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TOP TIPS
Getting the most out of a family holiday to the Caribbean
• Flight schedules are hugely important with kids in tow. Direct flights are best with young kids. If you have a late journey home always try and arrange late checkout or a dayroom. The Virgin V-room in Manchester opens this summer following the success of the Gatwick V-room. Costing £20 per adult and £12 per child, this is a truly relaxing airport retreat before taking off for a long-haul flight to the sunny Caribbean.
• Remember to plan ahead when you’re travelling with kids. Check out the availability of children’s meals on flights, child seats and safety belts, babysitters and kids clubs at the resort – all of these are best booked in advance. You don’t want to risk them not being available on the day you want.
There are new family villas at sister hotel,
Verandah Resort & Spa, and a new crazy golf course due to open late 2011.
The all-inclusive Buccament Bay opened in
April 2011 on the main island of St. Vincent. Highlights include a Pat Cash Tennis Academy, a Liverpool FC Soccer School and a Harlequin Performing Arts Academy. There’s also a Little Harlequins Kids club and Teen Club, baby-sitting and family-friendly dining. Jumby Bay in Antigua is a luxury all-inclusive private island resort, perfect for families,
having recently launched its ‘Camp Jumby’ programme for 3-12 year olds, providing little ones with lots of opportunities to explore the island and get creative all under supervision. Preferred Hotel Group has raised the bar when it comes to travel experiences for the whole family with its new ‘Preferred Family’ collection. Dreams Palm Beach Punta in the Dominican Republic offers The Explorer’s Club for Kids plus activities including storytelling and music, treasure hunts, field trips, movies under the stars and weekly campouts.
• When booking your family holiday, take the ages and likes of your children into consideration. Some resorts are better for young children and others for teenagers.
• If you’re on a tight family budget, go in summer which is low season in the Caribbean, but school holidays in the UK, and find a good all-inclusive with plenty of activities for kids.
• If you want to take extended family on holiday to the Caribbean or go with another family or two, renting a villa is a good option. More upmarket villas come with staff which saves you cooking and cleaning.
1 perfect island 33 pristine beaches 100 gourmet restaurants accommodation ranging from moderate to majestic and all the friendship your heart desires
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www.anguilla-vacation.com info@anguilla-tourism.com UK 020 7736 6030
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