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Your Dream Caribbean Family Vacation

By: Benedict Neel

Of all the world's family playgrounds, the Caribbean just might be the best. To get the most from your Caribbean family vacation, look for the fun and features offered in an all-inclusive resort. Most family vacation packages will usually offer the following:

* Great rates for families

* Convenient meals and tap drinks

* Beach and water sports

* Deluxe swimming pools and water slides

* Pampering for grown-ups, such as spas, dining rooms and cocktail parties

* Baby-sitting and other amenities

* Child-friendly programs and family activities

It can be hard to choose from the many all-inclusive Caribbean family travel resorts that are available. It's a huge emotional and financial investment, and you don't want to gamble on the wrong choice. So, how do you choose which resort is best for your family?

All-Inclusive vs. All-Included

When you see a hotel advertising an "all-inclusive" package, you'd assume that everything is included at one price. Be careful, because all-inclusive Caribbean family vacation packages do not necessarily incorporate everything. Your meals and snacks, drinks, kids' programs, activities and certain water sports are usually included, but some may be limited.

There are other points to consider:

* Gear for snorkeling is frequently free, but there may be a limit on how long you can use them. And if you want to join a snorkeling boat trip on your Caribbean family travel, it may have an additional cost.

* Scuba gear is usually extra.

* Spas are always extra, unless you have one of those special Caribbean family packages.

* Off-property outings are not included, though the resort may provide free shuttle bus service to nearby towns.

* Some non-all-inclusive resorts offer plans that include meals and/or activities.

* Non-motorized water sports are usually included, such as kayaks, wind surfing, aqua-trikes, etc. If you want the motorized ones, such as jet skis and water skis, it may cost you.

Kids' Club

Your all-inclusive Caribbean family vacation package should offer some sort of "Kids Club" program. Many resorts have bright and cheery play rooms for children, with TV and video games for older kids. A warm and friendly staff is available to care for your kids while you enjoy some R&R.

Check to see if your resort offers multiple programs for children. There should be a variety of activities and programs for kids of all ages. Beaches Resorts, Club Med in Punta Cana and Atlantis in the Bahamas offer various children's programs with their all-inclusive Caribbean family vacation packages.

Traveling with Wee Ones

Increasingly more Caribbean family travel resorts now provide nurseries and infant care for guests traveling with their babies or toddlers. This is welcome break for you, parents, because even if you only leave your child 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. Be sure to double check the site where you booked your Caribbean family travel to make sure that the baby-club will actually be in service during your vacation.

If you're concerned whether on-site doctors or nurses are available, try one of the bigger Caribbean family travel resorts. They're your best choice.

Of all the world's family playgrounds, the Caribbean just might be the best. To get the most from your Caribbean family vacation, look for the fun and features offered in an all-inclusive resort. Most family vacation packages will usually offer the following:

* Great rates for families

* Convenient meals and tap drinks

* Beach and water sports

* Deluxe swimming pools and water slides

* Pampering for grown-ups, such as spas, dining rooms and cocktail parties

* Baby-sitting and other amenities

* Child-friendly programs and family activities

It can be hard to choose from the many all-inclusive Caribbean family travel resorts that are available. It's a huge emotional and financial investment, and you don't want to gamble on the wrong choice. So, how do you choose which resort is best for your family?

All-Inclusive vs. All-Included

When you see a hotel advertising an "all-inclusive" package, you'd assume that everything is included at one price. Be careful, because all-inclusive Caribbean family vacation packages do not necessarily incorporate everything. Your meals and snacks, drinks, kids' programs, activities and certain water sports are usually included, but some may be limited.

There are other points to consider:

* Gear for snorkeling is frequently free, but there may be a limit on how long you can use them. And if you want to join a snorkeling boat trip on your Caribbean family travel, it may have an additional cost.

* Scuba gear is usually extra.

* Spas are always extra, unless you have one of those special Caribbean family packages.

* Off-property outings are not included, though the resort may provide free shuttle bus service to nearby towns.

* Some non-all-inclusive resorts offer plans that include meals and/or activities.

* Non-motorized water sports are usually included, such as kayaks, wind surfing, aqua-trikes, etc. If you want the motorized ones, such as jet skis and water skis, it may cost you.

Kids' Club

Your all-inclusive Caribbean family vacation package should offer some sort of "Kids Club" program. Many resorts have bright and cheery play rooms for children, with TV and video games for older kids. A warm and friendly staff is available to care for your kids while you enjoy some R&R.

Check to see if your resort offers multiple programs for children. There should be a variety of activities and programs for kids of all ages. Beaches Resorts, Club Med in Punta Cana and Atlantis in the Bahamas offer various children's programs with their all-inclusive Caribbean family vacation packages.

Traveling with Wee Ones

Increasingly more Caribbean family travel resorts now provide nurseries and infant care for guests traveling with their babies or toddlers. This is welcome break for you, parents, because even if you only leave your child 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. Be sure to double check the site where you booked your Caribbean family travel to make sure that the baby-club will actually be in service during your vacation.

If you're concerned whether on-site doctors or nurses are available, try one of the bigger Caribbean family travel resorts. They're your best choice.

Article Source: http://www.travelarticlesexpress.com

Author Benedict Neel provides material for a variety of Internet magazines, on outdoor recreation and recreation and leisure topics.

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