Tropical Children Vacations
A family vacation filled with plenty of sand, sea and sun gets a thumbs-up from most people when it comes to planning a vacation. The Caribbean provides a little something for everyone, especially kids. Puerto Rico, St. Lucia, Aruba and Nassau/Paradise Island are just a few of the options available to families traveling with children to the Caribbean.
Family Friendly Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico's luxurious El Conquistador Resort offers plenty of activities for vacationing families. Its two-acre Coqui Water Park is located in the resort's La Marina Village and features water slides, a lazy river for tubing, infinity pool and a kid's pool. El Conquistador's private Palomino Island is a suitable location for snorkeling, scuba diving or just making sand castles. But Puerto Rico has more to offer than, sand, sea and sun. Old San Juan is rich in history, culture and is one of the oldest walled cities in the western hemisphere. The Museo del Nino Puerto Rico is located in a small square adjacent to the El Convento Hotel. The converted, three-story, Spanish colonial house features continuous exhibitions of art, science and activities and crafts.
Fun, Kid-Friendly Adventures in Aruba
Make your children's vacation to Aruba fun with adventures and activities that will teach them about Aruba's natural habitat, history and culture. They'll be fascinated by the Butterfly Farm, Bubali Bird Sanctuary and the California Lighthouse. And, just a five-minute ferry ride from the mainland is De Palm Island, which has a water park with six water slides. For a unique underwater experience, Sea Trek gives you the ability to walk twenty feet below the surface in zero gravity along the sea floor on a 375-foot walkway.
Adventure and Fun in The Bahamas
Nassau Paradise Island offers adventure and fun for kids of all ages. Whether you choose to stay in the Cable Beach area of Nassau or on Paradise Island, there are lots of activities within easy reach of your hotel. Give your children the chance to interact with marine life at Dolphin Cay or Dolphin Encounters. Treat your kids to the Pirates of Nassau Museum. This interactive museum is just steps away from the straw market on Bay Street, and includes a replica of a pirate ship.
Whale Watching and Wildlife in St. Lucia
The second largest in the Windward island chain, St. Lucia has resorts that cater to families looking for both relaxation and adventure. Both Windjammer Landing and Coconut Bay Resort and Spa have special activities programs for children and teens. St. Lucia is considered one of the best locations for whale and turtle watching and its Maria Islands Nature Reserve is home to species of birds and other wildlife only found in St. Lucia.
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