Many resorts offer "all-inclusive" packages, which means meals and drinks are included with room rates — a plus for families. From abundant breakfast buffets to sumptuous dinners featuring local recipes (curried goat was my favorite!) to rum punch at a myriad of colorful beachside lounges and swim-up bars, all conveniently included in one rate.

View from Wyndham Rose Hall Resort

I stayed at the lovely Wyndham Rose Hall Resort outside of Montego Bay, Jamaica's tourism capital. However, I was able to visit several other luxury resorts on the island, namely the Half Moon Golf, Tennis and Beach Club Spa (reputed to be a getaway for the Kennedy's); the Sunset Beach Resort, with its opulent, open-air lobby; the beautiful Jamaica Grande Resort overlooking the port of entry for cruise ships; and two of the FDR Resorts, which offer personal nannies. While these hotels vary in price and available amenities, they all have their own private beaches and offer all-inclusive packages, as well as an array of children's programs. Storytelling around the campfire after dark seemed to be a kiddie favorite at the Wyndam. Hey, sometimes the kids want to get away from Mom and Dad, too, especially when unlimited roasted marshmallows are on the menu.