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Off we go! Taking your baby on holiday can be a daunting experience for a first time parent. But, with the right kind of holiday and some careful preparations you can all have a well-deserved break. It's important that you think about the kind of holiday you want even before you choose your holiday destination. Do you want lots of time together as a family? Have some time to yourselves without the kids? Have an adventure or time to unwind and relax? It's essential to think as much about what you will be doing as where are you going. It's not going to be a relaxing holiday for you if your three year old has nothing to keep them occupied. You will therefore need to think about the provision of babysitting services or whether there are activities specifically catered for children. Families who are feeling a little more adventurous can often feel restrained about travelling as many companies do not cater for the under 5s. However with a little forward planning you can still incorporate the needs of the children with your need to explore. Gone are the days where you have to compromise your ideal holiday plans for the well being of the children, and vice versa, with hundreds of places that offer something for every member of the family. We've started with our favourite top ten suggestions for baby-friendly holidays below from responsible operator www.responsibletravel.com. Barbados beach hotel accommodation
This hotel is situated on a lovely sandy beach overlooking
the tranquil turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea on the south coast
of Barbados, 1.5 miles from the capital Bridgetown and two miles from
the lively St. Lawrence Gap area. The hotel is situated on one of the
island's foremost turtle hatching beaches and all hotel visitors are
educated on the importance of preserving the marine environment. A stay
at this beach hotel will provide a magical experience for people of
all ages, and a warm welcome that will draw you back time and time again.
We can provide cribs and call in babysitters at an additional cost.
We also have a baby pool. Isle of Mull Farmstay holiday
Dominica ecolodge holiday
Sri Lanka holiday Village
Price Guide: Rates - per person Half Board (Includes Bird Watching and Nature Trail) Single US$ 80, Double US$ 55, Triple US$ 50.00 Self-catering accommodation in Kalavassos, Cyprus Price Guide: Peak Season 16th Mar-15th Nov & 20th Dec- 6th Jan 2006: Flat 1 and Flat 2 CYP 30 per day, Flat 3 CYP 32 per day, Flat 4 CYP 45 per day. 20% off prices during the low season 16th Nov 2005-19th Dec2004 and 7th Jan 15th Mar 2006. Pre 16th Mar 2005 prices are even lower. Stay with a Count in Transylvania
Greek Island country estate
This Greek Island holiday accommodation is a 7-acre private and gated
country estate on the shores of the Ionian island of Ithaca. Perched
on a hillside with spectacular sea views, this organic olive oil producing
estate includes four houses, each set into its own fragrant gardened
terraces, a swimming pool and outdoor amenities. The accommodation
offers you a luxury, family-friendly and romantic destination where
quality and hospitality are the abiding hallmarks. We have 'baby packs'
which consist of a cot, high chair, car seat and pushchair. We have
two multilingual child carers who are available for day care only
or to provide a full nanny service. We keep babies happy with homemade
yoghurts, fruit and yoghurt 'lollypops', vegetable soups and purees,
farm eggs, etc. Central Andros Island Beach Resort, Bahamas
This is an informal holiday resort that focuses around
the central lodge built of coral rock and Andros pine. We are all-inclusive,
which means that your beachfront accommodations, meals, and drinks
(open bar) are included. The emphasis is on a natural environment
with relaxing, low-impact lifestyle. Children of all ages are welcome.
Children eat their evening meal in our games room with the other
kids and our babysitters. This gives the adults some adult time
and the kids time to be kids. Babysitting is complimentary for children
with a nominal babysitting fee after 8.30 pm ($6.00/hour) and for
children under 2 as we get them their own babysitter during the
cocktail/dinner hours. Casuarina Beach Club in Barbados
A popular choice for families because of the wide range of children's
activities and self-catering facilities, in all studios and apartments.
It is a 166 room luxury apartment hotel, with a three bedroom cottage,
set amidst 8 acres of tropical gardens. Built in Spanish hacienda
style, the rooms are scattered around 71/2 acres of lush vegetation
which spills out onto the beautiful white sands of Dover beach on
the South coast of the island. Our activities department arranges
baby-sitting services for guests. Children 2 years and up are also
welcomed in our children's club at no extra charge. They are well
entertained with educational and fun activities by a certified nursery
school teacher. There is also an outside children's play area with
slides, a full size dollhouse and other games to keep the kids busy.
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small family run eco lodge in a lush rainforest valley surrounded by
pristine rivers with a backdrop of mountains. Accommodation is in a
secluded self-contained wooden cottage with balcony, hammock and large
organic garden, similarly secluded camping plots with facilities, and
hammock space. We welcome everyone both young and old. We provide free
baby's cots and folding beds as well as high chairs and children's play
facilities. We are ideally located, on the edge of Morne Trios Pitons
national park, for hiking and wildlife watching and only 20 minutes
walk from a wide sandy, deserted beach.
