Jamaica is on the wish list of vacations for many people, and for good reason: With the beaches, the great weather and the tropical atmosphere, Jamaica is a true paradise. Families looking for an island destination often choose Jamaica for their vacation, and some all-inclusive resorts welcome families.
Breezes Runaway Bay Resort & Golf Club offers what it calls “super-inclusive packages," which include all meals, drinks, entertainment and activities. The resort is approximately 42 miles from the Montego Bay Airport. Activities include golf, sailing, kayaking, water skiing, snorkeling, windsurfing and scuba diving. The beach is just steps from the resort. Scuba diving and windsurfing lessons are offered by the resort. There are private beaches, three freshwater pools and Jacuzzis as well as a game room and fitness center. Amenities include lush gardens and two gazebos, a full-service spa, a boutique, several shops and conference facilities.
Breezes Runaway Bay Resort & Golf Club
Runaway Bay, Jamaica
(877) 273-3937
breezes.com
The Franklin D. Resort is a premier resort for all-inclusive family-friendly vacations. Packages include a vacation nanny (assigned to each family), all meals, drinks at the main bar piano lounge, a private kids’ beach, a 100-foot water slide, three swimming pools, an infant and toddler water play area, all entertainment and use of all water sports equipment and facilities. The resort offers oceanfront rooms and suites. All rooms are climate controlled and have private balconies overlooking the ocean. Radios, satellite television, safety deposit boxes, telephones, CD players and other accommodations are also included in each room.
Franklyn D. Resort
P.O. Box 201
Runaway Bay
St. Ann, Jamaica
(800) 551-2409
fdrholidays.com
FDR Pebbles Resort is also all-inclusive and family-friendly. There are several swimming pools, hot tubs, kids' adventures, vacation nannies, teen activities, snorkeling, scuba diving lessons, windsurfing and swimming at the beach. Accommodations include either an ocean view or oceanfront climate-controlled junior suite with private balcony. All suites feature a television, telephone, microwave and mini-refrigerator. Two restaurants and “Kidz Buffet” are available for all meals and are included in the package.
FDR Pebbles
Box 1933
Falmouth, Trelawny
Jamaica
(876) 617-2500
fdrholidays.com