4 Best Caribbean Resorts for Winter Break
Do you have a solution for your winter blues? How about heading to one of the best Caribbean resorts for winter break? The Caribbean is “home” to sandy beaches, luxurious resorts and never ending summer days and evening entertainment. But not all vacation spots are created equal. Not all are catered exclusively for couples or families.
While you may find sun, beach and water in all resorts, here are four that may take your breath away. We have three family-friendly resorts and one for a romantic winter getaway.
One: RIU Palace Aruba
The “one happy island” is laid-back, friendly and easy to travel to. Aruba is only
four hours 25 minutes from New York, which is closer than a trip to
Los Angeles, CA. JetBlue, United Airlines and Delta Airlines
fly directly from New York to Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport.
We recommend RIU Palace Aruba for families with children for a few reasons. They have endless amounts of activities for children of any age and a variety of food for the picky eaters. There is golf, live music and entertainment for adults, diving, hiking, watersports and a children’s club.
The property has two fresh water swimming pools, one Jacuzzi, sauna, gym, solarium-terrace and a spa center. It is located at the Palm Beach area of Aruba, famous for its white sand and crystal clear water.
The all-inclusive option makes it easy and convenient for families because there is endless amount of food at the main buffet, free Wi-Fi and most activities are included. It is a worry-free, cost effective vacation for families.
Information:
RIU Palace Aruba
Two: Villa Celeste Estate, Dominican Republic
If you prefer a vacation spot in the Caribbean that is beyond beaches and sea, Villa Celeste Estate may be your best option. This property is located in the town of Jarabacoa, the main eco-touristic adventure destination in the Caribbean. It is also known as the Dominican Alps where you will experience “eternal spring” and sun without the humidity of the tropics.
Mountains, villages and natural wonders of the Caribbean surround you. Experience local Dominican lifestyle without sacrificing on comfort and luxury. One unique feature is Villa Celeste Estate’s “farm to table” concept, where guests are served with local farmers’ produce, meat, poultry, eggs and natural dairy. Everything is fresh and organic from the garden.
A vegetarian traveler will find it easy to try fresh and authentic Dominican Cuisine at the Villa Celeste Estate.
Enjoy the quietness with a great book or go on an adventure tour like zip lining or horseback riding in the surrounding areas of Villa Celeste Estate. It is suitable for couples or families with kids.
There are
six major airports in the Dominican Republic. The
two closest airports to Jarabacoa are Santiago Municipal Airport and Gregorio Luperón International Airport and
four non-stop flights to Jarabacoa from New York.
Information:
Villa Celeste Estate
Three: Beaches at Turks and Caicos
Turks and Caicos is also known as “the last of the true exotics” in the Caribbean. Beaches all-inclusive resort is located at Providenciales beach with 12 miles of powder white sand beach and water that allows you to look down a few feet deep without any instruments.
Beaches at Turks and Caicos can cater to anyone from ages two to 92. For a relaxation day of doing nothing, relax at the Italian Village pool and if you have active kids who need endless activities and entertainment, the resort provides a kids’ camp.
Turks and Caicos is a diver’s mecca with 1,000 square miles of reefs and a few historic wrecks. Scuba Diving Magazine voted it as one of the top five diving destinations in the world. Under the sea, you may find spotted Eagle Rays, Manta Rays and a whole ecosystem of marine life. (Source:
Beaches)
There are
nine airlines that fly into Turks and Caicos and most are less than five hours away from eastern United States.
Four: Jade Mountain St. Lucia
Infinity pool sanctuaries, endless rugged stoned-faced columns, beachfront view and natural scenic beauty surrounds Jade Mountain resort. Couples may find their solution to winter blues in this resort by relaxing in the boutique spa, taking yoga classes and working out in the fitness studio. Or enjoy the watersports facilities, scuba diving or biking in the woods.
Jade Mountain is considered one of the Caribbean’s most scenic resorts with 600 acres of tropical land at Anse Chastanet Bay. You will not experience jetlag in St. Lucia because it is only one hour ahead of United States Eastern Time and
two hours ahead of Chicago time.
Information:
Jade Mountain St. Lucia
Are you ready to break the winter blues? Use Travelmath’s calculator and find out which airlines fly into the islands of your choice.
