For families going on a dream vacation to the Bahamas, it's important to make sure you choose a resort that caters to everyone in the family. Look for resorts with kid-friendly programs where your child can meet others his own age, allowing you to enjoy activities you prefer, like scuba diving.
Riu Paradise Island
The Riu Paradise Island is located on 3 miles of white sand beach. The hotel has a 300-square-meter swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sun terrace, gym, tennis court and four restaurants. In addition to meals, the all-inclusive price also includes sports activities like the use of tennis courts and a free introductory scuba lesson. Guests with children will appreciate the hotel's location adjacent to Atlantis, which has plenty for children to do such as the Dolphin Cay and the water park.
Riu Paradise Island
Harbor Drive
Nassau
Bahamas
(866) 845-3765
www.riu.com/en-ca/Paises/bahamas/paradise-island/hotel-riu-paradise-island/index.jsp#seccion
Our Lucaya Reef Village
Our Lucaya Reef Village is located on Grand Bahama Island. It sits along 7 acres of sandy beach and features 478 rooms and suites, as well as swimming pools, a 10-person spa tub and a 25,000-square-foot spa and fitness center. Families will appreciate the sand playground and the 35-foot-wide wading pool. In addition, if you would like to spend your time on the 18-hole golf course, or out snorkeling, you could choose to leave your kids for the day with Camp Lucaya, which has an assortment of activities for children aged 3-12.
Our Lucaya Reef Village
1 Sea Horse Lane
Freeport
Bahamas
(242) 373-1333
http://ourlucaya.com/index.php
Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach
Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach is an all-inclusive resort featuring 1,200 feet of beach13 miles from Freeport Airport. The resort has 276 rooms and a variety of amenities including an outdoor pool, a Jacuzzi and sauna. Included in the all-inclusive price, in addition to all meals, are unlimited non-motorized sports activities such as kayaking and snorkeling. Parents will appreciate the Viva Wyndham Kids Retreat for children aged 4 to 12 and the juniors club for kids aged 12 to 16. For an additional charge, babysitting also is available.
Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach
Doubloon Road & Churchill Drive
Freeport
Bahamas
(877) 999-3223
www.wyndham.com/hotels/FPOVF/main.wnt
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Shiromi Nassreen is a British writer. She holds a B.A. in theatre studies from Rose Bruford College of Speech & Drama and has been writing professionally for three years. She writes primarily travel and outdoor articles on Hawaii. Her articles have appeared in Dysfunkshion Magazine as well as Illusion Television and Matador Travel.
