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Anguilla
Antigua
Barbados
British Virgin Islands

Cuba

Grenada
Jamaica
St Lucia
Tobago
Turks & Caicos
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Jamaica

Large Caribbean island with huge variety of scenery (and domestic flights!)
very vibrant culture
fascinating history
very wide selection of accommodation, beach resorts, private mountain villas, small inns

Great trips: Blue mountains, Dunn’s River Falls

Festivals: Easter – carnival, August - reggae

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Babygoes2 recommends properties which are suitable for babies or toddlers for a variety of reasons (go to first stop). None of these properties however is 100% child-safe. All of the property descriptions are the opinion of BabyGoes2 and not the individual property owner or tour operator. Prices, while as accurate as possible, are for guidance only. Check late deals and members offers for any price reductions or offers.

Franklyn D. Resort & Spa, Jamaica

Stay:		Franklyn D. Resort & Spa, Jamaica
Location:		An all-inclusive resort for families on the north coast at Runaway Bay, built in a low-rise Tuscan-style architectural style surrounded by gardens bordered by a white sand beach and the Caribbean Sea to the North. On arrival you are greeted by your own vacation nanny, see more details below.
Accommodation:		Located directly on the seafront there are 77 deluxe one, two and three bedroom suites with separate living and dining areas, kitchens, cable TV and LAN Access. All suites are air-conditioned and feature either a large balcony or a garden terrace. They are beautifully furnished and their spaciousness is perfect for families. Its newest addition is a 1,400 square foot Honeymoon Suite, complete with a luxurious bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and 800 square foot deck on the beach. Rollaway bed and/or crib are available.
Facilities:		There are 4 restaurants, 3 swimming pools, an infant/toddler waterplay feature, Heely track and separate activity centres for children and teens, providing a wide variety of supervised activities. The 100-foot-long waterslide, affectionately called "Big Blue", creates a lot of excitement for kids and adults alike. Tennis, gym, watersports and volleyball. WiFi is complimentary and is property wide.
Vacation nanny:		Upon arrival, each family is assigned its own Vacation Nanny who will stay with your family to care for your children and your suite for the duration of your holiday. Your Nanny is with you daily from 9:00am to 4:40pm and is highly trained in housekeeping and childcare. There is a nominal charge of US$6.00 per hour if you require her services after 4:40pm. She will care for your children all day, from giving them a bath to feeding them to taking them to their activities so Mum and Dad can enjoy their holidays too.
For kids:		Playground, Kid’s Club, Games Room, Computer Room.
Travel time:		Approx. 10 hour flight from the UK with a 1 hour transfer.
Price range:		From approx £1,225.00 per adult per week which includes: accommodation, vacation nanny, meals, drinks and airport transfers.

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Pebbles Resort, Jamaica

Stay:		Pebbles Resort, Jamaica
Location:		An all-inclusive resort for the family on the north coast of the island, just east of Falmouth it has a friendly environment that takes full advantage of its natural surroundings. Guests will love the heady aroma of frangipani and jasmine, the beauty of hibiscus, bougainvillea and spider lilies and a host of other flowers and plants that surround the buildings and line the pathways. On arrival you are greeted by your own vacation nanny, see more details below.
Accommodation:		Spacious, air-conditioned junior suites are family friendly complete with mini refrigerators, multi-channel TV, full bathrooms, king size beds, a day bed and generous balconies. Interiors highlighted in tropical colours and designs are decorated with attractive wicker furniture. Wood panelled walls with the familiar 'cottage' aroma of cedar and pine contribute to the informal atmosphere in accommodations that evoke a feeling of nature and the outdoors. The suites are distinctly Caribbean in flavour, design and colour and stretch along a 600 foot beach with the mountains as a backdrop. They are ideal for families with 2 adults and 2 children and adjoining suites for families with up to three children, are available. Larger families mean more traffic and more "stuff", and a real need for extra living space that allows for both family time and private time.
Facilities:		There are 3 restaurants and an all day beach grill, infant / toddler waterplay feature, scuba diving, windsurfing, kayaking, a Heely track and a children's centre which is open from 7:30am until 10:00pm daily and is bursting with the latest in state-of-the-art educational and computer games. Here, your Vacation Nanny can take your children to their favourite movies, play Nintendo WII, Sony PlayStation or tie-and-dye and paint T-shirts (T-Shirts available at the Gift shop), participate in arts and crafts, fishing, photography lessons and treasure hunts.
Vacation nanny:		Upon arrival, each family is assigned its own Vacation Nanny who will stay with your family to care for your children and your suite for the duration of your holiday. Your Nanny is with you daily from 9:00am to 4:40pm and is highly trained in housekeeping and childcare. There is a nominal charge of US$6.00 per hour if you require her services after 4:40pm. She will care for your children all day, from giving them a bath to feeding them to taking them to their activities so Mum and Dad can enjoy their holidays too.
Travel time:		Approx. 10 hour flight from the UK with a 30 min transfer.
Price range:		From approx £985.00 per adult per week which includes: accommodation, vacation nanny, meals, drinks and airport transfers.

