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Reminding Me Why I Travel ~ Beaches Resorts

in Travel on 12/16/13

Life is too fast.  It passes us by in a blur as we tend to obligations and schedule’s that range from hectic to full on crazy.  Why would a sane person ever pile travel on top of all of this?  Simple.  It is transformative.  Travel takes you out of your everyday throwing you into a brand new world.  It pushes you to learn about yourself, the world around you, and provides the chance to bond as a family that no other experience can. 

My daughters and I recently had the opportunity to take a whirlwind four day trip to the Beaches Resort in Negril Jamaica.  We packed enough action  into those four days to leave us breathless, sweetly satisfied and down to the core happy.  There’s so much to see and do at Beaches Resort, it’s hard to know where to start!  Bright and early on a blustery Thursday morning we headed to the Pearson International Airport in Toronto Ontario to meet up with fellow Travel Bloggers and Writers; destination Paradise. 

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Resting an hour and a half outside of Montego Bay is the beautiful Beaches Resort Negril.  An award winning, 5 star family orientated hotel that the three of us were eager to explore.   Our Mother-Daughter trip was underway!BeachesBuildings 

This low rise resort of under 300 rooms hugs the stunning and famous white sands of Seven Mile Beach. 

A few quick facts about this incredible property:

  • 3 pools, 2 with swim-up bars
  • 6 bars serving unlimited premium drinks
  • Caribbean Inspired Red Lane® Spa
  • Liquid at Beaches Nightclub
  • Comprehensive Scuba program
  • Pirates Island Waterpark
  • Supervised kids camp for kids of all ages
  • Caribbean Adventure with Sesame Street®
  • XBOX® Play Lounge
  • Trench Town Teens-only gameroom
  • Scratch DJ Academy
    There was going to be a lot to cover on this trip!  (and we hoped to find some time to do nothing at all!)BeachesFloat

We arrived at the resort, walked through the unique open air lobby and proceeded to check in with the help of the warm and very helpful Concierge Service.  The children in our group were welcomed with fruit punch and fresh baked cookies, the Adults with a cocktail of a slightly stronger variety!  A sweet and very relaxing way to start to our stay.  IMG_1186

My girls and I were ushered through lush gardens with birds singing, and past play areas to our room in the 300 block.   I might have skipped a little!BeachesWalkwayRoom 311 was a warm, bright and very spacious room.  Fantastic!  The suite contained a lovely pull out couch and matching love seat, all arranged in a cozy sitting area. Although it was almost dark when we arrived, we could see this sitting area opened up to a lovely balcony overlooking the croquet field and the ocean.  The room was configured perfectly for the three of us and could easily accommodate a family of up to four or five with rollaway beds. 

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I will go ahead and admit it now, I thoroughly enjoyed the best of sleeps on this most comfortable of King Size beds.  My girls and I were also surprised by some sweet gifts waiting for each of us!  IMG_0994BeachesWelcomingGiftBeachesWelcomingGift4BeachesWelcomingGift2

The couch pulled into a double bed, but as an alternate sleeping arrangement, we were also given the option of two rollway beds for my girls.  We graciously accepted the rollway beds, I was eager to see if a family of four or more could fit into this suite.  This answer was yes!  One rollaway fit easily behind the couch, the other behind the loveseat and the room still felt spacious and airy. 

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Each room on the property has it’s own X Box for the little one’s to enjoy (or the little one’s at heart) and games are easily borrowed from the concierge area.   One of my favourite features of the room is that each has it’s own mini fridge stocked full of waters. juice, pops and beer.  This little fridge is re-stocked twice daily.  Love this!

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The bathroom area was big enough to make the three of use feel spoiled.  Double sinks with plenty of counter space for this Mama and her two tween girls to spread out and really make ourselves at home. 

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The powder room was separated from the double sinks, and consisted of the toilet, shower/tub and plenty of big white fluffy towels.  Side note; the shampoo and conditioner provided were just short of full size, and among some of the best products I’ve ever had the pleasure of using.  My tweens loved it too!

For the first time ever while staying at an all inclusive, I had more than enough closet space!  Practically a walk in, the girls and I were able to hang up nine dresses and more little tops and skirts then I am comfortable to admitting to packing.  We utilized the hangers, shelves and ample dresser drawers to unpack with ease.  It’s the little things that can make a good vacation, a great one. 

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Tucked inside this closet was a perfect size electronic safe.  Two small purses, cellphones, passports, jewellery and a small laptop all fit in quite nicely. 

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After a very quick tour of our room we changed into summer wear and made a dash for the beach.  There was a party gong on and we didn’t want to miss it!! 

