The all-inclusive Beaches Resorts in Negril, Jamaica, and the Turks and Caicos Islands won a Top 10 Getaways award in 1999 from the Tiny Travelers website for their resort offerings to families. Both locations offer childcare for children between newborn and age five, while children between the ages of six and 12 can attend Beach Kids Kamp. Nursery attendants are trained in child development and certified through U.S. universities. Characters from the children's television show "Sesame Street" make appearances at activities throughout the resort.
Beaches Negril
Norman Manley Boulevard
Negril, Jamaica
876-957-9270
beaches.com
Beaches Turks & Caicos
P.O. Box 186, Lower Bight Road
Providenciales, Turks & Caicos
649-946-8000
beaches.com
The Disney Cruise Line offers an online service families can use to pre-order baby supplies before boarding the cruise ship. Supplies are delivered to the guests' stateroom, so you don't need to pack baby supplies and gear for the trip. These include strollers, diaper pails, cribs, playpens, and bottle warmers. The cruise offers a nursery on-board for babies between the age of 12 weeks and 36 months.
Disney Cruise Vacations
Guest Communications
P.O. Box 10238
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-0238
800-951-3532
disneycruise.com
Azul Beach Hotel by Karisma in Riviera Maya, Mexico, is well-rated by VacationKids.com. The resort has 98 rooms and is geared toward families with infants and toddlers. A baby gear package is available on request and includes stroller, crib, bottle sterilizer, a playpen for the beach, and a bottle warmer, all of which are provided free under the all-inclusive program. Children under the age of 2 stay free.
Azul Beach Hotel
Tulum Boca Paila km 3.8
Tulum 77710, Mexico
011-52-998-872-8080
karismahotels.com
