FAMILY HOLIDAYS: Caribbean
Meet the Operator
What’s the appeal of the Caribbean for families?
“Great weather all year round, excellent value, with many resorts offering free places for kids on all-inclusive when sharing with adults. Many resorts also have reduced rates for those up to 16 years. Resorts often have water parks and great swimming pools.”
At St James’s Club, Antigua kids are
now given a Little Explorers activity pack for spotting local fl owers, fi sh and foods. Bay Gardens Beach Resort and Spa, St Lucia, has added a Games Room with Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360. Attractions: The Concha Woncha
Tour, Turks and Caicos, takes guests on a tour of Providenciales aboard a San Francisco-style trolley. A new Wildlife Explorer’s Guide to
The Caymans helps visitors discover the archipelago’s diverse natural history. Available free by emailing
concierge@caymanislands.co.uk Aruba is introducing a tram service in the capital Oranjestad. It will run a circular route with stops at points of interest. Bridgetown, Barbados and its historic Garrison have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tourist Offi ces: The Bahamas
celebrates 40 years of independence in 2013 with fun events year-round including box cart competitions and pineapple carving for children. St. Kitts and Nevis Kids ‘R’ VIPs programme 2013, offers youngsters discounts on an abundance of activities and will be accompanied
Above, clockwise from left: ice skating on a Royal Caribbean ship; heading for the surf at Beaches; RCI’s Aqua Theatre
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by a huge marketing push (
stkittstourism.kn/kids-r-vips.php) Barbados Tourism Authority is running an advertising campaign with Rihanna aiming to attract a new generations of visitors.
Tourism talk “UK arrival fi gures were slightly down in 2012 but we’re very optimistic. Even
with obstacles such as APD we’re holding our own. The market’s
looking for value and we offer great deals for the family market. Our product is constantly being upgraded with countless excellent hotels and self-catering properties catering for children. In 2013 the CTO has an extensive travel agent fam programme planned to ensure we have as many representatives as possible telling potential visitors about the wonderful
experiences the Caribbean offers.”
Carol Hay Director of Tourism UK, Caribbean Tourism Organisation
Where to book it COSMOS - 0871 423 8518
Seven nights’ B&B at the Magdalena Grand Beach, Lowlands, Tobago, start
from £2985 per family of four, based on Gatwick fl ights.
cosmos.com KUONI - 01306 747008
Seven nights’ all-inclusive (AI) at St James’s Club Morgan Bay, Saint Lucia, with Gatwick fl ights costs from £5221 per family of four, for August 2013 departures (booked by February 11).
kuoni.co.uk ITC CLASSICS - 01244 355 550
Seven nights’ AI for the price of six, plus one child stays free, at Spice Island Beach Resort, Grenada, from £5,299 (three sharing), with fl ights and transfers (for travel between April 16 and October 31 2013).
itcclassics.co.uk DISCOVER JAMAICA - 020 7078 7518 Seven nights’ AI at Beaches Negril Resort and Spa costs from £5,200 for a family of four, sharing a Deluxe Room with fl ights throughout 2013.
discoverjamaica.co.uk ROYAL
CARIBBEAN - 0844 493 2061 An eight-night
Western Caribbean fl y/cruise aboard
Freedom of the Seas costs from £1,293 per
adult and £899 per child based on a family of four sharing, with Gatwick fl ights, based on a February 2013 departure.
royalcaribbean.co.uk
Where would you recommend for a family holiday?
“Dreams Riviera Cancun in Mexico. There are plenty of free kids’ places, and an unlimited dining experience where you can eat in any restaurant as often as you like. There are also big screen movies on the beach, and a host of activities for kids between the ages of three and 12. Another fabulous resort is Turtle Beach in Barbados with its family- friendly suites and activities like swimming with turtles and limbo dancing lessons!”
What about a two-centre
Caribbean holiday for families? “For those with two weeks’ holiday or more a two-centre is an ideal option, but it’s
important to fi nd two contrasting destinations, perhaps Saint Lucia with its mixture of beaches and tropical rainforest trails combined with the Atlantis, Bahamas which offers tons of activities and fantastic waterparks.”
Sample Package TRAVEL2 - 0800 678 1497
Seven nights’ AI at Grand Xcaret, Riviera Maya, Mexico costs from £2,839 per family of four, with fl ights (travel between May 5 and June 30 2013).
travel2.com
Kevin Coles, Product and Purchasing Manager for the Caribbean, Travel 2
selling tip Sniff out a bargain…Get them a great deal! Low sea- son falls over Whitsun half- term and school summer holidays
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