We’d been travelling from early morning, left a place where the snow was blowing, and arrived to resort full of smiling faces, warm relaxed attitudes and tropical breezes.  With every step we took closer to the beach I could see the stress of the everyday simply melting away.  I could also feel the excitement building.  What lay ahead for us in this beautiful, humid, star lit place?  What adventures would the three of us have together.  Mom and Daughters ready to explore!  I never could have guessed.  I believe in the power of travel, in it’s ability to teach and help us grow, and now I believe that everyone needs to venture to Beaches Resorts in Jamaica.  I can’t wait to tell you all about it….

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…more next week!

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    Comments

    1. Jacie says

      March 17, 2014 at 9:49 pm

      This looks beautiful. Maybe when my kids are a bit bigger…

    2. Emilia says

      March 11, 2014 at 11:19 pm

      Beautiful resort, like all the detail in the pictures, travelling with my daughters is fun too

    3. Darlene Schuller says

      February 23, 2014 at 2:53 pm

      That is absolutely gorgeous!

    4. seham merzib says

      February 22, 2014 at 4:34 pm

      I love beach resorts!

    5. jenny nicole says

      December 23, 2013 at 11:27 pm

      Oh I haven’t been on a vacation away from home on so long! I love staying in hotels and touring around it! The little things… I’m totally missing out eh?

      • Stephanie says

        January 10, 2014 at 3:48 pm

        It’s important to do those little things! Sometimes the planning of that next vacation can be almost as much fun as the vacation itself! Let me know if you have any questions about Beaches Negril!

    6. kristen visser says

      December 23, 2013 at 8:25 pm

      cannot wait till my daughter is old enough to take on a family vacation 🙂 awesome photos

      • Stephanie says

        January 10, 2014 at 3:46 pm

        I meant to send you a note to let you know we say some Mama’s at this Beaches Resort in Negril that had little tiny babes with them. Couldn’t have been more then 6 months old. They made use of the daycare during the hottest hours of the day, (had some couple time that way and all daycare was included) and looked to be having a fabulous vacation!

    7. BobbiJo Pentney says

      December 23, 2013 at 5:11 pm

      I looks like you had fun, however one always yerns for home.

      • Stephanie says

        January 10, 2014 at 3:45 pm

        I’m with you! Usually by the end of a vacation I am anxious to get home, however this time I wasn’t ready to come back! Maybe because the weather was so perfect, the staff so friendly or there was just so much to do! I do know we will have to go back and next time, stay a little longer!

    8. Rhonda W G. says

      December 23, 2013 at 5:04 pm

      Oh that looks so lovely especially right now! That room is gorgous too.

      • Stephanie says

        January 10, 2014 at 3:44 pm

        How many day of ice and snow have we had now? Enough that I am reading back through my Beaches post and realized I missed your comment! I would love to get back to that brilliant resort right now and take a bunch of me readers with me!

    9. Rossana says

      December 23, 2013 at 4:25 pm

      Sounds like it was an absolutely perfect getaway! 😉

      • Stephanie says

        January 10, 2014 at 3:43 pm

        Our trip to Beaches was a great getaway, my only complaint was that it was not long enough!

    10. Victoria Ess says

      December 23, 2013 at 2:05 pm

      Those gift bags are such a nice touch!! Your room does look really spacious!

      • Stephanie says

        January 10, 2014 at 3:42 pm

        The gift bags were such a nice surprise! Upon our return home my daughter wore her Oscar The Grouch shirt to school. Grade 7 and she rocked that shirt! LOL Beaches Resorts just seems to know how to speak to the tween and teen, it was a joy to spend some time there.

    11. MrDisco says

      December 23, 2013 at 4:30 am

      That sunny beach sure does look better than the world of ice we got today

      • Stephanie says

        January 10, 2014 at 3:41 pm

        I feel like we live in the world of ice and snow right now, think it’s time to plan a trip back to Beaches!

    12. Nichole Norris says

      December 22, 2013 at 4:16 am

      Montego Bay is such a beautiful area! Negril Resort looks amazing, ill have to check it out sometime! 🙂

      • Stephanie says

        January 10, 2014 at 3:40 pm

        I didn’t get to spend any time in Montego Bay (accept for flying in and out) so looks like I will have to go back too! 🙂

    13. Debbie S. says

      December 22, 2013 at 3:38 am

      Wow! Would love to go someday! Looks amazing! And that bed was beautiful!

      • Stephanie says

        January 10, 2014 at 3:40 pm

        The room, the bed and the grounds were all fantastic! I say put it on your travel bucket list!

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