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St Lucia: 13 things for teens to do!

Thinking of going to the fabulous all-inclusive St James’s Club in St Lucia? The resort is one of the best all inclusive for families, especially those with older kids. From learning to water ski to making new friends playing pool volleyball, there’s so much for teens and tweens to enjoy! …

12 things to do in Antigua with kids

    Known for its coral reef-lined beaches, rainforests and resorts, Antigua is a popular destination for Brits seeking sunshine. The nice thing about the Caribbean island is that you can do a lot — or just hang out on one of the 365 beaches! From zip-lining, to historical tours of Nelson’s Dockyard and …

St James’s Club Morgan Bay: Mocktail tasting!

Going to St James’s Club Morgan Bay in St Lucia? Lucky you! We spent October half term in St Lucia at St James’s Club Morgan Bay, as guest of Elite Islands Resorts. We’ve visited several of their resorts, including St James’s Club Antigua and The Verandah, and have loved each one. One …

St Lucia: St James Club Morgan Bay Review

  My 15-year-old beamed. After 2 days of lessons, she learned how to water ski! The 12 and 13-year-old didn’t have time to congratulate her. They had run off to get life jackets so they could take a turn on the banana boat. This was after breakfast on the beach …

Win a stay at an Elite Island Resort in the Caribbean! #MyNextTrip #EliteIslandFamilies

  Where’s your next trip? Choosing a holiday destination for your family can be tricky. There’s the location to think about, will my children enjoy it, will we as parents enjoy it, is there enough to do, what are the restaurants like, what are the beaches like? The list is …

Trying out floatfit® CARIBBEAN aquabase® at Elite Island Resorts!

  Perhaps he sensed my apprehension. “Don’t worry – you can modify any of this.” Super Dave, on Elite Island Resort’s activity staff at St. James’ Club in Antigua, is wearing a fluorescent pink sports shirt and black Lyra gym shorts. His Antiguan accent oozes enthusiasm and I’m  instantly reminded I’m on holiday. …

Antigua: The Verandah Resort and Spa

  I knew we’d be back! After visiting last year, Antigua is now one of our favourite holiday destinations. Minimising travel time is a key factor for us and Antigua is the closest Caribbean island from the UK (less than 8 hours flying time). Plus if you pick a resort near the airport, you …

Antigua: Elite Island’s St James’s Club family resort

  It was hot when we landed in Antigua. A friend had warned me to wear layers on the plane, and I reminded myself to thank her as I stripped off my cashmere cardigan to reveal a white cotton short-sleeved T-shirt. Then I rolled up my jeans and looked for …