Jamaica for Family Vacations

Both the Beaches/Sandals and SuperClubs/Breezes chains of all inclusive resorts started in Jamaica. Your choices also include a place with its own private water park and two unique mid-sized all inclusive resorts where families have their own vacation nanny during their stay.

Families love to visit Jamaica's all inclusive resorts, but be sure to do some day-trips and explore outside the resort. Read about bobsledding down a mountain coaster, zip-lining in the rainforest canopy, horse-riding, hiking, biking, a catamaran trip with snorkeling...

Negril Beach is a well-known seven-mile beach in Jamaica, with several family-friendly small properties as well as two Beaches all inclusive resorts.

A day trip to Dunn's River Falls is a popular outing that can be booked 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.

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 where you stay in Jamaica, an interesting guided tour can be arranged.

Most resorts in Jamaica are either all inclusive or offer an all inclusive plan, and most families prefer this approach for their getaways (See all inclusive resorts, above.) However, families seeking luxury might like to know that this legendary playground of the rich and famous, Round Hill, welcomes families and even has a Pineapple Kids' Club. Villas are half price in summer: say, $3500-$6500/week, including breakfasts cooked for you. Location is in Montego Bay. Another non-all inclusive luxury option is the Ritz-Carlton Golf and Spa Resort, Rose Hall, which has a Ritz Kids program, meal plan, and other children's services.

Rose Hall Great House is the best example in Jamaica of a "great house" from colonial plantation days. Visitors can tour and learn about the history of the day and about the legend of the White Witch. (Not for young kids!)

This introduction to Jamaica includes airports, beaches, local flavor, and fun outings.

This Beaches family resort has a prime location on Negril's 7-mile beach on Jamaica's west coast, with 1000 feet of shore, and proximity to Negril's shops and restaurants. Features for families include Sesame Street characters, kids programs for many age groups, infant care, watersports, and a giant waterslide.