FAMILY HOLIDAYS: Caribbean
IN IT TOGETHER FAMILY HOLIDAYS IN THE CARIBBEAN
If clients are looking for a family holiday in the sun but are wavering
over which destination to plump for, there are some essentials
you should point out about the Caribbean, says Jo Cooke
colourful culture in the Caribbean that blend together to offer both relaxation and action in a single package. The unhurried pace of the West Indies
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Clockwise, from top left: clients can choose between the warm Caribbean Sea or the warm hotel pool; tons of fun at Beaches Negril in Jamaica
takes the pressure off trying to keep kids to a timetable, while steel bands, upbeat carnivals, reggae and soca dancing encourage guests to let their hair down. The accommodation is top-notch, too, as Kim Barber, Cosmos Product Manager notes. “The islands continuously strive to improve what’s on offer, upgrading properties and adding new ones with hotels keen to attract families. Many have excellent kids’ clubs and child care, giving adults time to themselves.” And most Caribbean resorts tend to be brimming with facilities. “Our Caribbean family-friendly hotels offer activities from watersports to waterparks to golf and spas, plus dedicated kids’ areas and
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side from boasting some of the most beautiful and safest beaches on the globe, there’s a laid-back vibe and
menus so that the little ones will feel really special,” said Mark Duguid, Kuoni’s Commercial and Product Management Vice- President. The region also benefi ts from having a wide range of accommodation options to suit different budgets and tastes, from self- catering apartments to boutique hotels, B&Bs and all-inclusives. “From our extensive range of 3V to 5V ratings, and super special offers, clients are sure to fi nd a bargain. Plus by picking an all-inclusive the whole family is taken care of with suitable drinks, snacks, and in many cases ice cream, available throughout the day,” said Alison Smith, Product Development Manager at Virgin Holidays. Once clients have decided on the Caribbean,
it’s not so much which island you suggest as which resort, says Helen Tabois, Senior Product and Marketing Manager, Caribbean and Cruise at ITC Classics. “All the islands are family-friendly because of the relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that
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