family vacation

It was so simple to go on vacation when you were younger. With no kids to worry about, you were free to go where you pleased, when you pleased. A resort just had to have a nice pool, some good food, and you were pretty much set. You didn’t have to worry about whether the resort had child services, nannies, kids activities, etc… Well, as a parent, there are a lot of additional considerations you must make when choosing that cheap all-inclusive Caribbean vacation for the family.

Some important considerations such as:

- Kids programs: What kind of kids programs do they have in place, and are they provided by the resort?
- What age range do they typically cater to? Some resorts have nanny care for infants, while others only have staff on hand certified to deal with older children.
- Is there a nanny program or a daycare center in place? A personal nanny can really make your life easy while on vacation, giving you lots of important alone time with your significant other. If a nanny isn’t available, a day care center is the next best option, especially if there are other children the same age as your’s
- Do they have any activities aimed at kids, such as rock climbing, trapeze, and other games kids can participate in? Although lying by the pool may be your definition of a vacation, kids often want to be entertained, and having daily programs geared towards children will make their vacation memorable

It’s important to include kids in your preparations for a family vacation, and try to choose among the many kid friendly tropical resorts. Not only are children a lot of work on vacation, but they get bored easily, are picky eaters, etc.. and many resorts recognize this fact. They’ll have nannies ready to make sure you get some time alone, programs to keep them entertained, and food specially prepared for all those picky eaters. Pick a kid friendly Caribbean resort next time, and you’ll be amazed how much everyone in the family enjoyed their vacation.

Here are the top 10 kid friendly resorts:

1) Avalon Reef Club, Isla Mujeres, Mexico

2) Beaches Boscobel, Jamaica

3) Almond Beach Village, St. Peter, Barbados

4) Breezes, Curacao

5) Beaches Turks & Caicos

6) Club Med Punta Cana

7) Franklyn D. Resort, Jamaica

8) Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas

9) FDR Pebbles, Jamaica

10) Starfish Resort, Jamaica

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Lactating moms traveling can now carry a “reasonable” quantity of breast milk in airplanes departing from the U.S. and this, with or without their baby or young children traveling with them.

This has been requested for a long time by lactating working moms. The American TSA also confirms that nobody will have to “taste their milk”.

More info at www.tsa.gov.

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by: Kandi Harper for cheap all inclusive Caribbean vacation

Popularity of all inclusive resorts have increased in the past few years, and for good reasons. Hence, more and more people now go to all inclusive resorts for their vacations. However, while the cost of an all inclusive vacation may sound very affordable to the single guy or to the couple with no children, far too many families still think that the cost of an all inclusive holiday is too expensive, therefore out of their budget. There re all inclusive vacations packages for all budgets, including a family one. Find out what choices there are for a family who wants to experience all the enjoyment and luxury of an all inclusive holiday without the cost of a real luxury resort.

Two major tips

First, a five stars hotel is not for everybody. Neither is a five stars all inclusive Caribbean resort. Therefore, a good compromise is to go a 3 or 4 stars resort.

There are many misconceptions about 3 star resorts. Although you should make your research and read reviews about the resort (even for a 5 stars resort as a matter of fact), most 3 star resorts are a good compromise between family quality time and a reasonable vacation cost. Chances are that unlike at a five stars resort, being at a 3 star resort, your family probably won’t be feasting on lobster every night and the food will not look like it was prepared by Gordon Ramsey himself. But remember that most kids are usually contented with a few hot dogs and hamburgers, and that fancy food can be a turn off for them.

Second, the length of your holiday will also affect the cost of the trip. By cutting down to a 5 days trip instead of an 10 days trip, you can reduce the cost of your holiday and make it into a real cheap all inclusive Caribbean vacation.

Shortening your trip can be a good compromise for a family who cannot afford to spend too much money for their vacation. By cutting you trip by a few days, your family will have the benefits and luxury of a nice all inclusive Caribbean resort at a fraction of what they would pay for a longer trip. Therefore, a shorter trip will make an all inclusive Caribbean holiday more affordable to more families.

Advantages of an all inclusive resort for families

The advantages of bringing your family to an all inclusive is that, as the name indicates, pretty much is included.

1.Starting from the airfares for everybody and transportation between the airport and the resort in air conditioned comfy shuttles.

2.Proper accommodation is provided and each day you will have a maid service.

