Journey to Jamaica - Beaches Resort - Ocho Rios

A beachfront getaway for the entire family. A luxury included resort.

Adults can share time alone while the kids are pampered by certified nannies in the kid’s camp. Families can go head to head in the Xbox lounge. Teens can relax and dance away at the Liquid nightclub.

Pirate Island Waterpark is one of the biggest waterpark's in the Caribbean, offering huge water slides, Lazy river, whirlpool, plunge pool and a swim-up bar.

Kids of all ages can enjoy fun and games with Elmo and friends in the Sesame Street Caribbean Adventure.

Sandals Golf is available locally with a challenging 18-hole, par 71 course, children can take advantage of a free one hour golf clinic. If they have never played golf before, this is an ideal opportunity to learn. Beaches also offer many Scuba diving programs for children 8 years and older. Unlimited Scuba diving is available for certified divers.

You will always find many events going on around the resort:

Sunday - White Night and Chocolate Buffet Monday - Jamaica Day Tuesday - Festival of the Arts (Talent Show) Wednesday - Carnival Street Party Thursday - Reggae Fest Friday - Caribbean Beach Party Saturday - Family Fiesta

Sesame Street Events - The fun and games don't ever stop at Beaches. Join the Sesame Street Characters at an exclusive breakfast with Zoe, Cookie Monster, Bert and Earnie, Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Oscar the Grouch and Big Bird. Character Private Birthday Party and Night Night Tuck in is also available at an additional cost.

At Beaches, they give kids extra attention with tailor-made fun just for them, offering age-appropriate activities for kids of all ages.

In 2017 they became the first resort company in the world to become Autism certified centres. As an addition they have introduced a new Sesame Street Character called Julia. I had the pleasure of meeting Julia and what a lovely experience, she was very shy but agreed to having her picture taken. Julia is a sweet and curious 4 year-old girl with autism. She enjoys engaging activities, and her favourite activity is painting, as it allows her to express herself through art.