Caribbean Resorts and Hotels

If you're looking for a posh Caribbean resort where you would feel equally comfortable on a romantic getaway as you would on a family vacation, or more likely, you're looking for both wrapped up into one vacation, Carlisle ...

Pioneers in catering specifically to the needs of families with children, the folks at Club Med were kid-friendly long before being kid-friendly was cool. The GOs ("gracious organizers") who play host to Club Med guests are ...

As we drive through the gate at Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa, the blue ocean and grassy lawns with palm trees greet us. In the lobby, the hostess offers us a "welcome" glass of champagne and fruit juice for the children. ...

With Paradise Island's mega-resorts and the cruise ship hubs of Freeport and Nassau, you may be inclined to think that the Bahamas is merely a glitzy mix of casinos, floor shows, and duty-free shops. But there's another ...

The Fairmont Southampton, with 593 rooms and 100 acres, reigns as the largest hotel in Bermuda. Perched on a hilltop, the hotel is surrounded by trees and an expansive "lawn" that's actually an 18 hole, executive golf ...

Unlike Cancun, where high-rise hotels crowd the coast and millions of bodies find their own speck of sand, Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic still has the feel of a beach area that's recently been discovered. In the ...

The white sands stretch close to a mile, hemmed in by short jagged peaks, one that looks like a reclining pregnant woman. The beach is gently sloping; a welcome mat for opalescent waters that has the richness of a milk bath. ...

Most families flock to the Caribbean to sift their toes in the pearly white sands. But in Dominica, the attraction is not the relatively few beaches on this 29-mile-long isle, but a lush mountainous interior ripe with every ...

Palm Beach, Aruba's best stretch of wide, sugar-soft sands, is home to many of the island's top resorts.The AAA Four Diamond Radisson Aruba has the advantage that comes with being first: a great location with more land -- 14 ...

The fourth-largest island in the Bahamas, Grand Bahama is blessed with glorious white sands, championship golf courses, a slew of international restaurants, casinos and reefs teeming with tropical fish and other sea life. ...

Ivy, wearing a straw hat and a brightly colored orange and blue plaid Caymanian skirt, passes out coconut as well as walnut honey cookies in the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman's lobby. At her wood-sided kiosk in the corner, ...

The problem with most all-inclusive resorts is that you often grow tired of the routine by the third or fourth day. Running downstairs to place a towel on a beach chair to save your spot, listening to the Canadians sing ...

Picture a 47-acre property sprawled out on a Caribbean hillside that slopes down directly to its own beach. You do not need to imagine such a place: it exists at the Westin St. John. St. John, part of the U.S. Virgin ...

Upon our arrival, we're greeted with cold towels, fruit punch and an introduction to Helen, our "personal ambassador." Helen explains that if we require restaurant reservations, spa appointments, island tour information, ...

This aquatic-themed resort in the Bahamas with its soaring arches, domes and spires is built around 20 million gallons of fresh and salt-water pools, lagoons and cascading waterfalls. Located on a generous stretch of beach, ...

Beaches Boscobel is an all-inclusive resort that really caters to families. With a great water park for the kids, terrific beaches, golf course access, five restaurants, and three pools, there's no shortage of things to do. ...

The Beaches Resort and Spa, part of the popular Sandals chain, is all all-inclusive resort specifically designed for, and extremely popular with, families. Located on a wide stretch of Seven Mile Beach on west side of ...

This Breezes Resort, part of the SuperClubs chain, is located on the island of Curacao in the southwestern Caribbean. Breezes Curacao sits on 1,500 feet of private white sand beach and is one of the only all-inclusive ...

Caneel Bay is all about quiet luxury and sophistication, yet the staff welcomes families warmly. The pristine beauty of the resort and its lush surroundings make Caneel Bay an ideal vacation spot for those looking for a ...

One of two all-inclusive Franklyn D. Resorts in Jamaica (the other is the FDR Runaway Bay) Pebbles also offers the famous nanny service. Each family checking in is assigned a personal nanny who stays with them for the ...

One of two all-inclusive Franklyn D. Resorts in Jamaica (the other is FDR Pebbles, on the north coast) Franklyn D. Resort is best known for its unique nanny services and is a favorite among families, particularly those with ...

An all-suite property, Grand Cayman Beach Suites consist of 53 one- and two-bedroom accommodations boasting the best location on the island, situated directly in front of Grand Cayman's renowned Seven Mile Beach. After ...

Once known as a hotspot for celebrities and dignitaries, it might surprise some to know that the exclusive Half Moon Resort in Montego Bay is also family-friendly. Located on 400 acres of beautiful tropical landscape on the ...

The Hyatt Regency Aruba has always been a good choice for families seeking a Palm Beach, upmarket resort with a good children's program and a friendly atmosphere. After a $20 million makeover, completed in December 2007, the ...

Tortola’s signature image is of Long Bay Beach, a one-and-a-quarter-mile stretch of white sand with rolling surf. That alluring shot, pictured in magazines, on Websites and on postcards, has come to define Tortola. Stay ...

