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Kids of all ages will have Caribbean fun in the US Virgin Islands.

It's just easier... to have family fun in the US Virgin Islands

Tommy Starfish will help you drive to major attractions on St. Thomas when you rent a car and explore St. Thomas!The following hotels and resorts have special programs and vacation packages for families. We also list attractions and activities with special offers for children. Please check the website or email each hotel for more information on family vacations in the USVI. 

We also have a newsletter which is distributed to local children in our schools here in St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix which features 'Tommy the Starfish'.  It has lots of information about our Caribbean Islands, games and more... 
Click here to download our 'Tommy Goes to School Newsletter"

The US Virgin Islands has lots of great 'soft adventure' activities that are great for kids of all ages. See our listing of Eco-Adventure Tour Operators in St. Thomas with special programs for families that help preserve the environment, educate you and let you enjoy the beauty of our islands in an unspoiled environment.

Hotels & Resorts with Family-friendly programs or facilities!


Best Western Carib Beach - St Thomas

340-774-2525

Whether you're planning a Caribbean family vacation, a business trip, or a divinely romantic getaway,  Carib Beach Resort offers the perfect setting for whatever occasion brings you to the islands. FRIENDLY, INFORMAL, AFFORDABLE. Waterfront rooms with Continental Breakfast daily. Minutes from the Airport and Duty-Free Shopping. Restaurant, Pool, Beach Bar, Tour Desk and Banquet Space available.

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Bolongo Bay Beach Resort - St Thomas

340-775-1800

Bolongo Bay is a family owned and managed resort - so we really know how to make your family vacation fantastic.

Bolongo Bay is a place for young and old to get together and have fun. There are activities and things to do for "kids of all ages". From building sand castles, to our famous adult "Snorkel Booze Hunt" our activities staff will make sure that everyone has fun in the sun. Kids 12 years and younger stay free all year and are charged a discounted rate for the All Inclusive.

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Caneel Bay a Rosewood Resort - St John

340-776-6111

Seven secluded beaches border an expansive paradise of 170 lush acres. In this pristine setting, comfortably elegant resort accommodations showcase beautiful vistas of ocean or gardens, yet the structures, artfully built in the landscape, are barely in view. An exclusive resort nestled within the Virgin Islands National Park remains faithful to the vision of founder Laurance Rockefeller & his reverence for the environment.

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Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort - St Croix

340-773-9700

Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino was voted by readers of Caribbean Travel & Life as one of the “Best Large Hotels” in the magazine’s 2004 Best of the Caribbean Reader’s Choice Awards.  The resort was one of four resorts to receive the honor of “Best Large Hotel.” (A Large Hotel was defined as a hotel having 150 - 299 rooms.)  The results of the 2004 Awards are published in the April 2004 issue of the magazine.

 

For Reservations, Call Toll Free 877-773-9700

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Frenchman's Reef Marriott Beach Resort -St Thomas

340-776-8500

An ideal Caribbean family vacation destination.

There's never a dull moment for the kids.

Beyond frolicking in the pool, or building sand castles on the beach, we offer a wide array of activities and programs for the kids.

Ever fed an iguana before? Contests are always a child's delight -- they can try their hand at a basketball shoot-out; or Raft racing in the pool is always a splash!

Enjoy a Dive In-Movie with the entire family, poolside.

And all of this comes with legendary Marriott service in the only U.S. territory in the islands!

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Holiday Inn Windward Passage Hotel - St Thomas

340-774-5200

Centrally located overlooking the picturesque harbor of Charlotte Amalie.

One block from duty-free shops, walking distance to banks, businesses, government offices, historical sites, restaurants, entertainment & nightlife.

Across from inter-island ferries and seaplane.

Call toll free 800-524-7389 in the USA.

Three meeting rooms accommodate up to 350 people for small groups, seminars, workshops, meetings & incentives.

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Hotel Caravelle - St Croix

340-773-0687

This charming European-style hotel blends old world charm with modern amenities. The 43 newly furnished and spacious rooms offer private bath, air conditioning, cable TV, direct dial telephones, refrigerators and AM/FM radio for your convenience and comfort. Watch colorful sailboats glide by as you enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at the award winning RumRunner's waterfront restaurant and bar.

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Secret Harbour Beach Resort - St Thomas

340-775-6550

All guests are welcomed like family, making our casual beachfront resort your home away from home.

You will find activities for every age, sure to make your vacation unforgettable.

