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The Caribbean is generally perceived as a playground of the rich and famous, an ideal holiday destination for couples on a honeymoon, or as a picturesque venue for a wedding or renewal of vows. But families with children also have a wide choice of hotels and activities when they travel to the Caribbean. Families with small kids find it convenient to travel to those islands that have direct flights from the US.

Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas is a popular destination for families who travel with children. Besides its Aquaventure water theme park, swim with the dolphins program at Dolphin Cay, and Discover Atlantis tour, the resort also offers accommodation in its various towers, and a host of dining and shopping options. Visitors from Nassau can also make a day trip to enjoy the theme park and the beaches at Atlantis Resort.

For hikers and eco-tourists who travel to Puerto Rico with their children, The Rio Mar Beach Resort offers beachfront accommodations and a lively kids club with supervised activities. Parents can go for a hike in the El Yunque rainforest nearby while children have fun at Club Iguana, under the watchful eyes of professionals. Older children can accompany their parents on the well laid paths of El Yunque and even opt to camp in the rainforest with prior authorization. When in Puerto Rico, a trip to the bioluminescent Vieques bay at night can be an unforgettable experience for kids. Parents can take a boat ride or opt to swim with their children among the light-emitting organisms in the sea.

The Cayman Islands also offer several attractions for families who travel with children. Stingray City is the most popular of these, though watching the sea turtles on Boatswain Beach and visiting the Butterfly farm are as much fun for children and adults.