With its family-friendly suites, sizeable pool with a lazy river, and plenty of fun attractions to visit on this 21-mile-long island in the southern Caribbean, the Marriott Aruba Surf Club is an ideal vacation spot for the ...

Little Dix Bay, Virgin Gorda, is a 100-room, casually elegant, luxury property of rooms and villas that's set on a crescent-shaped bay. In December 2006, the resort completed a $25 million renovation that included a new spa ...

No passports required for the family vacation to the San Juan Marriott & Stellaris Casino in Puerto Rico, since the island is a (self-governed) territory of the United States. With many direct flights from various cities in ...

The Wyndham Sugar Bay's has a prime beachfront location in St. Thomas, overlooking both the ocean and the mountains. Families can take advantage of the resort's optional all-inclusive plan which covers all meals and ...

On St. Lucia's northwest coast, three miles from the island's capital of Castries, lies Almond Morgan Bay, an all-inclusive resort with 340 rooms on a 22-acre site. The resort has a nursery, as well as a children's program ...

Anthony's Key Resort features 56 single unit bungalows nestled on the hillside of the main island all with gorgeous tropical views. Located just off the shore of Roatan is the world's second longest barrier reef, offering ...

The hotel recently completed a $50 million renovation project that includes updated rooms, a reconfigured lobby, redesigned restaurants and a facelift to its family-friendly freeform pool with beach-style entry and ...

Formerly a 2,000-acre sugar plantation and farm, Balenbouche, a 180-year-old estate, now consists of a main house and four simple cottages on 75 acres. Two of the cottages have two bedrooms and a kitchen, but none has ...

Barcelo Dominican Beach is an all-inclusive resort located on the white sand beaches of Punta Cana, featuring double and junior suites. Families have a variety of dining options to choose from with six a la carte restaurants ...

Beaches Sandy Bay is located on Negril's seven-mile beach, offering guests seven categories of rooms and suites. Included are one- and two-bedroom suites many with spacious balconies or patios featuring great ocean views. ...

Beaches Turks & Caicos is a family-friendly all-inclusive resort that offers a 45,000-square-foot water park and oceanfront accommodations. Plenty of activities are included in the resort's nightly rate, from water sports ...

The Bitter End Yacht Club, Virgin Gorda, is one of the best places in the Caribbean to learn sailing. The resort offers year-round classes. During February's President's Week, Easter, Christmas and Thanksgiving, the Bitter ...

This casual resort with 65 rooms offers an unpretentious getaway that can be booked as an all-inclusive or on a room-only basis. Either way, guests may use the kayaks, paddle boats, Sunfish sailboats and other non-motorized ...

Family-owned and operated for more than 60 years, the Buccaneer sprawls on 340 acres and offers three beaches, an 18-hole golf course and lots of lawns for romping. This up-market resort offers a range of accommodations. ...

The Caribe Hilton Hotel is located on a peninsula between old San Juan and Condado, and is a great option for families. Just seven miles from the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, it's a good choice for those who don't ...

Club Seabourne, Fulladoza Bay, a boutique hotel overlooking the bay, offers rooms, suites and two-bedroom units with kitchenettes in 12 villas. The hotel features a pool, as well as an on-site restaurant. Activities packages ...

Comfort Suites Paradise Island is just a few feet away from the Atlantis Resort and Casino, and offers families a variety of accommodations and activities. This hotel features 228 junior suites with a complimentary ...

A member of Small Luxury Hotels, Cotton Bay Village offers 74 one- to four-bedroom suites (apartments), townhomes and villas, each with a kitchen. Two of the villas come with a private butler, and for the other units, a ...

Curacao Marriott Beach Resort & Emerald Casino offers six acres of white sand beach with 247 spacious guest rooms including private balconies or terraces. Supervised activities for children ages 4 to 12 are available ...

Located on a 1,000-foot white sand beach, the Divi Carina Bay offers 180 rooms, all with microwaves, coffee makers and a small refrigerator. Although the property does not offer a children's program, gradeschoolers and older ...

Dreams La Romana Resort & Spa is located on the white sand beaches of the Dominican Republic, offering spacious guest rooms and suites each with private balconies. The resort offers eight specialty restaurants with great ...

El Conquistador Resort, a Waldorf Astoria property, is located atop a cliff on the northeastern tip of Puerto Rico, near El Yunque Rain Forest. It's a breathtaking property, well worth the rocky 30-mile drive from San Juan. ...

Part of the Waldorf Astoria collection, the El San Juan Resort & Casino sits beachfront in Isla Verde. Kids will like the beach and the three swimming pools, and adults enjoy the casino. ...

Nicely situated on a peninsula overlooking Cruz Bay, Gallows Point Resort offers one-bedroom, individually owned condominiums, each with a full kitchen and deck. The resort, which is within walking distance to the town of ...

Tucked in the foothills of the Blue Mountains, the 20 villas at Goblin Hill are only a ten-minute walk to the beach or a swim in paradise at the "Blue Lagoon." There are also a swimming pool and tennis courts on the ...

Less grand than the Ritz or the Westin, this AAA Three Diamond Marriott property, with its gardens and decently sized rooms, provides another alternative for families looking for a resort on Seven Mile beach. Camp ECO Kids' ...

