Located on Negril’s seven-mile beach at the western tip of Jamaica, Beaches Negril Resort & Spa is a 20-acre estate that caters to leisure travelers, especially families. This all-inclusive resort is Green Globe Certified with a commitment to preserving the natural environment.

Beaches Negril blends typical island architecture with the surrounding tropical setting. The jasmine-scented lobby has an ocean view across landscaped gardens. Guest rooms are painted in warm pastels and feature in-suite bars, separate seating areas with mahogany furniture and large windows. Most have either a private patio or balcony overlooking the gardens. Bathrooms have large tubs and showers.

Onsite restaurants cover a wide gastronomic range, from upscale Jamaican and Asian fusion cuisine at The Seville, to Southwestern grill at the Last Chance Saloon. Kimono has Teppanyaki-style Japanese food, with chefs preparing dishes tableside, and Café Carnival serves up Italian pasta and brick-oven pizzas al fresco. The Mill has an international buffet with tables indoors and outside overlooking the pool.

Along with three pools, the resort has a full-scale water park with water slides, a lazy river and misting pools. Water sports include waterskiing, windsurfing, banana boats and a comprehensive scuba program with a certification course. A kids club keeps youngsters busy, and an extensive gym appeals to active adults. Classic European massage therapies are infused with Caribbean touches at the Red Lane Spa.