The National Stepfamily Resource Center estimates that 43 percent of all U.S. weddings are second marriages; roughly 65 percent of those involve children. And, ever more popular, Caribbean familymoons reassure children from previous marriages that they are a welcome part of the new family. Just ask Elite Island Resorts, the second largest independent hospitality group in the Caribbean, known for its all-inclusive vacations and family-friendly properties with stunning oceanfront locations, activities for all ages, and caring, personal service.

Elite Island Resorts' villa accommodations and adjoining room arrangements are ideal for familymoons, providing shared living space as well as much-appreciated privacy. Couples also can enjoy guilt-free adult time; Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas offers on-site babysitters, and Elite Island Resorts' other child-friendly properties feature dedicated kids' clubs, babysitting and teen programs.

"Our resorts make it easy for families to bond by sharing experiences like kayaking, snorkeling, diving and sailing, as well as hiking and even building sandcastles," said Steven E. Heydt, Elite Islands Resorts' president.

Couples who get married as part of their familymoon can enjoy a complimentary, Caribbean destination wedding package regularly priced at $899 by booking an all-inclusive premium luxury category honeymoon stay of seven or ten nights (depending on the resort). Each property features extraordinary activities to draw families together, both at the resort and around the island like:

Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort. St. Lucia: on-site dive center, horseback riding on the beach, hiking the Pitons, exploring a still-steamy volcano, pirate and sunset sails;

Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas, Tortola: island-hopping by yacht around the BVIs, exploring Tortola's historic towns and sites, scuba diving and snorkeling;

St. James's Club & Villas, Antigua: on-site dive center, zip-lining through the rainforest, deep-sea fishing, famous Shirley Heights Sunday night family barbecue, diving and snorkeling; and

The Verandah Resort & Spa, Antigua: adjacent to Devil's Bridge National Park; kayaking, hiking, zip-lining through the rainforest, sailing, diving and snorkeling. Elite Island Resorts' all-inclusive vacations include meals (including child-friendly options), top-shelf liquor, non-motorized water sports (except Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas), entertainment and much more.