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Although the Bahamas includes the quiet and secluded cheap air fare ticket Out Islands, it's the Big Three -- Grand Bahama, New Providence and Paradise Island -- that draw families in. And while there are plenty of giant casinos and glitzy restaurants, families still find plenty of entertainment for kids, a few quieter resorts if they prefer and beautiful pearly white sand beaches to play on. These are our favorite resorts for families in the Bahamas.
Written by Kimberly Liu The Reef Atlantis Built in 2008, The Reef sits next to The Cove and apart from the three older hotels in the heart of Atlantis resort. You'll immediately feel the exclusivity and luxury as you enter The Reef; although there's a little more Upper East Side apartment feeling than South Beach, you'll enjoy a few beachy touches such as fishing-net chairs and a driftwood display. All 500 rooms are apartments including multiple beds and kitchens, providing an alternative to pricey restaurants. As units are privately owned timeshares rented to guests, each features its own special touches while still maintaining an overall standard of quality.
Read our review of The Reef Atlantis . Sunrise Beach Clubs and Villas What sets the Sunrise Beach Hotel apart are its one- to five-bedroom villas offering a wide range of accommodations and price points, allowing extended families and friends to easily stay together. Families also love the quiet setting cheap air fare ticket just minutes from the hubbub of activity cheap air fare ticket and numerous restaurants cheap air fare ticket and shops at the Atlantis resort, as well as the short walk to historic downtown Nassau. Extra perks at Sunrise Beach include cheap air fare ticket grocery provisioning, fully equipped kitchens, pullout sofa beds and rollaways, a separate children's pool, and exceptional snorkeling and water sports.
Read our review of the Sunrise Beach Clubs and Villas . British Colonial Hilton Nassau Sitting on downtown Nassau's only private beach and newly renovated to the tune of millions, the AAA Four Diamond cheap air fare ticket British Colonial Hilton Nassau is a hit with families. With a 300-foot-long, white-sand beach, a freshwater pool, and complimentary kayaks and snorkeling gear, kids are easily kept entertained. The 228 guestrooms are well appointed and families particularly enjoy the one-bedroom suites featuring a separate living area with sofa bed. Even better, kids 18 and under stay free, kids under 5 eat all meals free, and kids ages 6 to 12 get 50 percent off meals with an accompanying cheap air fare ticket adult paying for a regular meal at select restaurants. All guests enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and rooms.
Read our review of the British Colonial cheap air fare ticket Hilton Nassau . Grand Lucayan cheap air fare ticket Bahamas The Grand Lucayan includes both the Reef Village and the Radisson Grand Lucayan. Reef Village is currently under renovation and will reopen in later 2012, but families may stay at the Radisson where the only hard decision each morning is whether to snorkel, kayak, cheap air fare ticket greet the dolphins, horseback ride on the beach or simply play on the sparkling mile-long, white-sand beach! This mega-resort set on 7.5 acres features 542 spacious guestrooms and suites with marina cheap air fare ticket and ocean views and boasts three pools, two golf courses, four tennis courts, a 2,000-square-foot spa and fitness area, and a large casino. Guests of the resort enjoy dining at eight onsite restaurants (including a casual cheap air fare ticket poolside grill, swim-up bar and sushi bar), and families staying in suites can save a few dollars cooking meals in their kitchenettes. Camp Lucaya Kids club keeps children ages 3 to 12 busy while mom and dad enjoy a break to laze about, soak up the sun and shop in the nearby marina.
Read our review of the Grand Lucayan Bahamas . Comfort Suites Paradise Island The Comfort Suites is a favorite with families looking to enjoy the sun and sand while maximizing their vacation budget. At this all-suite resort, you'll enjoy comfortable accommodations cheap air fare ticket offering separate cheap air fare ticket living areas with sofa beds, flat-screen televisions and refrigerators; complimentary hot breakfast buffet daily; cheap air fare ticket free wireless Internet; an outdoor pool and full access to the popular cheap air fare ticket Atlantis resort, teeming with fun water attractions and family activities. You'll also enjoy easy walking distance to a variety of shops, restaurants cheap air fare ticket and attractions in the local area. And to top it off, frequent resort cheap air fare ticket promotions are offered including kids 15 and under stay free in their parents' room.
