Our all inclusive family vacation pick: Princess Grand Jamaica

This resort is a literal playground

When you were young, did you ever wish you had a place you could call your own? At the resort’s Kids Club, your little ones can engage in activities like treasure hunts, dances, team games, creative workshops and more. For the kids a little bit older (and who absolutely refuse to be called a kid anymore), there’s also a Virtual Reality experience for those 13 years old and up with high-speed internet – you know how they love to be online.

But better believe they won’t be staring at the screen long, not when there’s an Aqua Park with four slides and a splash pool in the resort! And to put a bow on all the child-friendly amenities, an on-site food truck where they can get their fill of their favourites (as long as the promise to eat their veggies at dinner).

A perfect escape for parents

While the young ones are off having their own adventures, you’ll find that this Jamaica all inclusive resort is as much a sanctuary for you as it is a fun zone for them. You can check out the state-of-the-art fitness facilities overlooking the coast and join in on a workout class or book a private session ($) – not our thing but everyone vacations differently.

If that’s not your speed either, there’s always the spa with five massage cabins ($) to help you take your foot off the gas. Maybe you want to try something new like karaoke at the lively sports bar, parasailing or windsurfing ($) or even a guided snorkelling tour ($)! We know, you haven’t had this much free time in a while so if you just want to take it easy, the infinity pool and breathtaking beach are there for you.

Let’s bring it all together now

It’s not a family vacation without some quality bonding time – and we’re not talking about just building sandcastles together, because you’ve moved on from that. The resort helps you mix it up with its multifunctional court, good for soccer, basketball, pickleball and more, where you won’t be keeping score but you will be keeping each other on your toes (and maybe keeping score).

Recap the highlights from your day over a meal – and with the many dining options available to you, like Jamrock with local specialties, Fusion 360 and Il Palazzo, everyone in the fam can pick a different restaurant every night of the week. In the evenings, you have to catch one of the live performances at the theatre – they’re colourful and entertaining – before calling it quits (for the night) in your cozy suite. Our reco? The Princess Family Junior Suite with Bunk Beds – yeah, lifeboat-shaped bunk beds. Almost makes us wish we were kids again!