The Family Luxe Guide to the Caribbean

Beautiful beaches, brilliant restaurants and hotels we return to time and again. Barbados has that rare mix of easy-going island life and plenty happening beyond the resort — perfect for first-timers and Caribbean regulars alike.

Calm turquoise water, hidden coves and some seriously lovely places to stay. Antigua is an easy one to fall for — particularly if your idea of a Caribbean holiday involves plenty of time barefoot and by the sea.

Lush, colourful and full of character. Known as the Spice Island, Grenada brings together beautiful beaches, rainforest, waterfalls and a real sense of Caribbean life. One for those who like their luxury with a little adventure on the side.

The Caribbean does family travel exceptionally well but choosing the right resort matters. Brilliant kids’ clubs, family suites, calm beaches and all-inclusive done properly can make this one of the easiest long-haul family escapes.

​Pair two islands and suddenly the Caribbean becomes an adventure. From Barbados and Grenada to Antigua and its smaller neighbours, travelling by boat or short flight lets you experience two completely different sides of island life in one trip.

St Lucia’s dramatic Pitons, Jamaica’s energy, the understated luxury of Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands by boat or somewhere you may never have considered. There’s a Caribbean island for almost every kind of traveller — the trick is knowing which one is yours.