By Tim Searles
Jamaica is a tropical island located in the
Caribbean, more specifically the West Indies. Known for its jerk cuisine, fresh fruit and outdoor activities, Jamaica is a great place for families or couples to vacation. The weather is warm year-round so there are no worries of sharp, cold weather. Consider staying at an all-inclusive
resort during your stay in Jamaica to experience the most in food, fun and relaxation.
Couples Negril
The Couples Resort in Negril offers 234 rooms and suites, five restaurants, four bars, excursions to downtown Negril and unlimited golf. Free activities include shuttles to Margaritaville, reef snorkeling, glass-bottom-boat ride, windsurfing (with instruction), water skiing (with instruction), tennis (with instruction) and scuba diving. You also get roundtrip transfers to/from the resort and the Montego Bay airport. All rooms include a king bed, flat-screen TV with digital cable, bathrobes, private bath and shower, safety-deposit box and beverages replenished daily. Spa treatments include Swedish massage, body scrub and aromatherapy; hot towel shaves are available for men. The Cassava Terrace Restaurant offers both continental or full breakfast, or enjoy a continental breakfast in the comfort of your room. Dinner options include Heliconia for Mediterranean specialties, pasta dishes and a dessert buffet; Lychee for Asian cuisine; or Otahelte Restaurant, which offers Jamaican and Caribbean cuisine. Casual dress is required at Otahelte.
Couples Negril
P.O. Box 35, Norman Manley Blvd.
Hanover, Jamaica, West Indies
(800) 268-7537
couples.com
Sandals Grande Ocho Rios
The Sandals Grande has a plethora of activities for your enjoyment. Water activities include kayaking, windsurfing, snorkeling, scuba diving and sailboating. On-land activities include shuffleboard, tennis, golf, billiards, wall-climbing and volleyball. The spa offers European-style spa rituals with Caribbean flair. The fitness center features a variety of aerobic and aqua-fit classes and has machinery such as treadmills, free weights and exercise bikes. Entertainment here varies nightly and includes fashion shows, talent shows, live bands, beach parties and karaoke. All suites come with concierge service, his and her robes, private bath and shower and in-room safe. All rooms come with stocked refrigerator; Internet access is available for an additional fee.
Sandals Grande Ocho Rios
P.O. Box 771, Main Street, Ocho Rios
St. Ann, Jamaica, West Indies
(876) 974-5691
sandals.com
Rose Hall Resort & Spa
The Rose Hall Resort & Spa is a Hilton brand located in Montego Bay. It offers four types of all-inclusive packages---the regular all-inclusive; the platinum all-inclusive; the golf all-inclusive; and the romance all-inclusive. Children 3 years old and under stay and eat free. Kids can enjoy the Sugar Mill Falls Water Park while parents get spa treatments such as the beachfront cabana massage or the couples massage at the spa. The resort has an on-call doctor and a nurse available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Fine dining is available at the Three Palms Restaurant which overlooks the golf course; reservations are required. For more family-friendly dining, try Fresh, which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets, or Mangoes, which serves international cuisine. For drinks and dancing go to The Purple Moon.
Rose Hall Resort & Spa
P.O. Box 999
Montego Bay, Jamaica, West Indies
(866) 799-3661
rosehallresort.com
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About the Author:
Tim Searles is a writer and web developer. He has worked in web development since 1999, and his writing career began with poetry. He has been published with eHow, Trails Travels, and Associated Content. He has a Bachelor of Science in computer science from Northwestern University and a Master of Arts in business from Columbia College Chicago.
