lively game of beach volleyball. Relax by the poolside or workout in the fitness facilities with the latest in equipment and instruction. At nights, adults can join in the fun at the Piano Bar and enjoy live entertainment and nightly dancing. For Teen's the resort has its own fully supervised campsite for outdoor camping under the Caribbean stars. Activities include; bonfire beach parties, an overnight camp out, hiking, cycling trips on mountain bikes, field trips up the Martha Brae River learning about the flora and fauna, a visit to a crocodile farm, sunfish sailing, scuba diving, windsurfing, kayaking, tennis, basketball and soccer clinics. Small World Kids' Club is just bursting with the latest educational computer games, toys of all kinds plus art and craft activities. The staff provide hours of supervised fun for children of all ages including such things as bicycle trips, picnics, shell collecting, boat rides and adventure tours. Best of all is each family with small children is assigned a Vacation Nanny upon arrival. Your Nanny is with you daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. and is highly trained in housekeeping and child care. There is a nominal charge of US$4 per hour if you require her stay with your children after 4:40 p.m. She will care for your children all day, from giving them a bath to feeding them, to taking them to their activities, so Mom and Dad can enjoy some personal time too.

Rose Hall Resort and Country Club
PO Box 999
Rose Hall, Jamaica 33126
Phone: 866-831-1313
Availability & rates
Rose Hall Resort is a beachfront luxury resort located in beautiful Montego Bay, nestled between the scenic Jamaican mountains and turquoise Caribbean waters. The resort features an 18 hole championship golf course, a fitness center, a spa/salon, a lighted tennis court, 3 on site restaurants, and the Caribbean's largest water park. In addition to the Sugar Mill Falls Water Park, the resort offers kids supervised activities, numerous land and water sports, and the Kids Retreat and Teen Zone. The resort also sponsors family excursions that offer the opportunity to truly experience all of the attractions on the island.

Wyndham Rose Hall Resort and Country Club
P.O. Box 999
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Phone: 876-953-2650
Availability & rates
The Wyndham Rose Hall Resort & Country Club is a golf- and beach-lover's paradise. The resort was a legendary sugar plantation during the 18th century. With a scenic golf course, spectacular water complex and turquoise Caribbean waters, its the perfect Jamaican destination. Relax in a guest room full of tropical touches - pastel walls, wicker furniture, and private balconies with views of the ocean and majestic Blue Mountains. Outside, enjoy a host of pleasures like scuba diving, tennis, parasailing, horseback riding or a dip in the ocean. The resort also has a spectacular water complex with cascading waterfalls, a 200-foot thrill slide, swim-up bar, relaxing lagoons, a lazy river, three terraced pools and bridges from which you can watch it all. Tee off on the Robert Von Hagge golf course, visit the Rose Hall Great House of voodoo legend and in the evening enjoy the restaurants, and revel in Jamaican nightlife at the casino or in Montego Bay which is just moments away.

 

Puerto Rico  top of page

Condado Plaza Hotel and Casino
999 Ashford
San Juan 00907, Puerto Rico
Phone: 866-317-8934
Availability & rates
The Condado Plaza Hotel and Casino is a beachfront luxury hotel located on the Condado Strip in Puerto Rico's beautiful capital city. The hotel boasts 5 on site restaurants, 2 lighted tennis courts, 3 outdoor pools, a private beachfront, and a fitness center. For the children, Condado Plaza Hotel offers a babysitting service, pre-arranged recreational activities, a water slide in its outdoor pool, and a calm beach. The hotel is located near many family friendly attractions and museums in San Juan.

El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door® Spa
1000 Conquistador Avenue
Fajardo, 00738
Puerto Rico
Phone: 787-863-1000
Availability & rates
Perched on top of cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea, this majestic paradise is the perfect destination for outdoor recreation, championship golf, spa therapy, family getaways and more. Divided into five villages, the resort is an inclusive world unto itself. The architecture is a blend of Moorish and Spanish colonial with the village being modeled after San Juan, cobblestone streets, white stucco and terra-cotta buildings, open-air plazas and more. The Grand Hotel is at the center of it all with panoramic views and special club amenities. Las Casitas Village is an ultra-luxurious Spanish colonial haven with private check-in, pool and butler. Las Olas Village is built into the side of a cliff and offers breathtaking views. The balconies of La Marina Village overlook the sea and are just steps away from the 25-slip marina and quaint shops. Activities include golfing, water sports, horseback riding, windsurfing, scuba diving, fishing or just playing in one of six pools. Visit private Palomino Island, explore the nearby El Yunque Rain Forest or enjoy a relaxing massage in the Golden Door Spa and Fitness Center.