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Beaches Negril Resort & Spa, Long Bay, Negril

Stay:		Beaches Negril Resort & Spa, Long Bay, Negril, Jamaica Award winning resort. "Green Globe Certified" facilitates sustainable travel.
Location:		Located on the shore of the 7 mile white sand beach of Long Bay, Negril. The resort is comprised of both white sand beach & tropical gardens. The architecture features a blend of Caribbean influences surrounded by tropical greenery and landscaped courtyards. Beaches Negril is approximately 50miles from the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay.
Accommodation:		Wide selection of double rooms & suites available, beach front or garden view. Air con in all rooms, TV in all rooms, full balcony or patio. Some suites offer access for the physically challenged. Accomodation types include: Beachfront 2 Bedroom Suite: With Butler service. Includes 2 full bedrooms with King sized mahogany four-poster and double beds all connecting to large living room area and 3 full bathrooms, some with double vanities. Butler service. Views of gardens, white sand beach and ocean. Additional bedding: 3 pull out sofa beds. Suitable for 5 adults/ 3 children Beach front 1 Bedroom Suite: Includes 1 bedroom connecting to large living room area with mahogany king sized bed and 2 full bathrooms. Some with double vanities. Additional bedding; 3 pull out sofa beds. Suitable for 4 adults/2children Beachfront Junior Suite: Includes large bedroom with both bedroom and sitting area incorporated into the same area. Overlooks white sand beach and ocean. Includes king sized four poster mahogany bed and double vanity. Additional bedding; one pull out sofa bed. Suitable for 4 adults/1child Honeymoon Junior Suite: Identical to the beachfront suite with expansive suite setting but is set back from the beach providing partial ocean and beach view. Additional bedding; 1 pull out sofa bed. Suitable for 4 adults/1 child Honeymoon Grandeluxe Beachfront Room: Entry level concierge room with mahogany king bed and single pull out sofa bed. Enjoy full concierge amenities with views of the gardens and ocean from your balconies. 3 adults/1child Grandeluxe Beachfront Room: With mahogany King bed and a single pull out sofa bed. panoramic views of the gardens and white sand beach from the patios (ground floor) or balconies. 3 adults/1child Luxury Ocean View Room: Mahogany king bed with patios (ground floor) or balconies. view of gardens & ocean. 2 adults/1 child Premium Room: Mahogany king beds or double beds with patios (ground floor) or balconies. Garden view 3 adults/1child Deluxe Room: Comes with either king beds or double beds with patios (ground floor) or balconies, overlooking gardens. 3 adults/1child or 2 adults/1 infant
Facilities:		Butler service in top suites, suite concierge program, choice of 5 restaurants & 6 bars, cocktail parties, land sports (incl basketball, bocce ball, mini golf, football, chess, croquet, tennis, volley ball etc), water sports (incl kayaking, scuba, banana boat, windsurfing, snorkelling, water-skiing, sunfish sailing etc), 3 pools incl 2 swim up pool bars, toddler pool, 3 whirlpools, fitness centre (incl aerobics workout area & gymnasium fully equipped with stair climbers, treadmills, walk fits, weights & whirlpool). Full exchange privileges with nearby resort 'Beaches Sandy Bay', including complimentary shuttle service. Also champagne breakfasts daily & once weekly midnight chocolate buffet! Red Lane Spa for adults and kids alike – double’s treatments available.
For children:		Kids Kamp & crèche Xbox 'oasis’ with all latest games. Kids Kamp: The Kids Kamp opens from 9:00a.m to 9:00p.m. daily and features a wide range of supervised activities for the age groups at different times. (Age groups: 0-3 yrs / 4yrs – 5yrs / 6yrs – 7yrs/ 8yrs – 12yrs) Pram & Buggy rentals available. Private Nanny/babysitter: Available per hour for up to 3 children per room. Pirates Island Waterpark features two slides each 204 ft. long (4 ft height requirement), a splash deck and a 392 ft meandering river. Opens daily. 2 kids scuba programmes – The Bubblemaker (for beginners) and the Seal Team (for the more advanced). Crayola Art Camps: on-property activity centers where families can unleash their creativity through Caribbean-inspired games and activities eg Scavenger Hunt Collage Frames, Island Medallions, and Butterflies and Lizards Island Trail Rallies Sesame St Activities: including Sesame Street Live Parade on Wednesday Evenings and Sesame activities every day including Stage Shows, Character Breakfasts (at cost), Story Time with Elmo, Bake with Cookie Monster, Dance with Zoe, Music with Bert and Ernie.
Travel time:		10 hrs flight from Uk to Montego Bay and 1.5 hrs transfer
Price range:		From £1269 per adult for 7 nights, £2015 for 14 nights. Child prices from £669 for 7 nights and £970 14 nights.

