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How to Visit the Caribbean with Family

An itinerary for a family-friendly holiday!

By Pavithra JinadasaPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
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While the Caribbean may appear to be a long way away from your homeland, most of those islands here that make up this region of the planet are just a few hours by plane from most of the United States. The Caribbean's many hotel choices, including all-inclusive and oceanfront villas, make it a popular location for families with children. Nonetheless, some islands have more facilities and provide a safer environment for families than others. The top ones are listed below.

Jamaica

Families travel to Negril, Ocho Rios, and Montego Bay in record numbers because of the abundance of all-inclusive resorts that line the whole island of Jamaica. Each one of these beach communities has white sand beaches, blue seas ideal for swimming, and courteous Jamaican hosts. Jamaica also provides the most cost-effective accommodation alternatives in the Caribbean. To reach the islands, you can check out Caribbean island flights the likes offered by interCaribbean Airways.

Puerto Rico

Families visiting Puerto Rico do not need to worry about the cost or trouble of obtaining passports because it is a US territory. Together with the island's natural attractions, there are a plethora of cultural activities to partake in. For instance, you may go to the famed El Yunque rainforest or explore the Spanish colonial architecture and ancient fortifications of Old San Juan. Spectacular tropical coastlines surround Puerto Rico, the most magnificent of which is in Fajardo.

Anguilla

While getting to Anguilla generally necessitates a flight to St Maarten as well as a further ferry trip, the additional measures are well worth it. The most stunning beaches in the Caribbean may be found on this tropical island, including the world-renowned Rendezvous Bay and the Shoal Bay East. The island is quite safe, but it is rather small; therefore, you can hire a little vehicle and drive the children around without fear of being robbed or getting lost. Although hotels in Anguilla are pricey, the landscape and tranquility this island has to offer are well worth it.

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos

Due to its high crowning splendour, Providenciales in Turks and Caicos is yet another island ideal for your family. This 3-mile length of sand is among the Caribbean's whitest as well as softest, and the seas that lap at its borders are among the purest. Only a few beaches across the globe are more ideal for family swimming and beach fun than this one. The lack of waves and the purity of the water makes it so. While resorts aren't inexpensive, there are lots of rental units on Grace Bay to browse.

Aruba

Aruba is renowned for its great resorts, night entertainment, and casinos, but it also has a lot to offer families. The gorgeous Eagle Beach as well as Palm Beach are lined by a variety of family-friendly luxury hotels and restaurants, many of which offer all-inclusive packages for excited families. The waters are so clean that you can snorkel right off the beach, and there are plenty of nature excursions, diving, and sunset cruises to choose from. Aruba is great for youngsters, but the island is so beautiful that adults will enjoy it as well.

Grand Cayman

The whole island of Grand Cayman is beautiful, but Seven Mile Beach, a length of shoreline, takes the prize. The barely-lapping seas of this white beach idyll are ideal for swimming, drifting, or snorkelling with regional sea turtles and exotic fish. The shore is lined with luxury resorts, and the eating options are rather excellent, if expensive. Grand Cayman is also another island where you may travel anywhere you like and not worry about anything.

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