British Virgin Islands / Special Interests / Family

The BVI is a safe and welcoming place for children but the raison d’etre for many visitors is the sailing. As this is an island nation, it’s essential that children are capable swimmers, or if they are younger, that they are kept safe with a suitable flotation protection, a life-jacket, or for very small children, a swim suit with in-built flotation.

Watersports and sailing is the main attraction for families here and children will love exploring The Baths along with their parents. There’s not a whole lot to do for families on the islands. Queen Elizabeth Park used to be a good place for families but is being worked on at the moment. There is a playground at Cane Garden Bay. Suitable for slightly older children is Captain Mulligan’s Crazy Golf at Nanny Cay. As well as the crazy golf there is a trampoline, a small pool and there is windsurfing and trees to climb. Nanny Cay is a general gathering place for children between the ages of four and fourteen and so it is a good place to meet others.

Some of the smarter hotels have an age restriction policy at certain times of year, especially during February and March. No hotels have facilities specifically for children. Most villas however are relatively well geared up for children. It is easy to find babysitters and they cost approximately $12 per hour.

Contributors: Jane Anderson (update and editing)