Jamaica is a popular destination for families, who flock to its all inclusive resorts. Read more below, about great places to stay and other topics of interest for family holidays.
Introduction to Jamaica: airports, beaches, local flavor, fun outings.
Both the Beaches / Sandals and SuperClubs / Breezes chains of all inclusive resorts started in Jamaica. Your choices also include a resort with private water park, and two unique mid-sized properties where families have their own vacation nanny during their stay.
Both the Beaches / Sandals and SuperClubs / Breezes chains of all inclusive resorts started in Jamaica. Your choices also include a resort with private water park, and two unique mid-sized properties where families have their own vacation nanny during their stay.
This resort near Montego Bay has 1000 feet of shore, plus golf, kids programs, all-inclusive plans, and -- top feature for families-- its own 110,00 sq.ft private water park, with waterslides and lazy river.
This legendary playground of the rich and famous now welcomes families and even has a Pineapple Kids' Club. Villas are half price in summer: say, $3500-$6500/week, including breakfasts cooked for you. Meal plans might cost $100/day, half for kids. Expect formal place settings! Located in Montego Bay.
This luxury Jamaica resort in Montego Bay welcomes families, and has kids program and all inclusive plans. Pricate villas have pool, cook and butler service, and use of a golf cart to get around the large resort.
May, late August, September, and October are "Single Parents Months" at the popular Beaches brand of all inclusive resorts: the Single Supplement is waived, which is a big price break; also there's a chance to meet other single parents at special events.
Jamaica's all inclusive resorts are great for families; but if you want to step "outside the box" and see more of the country, Countrystyle Community Tours can help. No matter what resort you stay in, an interesting guided tour can be arranged.
Dunn's River Falls is a popular outing, available from any all-inclusive resort in Jamaica: visitors literally climb up the waterfall.
A holiday at an all-inclusive resort is a big investment, so weather definitely matters! Luckily Jamaica has a wonderful climate. But rain does fall; how else would the island be so lush? And there's also the H-word: Hurricanes.
Beaches Negril (part of the Sandals group) is on Jamaica's famous 7-mile Negril beach. Kids programs range from infant care to teen activities; there's also a water park, Sega Centre, and many family features such as pool fun and ice-cream bar. All inclusive price includes snorkeling trips to the coral reef, and scuba for ages 12 and up.
FDR is a family all inclusive resort on Jamaica's north coast where part of each vacation is a friendly "vacation nanny" for each family. Huge suites; friendly ambiance; waterslide; lots of activities; and many promotions throughout the year.
As with sister Franklyn D. Resort, families have a "vacation nanny" throughout their stay. Price includes watersports , kids club, "vacation nanny", teen program, meals, snacks, drinks, etc.
Starfish = star value at this resort by SuperClubs on the north coast. Kid-friendly fun includes trapeze, rock-climbing, waterslides pool in the pool, kids center, minigolf, "ice-skating".
A value-priced all-inclusive on a white-sand beach 15 minutes from the Montego Bay Airport. A waterpark is planned.
This property-- formerly the Renaissance Jamaica Grande-- has had a major reno, including two water slides, spa, entertainment area, links between three swimming pools; plans include a waterpark. Location is near Ocho Rios, on the north coast.
