Family-Friendly Caribbean Resorts You Should Remember

Image: PHOTO: Breezes Bahamas property. (photo courtesy of Breezes Resorts & Spas)
Image: PHOTO: Breezes Bahamas property. (photo courtesy of Breezes Resorts & Spas)
Holly Johnson
by Holly Johnson
Last updated: 2:00 PM ET, Thu January 4, 2018

The Caribbean is brimming with all-inclusive resorts in a way you can't find elsewhere in the world. Maybe it's the laziness beaches cause or the fact that water goes so well with cocktails, but there's something alluring about booking an all-inclusive resort for a week of fun in the sand and surf.

If you're an all-inclusive regular, you've probably noticed that a ton of big brands practically rule the space. From IBEROSTAR to Palace Resorts, Sandals, Beaches, Riu and Barcelo, many of the top all-inclusive resort brands seem to monopolize every Caribbean island from Jamaica to St. Lucia and beyond.

If you're looking for an all-inclusive resort no one has ever heard of, consider these possibilities:

Azul Beach Resort Sensatori, Jamaica

Azul Beach Resort Sensatori may be part of the larger Karisma all-inclusive brand, but it's still pretty off-the-radar. With a premier spot along the jaw-dropping Seven Mile Beach in Negril and nothing but ocean view accommodations, this property may offer one of the best beach getaways in the world.

Families can book a luxury suite or two connecting suites separated by a private hallway. Included in the nightly rate are Karisma's "Gourmet Inclusive" dining options, four pools, kid's clubs and activities for all ages.

Waves Hotel and Spa, Barbados

Waves Hotel and Spa sits on the Platinum Coast of Barbados, offering an open-air lobby, an upscale vibe, unbelievable sunsets and all you can eat and drink. Geared at adults seeking to get away from it all, this property features an adults-only side with a spa and a dedicated pool, a family side with its own small lap pool and direct beach access, several restaurants and bars and some of the most gorgeous water you've ever seen.

As an added bonus, Waves includes some motorized water sports like tubing in the nightly rate.

Halcyon Cove by Rex Resorts, Antigua

If you find yourself in Antigua and want an all-inclusive stay, one of the most affordable options on the island is the Halcyon Cove by Rex Resorts. Set on a fabulous beach, this resort offers family-friendly amenities like a huge pool, a Rexplorers kid's club and included activities like kayaking and snorkeling.

Rooms are kid-friendly too, featuring several options including a "family room" that comes with a separate king bedroom and living area with sleeping room for the kids.

Breezes, Bahamas

If you're visiting the Bahamas and need a family-friendly place to stay with older kids, Breezes is a smart all-inclusive option for families with kids ages 14 and older.

This resort pegs itself as "Super-Inclusive," meaning there are no hidden charges. Included in the nightly rate are all your food and drink, nightly entertainment, deluxe accommodations, concierge service and land and water activities-complete with a rock climbing wall.


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