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Activities for Kids in the Caribbean
The Caribbean is a good place for family vacations thanks to the numerous beaches, ancient ruins, and natural attractions. Thanks to the Caribbean kids activities available throughout the islands it is one of the best places to visit with your family. The itineraries of the various cruise lines operating in the Caribbean have expanded considerably during the past few years and include Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Cozumel, Belize, Roatan, Costa Maya, and Mexico.
Caribbean kids activities are available throughout the range of islands and some of the top attractions may be found in the ports of Georgetown (Grand Cayman), Ohco Rios and Montego Bay (Jamaica), Cozumel and Costa Maya (Mexico), Belize City (Belize), and Bay Island (Roatan) located at the north coast of Honduras.
While the Caribbean has always been a popular tourist destination among people all over the world, there is a new trend spreading across these islands that is more focused at providing great vacations to families. There are several couples who have been here before but now they are enjoying the whole experience with their kids who in turn are having a great time thanks to the Caribbean kids activities. Some of the most popular spots within the Caribbean are now being visited by families. All over the islands, Caribbean kids activities are found readily available through resorts that are now including kids programs in their daily routine so that the adults are not the only ones enjoying the Caribbean beaches. Of course, the kids too can engage in the various water activities like snorkeling, etc. or simply stay on the beach proper building castles in the sand.
This is a vast change from the old days when the Caribbean was mostly known for being a haven for the rich and famous who would dress up for formal dinners and typically stay there for weeks on end. All that was changed by air travel that put the Caribbean within reach of the average family and it was not long before this collection of tropical islands became a pleasant destination for honeymooners and now, thanks to Caribbean kids activities, it has undergone another transformation and become one of the premier family destinations in the world.
Due to this change in the focus of the Caribbean from the honeymooners to the family, a lot of couples are coming back with their kids and staying at resorts that are more focused towards their family as a whole.
Couples without families have a very different impression of the Caribbean filled with tropical drinks and other adult activities. Caribbean kids activities at resorts would offer something as different as a competition for building sand castles.
The next time you are planning to go on a family vacation you must surely consider the Caribbean because of all the new family oriented options that are available now.
James Penn
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April 26th, 2009 at 12:03 am
Which caribbean spot best for single dad and son?
I''m a single parent planning on using some of my hotel points for a vacation with my 8 year old son. Last year I took him to the big island of HI, but this year I'd like to try the Caribbean. The hotel chain (Hilton) has hotels in the following spots
Barbados, Curacao, Jamaica, Nassau, Puerto Rico, Santo Dominigo, Trinindad, Tobogo.
Which island above has the most activities that kids would enjoy (watersports, jetskis), and is also kid friendly?
April 26th, 2009 at 5:05 am
I can highly recommend Barbados, Hilton is right next to the beach. And not far away the water activities. The hotel allows kids.
For more information, feel free to check website below:
http://www.hiltoncaribbean.com/barbados/
Hope this helps.
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Temporarily lived in Barbados
April 26th, 2009 at 5:07 am
I personally think Puerto Rico is great because there is so much to do. In San Juan you can discover the ancient spanish fort 'El Morro' overlooking the ocean & go inside to see it w/ cannons still in place. Then there is 'El Yunque' the tropical rain forest. There are no poisenous animals there unlike the Amazon & you can drive through it on a road then hike down to 'La Mina' waterfalls & swim in the refreshing water. There is also a bioluminescent bay that you can kayak & swim in. The bay water glows in the dark when its touched, that is amazing! There is also Camuy Caves, the 3rd largest caves in the world & Areibo telescope, the largest radio telescope in the world. It can be seen in movies Contact & James Bond Goldeneye.
& of course thee are great beaches & tons of water activities including jetskis. You will find great beaches & water activities at all of these islands so whatever you choose is good. PR is a US territory so no passport for US citizens & USD money & safe drinking water also a plus. ENJOY your trip w/ your son, you sound like a great Dad!
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http://www.gotopuertorico.com/
http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/SJNHIHH-Caribe-Hilton/index.do
April 26th, 2009 at 5:09 am
I would recommend Puerto Rico. Not only do you have the beach and water sports, but they have historical and natural sights as well. Its a trip that can be fun and also educational. My second choice would be Dominican Republic. DR does have a lot of poverty, and you will encounter beggars and street hustlers, but if you can get past that, it is an extremely beautiful country with a lot of culture and history. Santo Domingo is the capital, its urban and has a lot of historical sights, however it is not that close to the beach.
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http://www.gotopuertorico.com/
http://www.godominicanrepublic.com/
April 26th, 2009 at 5:11 am
i know you said you wanted a hilton resort but i highly recomend beaches.
im not sure how much your son likes them but this resort is great as theres seasame street characters and the younger children part of the resort but away from the french village is a place for older families so if you wana stay away.
http://www.beaches.com/main/tc/tc-home.cfm
i went with my 10 & 13 year old sisters (im 16) & my parents and we all loved it.
were not big seasame street fans but we only saw them once in an entire week so it never bothered us
theres loads of activites and trips aswel. snorkellings great
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April 26th, 2009 at 5:13 am
Take him to Puerto Rico or Nassau. Both islands are great to explore with a 8 year old. Love the water in the Bahamas so that would be my first choice. I did see Jetskis and plenty of watersports (snorkeling too) in Nassau. Check out Atlantis on Paradise Island across the bridge from Nassau. Lots of activities for your son.
Enjoy your time with him)
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