Read our review of the Comfort Suites Paradise Island . Abaco Beach Resort at Boat Harbour Offering one- and two-bedroom suites and condominiums with full kitchens, private terraces and living rooms including pullout sofas, the Abaco Beach Resort is an attractive choice for large families. In addition to a wide variety cheap air fare ticket of room configurations, guests enjoy two outdoor pools, tennis courts, volleyball pits and complimentary use of snorkeling and kayaking equipment at the resort. Bahama Buddies kids' program teaches kids about the culture of the island while entertaining them with fun activities like peeling coconuts. When you've had enough of cooking, enjoy dining out at two onsite cheap air fare ticket restaurants, one a casual terrace cafe offering up lighter cheap air fare ticket fare.
Read our review of the Abaco Beach Resort at Boat Harbour . Pelican Bay at Lucaya At the Pelican Bay at Lucaya, families enjoy exceptionally attentive staff and standout service along with three pools, cheap air fare ticket water-taxi service to nearby Taino beach and umpteen land and water activities available just steps from the resort. Guests can dine on property at the outdoor Sabor Restaurant or take a short stroll to Port Lucaya Marketplace to sample the wide variety of restaurants and cafes, cheap air fare ticket many offering ethnic cuisines. Accommodations are basic Waterside Hotel Rooms with private balconies or more spacious Waterside State Rooms, including a living room and kitchen nook with a sink and microwave oven.
Read our review of the Pelican Bay at Lucaya . Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort & Casino A favorite for generations, the all-inclusive cheap air fare ticket Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort has a lot to offer families. With three freshwater pools (including a separate kids' pool) and a 1,000-foot stretch of gorgeous beach, kids are kept busy with all kinds of water and sand play, as well as water sports like sailing, kayaking, and windsurfing. When kids get overdone from the sun, drop them off at the kids' club for some indoor entertainment. Accommodations include a range of room configurations cheap air fare ticket with suite options featuring a separate cheap air fare ticket living area. Guestrooms feature flat-screen televisions, a private balcony or patio, free Wi-Fi and comfortable Sheraton Sweet Sleeper beds (Sweet Sleeper cribs may be requested, too). Families enjoy dining cheap air fare ticket onsite throughout the day at several restaurants including cheap air fare ticket the outdoor Dolphin Grill and casual Caribe Cafe.
Read our review of the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort & Casino . One & Only Ocean Club If you're looking for indulgence, the One & Only Ocean Club is truly the most luxurious cheap air fare ticket resort in the Bahamas. Here you really are transported to paradise; cheap air fare ticket from the moment you step on property, you'll know you're in for some pampered relaxation. You won't find a big kids' pool with waterslides on property, but there is a kids' club and when the kids tire of you drifting off in your lounge chair on the beach, you can head to the Atlantis next door where you'll enjoy access and signing privileges to all of the attractions. When you're exhausted from all the running around at the Atlantis, return to champagne cheap air fare ticket and strawberries delivered at dusk (milk and cookies for the kids) and the quiet of your sumptuous accommodations. Of course, cheap air fare ticket along with the lavish environment comes a stiff price tag, but if you can afford it, you won't forget the experience.
Read our review of the One & Only Ocean Club . Club Med Columbus Isle Club Med Columbus Isle is a favorite of families with older children and teens who love keeping busy with water sports and active pursuits. In addition to the excellent snorkeling and scuba diving the resort is recognized for, activities include sailing, kayaking, water-skiing, windsurfing, tennis, a variety of exercise classes, bocce ball and more. The all-inclusive rates are particularly attractive for families with hungry teens, cheap air fare ticket and guests enjoy lots of special extras like big and comfortable beds, bathrobes and slippers, beach towels in their rooms and evening turndown service.
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