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Summer getaway with 10 year old

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TeeDee09
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Summer getaway with 10 year old

Hello! My SO and I want to go away this summer for about 4 nights. He has a ten year old son and we want him to have a great time! I was thinking Aruba, Cayman Islands, Bermuda or Barbados.
Does anyone know of any kid friendly places to stay on these islands. We also want a non-stop flight.
Just want to make sure we all have a good time! Thanks for any help or suggestions!

Posted 2/19/20 5:50 PM
 
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NYCGirl80
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Re: Summer getaway with 10 year old

Check out the Marriott Aruba Surf Club.

Posted 2/25/20 10:31 AM
 

TeeDee09
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Re: Summer getaway with 10 year old

Posted by NYCGirl80

Check out the Marriott Aruba Surf Club.



Thank you! I was looking at that place and it seems like it’s sold out for the dates I want so I’m looking at the Marriott Stellaris

Posted 2/25/20 8:55 PM
 

Straightarrow
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Re: Summer getaway with 10 year old

We just came back from Puerto Rico with my son who is 12 and my SO's son who is 11 and we LOVED it. We stayed in Palmas del Mar in Humacao.

Posted 2/26/20 2:05 PM
 

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Summer getaway with 10 year old

we are going to Aruba with our kids - staying at the Divi

Posted 2/27/20 8:52 AM
 

TeeDee09
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Re: Summer getaway with 10 year old

Posted by Aries14

we are going to Aruba with our kids - staying at the Divi



Is this all inclusive?

Posted 2/28/20 10:38 PM
 

mama2charlotte
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Summer getaway with 10 year old

Last week I brought my 6 and 9 year old to Hilton Rose Hall in Jamaica. It was AMAZING. Extremely safe, delicious food, lots of activities for the kids. The resort has a lazy room and a ton of water slides.
We booked through Costco and got a great deal.

Also, over the summer I went to Barbados. We stayed at a condo next to the Margaritaville, which is all-inclusive. The beach was a gorgeous man-made cove. However, the actual resort just seemed okay to me. I loved the island. It was beautiful and safe. But VERY EXPENSIVE. I'd choose Jamaica over Grand Cayman.

Posted 2/29/20 1:32 PM
 

TeeDee09
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Re: Summer getaway with 10 year old

Thank you! My friend just came back from Jamaica with her husband and loved it! I will definitely add this to the list. I appreciate the info!

Posted 2/29/20 2:47 PM
 

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Re: Summer getaway with 10 year old

It depends on what he likes to do...

Is he a strong swimmer? Aruba has amazing snorkeling and water sports but I find that being a strong swimmer is more important to participate
.
Is he into meeting new wildlife? Stingrays and Blue iguanas both are a feature at grand Cayman and I find that it’s easier to snorkel right from the beach.

Puerto Rico has so much culture you can experience easily and the bioluminescent kayaking is really mind blowing.

With such a short time span... I would also consider going to Florida. Everglades are cool to visit and beaches are amazing. Clearwater aquarium was so cool.

I haven’t been to Jamaica yet... so can’t comment on that.

Posted 3/2/20 6:50 AM
 

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Re: Summer getaway with 10 year old

Not any island. But you can grab a quick flight to Myrtle Beach. A lot to do there for that age.

Posted 3/2/20 10:57 AM
 

Aries14
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Re: Summer getaway with 10 year old

Posted by TeeDee09

Posted by Aries14

we are going to Aruba with our kids - staying at the Divi



Is this all inclusive?



yes!

Posted 3/2/20 11:41 AM
 

lululu
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Re: Summer getaway with 10 year old

For Bermuda I believe Grotto Bay is good for kids. They just put in one of those inflatable water playgrounds. They also have caves that look awesome. I have never stayed there though.

Also amazing is Rosewood Tucker's Point in Bermuda. They have lots of kids programs that look very fun - junior golf and tennis and Rosewood Explorers but might not be as fun if you are looking to spend time together.

Both of those resorts are right near the airport. Grotto Bay is definitely more reasonably priced than Tuckers.

Posted 3/3/20 7:27 PM
 

TeeDee09
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Re: Summer getaway with 10 year old

Yes! He’s been swimming since he was a toddler (lessons and all). I will look at Florida as well! Thank you for replying!

Posted 3/4/20 6:22 PM
 

TeeDee09
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Re: Summer getaway with 10 year old

Posted by lululu

For Bermuda I believe Grotto Bay is good for kids. They just put in one of those inflatable water playgrounds. They also have caves that look awesome. I have never stayed there though.

Also amazing is Rosewood Tucker's Point in Bermuda. They have lots of kids programs that look very fun - junior golf and tennis and Rosewood Explorers but might not be as fun if you are looking to spend time together.

Both of those resorts are right near the airport. Grotto Bay is definitely more reasonably priced than Tuckers.



Thanks!! Did not know about these places!

Posted 3/4/20 6:23 PM
 

TeeDee09
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Re: Summer getaway with 10 year old

Posted by Aries14

Posted by TeeDee09

Posted by Aries14

we are going to Aruba with our kids - staying at the Divi



Is this all inclusive?



yes!



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Posted 3/4/20 6:23 PM
 

TeeDee09
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Re: Summer getaway with 10 year old

I finally booked Aruba for July. Do you think we will get to go??

Message edited 3/20/2020 12:40:16 PM.

Posted 3/20/20 12:39 PM
 
 

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