Caribbean

You’ve heard about the turquoise waters and the powdery sand of Turks and Caicos. They really are the reasons you go. And if you are traveling with kids what more do you need? You do need more? Ok, how about the short flight from the U.S. compared to islands further south. …

Puerto Rico is a no-brainer for a family beach getaway. It’s a reasonable, often direct, flight from the East Coast, you don’t need a passport and you can use American money. The food is delicicious, the beaches are roomy and there are a lot of fun things to do and …

At some point in late January I always get tired of my LL Bean down coat and Ugg boots and New York’s gray days. I tell Rich that we need to get ourselves to the Caribbean. And I’m always tempted to say it doesn’t matter which island as long as …

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It’s easy to spend your entire time on Bermuda at the beach, especially if you’re on vacation with kids. The beaches are free and scenic and there are plenty of kid-friendly protected coves to discover But Bermuda has a unique history and some unique and fun things for families to …

We’ve been to Mexico’s Mayan Riviera a few times and with Tiny Traveler at Different Ages. We’ve seen a lot of the major tourist attractions, So on our Norwegian Getaway Western Caribbean cruise, we expected our stops in Cozumel and Costa Maya to be beach days. Indeed, these two ports …

Roatán, Honduras was one of the stops I was most looking forward to on our NCL Getaway West Caribbean cruise. And the island didn’t disappoint. Because of its small size, nice beaches, great snorkeling and light adventure activities it’s an easy and fun port of call with kids.   Because …

Our family took a winter-break cruise on Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Getaway because the ports of call on its Western Caribbean cruise really intrigued us. I was particularly looking forward to a day in Belize, which I’ve been curious about for some time. The other three ports were Roatan, Honduras, which …

* As of June 2019, the U.S. president has once again severally limited travel to Cuba.  Read on for what you can expect when restrictions are lifted again. You Can read our additional post about tour groups that are still managing legal visits.  My family recently visited Cuba for the first …

In our house we choose the Caribbean when we want an easy vacation. Beach, umbrella drinks, some sightseeing options in case we want a break from our lounge chairs and beach reading. Whether we choose a resort or rent a beach house even a simple vacation takes some planning. To …

If your family prefers a quieter Caribbean vacation than some of the mega resorts offer, consider an escape to the village of West End on Grand Bahama Island, the Bahamas. West End village is an especially appealing destination for a winter or spring break vacation with tweens or teens, who …

Caribbean Islands that are close to the US, like Turks & Caicos or the Virgin Islands, get the most buzz for family winter getaways. But islands further south like  Grenada, Dominica and Barbados have neat opportunities to get off the beach and explore nature, local history and West Indian culture. They’re …

*As of June 2019 the current U.S. administration has stopped virtually all travel to Cuba. Another post we have mentions some tour groups that are still managing to travel there legally.  Cuba is not the most likely place for an American child’s first passport stamp. But this Caribbean island offers …

The Hotel: Club Med Punta Cana Where: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic The Vibe The Dominican Republic is a popular resort destination because of its relatively short flights from the U.S. and the great deals it offers relative to other Caribbean Islands. The Punta Cana Coast is dotted with all-inclusive resorts …

Updated December 2020 For a lot of families, the ideal winter getaway includes a long stretch of beach and a short flight from the continental US. For me, that means a Virgin Islands vacation. I recently headed to the islands on a kid-free getaway. But it’s such an ideal family …

Portland Parish is easily my favorite part of Jamaica. Away from the busy tourist areas of the North coast, Portie, as it’s affectionately known to Jamaicans, is always lush and tranquil. The unspoiled natural beauty takes your breath away. Often on a Sunday we pack up the boys, a 7YO …

The Caribbean is definitely one of those destinations where you can find everything you want most in a family beach getaway: resorts that are good values, fantastic food, incredible nature and pristine beaches, plus a wide range of activities for all ages. Moreover, the calm, clear, relatively warm Caribbean Sea …

Like many American sun-seekers I had never heard of the Caribbean Island of Guadeloupe. Then a Guadeloupian mom at my daughter’s school spent an afternoon telling me about the rainforests, waterfalls and volcano, beautiful beaches, world-class marine reserve, and French-creole cuisine. It sounded like Hawaii with French cooking, which seemed to …

Turks & Caicos is known mostly to travelers from “up north” as an easy place to get to for a beachy resort vacation—the sort of family vacation where you might not even leave the resort. But the islands have plenty family-focused activities, food and culture to offer for families with …

Than you Antigua! As a mother to a toddler and step-mom to a tween I find planning vacations to be a challenge, to say the least. We want a place where both kids will have things to do, the tween can have a modicum of independence and we might find …

Bermuda is a terrifically kid-friendly island. Scenic beaches, great casual restaurants, super easy public transportaion and gentle weather make it easy for families to have a great vacation. The island is pricey, especially dining and hotels, so we arrived via the Norwegian Breakaway and the older Norwegian Dawn on cruises from …

What’s 25 miles long, one mile wide and chock full of fun things to do? Ambergris Caye, an island off the coast of Belize. With fine white sand, crystal blue water and the world’s second largest barrier reef, it’s an ideal beach vacation with kids. Here are my five favorite things …

Dear FG Editors: We are looking into beach resorts for two adults & two kids ages 2 and 5. We must have child care/kids club during the day for both kids, but I’m finding most places provide only for ages 4 and up. Any suggestions besides Beaches, Club Med Punta …