Escape to the Caribbean this Easter

Surround your family in St. Lucia’s diverse culture and experience the outstanding beauty of this unique island: 

• For those up for a challenge Splash Island Water Park is situated on Reduit Beach in the northwest coast of St. Lucia. An open-water inflatable obstacle-course supplying fun for children and adults alike.  
• Designed for those brave souls that crave a dose of adrenaline St. Lucia has a variety of zipline experiences up for grabs. With the Pitons providing an iconic backdrop up high amongst the trees, get that flying feeling as you zoom through the branches of the island’s jungle. 
• For a warm and therapeutic experience, visit the Sulphur Springs on St. Lucia and tour the dormant volcano, soak in the mud baths to detoxify the body before showering in an exotic waterfall.  
• If you are a sporting family, St. Lucia has an incredibly picturesque and gratifying 18-hole golf course on the northern side of the island. Alternatively, budding Andy Murrays should visit The National Tennis Centre in Beausejour where you can hold your own family championships.

• Featuring more than 22 awe-inspiring dive locations, anyone from the brave adventurer to the more novice diver can experience the underwater splendour. If you’re not up for being fully submerged, you can snorkel in crystal clear waters all around the island. Take a trip to Anse Chastanet Beach, a great location for families to explore the underwater marine life with shallow and calm waters. 
• With plenty of marinas and mooring positions available, the island offers lots of boating experiences to be had by all, from yacht tours and fishing trips to pirate ships and sailing adventures. The warm and light trade winds that touch the island provide ideal conditions for avid sailors and first timers alike. 
• If you get too hot soaking up rays on the beach, cool off in the rainforest and take a guided tour through the island’s vibrant jungle, with more than 70% of the landmass covered in tropical fauna there is so much to explore. Get active with the family, fill your lungs with fresh air and hike, cycle or tour on horseback to make the most of this unique environment. 

Witness the spectacular beauty of Antigua and dive into its unique culture with the whole family: 

• Step back into the island’s history at Nelson’s Dockyard. Part of the now UNESCO-listed Nelson’s Dockyard National Park the restored harbour has been tastefully restored and boasts hotels, restaurants, museums and a beautiful marina that is the home of sailing on the island. If history inspires your family, take a tour of the many ruins and sugar plantations and learn more about the island’s colonial past.  
• Antigua will be warming up for Sailing Week which begins at the end of April. Feed off its enthusiasm and get involved yourself by setting sail or chartering a yacht for the day to cool down on the incredible Caribbean waves.
• If your brood are animal lovers, you can visit Frigate Bird Sanctuary on Barbuda Island. The sanctuary has an estimated population of more than 100,000 birds and spanning 170 species. Alternatively, take a boat tour or snorkelling trip to the Cades Reef to see this incredible underwater world and get up close and personal with the natural coral and marine life. You should also keep your eyes peeled on an island tour to see the giant tortoises, iguanas and parrots that inhabit Antigua. The top of our animal enthusiast to-do-list however is swimming with stingrays. At Stingray City you have the chance to get cosy in shallow waters with the rays where you can experience first-hand the beauty of their friendly nature. 

• Get a taste of true modern Caribbean life by exploring the energetic capital of St John's which is encompassed by remnants of the island’s colonial past. The capital holds everything from high-end shops to local boutiques and a vibrant farmers market (held every Friday and Saturday).
• For inspiring views, take a hike to Shirley Heights Lookout Restaurant, which offers a spectacular must-see vista over the island. On Sunday evenings, locals and tourists congregate like church for the restaurants long running Sunday Barbecue Party. Now in its 31st year, no one seems to get bored of the stunning sunsets, mouth-watering food and lively steel band week after week. 
• Similarly to other Caribbean islands there is a wealth of other activities on offer such as water sports, tennis, cricket and fishing.
• And if you are looking for a chill out day, set out to find a secluded cove on the island and relax in your own family’s company in total paradise. 

Spend your Easter in your very own utopia at Nassau with the whole family: 

• The aquarium at the Atlantis Paradise Island resort is one of the largest in the world, encompassing 14 lagoons, 8 million gallons of water and more than 50,000 aquatic animals from 250 different species. And if that isn’t enough the aquarium is also connected to the Aquaventure Waterpark that holds 11 pools and a plethora of slides to enjoy – there is even a slide that runs through a shark tank!
• Learn all about Nassau’s pirating past at the Pirates of Nassau Museum. Notorious as being a haven for swashbuckling in the 18th century, the interactive exhibits are sure to have some interesting stories to tell. Or take a trip to Fort Charlotte a British-colonial era garrison built on a hill over-looking the harbour of Nassau complete with drawbridge and dungeons.
• For all those young environmental warriors check out the Ardastra Gardens & Wildlife Conservation Centre. Set within four acres of lush tropical gardens and inhabited by a wild variety of animal species the centre is famous for its flamingos, parrots and boa constrictors. Alternatively, learn more about animal rescue and rehabilitation at Dolphin Cay on Paradise Island. The centre mostly cares for dolphins and sea lions and visitors can participate in animal interactions that help build awareness and continue to fund the conservation efforts of the Atlantis Blue Project Foundation. The Baha Mar Sanctuary at Cable Beach, Nassau is also an interactive ecological conservation centre. Guests of all ages can experience a hands-on encounter and observe daily feeding with sea turtles, rays and nurse sharks. 

• Do your kids like to take a souvenir home after a holiday? Visit the Nassau Straw Market on Bay Street where you will find handmade and traditional straw baskets, wood carvings and beaded necklaces alongside a whole host of other island-themed souvenirs.
• If you are up for an adventure take a day tour to Pig Beach on the island of Exumas. Completely uninhabited by people, you will see no human footprints in the sand. However, the beaches are infamous for being home to large iguanas and a jolly bunch of snorting pink pigs that are always happy to receive guests.  
• For teenagers who are desperate for that most instagramable holiday picture, take the ferry for the day to Harbour Island to witness and snap away at the hugely popular Pink Sands, famous for its – well, pink sand. 
• There are plenty of other water-based family fun activities for all from jet skiing and scuba diving to snorkelling and underwater scooters. If you like to stay dry, fully embrace the Caribbean vibes and kick back with a stroll through pastel-coloured buildings or take an authentic horse-and-cart ride through town.