Vacationing with babies and young children can be tough! Need some hints on how to make sure your family vacation stays stress-free? We've got just the thing – here are some resort recommendations and tips that are sure to make it a vacation the whole family will enjoy...
Tot-friendly vacation spots - resorts and hotels with activities designed for little ones:
Cancun - Great Parnassus Resort & Spa As one of Cancun's most family-friendly hotels, it features a baby club for infants 18 months +, a teen club, games room and Family Rooms that accommodate up to three children in the same room as their parents.
Cancun - Crown Palace Club At this all-inclusive beachfront resort the “Baby Club” for toddlers 18 months to 3 years features supervised fun and games designed just for the little ones. Older kids will love the water park and teens are sure to enjoy their own disco, “Insomnia”!
Jamaica - Breezes Resort & Spa Trelawny As well as babysitting and nanny services, this family-friendly resort offers a children's program for newborn to teens, supervised by highly-trained staff. The relaxed, casual atmosphere is sure to make your family feel at home!
Jamaica, Montego Bay - Holiday Inn SunSpree Kids under 12 stay and eat for free at this resort and will enjoy endless activities at the KidSpree™ Vacation Club, featuring supervised programs for tots 6 months +. Babysitting services can also be arranged.
Dominican Republic, La Romana - Casa de Campo This 7,000 acre beachfront playground features 'Toddlers 'n Casa', a supervised program for tots aged 1-3, plus babysitting services, and older kids are will enjoy endless adventures at the equestrian center and dude ranch.
Aruba, Oranjestad - Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort & Casino A great value choice for families, this beachfront resort offers supervised activities for infants 6 months and older at the KidSpree™ Vacation Club. There's also a kids activities center, game room and disco night!
Travel tips - Be sure to allow plenty of time for check-in; remember how much longer it takes to achieve anything with young kids in tow and apply the same formula to your travel plans. - Look out for fast track customs and immigration check points for those traveling with infants. - Bring along plenty of food and snacks and buy water before getting on the plane. Disposable bibs are a great idea for infant mealtimes when traveling. - Take a harness or reins for a toddler so that they can walk around but still be close at hand – they are perfect for using at the hotel too. - Dress your infants in comfortable clothes and bring along a change of clothes for the flight. Darker colors hide stains! - When heading to the beach or pool, put sunscreen on your little ones before leaving your room to save time. - Create a play space in your room by keep all the playthings in one corner – this will help make the room more homey. - Pack a small first-aid kit with all the essentials such as band aids, children's Tylenol and a digital thermometer.
For even more family-travel hints and tips check out our blog “TRAVELING with the Kids – It’s All in the Planning!”