If it seems like life has been all work and no play, maybe it’s time you and your significant other took some time off to put your toes in the sand and relax near turquoise water. That’s right: it’s time for a frolic in the Caribbean! If you’ve never been before, the internet is full of a dizzying array of resorts and vacation packages. How do you choose the best one?
One of the biggest choices in your vacation decision tree will be this: are you planning an adults-only getaway, or do you have kids and would like to include them in your adventure? Many people don’t realize it, but some resorts don’t allow kids. If you’re hoping for peace and quiet that doesn’t involve juice boxes and chicken tenders, those will be the resorts for you. If you’d like to get away but can’t stand the idea of leaving the kids at home with Grandma, however, there are family-friendly resorts that will be huge fun for everyone. Here are two of our favorite picks and what you’ll find at each.
Sandals Resorts
With resorts in Jamaica, St. Lucia, Antigua, the Bahamas, Grenada, and Barbados, Sandals has your tropical vacation covered no matter where you’d like to relax. Designed as a resort retreat for couples only, Sandals works to create a welcoming and romantic ambiance that’s the perfect way for a twosome to unwind, reconnect, and refresh from the daily grind.
Each of the Sandals resorts features gourmet dining that’s sure to please foodies, as well as bars where you can get your tropical drink fix on with unlimited premium spirits. If you’re into adventure, you can take scuba diving lessons, go kayaking, snorkeling, or water skiing. Otherwise, simply relax in the sand and let the turquoise water lap at your toes as you relax next to your special someone.
Beaches Resorts
If you plan to bring the entire family along for a week or two of excitement and fun, Beaches resorts (also owned by Sandals) are the perfect destination for everyone. They have locations in Turks & Caicos, as well as Jamaica, and provide the ideal combination of romance with kid-friendly accommodations to keep the whole family happy. Sesame Street characters make frequent appearances throughout the resorts, and Beaches plays host to the largest water parks in the Caribbean.
If you and your partner would like a day to yourselves, let the kids enjoy making friends and having fun the Beaches Kids Camp. They’re set up to accommodate all kids from infants all the way up to teenagers, and their highly-trained nannies will ensure that your kids are safe, supervised, and having a blast all day long. While the kids are being entertained, the two of you can cool off in a pool with a swim-up bar, go golfing, or relax and enjoy a day in the surf.
No matter what type of vacation you have in mind, if you’re headed to the Caribbean, Sandals-owned resorts have the perfect getaway ready and waiting for you.
