New Family Friendly Hotels in Caribbean:

Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa: Vieux Fort, St. Lucia

Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa: Vieux Fort, St. Lucia

Drenched in tropical hues, the Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa features 254-rooms, four dining options, five bars, three swimming pools, a full-service spa, and the island’s largest water park. ...more »


Franklyn D. Resort: Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Franklyn D. Resort: Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Tucked just outside Ocho Rios on Jamaica's north coast, Franklyn D. Resort makes the perfect getaway for families. ...more »


FDR Pebbles: Falmouth, Jamaica

FDR Pebbles: Falmouth, Jamaica

The resort has a pool with a huge water slide, a private beach area with hammocks, a glass-bottom snorkel boat, ocean trampoline, several restaurants and (the best part for families) a private nanny for the kids. ...more »


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Trip of a lifetime? Bring a spare camera.

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Not long ago (in famously photogenic Seville) I looked through the viewfinder of my up-until-then trusty Canon, zoomed in on my cute family, pushed the shutter button, and . . . nothing happened. ...more »