Beach Terrace Suite

Antigua’s amazing landscape is a treasure trove of activities for visitors, young and old! Aside from the amazing facilities at Carlisle Bay, including direct access to the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean Sea, the island offers plenty of adventures for the whole family to enjoy.

Antigua is a popular destination for watersports, with sea kayaking and kitesurfing lessons widely available along the island’s coastline. Boat tours are also possible, including day tours to Antigua’s sister island, Barbuda. Some ninety minutes across the water, one of the highlights of a trip to Barbuda is a visit to the Frigate Bird Sanctuary, home to thousands of exotic red-throated birds. Back in Antigua, you can visit the island’s wonderful donkey sanctuary, where children are encouraged to feed friendly animals.

A day spent hiking around Nelson’s Dockyard is another great way to get closer to nature. Ascend to the stunning panoramic views of Shirley Heights on a quiet weekday afternoon for a scenic hike that everyone will remember. This is a relatively easy hike but do make sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and pack plenty of water. You will find handy trail maps available to download online.

For an introduction to a truly important facet of Antiguan culture, why not take everyone to watch a local cricket match? The island is devoted to its national sport, which is played everywhere, though official matches tend to take place on weekends. Later, drive to St. John’s, where older children will enjoy the vibrancy and colour of the island’s capital. Here, families can visit any of the local restaurants to sample some of the island’s delicacies.

For something a little different, head inland along Fig Tree Drive and within ten minutes, you will reach the Antigua Rainforest Canopy Park, where a thrilling day of rainforest adventure awaits! With experienced instructors to guide you at every point along the way, you will cross suspension bridges and rope obstacles, ziplining above the tree tops and crisscrossing a stunning gorge. Don’t forget to take a break in the magical twin tree houses tucked away in the dense rainforest. This is an exhilarating day out that varies in intensity, with various family-friendly eco-activities available and options to suit all age groups.

Back at Carlisle Bay, the resort is home to three excellent kids’ clubs run by experienced childcare professionals. Open seven days a week, the clubs host age-appropriate group activities for children between the ages of four and twelve. With a huge range of exciting activities available, children will be supervised and encouraged by caring, enthusiastic staff members while they enjoy watersports, sunny games on the tennis courts, beach adventures and movie screenings! There is even a Cool Kids Beginners Club for children aged two and three.