3.You do not have to worry for the food. Most-all inclusive resorts will include a breakfast buffet (cereals, fresh pressed fruit juices, ham, hash brown, toast, crepes, oatmeal, etc.) a lunch buffet (including fresh fruits, a salad bar, cold cuts and a large selection of meats, seafood, pasta, etc), a dinner buffet (including a good selection of desserts and several types of main dishes). For both lunch and dinner, and often all day long by the pool hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries and condiments are available for everybody. Finally, most resorts include a 24hrs room service, so if your little crew needs a midnight snack, you can order from the room.

4.During daytime, many resorts offer child care, where the kids are feed and entertained. In the evening, there are several shows suitable for children.

5.Most resorts have a kids pool.

6.Finally, the all inclusive Caribbean resort offer something unbeatable: the scenery, the beach and the sea. While you are getting a killer tan, your kids will love making sand castles all day or jumping in the waves of the emerald blue water of the sea.

However, before purchasing any all inclusive holiday package, do a research and look for the essential : kids pool, child care, entertainment for young kids and teenagers, family suites. The best would be to look for a family oriented or kids friendly Caribbean resort, to make sure you and your family will all enjoy the stay.

A cheap all inclusive Caribbean vacation can be a very affordable vacation if you do your research and find the right resort. Because every detail will be arranged for you, all you need to do is to bring your crew along and enjoy the warm waters and weather. You will experience an easy going and relax holiday, free of the worries other types of vacation can bring, such as organizing entertainment, finding accommodation, looking for a place to eat in for breakfast/lunch/dinner. Therefore, your all inclusive package will offer you all the luxury associated with more expensive trips or all inclusive resorts, but at a price affordable when traveling as a group. So if you are looking for a fancy and relaxing holiday this year, why not start looking for your perfect cheap all inclusive Caribbean vacation package?

If you have young children, make sure the resort you are going to has a kid pool area

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by: Henly Ng for cheap all inclusive Caribbean vacation

In the last few years, Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic has had a 34 millions dollars beauty and youth regeneration. The 34 millions dollars has allowed the luxurious and more sophisticated resorts to emerge in the area. Several of those resorts have also expanded many of their children and young teenagers activity programs.

With its fine sand and emerald waters, the new Punta Cana is a real Shangri-La. The east peak of the Hispaniola island, in Punta Cana, has had the most refurbishment. The deluxe, festive, multicultural and perfectly adapted for families all inclusive Club Med in Punta Cana reflects well that sumptuousness.

The huge investment was used to renovate and upgrade installations and decorations that, even though they had been last renovated in 1998, really needed some improvements… The Club Med now have a spa, an aqua park for kids, 566 renovated guest rooms (including family suites) and 32 luxurious Tiara suites.

Fine dining at the all inclusive Club Med in Punta Cana

The new Tiara formula is, let’s admit it, there to attract the more well-to-do customers. Tiara is small village within a bigger village, composed of bungalows facing the sea. Each of the 2 bedrooms bungalow are decorated with a lot of taste, and have a private terrace. A lot of thoughts have been made to make the Tiara customers feel cozy and at home. Every all inclusive club med “gentle members” who opt for the Tiara suites will also enjoy not only the benefits of a private concierge, a private ride between the airport and the all inclusive Club Med and room service, but also a special swimming pool and a private bar. However, this luxury is not affordable by all, since an all inclusive Club Med Tiara suite package for a week will cost you close to 15 000$ (family of 4, airfare included).

A hommy design at the Tiara all inclusive Club Med suite in Punta Cana

A bit of everything for everybody

If the idea of lying down by the pool or at the beach, swimming a few laps in the sea or in the pool and getting a nice tan is synonym of vacation to many, it also means boredom for others. For those who need some excitement at all time, even on vacation, an all inclusive club med holidays is also the place for you to be. Sailing, diving, in-line skating, kaying, tennis, gym and many other activities are available to you.

Surpervised by the “gentle employees”, beginners and pro will find what suits them in all activities. Adequate activity programs are designed to teach children from 4 months to 17 years of age. Hence, for babies age 4 months to 2 years old, the all inclusive Club Med Baby Welcome include beds and baby swimming pools, strollers, baby chairs and baby food. For kids aged 2 to 4 years, the Small Club Med, and for kids aged 4 to 11 years, the Mini Club Med offer fun activities organized around their range of age. Finally, even teenagers will find their share of activities. Recently, the all inclusive Club Med have built an enormous skateboard ramp and a special restaurant chill-out place to meet other adolescents.

Baby Club Med... All inclusive for toddlers age 4 months to 2 years

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by: Henly Ng, book a cheap all inclusive Caribbean vacation today