Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua feels like it’s designed for families: the space, the beach, the beauty, the freedom. The west coast stays calm. English Harbour carries history and yachts. You wake up, look out at still water and decide which beach you’ll claim that day. And it has some terrific family oriented resorts. 

At Curtain Bluff, the formula has held for decades because it works. Two distinct beaches sit on either side of the bluff — one open and breezy, one protected and calm. The tennis courts stay active. Hobie Cats line the sand. Dinner unfolds under open sky with grilled lobster and Caribbean classics. By midweek, the staff knows your name and how you take your coffee. And the activities just feel endless, from tennis to waterspouts. 

On private-island Jumby Bay, you arrive by boat and immediately slow down. No cars. Just bicycles and golf carts. Your villa gives you four bedrooms, a private pool and staff who anticipate what your family needs. The beaches remain wide and quiet even in March. You settle into a routine that feels effortless.