Grand Melia Puerto Rico
1000 Coco Beach Boulevard
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
Phone: 787-809-1770
Nestled on the northeastern shore of Puerto Rico, between the ocean and the towering El Yunque rainforest, Gran Melia Puerto Rico Golf Resort & Villas is uniquely poised to provide guests with the Caribbean’s most luxurious resort experience, offering modern facilities, Puerto Rican flavor and a Spanish flair. Gran Meliá Puerto Rico features 486 deluxe suites with ocean, golf or mountain views and Royal Service suites with concierge and butler services. All suites offer ocean, golf course or rainforest mountain views. Activities include golf, tennis, swimming, Activities Center with daytime activities program and a Kid's Club.

Las Casitas Village
1000 Avenida Conquistador
Fajardo Puerto Rico
Phone: 866-317-8933
Availability & rates
Las Casitas is an enclave of beachfront private villas located on the northeastern tip of Puerto Rico, near El Yunque Rain Forest. The resort offers easy access to world-class golf, wind surfing, scuba diving, and fishing. It also boasts the 26,000-square-foot Golden Door Spa, several outdoor pools, 21 restaurants and lounges, and 24 hour butler service. For the children the El Conquistador Resort and Spa offers the Coqui Waterpark, with the supervised Camp Coqui Kids Club, guided environmental tours, the Arthur Hills Golf Course featuring parent/child tournaments, and a game room. The resort has its own 100-acre private island, Palomino Island, with spectacular white-sand beaches featuring water sports, horseback riding, walking trails.

 

St. Lucia  top of page

Almond Smugglers Cove
Cap Estates, St. Lucia, WI
Phone: (758) 450-0551
Availability & rates
Almond Smugglers Cove is a fun and exciting all inclusive resort set on the beach 60 acres of lush tropical gardens.  The garden paths will lead you to the sandy beach, pools, restaurants, eating area for children, bars and countless activates including water sports, land sports, tennis, golf, spa and more. Almond Smugglers Cove offers a kids club designed to provide educational activities for children from newborns to teens, keeping them happily entertained with playgrounds, kiddie pools and fully equipped activity centers.

 

Turks & Caicos  top of page

Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort & Spa
P.O. Box 186, Lower Bight Road
Providenciales, Turks & Caicos, B.W.I.
Phone: (649) 946-8000
Availability & rates
On a 12-mile stretch of satiny white-sand sand, Beaches Turks & Caicos offers 462 rooms and suites with elaborate furnishings, private verandas or patios with magnificent views. Every imaginable activity, from tennis and fitness to the Caribbean's most comprehensive all-inclusive dive program, is all your to explore. Best of all, your kids can ship off to Pirate's Island waterpark, the Caribbean's hottest new family attraction featuring thrilling waterslides, a cool kids-only pool with swim-up soda bar and a huge pirate ship filled with fun treasures, including a state-of-the-art video game center featuring today's hottest games.

 

Virgin Islands  top of page

The Buccaneer
St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
Phone: 800-255-3881
Availability & rates
The Buccaneer is a luxury oceanfront resort located on St. Croix in the United States Virgin Islands. Completely self-contained, The Buccaneer is located less than a five minute drive to the historic town of Christiansted, where sightseeing, duty free shopping, watersports and dining can be found. Accommodation include spacious, elegant villas and suites that are placed throughout the property with expansive terraces and impressive views. The Great House main building sits atop a hillside overlooking the Caribbean Sea and the Christiansted Harbor. Activities include a challenging 18-hole golf course, 8 superb tennis courts, 3 exquisite beaches, 4 restaurants, water sports, hiking trails, shopping and more. The Buccaneer offers a children's program where kids enjoy activities ranging from yoga to swimming to arts and crafts.

The Westin Resort St. John, U.S.V.I.
P.O. Box 8310
Great Cruz Bay, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands 00831
Phone: 340 693-8000
Availability & rates
The Westin Resort, St. John. is set on St. John's Great Cruz Bay with a private 1,200-foot-long white sand beach and surrounded by the lush green hills of the emerald isle and just minutes from the pristine Virgin Islands National Park which encompasses over two-thirds of the island, the resort is grand in terms of seclusion and abundant activity. The resort’s 282 guest rooms and suites, and the 67 villas feature a host of convenient amenities, and most offer patios or balconies. The crystalline waters of St. John are ideal for sport fishing, diving, parasailing, boating and snorkeling. On shore, play tennis, take aerobics, try out the fitness center, and hike the famed plantation ruins, shop, or golf at nearby Mahogany Run. To entertain your children, the Westin Kids Club® offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor supervised activities.



 



 

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