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Round Hill Hotel & villas

Travel with:		Abercrombie & Kent, Caribtours
Stay:		Round Hill Hotel & Villas
Location:		8 miles west of Montego Bay, on a 110 acre private peninsula
Accommodation:		Fabulous villa resort which also offers 36 hotel oceanview hotel rooms recently redesigned by Ralph Lauren beautifully decorated, spacious and airy, well equipped with every comfort and 27 , two, three , four and five bedroom villas (most with private pool) all set within glorious gardens and perfect for families.
Facilities:		Two pools, secluded sandy beach, gym, Yoga, aerobics, Wellness spa centre with holistic treatments and Elemis Spa Products, tennis, dive school and watersports. Comp Tennis clinics for Kds July & August.
Childcare:		Complimentary supervised kids club (3 -12) private nannies and babysitting.(free nanny service for 5 hrs per day for stays May1-31 Oct for those in Oceanfront Hotel rooms on Family Plan.
Travel time:		9 hrs 25 mins flight from UK, 25 mins airport transfer
Price range:		From £1,316 for the first week. Great offers 1 April – 14 December and May 1- October 31 .

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Half Moon Club

Travel with:		Caribtours
Stay:		Half Moon Club, just 10 minutes from the airport
Accommodation:		One of Jamaica’s most prestigious resorts, which a huge variety of accommodation – all of a very high standard, ranging from rooms to fully staffed villas. All are air conditioned and have a terrace, balcony or patio. Suites have separate living areas and the stunning Royal villas have cook, butler, private pool and use of golf cart. The Half Moon is a beach, tennis and golf club and boasts just about every facility you could possibly want, all set in beautiful landscaped gardens and on a private beach.
Facilities:		Several swimming pools, 7 restaurants, 8 bars, 15 tennis courts, 18 hole golf course, 18 hole putting course, squash, riding, croquet, nightclub, gym and spa.
For children:		Great attention is lavished on smaller guests: supervised Children’s centre for 3-12 year olds. Playground with swings, slide etc. Early dinners. Private nannies and babysitting.
Beach:		Right on beautiful Caribbean beach
Car:		Not necessary
Travel time:		9 hrs 45 mins, GMT-5hrs, 10 mins transfer from airport
Price guide:		From £1,180 per adult for one week in superior room. From £387 for child sharing room with adults same period. Junior suite from £1,462. Offer: Stay for 7 nights between1 – 30 September and get 7 nights free, on a room only basis.

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