Travel Tailored For The Younger Generation

July 2 (NAPSI)-For many people, the dream of a Caribbean vacation is filled with images of sunshine, endless beaches and exotic drinks with paper umbrellas. Yet there’s something missing from this snapshot of an island getaway: kids.

That is, while laying out by the ocean and soaking up tropical bliss may be the “unwind” that travelers crave, children tend to have a different idea of what makes for a fun vacation-and sitting still generally isn’t it.

For that reason, a growing number of families are seeking out destinations that appeal to all age groups, providing each demographic with pastimes they enjoy-for a trip that covers all the bases, allowing everyone to return home happy and relaxed.

For example, family is the first priority at one of the top all-inclusive resorts in Antigua-located in the Leeward Islands in the eastern Caribbean. While there is much to do together as a group, children ages 3 and up can enjoy a full schedule of supervised activities, so they can find age-appropriate playmates, giving Mom and Dad a little time for themselves.

The Jolly Beach Resort & Spa offers numerous entertainment options for kids, including:

• The new Jolly Teenz Club, a terrific place for 13- to 16-year-olds to meet and socialize. The space is fully decked out with two 36” flat-screen televisions, video game systems, a stereo system, a DVD player and arcade-style games. At night, the club transforms into the Dream Room, a dynamite setting for get-togethers, including Pizza and a Movie Night and Disco Night.

• The Jolly Kidz Club. A well-equipped playground is just a starter with everything from hula hoop contests, dodgeball and aqua aerobics to Caribbean Story Time.

• Kidz Soiree. A formal dinner where the restaurant manager, wait staff and chef instruct the kids on proper etiquette-from understanding the menu, to which utensils to use when, and why and how to behave in a formal dining experience. Kids are expected to make a reservation and to dress smartly for dinner. Plus, no parents are allowed.

• Palms Wellness Centre Spa. Children and teens will enjoy choosing their own favorite ways to rejuvenate from the Palms Pampering for Kids treatment menu.

The Jolly Beach Resort & Spa is Antigua’s largest hotel with 464 rooms. The 40-acre property boasts a mile-long white-sand beach, lovely tropical gardens and a signature 8,000-sq.-ft. Fantasy Pool. Nearby, the resort community of Jolly Harbour offers golf and a casino as well as additional shopping and dining. To learn more, visit www.jollybeachresort.com.

A popular Caribbean resort caters to the younger set, with plenty of kid- and teen-friendly activities.