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 …

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 the Virgin Islands. I recently headed to the islands on a kid-free getaway. …

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 …

Read about Turks & Caicos with toddlers and tweens. We moved a little less than a year ago from Canada to Providenciales (“Provo” to the locals), the main island in the Turks & Caicos chain and the destination for most visitors. …

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 …

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. …

Read about Turks and Caicos with kids, and with tweens! 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 a toddler what more do …

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Puerto Rico is a no-brainer for a family beach getaway. It’s a reasonable flight from the East Coast, you don’t need a passport and you can use American money. The food is yummy, the beaches are roomy and there’s a …

Caribbean Island that are close to the US, like the Bahamas and 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 …

Grand Palladium Bavaro Resort & Spa Punta Cana, Dominican Republic www.grandpalladiumbavaroresorts.com Phone #: 1-809-221-8149 Price Range: $$ (Check rates and availability on *Travelocity.) All Inclusive: Yes Breakfast Included: Yes Supplemental Fees for Kids: Yes Activity/Resort Fee: No Family Floor/Wing: Yes …

San Juan Marriott Resort The Condado, Puerto Rico www.marriottsanjuan.com Phone #: (787) 722-7000 Hotel Twitter: @SanJuanMarriott Price Range: $$ (Check rates and availability on *Travelocity.) All Inclusive: No Breakfast Included: Available, Not Standard Supplemental Fees for Kids: No Activity/Resort Fee: …

Gran Melia Golf Resort Rio Grande, Puerto Rico www.granmeliapr.com Phone: 787-657-1026 Price Range: $$ (Check rates and availability on *Travelocity.) All Inclusive: No Breakfast Included: Available, Not Standard Supplemental Fees for Kids: No Activity/Resort Fee: Yes Family Floor/Wing: No Suites: …

Wyndham Rio Mar Beach Resort and Spa Rio Mar, Puerto Rico www.wyndhamriomar.com/ Phone: 787-888-6000 Hotel Twitter: @RioMarWyndham Price Range: $$ (Search vacation packages on *Travelocity.) All Inclusive: No Breakfast Included: Available, Not Standard Supplemental Fees for Kids: No Activity/Resort Fee: …