Caribbean vacations have alot to offer everyone. Many of the islands are ideal for scuba divers, families, romantic getaways, and even destination weddings. If you live along the Eastern Seaboard, a flight to a Caribbean island is relatively short and easy to find direct flights from most major cities. Peak travel season in the Caribbean is December to May, and the islands offer the perfect escape from cold weather.
If you’re looking for family vacation ideas that involve the beach this winter, I would strongly recommend The Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman. The resort sits on the widest stretch of Seven-Mile-Beach’s soft white sand and is renowned for its crystal clear blue water. Because of it’s location and the surrounding ecosystem, The Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman has some incredible and unique programs that provide families with plenty of activities for having fun in the sun.
Their eco-adventures for children and families is part of “Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment” program. All of their activities incorporate the surrounding ecological resources in order to become “a natural classroom and living laboratory in which adults, families and kids learn while having fun at the same time.”
The activities program provides visitors with diverse offerings adventurers of any age will enjoy. Here are some of the one-of-a-kind activities you and your family can explore together:
KIDS (Ages 4 to 10)
Your tots can be a Stingray Detective, testing their detective skills and solving ray-related clues to complete a fun-filled scavenger hunt. Or, they can leap into the fascinating world of frogs with Frogtastic Fun. Children can help to find froggy friends on night walk and explore the many mysterious and crazy facts that a guide will share with them.
YOUTH (Ages 10 and up)
For older kids who are a bit adventurous and bold, they can go on a Mangrove Kayak Adventure. Mangroves are the forests of the sea, their strange roots extending into the water and providing a nursery for reef creatures. Its canopy is home to many marine birds. Glass bottom double kayaks make sure you don’t miss a moment of the action, above or below the water!
If your children enjoy snorkeling, they can go for a Night Snorkel. They’ll be able to shine a flashlight on the reef to observe the “changing of the guard” as the day time critters go to sleep and the creatures of the night come out of hiding.
ADULTS/FAMILY
One of the most memorable excursions you and your family can enjoy together is the Seafloor Submarine Adventure. The Atlantis XI submarine was specifically designed for sightseeing and is equipped with a spacious, air conditioned cabin, maintained at sea level pressure with no effect on the ears. The smooth ride, clarity of the water and exotic creatures will amaze you as you explore Cayman’s underwater marine parks to depths of 100 feet.
These are just a few examples of activities that you and your family can participate in should you choose The Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman as your next travel destination. For a full list of activities, you can download their brochure (link to pdf of brochure). And, of course, if you book your trip with Simply Juicy Travel (link to the Contact Us page), you’ll also have access to bonus amenities that will help ensure a truly wonderful vacation experience for you and your loved ones!