Caribbean Vacation Ideas That Pack Fun for the Whole Family

The diverse collection of beautiful Caribbean islands offers an array of vacation experiences, whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation, or a haven for the kids. Here are a few of our favorite family resorts, as well as exciting excursions to add to your itinerary.

Action-Packed Tours in St. Lucia

Enjoy spacious villas in your home away from home at St. Lucia's Windjammer Landing. At this all-inclusive resort, you can spend the day basking in the sun at the beach or relaxing poolside. Then, in the evenings, dine on mouth-watering regional cuisine at one of five onsite restaurants.

Prefer to prepare your own meals? No problem. The villas at Windjammer are designed with luxury and function in mind and come equipped with full kitchens and other familiar amenities, such as plush beds, open-plan dining areas and private balconies.

Explore the local culture with customized "Jammin’ Tours". Choose between half-day or full-day excursions to the island’s semi-active volcanoes and enchanting rainforests, by sailboat, Jeep, catamaran, helicopter and more.

Other popular excursions include:

·       Gondola tours

·       Cycling tours

·       Dolphin and whale watching

·       Scuba diving

·       Bird watching

·       Horseback riding

Once you're back onsite, take your vacation to the next level at Windjammer Landing's spa, plunge pool, and Jacquot Fun Club for kids.

Family Fun in Punta Cana

Give the kids a tropical vacation they will never forget while enjoying all the amenities you love. Nickelodeon's Punta Cana Resort[DS(S1]  is an upscale, all-inclusive resort with kid-friendly appeal.

Wow the kids with free play and crafts at Club Nick, music and games at Plaza Orange and meet and greets with their favorite Nickelodeon characters. Additionally, you can take them for a splash around at Aqua Nick water park, complete with:

·       water slides

·       spray grounds

·       splash pads

·       a lazy river

·       a water cannon

Kids won't be the only ones enjoying themselves at this resort. With gourmet dining options, a world-class spa and features like swanky, swim-up suites, parents are in for a treat too.

Looking for other resorts that appeal to kids while giving adults their dream vacation? Take a peek at Paradise Island's Atlantis in the Bahamas.

Water Sports in St. Barths

If you're hoping to get your heart rate going in between bouts of relaxation on the beach, look no further than Le Sereno Hotel in St. Barths. This glamorous, action-packed hotel was voted the number one resort in the Caribbean in 2016 by Condé Nast Traveler – and has since been rebuilt and upgraded for the ultimate stay.

By day, explore the waters and barrier reef of Grand Cul-de-Sac, the island's gorgeous bay. Here, you can enjoy:

·       swimming

·       snorkeling

·       kayaking

·       stand-up paddle boarding

·       kite surfing.

In the evening, return to a land of luxury at one of Le Sereno's excellent restaurants or treat yourself to a treatment at the newly expanded hotel spa.

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