Caribbean Vacation?

Question

I looking into going to the Caribbean as a family vacation this summer, I have 2 boys 8 and 12 years old, this is our first time planning but we need some help, can anyone tell me where in the Caribbean would be a fun full of activities and safe to go. If you can help I greatly appreciate it.

Answer 1

I recommend Barbados without a doubt. There are places where to stay that are kid friendly. There are sightseeings to beautiful scenerics, such as the zoo, submarine, stuff like that. Thehotels are by the beaches as far as I know. Amenities closeby.

Answer 2

Cozumel Mexico is the place to go!!! It is a georgeous island that is 7 miles wide and 35 miles long. It has its own airport and has many things to do on the island. Our family (2 sons) have been going for many years. We stay at the ElPresidente which is fabulous. The beach is white and the water blue. There are many water sports for the kids. There is a downtown with everything imaginable!!! Rent a jeep and tour the entire island. This will give the kids an appreciation of how other children live. They have a school with a stadium and sports going on. We went to a baseball game and soccer game while there on one trip. Was fun to see how very much it is like our schools at home. This is a trip you will never forget and the kids will love!! Safe traveling!!!

Answer 3

Club Med Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic is a great family resort, numerous activities for everyone & beautiful beaches. Note: There are topless sunbathers which some families do not appreciate.
Turks & Caicos are a popular family destination, Beaches offers a resort here as well as in Jamaica.
Jamaica has several family friendly resorts.

The islands I have mentioned are typically the easiest & most affordable to get to.

Atlantis Paradise Island is a great place to go with children your age, but it can be rather pricey.

Try to determine what the most important aspect of your vacation is, active & touristy ( think hotel & day excursions ) or more onsite activites ( all-inclusive, most food, drinks, activities included in price )

Have a great vacation!

Answer 4

The new Holiday village Golden Beach in Puerto Plata is popular the 4 star Holiday Village Resort in Puerto Plata is our newest gem in the Caribbean. With 290 rooms, this resort provides an intimate environment with all of the facilities and services of a mega resort. The Holiday Village resort is a one of a kind all-inclusive resort that caters to couples, singles and families alike. Holiday Village offers all the amenities and on-site facilities that Canadians have come to expert from a top quality resort, with a European influence. With 4 a la carte restaurants to choose from, an adults only restaurant and pool area, and an extensive array of activities throughout the day and evening entertainment, this resort promises to be a huge hitular for Famlies, the rooms are catered for families.......

All accommodation has:
Video games
Air-conditioning
Ceiling fan
In-room safe*
Iron
Balcony or Terrace
Full bathroom
Hairdryer
Mini-bar*
Standard w/ 2 Queens has 2 queen beds

Satellite TV
Max occ 4 up to 3 adults
Standard w/ 1K/1Q has 1 king or 1 queen bed

Satellite TV
Max occ 3
Family Room has 1 King and 2 Bunk Beds in a partially separated kids den
2 Satellite TVs
In room games
Max occ 4 up to 2 adults


And of course their Kids activities

The following information regarding kids activities is available:

Supervised activities:
This resort offers supervised children's activities.
Maximum Age of Child: 15
Additional Cost for Supervision: No
Days Supervision is Available: Daily
Children's Area Outdoors? Yes
Children's Area Indoors? Yes
Other Information
High Chairs Available? No
Booster Seats Available? No
Kids Restaurant Offered? No
Playground on Site? Yes
Games Room on Site? No
Babysitting available? Yes
Approximate Cost for Babysitting: various cost
Baby nursery available? Yes
Maximum Age for Nursery: 12-35 months
Children's Pool Information
Children's pools available? Yes
Childrens' Pool Lifeguard: No
Childrens' Pool In Seperate Area? Yes
Childrens' Pool Part of Main Area? No
http://www.signaturevacations.com

If you aren't interest in Puerto Plata I would recommend the RIU properties who also cater to families in most resorts, with everything from kids pool's to kids clubs etc for more info http://www.riu.com

Good luck

Answer 5

My recomendation is Curacao .
It's a beautiful place to be, and especyalli if you have kids, it can be a lot of fun. Activities go from just swimming, boat trips, swimming with dolphins, playing with sea lions, feeding various marine animals in enclosed/safe enviroment, an ostrich farm, great tours of the island, and various museums (including the Curacao maritiem museum and the kura hulanda museum)
Here are a couple of links on the island and things to do there.
Let me know if you need additional info.

http://www.curacao.com/
http://www.kurahulanda.com/04a_museum_info.html
http://www.curacao-sea-aquarium.com/
http://www.ostrichfarm.net/
http://www.curacaomaritime.com/
http://www.carmabi.org/default.asp

Answer 6

I have been to Jamaica and its really pretty. I would recommend staying in Negril. If you stay at a big resort like Sandals they always have activities for children. Also most places there are all inclusive so you can eat and drink as much as you like. They also have alot of water sports, shopping, horseback riding, and Dunns River Falls.

Answer 7

With children this young I would recommend a cruise to the carribean. Cruises offer lots of activities for children and ofcourse lots of food and you are able to explore a different island everyday.

Answer 8

ANTIGUA - 365 lovely beaches, friendly warm, inviting people. Lots to do, hikes, historical sites, snorkling, sun-bathing...., lots of duty free shopping... local food, etc...

You will not regret it

Answer 9

Cuba is very safe and has almost no crime.