Caribbean Family Vacations

For instant paradise, there's no place better -- or more family-friendly -- than the islands of the Caribbean. There are thousands of islands in the Caribbean, and each inhabited isle has its own unique culture. So pick your favorite island; book a cruise, a resort stay or a week in a rain forest ecolodge; and get ready for fun in the sun! The Caribbean is perfect for scuba diving, nature hikes, fishing expeditions and, of course, getting your beach fix. Just don't forget the sun screen.

Also see our Top Ten Caribbean Resorts article for our favorite family-friendly Caribbean resorts.
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Come to Aruba for its beaches -- long stretches of soft sand that edges the calm, turquoise sea -- and the array of amazing restaurants and hotels. Instead of lush green forests, like the ones on many Caribbean islands, ...
So you've whittled your vacation choice down to the Bahamas, and now you have to decide between the country's 20 inhabited islands. That's not an easy choice. Every one of these islands is unique. In the duty-free hubs of ...
If you're in search of a laid-back boating getaway where the snorkeling's fine and most of the time "dress for dinner" means putting on a clean T-shirt, then head to the British Virgin Islands (BVI), a collection of 60 ...
With more than 200 dive sites, crystal-clear visibility and relatively calm conditions, the Cayman Islands are one of the best places in the Caribbean for families to go diving and snorkeling. On land, families can also ...
The Dominican Republic boasts both the tallest point in the Caribbean -- Pico Duarte, which rises more than 10,100 feet -- and the lowest point -- Lake Enriquillo, which falls 131 feet below sea level. Add rainforest, ...
Families underestimate the size of Jamaica. Driving from one end to the other can take close to six hours. Yet, within its confines are some of the finest stretches of coastline in the Caribbean, offering the lush Blue ...
More than one vacation is required to explore all that Puerto Rico offers. With its seven square blocks of cobbled streets, Old San Juan, established nearly 500 years ago, delights families with centuries-old forts, as well ...
The Pitons, two volcanic cones rising a half-mile off St. Lucia's southwestern coast, serve as the island's iconic symbols. Formed by volcanic eruptions, St. Lucia has, at its interior, thousands of acres of mountainous rain ...
Along with beautiful beaches, first-rate snorkeling, Caribbean culture and easy accessibility from the states, the U. S. Virgin Islands come with a reassuring sense of familiarity; after all, English is the primary language, ...
Caribbean Family Vacation Trip Reports
Read what our Family Vacation Critic members have to say about these and other Caribbean destinations in their Caribbean family vacation trip reports.
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