FEATURE FAMILY HOLIDAYS IN THE CARRIBEAN
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FAMILY HOLIDAYS IN THE CARRIBEAN
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Gatwick to Antigua from six to seven per week at the end of March. Also, this winter, Virgin Atlantic added extra flights to three destinations: Cuba, Tobago and Grenada.
What's New Mount Cinnamon in Grenada re-launched late last year following extensive refurbishments. With a mix of 22 villas and apartments,it has a Kids’ Montessori club that runs in the school holidays for four- to 11-year-olds. In Barbados, a massive upgrade of Almond Beach Village is going on. Works completed include 200 guest rooms and the kids’ club and teen lounge, as well as the Horizon pool. The St. Kitts and Nevis Kids‘r’VIPs 2012 programme will be produced in a passport-sized pamphlet for consumers and the
trade this year. New activities
include The St. Christopher’s National Trust and Museum and a Princess for a Day package at the St. Kitts Marriott.
Tourism Talk PETRA ROACH
VP Sales and Marketing UK, Barbados Tourism Authority
“The UK has experienced a challenging couple of years as the economy has taken a downturn, so we are very pleased that holidaymakers are still appreciating all that Barbados has to offer. We had excellent visitor figures in 2011, particularly in the family market, and this is a trend we intend to build
• Have the confidence to suggest the Caribbean… “It’s a politically stable area and many hotels have characterful kids’ clubs, not just a room with a TV and a few toys”
JOANNE ELLIS Product Executive, Caribtours
Be sure of your season… “May to October is considered the rainy season in the Caribbean and, whilst it doesn’t rain every day, rain is likely”
SARAH JACKSON Market Manager Caribbean, Kuoni
• One hotel can fit all… “Many Caribbean properties have a range of room types that meets the varying budget needs of an extended family”
JOANNE ELLIS Product Executive, Caribtours
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