Resort Spotlight: Beaches Negril
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On the seven mile long white sandy beach of Long Bay, Negril, sits a beautiful resort compromised of 20 acres of exotic gardens and beaches. Beaches Resort is approximately 50 miles away from the Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay and rests on the Caribbean Sea. A perfect get-a-way for couples or families of any size.
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Beaches Negril has 186 rooms and suites with 13 different categories to select from. All rooms include A.C., telephone, safe, IPOD docking stations, X-Box 360 console, refrigerator, flat screen T.V., iron with ironing board, coffee maker, mahogany furniture, ceiling fans, hair dryer, private shower/bath and a full balcony or patio. They have 8 ground floor rooms for those with physical challenges. Concierge Programs run daily from 7:00 am.- 10:0 p.m. for selected suites. Butler Services are also available with selected rooms. Selected rooms have stocked refrigerators with juices, sodas and water as well. Below is a list of suites available and what they offer:
•Caribbean Beachfront 3 Bedroom Butler Suite: 12 persons in the Island Village offering butler service and beach/ocean views •Caribbean Beachfront 2 Bedroom Butler Suite: 8 persons in the Reggaeville, Island Village and Calypso Cove locations offering butler service and beach/ocean/garden views •Caribbean Beachfront Concierge Family Suite (2 connecting rooms): 9 persons in the Reggaeville, Island Village and Calypso Cove locations offering concierge services and beach/ocean/garden views •Negril Beachfront Concierge Family Rooms (2 connecting rooms): 8 persons in the Island Village, Reggaeville and Calypso Cove locations with concierge service and ocean/garden views •Caribbean Beachfront 1 Bedroom Concierge Suite: 6 persons in the Island Village, Reggaeville and Calypso Cove locations with concierge service and beach/garden/ocean views •Negril Premium Family Rooms (2 connecting rooms): 7 persons in the Reggaeville and Island Village locations with in-room stocked refrigerator and garden views •Caribbean Beachfront Concierge Suite: 5 persons in the Reggaeville, Island Village and Calypso locations with concierge service and beach/ocean/garden views •Negril Honeymoon Beachfront Grande Luxe Concierge Room: 4 persons in the Island Village, Reggaeville and Calypso Cove locations with rooms for the physically challenged, concierge service and ocean/garden views •Negril Beachfront Grande Luxe Room: 4 persons in the Island Village and Calypso Cove locations with stocked refrigerator and gardens/beach views •Negril Honeymoon Luxury Room: 3 persons in the Calypso Cove locations with stocked refrigerator and gardens/partial ocean views •Negril Premium Room: 3/4 persons in the Reggaeville and Island Village locations with rooms for physically challenged, stocked refrigerator and garden views •Negril Honeymoon Deluxe Room: 3/4 persons in the Reggaeville and Island Village locations with stocked refrigerator and garden view As you can see, there is an option for any occasion whether it’s a wedding, honeymoon or family vacation. Beaches will make sure you feel right at home! Beaches Negril has 11 Five Star Global Gourmet restaurants on site. There is indoor dining and outdoor dining depending on the location you would like to experience at that moment. Resort casual dress codes require shorts or jeans, t-shirts or polo shirts and footwear. Their evening attire requires dress pants/trousers or jeans for men, long or short sleeve dress shirts and dress shoes or sandals (no hats allowed). Casual restaurants include Bar B Q Park (also does late night snacks), Café De Paris (French Patisserie), Dino’s Pizzeria, Kimonos (Japanese Teppanyaki), Mariachi (Mexican), The Mill Restaurant (Buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner), Stewfish (Jamaican seafood, bare feet allowed), Sweeties (soft served ice-cream) and Doggies Hot Dog Stand. The Venetian (Italian-a-la-Carte) is the indoor dining restaurant that requires evening attire and a reservation. From burgers and fries to Jamaican and Italian Cuisine, there is something for everyone to please every palate. In addition to the restaurants, there are 7 bars throughout the resort where you can grab a bottle of wine or a fruity cocktail before heading to the pool or the beach.
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Activities and events can be found all around you at the resort including 1,400 feet of white-sand beaches along the Caribbean Sea. Engage with the Beaches “players” for entertainment that includes dancing, karaoke, shows and live music. Theme nights occur at the Big Top Amphitheatre throughout the week as scheduled. Feel like playing some sports with the family? They have it all: mini golf, table tennis, soccer, shuffleboard, chess, lawn croquet, volleyball, tennis and board games. WATERSPORTS? Absolutely! You name it, they have it! Kayaks, aqua cycles, hobie cats, tubing, snorkeling and skiing is only a few of what is offered at the resort. There are 4 programs offered for scuba diving including PADI Discover Scuba Diving, Kids Diving, Bubblemaker and Seal Program. Not in the mood for the salt water? Choose to cool off at one of many pools available and sip on a tasty treat at one of two swim-up bars. Pirates Island Water Park is a 3,962 square foot park with multiple water slides, a splash deck, lazy river and bucket drop for all ages! Kids Camp is available for ages 0-14 years old 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. daily where there is a variety of activities in a safe area supervised by trained nannies. There is also The Sesame Nursery for newborns to 3 years old. The Teen Centre is open from 10 a.m.- 11 p.m. with a break between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. for clean-up. Here the older children can be supervised while engaging in foosball, air hockey and bean bags. When the sun goes down, Liquid at the Beach Nightclub, with a DJ, offers tweens, teens and adults a place to hang out from 9 p.m.- 11 p.m. From 11 p.m.- 2 a.m. everyone 18+ years of age have the chance for some adult time with a fully serviced drink bar. With so much to do, this is the perfect all-inclusive trip for a couple or family!
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Keep in mind, this resort is a WeddingMoon get-a-way chance! Beaches offers packages for weddings and honeymoons. The color palette for weddings is extraordinary with 14 options to choose from for your linen, floral, and accessories. Create your unique wedding event and stay days longer for the best prices to endure the dreams of a life time as the perfect princess bride!
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Beaches resorts was voted “World’s Leading All-Inclusive Family Resort Brand” 19 years in a row. 2 years in a row Beaches Negril was voted “Jamaica’s Leading All-Inclusive Family Resort”. With the 5 Stars Diamond award in American Academy of Hospitality Sciences and 6 Stars Diamond Award in Beaches Resorts- Keeping It Green, this is obviously the best way to indulge in an all-inclusive trip with the family. There is so much included with packages, including FREE Resort Wide WiFi for all guests. Come and enjoy the tropical, warm hearted destination of Jamaica at the Beaches Negril! You won’t regret it!
Lindsay Kunz
