Enjoy a Caribbean Family Holiday

Who says you can’t bring your family for indulgent holidays in luxury hotels? Caribbean island resorts, for example, aren’t just for single grownups or romantic honeymooners. Just because you’ve got little ones doesn’t mean you can’t bring them with you on holidays of relaxation and indulgence. In fact, if you’re with your family and craving indulgence and pampering, your best option really is to book in to one of the many luxury hotels. Caribbean islands have so many options for making sure the family that holidays together has a fabulous time.

Where to go? Here are a few great options.

Barbados

For those looking for luxury hotels, Caribbean islands will spoil for choice. Barbados, for instance, boasts of child-friendly facilities with something for everyone, especially at the beach villages. Hobie cat sailing, aqua-cycling, kayaking, limbo and Calypso dance lessons, cooking lessons, nature walks, and a Bajan barbecue picnic are among the few activities you can all do together as a family. There are other escapes you can enjoy that are strictly for adults, however, and plenty of options for taking care of the children.

Almond Beach Village is within easy reach of many luxury hotels. Caribbean islands have a wonderful history, and this attraction is built on an 18th century sugar plantation complete with a historic sugar mill. It is a great starting point for family adventures – there are even swim-up movies and junior chef classes. Explore Harrison’s Cave nearby, which is a limestone cavern complete with stalactites, subterranean streams, and a 40-foot underground waterfall.

Turks And Caicos

If you’re what you’re looking for in a holiday is a great place that boasts simple fun for the family, Turks & Caicos has some great places that promise a wonderful time for the little one. There are child-safe, white sand beaches with waters gentle enough for even the most timid swimmer, and patrolled by lifeguards, and Pirate’s Island Waterpark with two giant waterslides. Because the region is known as an excellent scuba diving destination, basic underwater skills lessons for children also available. A whole new world is waiting to be discovered just beneath the waves.

Aruba

Definitely a family-friendly island with many options for water sports and on-land exploring, you're sure to have a great time with the children here. Plenty of fun and excitement await, on the beach or off. There is a children’s camp, where they learn to speak Papiamento (meaning parents can have some time off to enjoy themselves), or you can all take trips together to Arikok National Park, Eagle Beach, the Atlantis Submarines expedition and more.

With the wonderful weather, fabulous food and welcoming people you'll meet, it’s definitely a given that you and your family will have a wonderfully fun time in Aruba.

Cheryl Matthews works for the Essential Hotel Collection. For a stay in romantic luxury hotels, Caribbean venues can't be beaten. We have a handpicked portfolio of privately owned hotels offering superb accommodation. We have an intimate knowledge of every property and can provide the perfect accommodation to make your island dreams a reality.

Writer and Online Marketing Manager in London.