Almond Beach Village
The Almond Beach Village in Barbados described itself as an exclusive playground for both children and adults, with all guest rooms scattered along the beach among activity centers and various places to enjoy meals or snacks. The hotel boasts many kids' clubs with activities suitable for 2- to 12-year-olds; organized local-culture family fun such as Hobie Cat sailing, limbo and Calypso dance lessons, aqua-cycling and Bajan barbecue picnics; kids' cooking, arts and crafts classes, and a shaded playground. Movies at the poolside are another popular event. The hotel boasts many connecting rooms and free shuttle service to Bridgetown.
Almond Beach Village
Heywoods, St. Peter, Barbados
West Indies, Caribbean
(246) 422-4900
www.almondresorts.com
Four Seasons Resort Nevis
The Four Seasons Resort Nevis, with 17 family suites, welcomes kids with milk, toys and treats prepared by the resort's pastry chef. The resort's property, a former coconut plantation, stands alone on its private stretch of Pinney's Beach. It offers a Kids for All Seasons zone, which is situated in the center of the property, just steps away from all other "adult areas" such as the spa, restaurant, pool and beach. In Kids for All Seasons, little ones can take part in a variety of supervised activities such as cooking, lizard hunts and croquet. A Sea Turtle Education and Adoption program is also available. The mega-playground includes a scaled-down convenience store, pirate ship and a jungle area with a treehouse. One of the most appealing family activities offered is a Monkey Excursion, where families can discover the tropical rain forest together with local naturalists who seek out wild green monkeys. Baby-proofing kits are available upon request.
Four Seasons Resort Nevis
P.O. Box 565
Pinney's Beach, Charlestown, Nevis
West Indies, Caribbean
(869) 469-1111
www.fourseasons.com
Club Med Punta Cana
The Club Med Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic is especially recognized for its "Circus School," where kids can safely learn to swing from a trapeze, juggle, and perform acrobatics and other circus-like feats. A separate program (for kids within the ages of 2 and 13) offers a choice of sports, puppet shows, dancing, mask-making and arts and crafts. This hotel also boasts three lifeguard-attended swimming pools, baby bathtubs, bottle warmers, and a teenager lounge area. Popular activities for adults include specialized fitness classes, hot stone massages and snorkling. Complimentary strollers are provided upon request.
Club Med Punta Cana
Apt. Postal 106 Higuey
Dominican Republic
West Indies, Caribbean
(809) 686-5500
www.clubmed.us