In Puerto Plata, many of the newer resorts, like the all-inclusive Grand Oasis Marien, are on the powdery white sands of Costa Dorado. The mix of Americans and Canadians slurp margaritas by the large pool, take a Hobie ...

The Grandview Condos Cayman Islands is located on Seven Mile Beach, and offers spacious two- and three-bedroom condos with fully equipped kitchens, a DVD player, and a washer and dryer. There is a natural lagoon and several ...

Further up the hill, Harmony Studios, about 200 steps from the beach, come with more creature comforts than Maho Bay Camps, while still being eco-friendly. Each of the 12, two-story units has a private bath, deck with ocean ...

The Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort Montego Bay features a variety of room sizes, ranging from standard to superior and deluxe rooms, and spacious one-bedroom suites. Families can dine at one of the many on-site restaurants, and ...

Iberostar entered into the Jamaican market as another all-inclusive winner and is located a mere 20 minutes away from the Montego Bay Airport on Rose Hall Beach. There are 319 Rooms, five restaurants, two pools, tennis ...

This 402-room beachfront hotel is set on Isla Verde, a scenic beach in Carolina, Puerto Rico. The hotel's claim to fame? It's designed by Morris Lapidus, a famous founder of postmodern architecture. Younger kids probably ...

The Island Seas Resort is located on the Bahamas white sand beaches, and features one- and two-bedroom condos with balconies, DVD players and a full kitchen including a fridge, cookware and microwave. Free childcare is ...

Pastel pink with a white picket fence, this resort features 28 rooms that face the pool or garden, plus 12 oceanfront rooms. The rooms, located in two-story buildings, were renovated in 2009. All rooms are air-conditioned, ...

Located within the Virgin Islands National Park, Maho Bay Camps was the first of pioneering eco-lodging developer Stanley Selengut's several St. John earth-friendly properties. Built into the hillside overlooking the teal ...

Melia Caribe Tropical is an all-inclusive resort featuring spacious junior and master suites with a living room, sofa, and a private balcony or terrace. The resort features seven pools, tennis courts, a game room for kids, ...

Morritt's Tortuga Club & Resort features spacious studio, one-bedroom, penthouse and townhouse accommodations each with private balconies. The beachfront resort offers two pools and variety of recreational activities. Guests ...

It's hard not to feel lost in the tropics at the Punta Cana Resort. Palm trees sprout from the tops of the beach villas, and nature trails snake through the thick junglelike interior to 11 spring-fed ponds and three miles of ...

Located a few minutes' drive from popular Luquillo Beach, this 600 room, beachfront resort sprawls on 500 acres that include the Rio Mar Country Club and its two golf courses. The Rio Mar, because of its size and its golf, ...

Along with a casino, this beachfront luxury hotel in Isla Verde has a 12,000-square-foot spa and the Ritz Kids program for ages 5 to 12. Nanny services are available for younger children. ...

One of St. Thomas' top resorts, this luxury property occupies 30 well-landscaped acres that slope to the beach. Along with noted Ritz-Carlton service, the resort offers four restaurants, two pools, tennis courts, a spa plus ...

With several fountains and a shimmering, immense lobby, this Sheraton is all about the glitz. It doesn't hurt that the seven-story structure is planted in the center of Cable Beach and is wrapped around three pools, several ...

Sosua Bay Hotel is perfectly plopped down on the beach, overlooking the warm waters of Sosua Bay. It also doesn't hurt that the resort is all-inclusive with some of the most inspired cooking of any of the all-inclusives in ...

Sunset Beach Resort & Spa is an all-inclusive resort located on the beaches of Montego Bay featuring 430 guestrooms and suites. The resort offers a variety of on-site restaurants with buffet-style dining at the Banana Walk, ...

The Tamarijn Aruba All-Inclusive features 236 oceanfront rooms each with a balcony or patio. Families can enjoy the vast number of recreational activities offered including snorkeling, diving, kayaking, tennis, beach games, ...

Treasure Island Condominiums is located at the beginning of Seven Mile Beach featuring one-, two- and three bedroom condos with a fully equipped kitchen including a microwave oven and dishwasher. There are three pools, a ...

When you're not zipping across the waves of Cabarete while windsurfing or climbing the hills on a mountain bike, cuddle in one of the hammocks at the Velero Beach Resort. Smack dab on the beach, all junior suites are ...

The Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach is an all-inclusive resort featuring 276 recently renovated guestrooms with balconies, children's programs, and an abundance of family-fun activities. The resort offers supervised children's ...

This upscale property is also located on Seven Mile Beach and includes the Hibiscus Spa. The resort offers half- and full-day children's programs, as well as evening programs on certain nights. Depending on the season, the ...

The resort recently completed a $22 million renovation of its pool area and convention space. Prior renovations added updated furnishings in the guest rooms, along with nearly soundproof sliding-glass doors that lead to each ...

A mecca for families, the two hotels combine to feature more than 1,200 rooms, four pools, 11 restaurants, two golf courses, tennis courts, kids' camps and that requisite stretch of sugar-white sand. There's also a large ...