Few other destinations in the world can match the Caribbean for offering families the perfect holiday. Perhaps you even travelled with us as a child yourself and now want to bring your own family? If so, you’ll know that from young babies and toddlers to parents and grandparents alike, the Caribbean offers everything you need for a family getaway. Plus, of course, you’ll be the guests of the friendliest of people who’ll go guests of the friendliest of people who’ll go out of their way to ensure you and your children have a fantastic time.
	Anytime is the best time to visit the Caribbean. But we often advise families to consider going in the summer, traditionally the region’s low season when you’ll get even better value for money and it’s less crowded than many Mediterranean resorts. But don’t think low season means low temperatures, in the Caribbean you can bathe in glorious sunshine and swim in warm turquoise seas all year round. All-inclusive resorts are perfect for families with children as you won’t have to keep signing for everything. Babysitting and nanny services are usually available and the children’s clubs are excellent. As well as pre-assigning your airline seats wherever possible so that you are all seated together, Caribtours will also always try to secure interconnecting hotel rooms if required.
	And for anything else, please just ask – our expert Travel Advisers will know your chosen resort first hand and will be happy to advise and help you with any individual needs.
	The Best Children’s Clubs The following hotels offer staffed facilities; these are complimentary unless otherwise indicated. On the whole, those clubs taking children from 4 yrs upward will also accept younger children provided they are out of nappies.
	Almond Beach Village, Barbados	All ages. Daily 9am-10pm (nursery 9am-5pm)
	Crystal Cove, Barbados	3-11 yrs. Daily 9am-9pm
	Sandy Lane, Barbados	3-12 yrs. Daily 10am-8pm
		(toddler corner for up to 3yrs)
	Turtle Beach, Barbados	3-11 yrs. Daily 9am-9pm
	Windjammer Landing, Saint Lucia	4-12 yrs. Daily 10am-10pm
	Carlisle Bay, Antigua	6mths-12 yrs. Daily 8.15am-4.15pm ($15 per hour for babies and toddlers under 2 yrs)
	St James’s Club, Antigua	4-12 yrs. Daily 9am-10pm
	Spice Island, Grenada	3-12 yrs. Daily 9am-5pm
	Half Moon, Jamaica	3-12 yrs. Daily 9am-5pm (US$35 per child, full day)
	Round Hill, Jamaica	3-12 yrs. Daily 9am-5pm plus tennis camp
		in July/August and October Half Term
	Little Dix Bay, British Virgin Islands	3-12 yrs. Daily 9am-9.30pm
		(US$40 per day)
	Raffles Canouan, Grenadines	4 -14 yrs. Daily 9am-5pm (and 6.30pm-8.30pm in high season.
	Atlantis, Bahamas	3-12 yrs. Daily 9am-10pm (US$15 per hour)
	Beaches, Turks & Caicos	0-5 yrs. Daily 9am - 6pm
		6 - 12yrs. Daily 9am -9pm (closes 5 - 6pm)
	Fairmont Southampton, Bermuda	5-12 yrs. Daily 9am-5pm (12pm-5pm Oct-Mar) &
		for 7 yrs and over Tue-Sat 6.30pm-10.30pm,
		US$15 per day
	The Teenage Challenge Some of our hotels are great for teenagers because they offer a wide range of activities to keep the older children happy. These include:
	Barbados	Almond Beach Village, Sandy Lane, Tamarind Cove
	Saint Lucia	Anse Chastanet, Windjammer Landing
	Antigua	Curtain Bluff, St James's Club
	Jamaica	Half Moon
	Bahamas	Atlantis
	Bermuda	Fairmont Southampton
	Family Friendly Hotels Some of our hotels are family-friendly even though they do not offer daily supervised activities; an increasing number of our clients prefer to travel to a more ‘grown-up’ resort but one where their children will be made to feel entirely welcome – we will discuss your requirements with you.
	Barbados	Colony Club, Settlers Beach, Tamarind Cove, The Sandpiper
	Saint Lucia	East Winds Inn
	Antigua	Blue Waters, Curtain Bluff
	Tobago	Coco Reef Resort
	Grenada	The Calabash
	British Virgin Islands	Long Bay Beach Resort
	Bahamas	One&Only Ocean Club