Do you want to surprise your family with a great family vacation this year? Take the whole family on a trip to Jamaica. Jamaica is a great place for a family vacation because there are so many activities that families can do together. You can always go swimming and fishing and boating in the gorgeous warm Caribbean waters or you can go horseback riding, play tennis, play golf and more.If your family is more into the outdoor sports you can go hiking, mountain climbing, or rock climbing up in the Blue Mountains. No matter how old or young your kids are they won’t get bored on a family vacation in Jamaica.
If you are thinking of heading to Ochos Rios, one of the larger cities in Jamaica you have to take the family to see Dunn’s Falls. With a drop of more than 600 feet Dunn’s Falls is very impressive. You can climb rock stairs and then take a dip in the water underneath the falls. Your kids will love being able to swim under the falling water.
Another great attraction for families is Dolphin Cove. Dolphin Cove is also located in Ochos Rios and can be a life changing event for a child that loves animals. At Dolphin Cove you learn about dolphins, see them in their natural habitat, and you and your family can even swim with the dolphins, pet them and feed them too. Children who are interested in marine life will love the chance to swim with the dolphins in Dolphin Cove.
If you want your children to see a bit of history while on vacation in Jamaica, head over to Montego Bay and you can take a tour of The Cage, a prison that in the 18th century was used to imprison runaway slaves and pirates. You can also take a tour of the famous St. Johns Parish Church. If you want to do some family shopping head to the Arts and Crafts Market in Kingston where you can get great handmade local clothing, carvings, jewelry and other items that make great souvenirs and great items to bring back home for your friends and family.
The best part of going on a family vacation in Jamaica is getting to spend some quality time as a family doing fun things. There are so many activities it can be hard to fit them all in but make sure that you leave time to spend playing on the beach or taking a walk as a family so that you can use your family vacation as a chance for all of your to reconnect and feel like a family again.
To cut down on stress and hassle choose an all inclusive hotel or resort so that all your meals will be included in the price of the rooms and you don’t have to hem and haw over the cost of meals or where to eat. You can also get help from the concierge getting tickets for local attractions or finding out where the best local fishing is.