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A Jamaican vacation is just what many families could use, not only in the middle of winter, but in every season. Most Jamaican resorts are all inclusive and cater to families. Family resorts usually include activities for children that will keep them busy while the adults get a massage, eat a romantic dinner, or walk on the beach. - Surrounded by beauty in Jamaicatropical resort image by brelsbil from Fotolia.com
Boscobel Beach Resort offers sailing, snorkeling, trips on a glass bottom boat in Caribbean waters, along with a beautiful beach and lovely gardens. Lanai rooms have ocean views and include a king-size bed, full bath and a common boardwalk. Each Junior suites has a large bedroom with a king-size bed, sunken living room, and a large balcony. The one-bedroom suites have one king or two double beds with two divan beds for children, and the penthouse suite has a separate living room and bedroom with a king-size bed and two twin beds.
Guests enjoy lighted tennis courts, volleyball, fitness center, water-skiing, children's wading pool, kayaks, Jacuzzis and golf. The cost of mandatory caddies for golfing, clubs and carts are not included in the rate. Children's activities for toddlers to teens include a petting zoo, snorkel lessons, video games, and tie-dye lessons. Little ones have a supervised day-time playroom, and a super nanny, covered by the all-inclusive rate, stays with your family throughout your vacation. For a nominal fee, the super nanny will babysit so you can enjoy the nightlife at Boscobel Beach Resort.
Boscobel Beach Resort
P.O. Box 63
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
(888) 232-3427
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The family-friendly Sunset Jamaica Grand, on its own peninsula in Ocho Rios, has guest rooms and suites with private balconies and ocean views. Lunch and dinners are included in the all-inclusive rate. Children play at the Club Mongoose where they can enjoy educational activities. At the Pirates Paradise Water Park, children play in their own pool and on two shooting water slides that are thrilling fun for kids and adults. Teens play pool and arcade games at the Pirates Cove Teen Center. Adults enjoy the nightly entertainment with Caribbean floorshows, beach party nights and electronic casinos.
Sunset Jamaica Grande
P.O. Box 100
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
(877) 734-3486
Sunsetjamaicagrande.com - Located an hour from the Montego Bay airport, Franklyn D Resort offers guests gardens and fruit trees surrounding the one- to three-bedroom suites. Decorated in vibrant tropical colors, each suite includes a living room, dining area, stocked refrigerator and bedrooms with a full bath. Suites include a garden terrace or private balcony. The clear blue Caribbean is just a few steps from the suites. As of February 2010, rates from April to December range from $280 to $500. Add $50 per night for children six to 15 and $80 per night for children 15 to 18.
A Vacation Nanny, included in the all-inclusive rate, is with the guest's family exclusively for the entire vacation, and will babysit at night for a nominal charge while the adults enjoy a romantic dinner and the Jamaican nightlife. Children's activities include kayaking, volleyball, crab races, scavenger hunts, storytelling, and stone painting.
Franklyn D Resort
P.O. Box 201 Runaway Bay
St. Ann, Jamaica
(888)-337-5437
fdrinfo@fdrholidays.com
Boscobel Beach Resort
Sunset Jamaica Grande
Franklyn D Resort
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