Build sandcastles on our sandy, white beach, play a game of tennis on one of three all weather courts or explore underwater caves in the Marine Sanctuary. 

Kids 12 and under stay free all year round!.

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The Westin Resort & Villas - St John

340-693-8000

The crystalline waters of St. John are ideal for sport fishing, diving, parasailing, boating and snorkeling. On shore, play tennis, take aerobics, try out the fitness center, and hike the famed plantation ruins, shop, or golf at nearby Mahogany Run. To entertain your children, the Westin Kids Club® offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor supervised activities.
 

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 Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa -St Thomas

340-777-7100

The perfect family vacation.

Spacious rooms, 3 restaurants, plenty of variety for the kids.

Inter-connecting pools, cascading waterfalls, snorkeling and movie theatre.

Daily Kids Klub program for children ages 4-12 with games, videos, arts/crafts, nature walks & cooking with our chef. 

The resort offers family eco-education program.

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Small Hotels, Inns, B&B's & Eco-Lodges


Estate Concordia  Preserve - St John

340-715-0501

Concordia's newly constructed pavilion and cafe offer groups the ideal outdoor meeting area with views of the cliff ledges and Caribbean Sea.  25 extraordinary multi-level king size tents with private toilets, showers, solar energy & kitchen facilities in each unit. The dining area and large screened windows allow nature lovers to be as close to flora and fauna as possible without actually sleeping outside. Great for vacationing families.

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Frenchman's Bay Hideaway - St Thomas

340-774-2193

Bring your family to this large two bedroom vacation rental where everyone can enjoy Paradise. There is a fully equipped kitchen where the family can eat in, or pack a lunch for the beach. Restaurants are a short drive away. The kids will love playing in the pool right outside the back door. Relax in the sun or enjoy some of the island’s best beaches just a short drive away. Some can go shopping while others can spend the day golfing or deep sea fishing.

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Harmony Studios, St. John, US Virgin Islands, USVI Eco-lodge

Harmony Studios - St John

340-715-0501

Harmony Studios welcomes families of all sizes with its large rooms, private bathrooms and decks overlooking the ocean. Its close proximity to Maho Bay Camps lets vacationers, honeymooners and families take advantage of the secluded beach, all water sports; kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, snorkeling and scuba diving. The open-air pavilion, restaurant, store, gift shop, various cultural events and convenient transportation, are all available at Harmony Studios.

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Maho Bay Camps, St. John, US Virgin Islands, USVI Camping in the Caribbean

Maho Bay Camps - St John

340-715-0501

Every year families meet at Maho Bay Camps to enjoy the eco-resort which NY Times calls "The best value in the Caribbean" with affordable tent cottages and a white-sand beach offering water sports as simple as swimming and snorkeling to sailing, kayaking, and a course in scuba diving.  Yoga retreats, school groups, and workshops come to Maho where they learn as they enjoy the VI National Park.

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Family Vacations with Paradise Properties on St. Thomas, USVI

Paradise Properties - St Thomas

340-779-1540

The most fantastic idea in informal vacation living. It's the concept that's fast becoming more and more popular because it offers all the luxury and convenience of a resort in a relaxed  ambiance. Condominium and villa vacationing surrounds you with the comforts and facilities of home, enabling you to do your own thing, in your own way. The very next thing to having your own private retreat.

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Virgin Islands Campground - Water Island, STT

340-776-5488

An Eco Sensitive resort with self-contained canvas cabins, is located on a pristine 500-acre island, Water Island, located in the St. Thomas Harbor. Regular ferry service (10 min. boat ride) to St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands is available. Water Island is secluded and unique, yet close to beaches, shopping, dining and activities. Each cabin has an ocean view and is located a 5 minute walk to the beach.        Toll Free: 877 502 7225

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Attractions with special rates for children

Tropic Tours  - St Thomas and St. John Sightseeing Tours

340-774-1855

TROPIC TOURS is the most experienced Destination Management and Island Tour Company serving St. Thomas & St. John. Stop by our airport counter while you wait for your luggage or contact us prior to your cruise ship arrival in St. Thomas.

We offer the most popular sightseeing tours of St. Thomas and St. John. Check our brochure link for information and prices for your tours of the USVI :

St. Thomas tour combined with Duty Free Shopping

or our St. John tour with lunch and beach

Children under 2 free touring with parents.

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This page was last updated on April 27, 2008