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Jolly Beach Resort and Spa establishes the familymoon

14th November 2011 Print
Jolly Beach

Antigua's best loved all-inclusive resort, the Jolly Beach Resort and Spa, is the perfect destination for couples to have a child-friendly honeymoon. Nestled in 40 acres of beautiful lush gardens with stunning sea views, Jolly Beach is offering newlyweds an idyllic family getaway or 'familymoon', where children and relatives can join in with the wedding celebrations.

Since 2001, there has been a 25% increase of couples getting married with their kids in tow. The rise of the 'familymoon' over the traditional honeymoon has stemmed from couples wishing for more of a family-bonding experience, wanting to include the children in their honeymoon as well as their wedding plans. This is especially true to those that are remarrying; 7 out of 10 couples that tie the knot at Jolly Beach are celebrating their second marriage, so there is the desire to build on a new family unit - as well as a new bond between one another.

As a result of this trend, Jolly Beach now organises and accommodates wedding ceremonies that involve the children. If they are under 18, the sons are allowed to be best man, holding and presenting the rings to the marriage officer, and the daughters can be flower girls or the maid of honor. If the children are over 18, they can fully participate in the wedding and sign on behalf of the bride and groom. Beverly King, award-winning wedding coordinator at the resort, says that some couples that are remarrying even exchange rings with the children, or participate in a sand ceremony that signifies the joining together of the two families.

Jolly Beach Resort and Spa can then provide everything the whole family will need for an enjoyable familymoon. When the newlyweds want some privacy, there are endless activities to keep the children busy; the resorts famous Kidz Club has a host of activities for all ages including a playground, outside games including dodge ball, aqua aerobics, nature walks and, for the younger member's, Caribbean story time.

Teenagers won't be stuck for entertainment either, with the Jolly Teenz Club they can enjoy night-time BBQ's on the beach and a games area with a Nintendo Wii and Xbox, air hockey, ping pong and indoor basketball.

One of the biggest joys of the familymoon is being able to spend quality time together. Have a night of stargazing and roasting marshmallows over an open fire, or try group lessons of kayaking or sailing. Take a snorkelling or scuba diving trip, or choose from one of the largest ranges of water sport equipment found in the region including Hobi Cats, Sunfish Sailboats, Aqua Finns, Windsurfers, Kayaks, Paddle Boats, Surfbikes, and Float Mats. If all that sounds too exhausting, why not all relax around one of the resorts two swimming pools? Or take the whole family down to laze on the beautiful white sand beach by the glittering Caribbean Sea.

For more information, visit jollybeachresort.com.

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