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Caribbean Northern and Eastern: Away for the Holidays, Sunshine, Beaches and Surf.  Pack the flip flops and head for the Caribbean with your kids. There is a lot to be said for leaving chilly gray winter days and stepping off a plane and on to a soft sandy beach; exchanging a pine tree for a palm tree and mittens for sunscreen. There will be no scarcity of holiday spirit. It will just be translated with sea breezes and an aqua blue ocean. From Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic to the Bahamas’ secret beaches, celebrate Christmas with a tropical twist.
Dominican Republic: La Romana, Caribbean Casa de Campo, Beaches, Golf and Entertainment. Christmas in the Caribbean is an unforgettable time with balmy winds and a prevailing carnival atmosphere. At Casa de Campo the extensive variety of programs at allows families to delight in their time both together and apart. Considered as one of the “best values” in the Caribbean, Casa de Campo offers a spectrum of accommodations, rates and supplemental add-ons to suit a range of vacation preferences and budgets. Guest rooms are spacious, comfortable and distinctly Caribbean, most with a connecting room option. For example “Luxury Suites” include all canopy bed, separate living room with dining area, queen sofa-sleeper, two bathrooms and may be expanded to include a connecting room with two double beds for an additional charge. For more space in the tropics select from the menu of vacation villas – pretty sweet! The resort complex can be your vacation destination because from sun up to sun down, families may enjoy sport activities, pools, shopping, and seasonal celebrations. Kids of all ages have access to supervised fun children’s activities available all day, every day. Divided by age group the resort maintains a certified nanny staff available for tiny tykes and simply to lend a hand; for kids ages 4-7, Kidz’n Casa offers exciting age appropriate adventures; for 8-12s there is Casa Tweens and this is the location of Bonch4teens Club a supervised area with a billiard table, air hockey, music, movies and space to chill with other teens. Bonus points: Casa de Campo has have staff on hand to plan and coordinate a family reunion or a wedding. Need to know: The Casa de Campo Inclusive supplement covers most of your dining, drinks and sports so you can sample just about everything with one simple price. They also offer a golf supplement with access to all three magnificent Pete Dye designed courses. Add on rates are for a variety of additional sports, excursions and spa treatments. There is a special price for kids 12 and younger -good news if you have youngsters. (Casa de Campo Resort La Romana, Dominican Republic Reservations toll-free 1-800-877-3643 or (305) 856-5405 and onsite (809)523-8698 or www.casadecampo.com.do)
St. Lucia: The Landings St. Lucia, a New RockResort. Be the first to scoop out a truly delightful spot for families. Opening this December on St. Lucia The Landings St. Lucia is an incredible, luxury resort with “sweet” suite space perfect for families. Located amid 19 acres along Rodney Bay the resort has nearly 800 feet of the island’s most stunning beachfront and room to feel absolutely tropical. This newest of RockResorts will have 231 one-, two- and three-bedroom suites making it ideal for families. Each suite ranges in size from 900 to 2,300 square feet and includes a fully-equipped, high-end kitchen. The resort will offer a 7,000 square-foot spa, a marina with 80 yacht moorings, helicopter access, a seaside Beach Club restaurant and bar on the pier, fitness club, swimming pools, hot tubs, tennis courts, water sports and beach services. The Landings will be developed in four distinct phases. Phase one, opening in December, will include 62 guest suites, entrance pavilion, spa, salon, fitness center, pool, watersports concession and the Beach Club restaurant. Bonus points: A variety of kid-friendly amenities will be available, including a “Creole Kids” cooking class with cooking demos to highlight recipes that encourage kids to cook with their parents. (The Landings St. Lucia Rodney Bay, Castries, Saint Lucia, West Indies. (Toll-free 1-877-657-ROCK, 1-877-657-7625 or http://landings.rockresorts.com)
Bahamas: Nassau, Cable Beach Away for the Holidays. The Sheraton Cable Beach Resort offers a complete resort experience and is set on seven exquisite acres of stunning waterscape, including three freshwater pools with flowing waterfalls, a swim-up bar and oversized whirlpools. The resort’s 694 comfortable guestrooms and suites feature a large private balcony or patio and are equipped with high-speed Internet access, LCD flat-screen televisions and the signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed – a multi-layered creation adorned with voluptuous down pillows, sensuous cotton sheets and a signature blanket and duvet. Certain restrictions and blackout dates may apply. Additional special family travel deals and offers are also available. Bonus points: Warm up your hectic holidays with fun under the Bahamian in the sun. The children will enjoy our three freshwater pools as well as building castles on our white-sand beaches. Parents will enjoy turquoise waters, a full-gaming casino, and a wide range of water sports. The Resort offers rollaway beds as well as a connecting room option, so just ask. Book “A Family Caribbean Getaway” package and children eat, free and receive a complimentary welcome snack, and one in-room movie per night during your stay. There are blackout dates for both offers so select your dates and have a look. (Sheraton Cable Beach Resort Nassau Bahamas, toll-free 1-888-627-7712 or www.sheraton.com/cablebeach)
The "Away for the Holidays" offers and ideas mentioned above were selected from our extensive Family Vacation Directory or provided to us by industry partners. For an expanded list go the Caribbean Vacation Ideas Directory or review one of our family vacation folders. Images provided by the resorts mentioned. Copyright 2008.
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