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Family Fun at Hyatt Resorts CaribbeanThe trend of family travel continues to grow. A report issued by the Travel Industry Association of America shows that family travels accounted for 74% of all vacation travel in the United States last year. The properties of Hyatt Resorts Caribbean are popular family destinations that offer a range of family activities appropriate for a variety of ages. YOUNG CHILDREN SHARE OCEAN DIVING EXPERIENCE WITH PARENTS AT HYATT REGENCY GRAND CAYMAN RESORT & VILLAS Children as young as four no longer need a babysitter when their parents embark on an ocean diving adventure. Now, thanks to “SASY” and Red Sail Sports at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman Resort & Villas, children can go “diving” right alongside mom and dad. SASY stands for Supplied Air Snorkeling for Youth and the kids can easily be trained with the equipment in a pool before moving on to the ocean. The aqua gear provides a pleasant ocean experience because it eliminates use of the traditional, and often times leaky, snorkel mouthpiece. The SASY gear is designed and sized specifically for children and uses a customized regulator that allows youngsters to breathe from a small scuba tank; a buoyancy compensator keeps them safely floating on the surface. While one parent accompanies (required) their child snorkeling on the surface the other parent dives to get a closer look at the reef and fish below. For kids over 10, a variety of diving certifications are available. The Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman is located on Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman, British West Indies. KAYAKS TAKE FAMILIES TO AQUATIC NURSERY “SCHOOL” THANKS TO THE HYATT KEY WEST RESORT & MARINA Children are never too old for a visit to this nursery whose school of fish makes it an unusual educational experience. The Hyatt Key West Resort & Marina offers guided tours by double kayak of the “nursery reef,” home to baby sharks, baby turtles, sea cucumbers, starfish, and varying birds such as pelicans, herons and egrets. A guide leads you on a two-and-a-half-hour tour of the national wildlife refuge; limited to six people, this is a unique event to experience with friends or family. “Tuition” for this nursery is $59 per person; $49 for children under 12. The Hyatt Key West Resort & Marina is located in Key West, Florida in Old Town, just two blocks from colorful Duval Street. TEEN/PARENT SPA PAMPERING AT HYATT REGENCY ARUBA RESORT & CASINO Let’s face it, teenagers want to be pampered and a spa treatment accomplishes the goal perfectly. At the Stillwater Spa in the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino, a Father and Son or a Mother and Daughter spa treatment includes a mini massage and mini facial along with foot or hand massage. Results: quality family time, pampering, everyone relaxed. Cost for the parent/child treatment is $220 for two. Other activities offered by the resort that appeal to families include: rock climbing and nature tours, guided and solo jeep tours, a trip to the aloe factory, and hiking. The Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino is located in Palm Beach, Aruba, on the southwest portion of the Caribbean island. LEARN TO RIDE A BIKE AT HYATT DORADO BEACH RESORT & COUNTRY CLUB IN PUERTO RICO Never ridden a bike? It’s not that uncommon for city slickers who may never have had the opportunity. Now, the Hyatt Dorado Beach Resort and Country Club will teach old and young alike the joys of riding a bicycle. Once learned it is a skill never forgotten, and with the beachfront resort situated on 1,000 lush acres, it is a biking experience always remembered. Free instruction explains the finer points of balance, braking, and safety. For children, this is a kinder, gentler method than the usual “frustrated parent” way used throughout the ages. Bicycles with training wheels are available as are bike seat attachments (for infant and toddler use) and Bobcats, a carriage pulled behind the bike for youngsters to enjoy the ride while a parent does all of the pedaling. Each morning a Family Bike Ride departs the resort at 9:00 a.m. The Hyatt Dorado Beach Resort and Country Club is located in Dorado, on Puerto Rico’s “gold coast.” Information on these resorts can be found online at www.hyatt.com. Edited by Dave Shultz |
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