caribbean

Our reviews of the top family vacation destinations and trip ideas organized by keywords (Italy, Caribbean, teens, etc) and topic (snowsports, spa, etc) to make your research easier.

This is a photo of Yafreisy, Alany, and I. They are two girls I am close to.

Regalos Pequeños (Small Gifts)

This last summer I had the privilege to serve in the impoverished areas of the Dominican Republic with many of my fellow youth group members. We touched them with the material gifts and services we brought, but I’m not sure they knew just how greatly their actions touched our hearts. I was...

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San Juan, Puerto Rico

My Bonding Vacation

I have taken many great vacations with my family, but the vacation that we took in March of 2012 changed my life forever.  My parents booked our Spring Break vacation from March 10 – 17, 2012 with Celebrity Cruises and we sailed for the first time on the luxurious Celebrity Eclipse with...

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Senor Frog at Coco Cay

Kristen's journey to the Bahamas

I was in 7th grade when I got the news "we're going on a cruise to the Bahamas!" my brother J.D  told me excitedly, he wasn't supposed to tell me because I tend to get overly excited about things. Words can not even describe how excited I was.  A couple of months passed...

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Miracle Cruising at sea

Carnival Launches Year Round Cruising from New York City

Carnival Cruise Lines is expanding its presence in New York City, with the Miracle offering year-round service from the Big Apple from the spring of 2012.  This is great news for families in the New York metropolitan area who are looking for a great pay-one-price vacation, without the...

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Author in the Bahamas

My inspirational trip

I was looking over the edge at a beautiful sunset, wondering what’s going on in the minds of these people.  My mind was racing, trying to figure out how a place so exquisite and impeccable on television is the complete opposite in reality.  Obviously nothing is what it really seems...

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Almond Beach Village, Barbados

Almond Beach Village, Barbados

Editor's Note:   This property is closing due to lack of renovation and maintenance in June 2012.  Families may contact Almond Resorts to enquire about their other properties, which we have not reviewed. Thinking of taking an all-inclusive family vacation in Barbados? Find out...

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Club Med La Caravalle, Guadeloupe

Great Values at Club Med All Inclusive Resorts through Summer

For families dreaming of a beach vacation this coming summer, Club Med all-inclusive resorts may be the brand of choice as they are offering special deals at a variety of locations from now until October. The catch is that you have to make up your mind and book by May 7, 2012 in order to save....

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Mardi Gras Parade in Pensacola, Florida

Top Family Mardi Gras And Carnival Celebrations Around The World

February and March are the time for party-loving cultures and Catholics everywhere to celebrate Carnival, Carnaval, Carnevale, Mardi Gras and other pre-Lenten festivals. With the winter season comes Carnival. New Orleans' Mardi Gras, Rio de Janeiro's Carnaval and Venice's Carnevale...

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Turks & Caicos 2012

Greetings from Turks & Caicos! I would say Yeah Mon because of my Jamaican memories, but Turks and Caicos does not have the same slang. In fact, these Caribbean islands are a lot different than my last Caribbean experience. Jamaica had it’s own culture, food, slang, music and here in...

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Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, courtesy Disney Cruise Line

Disney Fantasy: A First Look at a Fantastic Ship

There's lots of excitement about the launch of Disney Cruise Line's newest ship, Disney Fantasy, the sister ship to Disney Dream which has been sailing since early 2011. It was great fun to get a sneak peek while she was in New York City for her inauguration. She stopped in port after...

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