Jetting off to the sun for the holiday season and taking a leisurely cruise through the Caribbean is one of the best ways to spend Christmas. Swapping snow for white sandy beaches and frosty winds for warm breezes is an incredibly pleasant experience, and is a fantastic treat for the entire family.
So if you are packing your bags for a winter beach break and want to know how to make it a special trip for the whole family, read on! We’ve got a guide to enjoying the best Christmas with your kids in the Caribbean, complete with the best resorts for families and an array of activities your kids will love!
Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa, Mexico
The Mexican Caribbean is one of the best places to take the family for a tropical getaway any time of the year, but it really comes into its own during the holiday season. Mexico takes Christmas incredibly seriously, and the combination of perfect weather, pristine beaches, and amazing Latin festivities makes for a genuinely incredible Caribbean Christmas. Dreams Tulum is one of the best resorts on the Riviera Maya, a luxurious, all-inclusive, family-friendly spot that offers delightful holiday experiences for kids and adults alike. From seasonal craft sessions and cookie decoration to an on-site Santa Claus, plus a huge swimming pool and a private stretch of beach, this is Christmas in paradise done right.
Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa
Over to the Turks & Caicos Islands, where Beaches Villages & Spa provides a festive experience that will leave your kids wide-eyed with delight. The resort organizes its own Christmas parade, as well as a holiday-themed Sesame Street stage show, and the one-site waterpark offers an exciting alternative to time at the beach or by the pool.
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman
The Ritz-Carlton on Grand Cayman is one of the more luxurious and elegant offerings on this list, but it has more than enough family-friendly attractions to make it a great option. Its tree-lighting ceremony is exceptional, and the prospect of Santa arriving by sailboat is enough to get even the most cynical kid excited! The resort also boasts a seasonal ‘Candy Land’, complete with an enchanted gingerbread house and traditional Caribbean storytelling. The hotel couldn’t be better placed either, with Seven Mile Beach right on your doorstep, meaning there’s plenty to do apart from Christmas activities as well.
Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa, St. Lucia
St. Lucia is always one of the most popular Caribbean islands, with its combination of picture-perfect beaches and breathtaking landscape, topped off with the majestic Pitons. It’s no slouch when it comes to Christmas either, with some of the most enjoyable and exciting Caribbean Christmas traditions. Coconut Bay is an excellent choice for families looking for a place to stay, particularly over the holidays, as it really goes all out to make the festive season special. From their artificial snow hill (perfect for tobogganing) to an Elf Scavenger Hunt, and an extensive program of traditional Christmas entertainment, there are plenty of things to see and do in the resort throughout the holiday season.
Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas
If you want to add a little excitement to your Caribbean family Christmas, head to Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Their extravagant Christmas program includes festive movie screenings, a huge Christmas display, and a traditional Junkanoo parade. There’s loads going on outside of the Christmas events schedule as well, with the Atlantis Blue Project Foundation a particular highlight. This educational center is focused on marine conservation and gives your little ones the chance to see breathtakingly beautiful sea creatures up close in their natural habitat.
