Caribbean Family Vacation

It is a well known fact that the Caribbean is a very popular destination for families.

That’s because a Caribbean family travel usually means more fun and features in an all-inclusive resort. Family packages may typically offer the following:

Beach and water sports
Meal-time convenience and drinks on tap
Great family rates
Luxurious swimming pools and water slides
Baby-sitting and other services
Kid-friendly programs and family activities
Grown-up pampering like spas, dining, cocktail parties, etc.

However, there are times it is simply difficult to choose one because there are just too many all-inclusive Caribbean family vacation resorts out there.

Given the dollar cost and emotional investment, the stakes are high. How do you know which one suits you and your family best?

All-Included, All-Inclusive Caribbean Family Vacation

It’s natural to assume that the package includes everything when you say all-inclusive. But remember that an all-inclusive Caribbean family vacation includes almost but not quite everything.

So you got snacks, drinks, all meals, kids’ programs, certain water sports, other activities but not all of them.

Take note of the following:

Gear for snorkeling is often free, but there may be a limit as to how long you can use them. And it may cost you extra if you want to join a snorkeling boat trip on your Caribbean family travel.
Scuba is generally extra.
Non-motorized water sports are generally included, such as wind surfing, kayaks, aqua-trikes, etc. If you want the motorized ones, like jet skis and water skis, it may cost you.
Off-property outings are extra, though a shuttle bus to a nearby town may be free.
Some non-all-inclusives offer plans that include meals and/or activities.
Spas are always extra, unless you got one of those special Caribbean family travel.

Kids’ Club:

Every all-inclusive Caribbean family travel package offers this. Many are “friendly little clubs”, cute spots with one or two rooms with TV, toys and maybe video games for kids ages 4-12. A warm and friendly staff is always there to provide them with care.

But if you want your kids to enjoy the multi-program type, most all-inclusive resorts have this actually. Here, there are different places and programs for different ages.

Some worthy names that offer this feature in their all-inclusive Caribbean family vacation specials are Atlantis in the Bahamas, Club Med in Punta Cana, and Beaches resorts.

Babies and Toddlers?

More and more Caribbean family vacation travel resorts are now providing nurseries and infant care for guests traveling with their babies or toddlers.

This is welcome break for you, moms, because even if you only leave your kid for a few hours in the nursery during nap time, that short amount of time can be invigorating and gives you a chance to enjoy your Caribbean family travel vacation yourself.

Try one of the bigger Caribbean family travel resorts if you’re worried whether on-site doctors or nurses are available.

They’re your best bet. And lastly, as a miscellaneous tip, in order to make sure that the baby-club will actually be up and running during your trip, be sure to double check with the site where you booked your Caribbean family travel.