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When most people think of the Caribbean, they think of sand, surfing and couples only. Today however Caribbean vacations have expanded to accommodate families, so planning a trip to the Caribbean with the kids is finally a dream come true for most of us. Depending on your destination, the Caribbean offer many choices for families ranging from unique activities for the kids to nanny services for those times when parents want a little time together alone.
In Jamaica, The Franklyn D. Resort is an inclusive family resort that provides you with your very own vacation nanny the moment you arrive. Accommodations and activities also include, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with a special kids buffet, water sports, Tennis, a kids mini-club with videography, a kids activity room and teen game room, live entertainment, family picnics and more.
If you're looking for something with a little more nature in Jamaica, Pebbles is the place you'll want to be at. For those who arrive at Pebbles with small children a nanny will be provided to care for them while you enjoy some time alone. Pebbles is packed with activities for both the young and old alike. Kids can experience the Small World Kids Club that includes toys, computer games, a library and more, while teens can enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, sailing, windsurfing and even beach parties. Parents can unwind with a massage or go scuba diving, play golf, shopping, enjoy Jamaica cuisine and more. There's a crocodile farm the entire family can enjoy or spend a private moment alone with a romantic dinner for two at Sabbia, an adults only restaurant.
If Curacao is more your style, The Royal Sea Aquarium Resort is your destination. Their two-bedroom, two-bathroom villas are perfect for family privacy. The resort however is only a small portion of what lies next door. The Royal Sea Aquarium offers fun for the entire family with an Animal Encounters Snorkel Program, Animal Encounters Scuba Dive Program, sea lion dive, sea lion swim, and Dolphin swim as well as other numerous activities and shows.
If you prefer a little more rest and relaxation, St. Lucia can provide just that. You can tour a rain forest or go whale and turtle watching. There also Marigot Bay once home of the setting for the film Dr. Doolittle and pirates ships. Play outdoor games such as cricket and beach volleyball or enjoy water-skiing and parasailing.
In the Bahamas there's The Atlantis Resort which boasts as being one of the most lavishing resorts in the Caribbean. A five story Mayan Pyramid houses several watersides off of it, several lagoons, the world's largest marine habitat and a kids Discovery Channel Camp. The Virgin Islands' Bitter End Yacht Club has a unique specialty of sailing for families interested in a boating vacation. However they also offer other fun water sports for the entire family.
Beaches Resort in Turks and Caicos is by far the most unique resorts for families. The resort is home to Pirate Island, a water park that resembles a pirate ship with waterslides. There is also a kids camp as well as babysitters and nannies for the times when parents need a break to themselves. While not every resort in the Caribbean may be kid friendly, there are certainly quite a few that are and it's definitely worth checking out.
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