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15 days in Jamaica with kids

15 days in Jamaica with kids

Bring the kids to Jamaica for two weeks.

Especially if school is out, you’re making a solid choice.

Jamaica isn’t just a vacation destination for couples and party-goers.

Picture sunny mornings at the beach, afternoons filled with adventure, and quiet evenings enjoying Jamaican food and music together.

Whether your little ones love animals, waterfalls, music, or lazy days on the sand, there’s something for everyone across the island.

Now here's how to spend 15 days in Jamaica with your family.

Start in Montego Bay

Montego Bay is an easy place to start your trip.

Doctor’s Cave Beach is calm and shallow, which makes it just right for little swimmers.

For something different, check out Rocklands Bird Sanctuary.

Kids can hold out a bottle and feed hummingbirds right from their hands.

A glass-bottom boat ride is also a hit and gives a glimpse of life under the sea.

Explore Ocho Rios

Next up is Ocho Rios, home to Dunn’s River Falls.

It’s one of the few waterfalls in the world you can climb, and the lower levels are kid-friendly.

Take the Sky Explorer chairlift at Mystic Mountain for a scenic ride over the rainforest, then go ziplining or ride the bobsled coaster.

Yaaman Adventure Park is another highlight.

Here, children can feed birds or even join a fun jerk cooking class where they learn how to prepare their favorite Jamaican dishes.

Unplug in Port Antonio

After the buzz of Ocho Rios, Port Antonio offers a nice change of pace.

Frenchman’s Cove is a calm beach where a river flows into the sea.

It is an ideal spot for swimming or just floating.

Visit the Blue Lagoon and take a raft ride on the Rio Grande with a local guide who shares stories along the way.

It’s peaceful, lush, and full of old-world charm.

Spend a few days here to slow down and soak up a different side of the island.

Make it to Kingston

Don’t skip Kingston.

It's the capital city, or as some visitors like to call it, Jamaica's "culture capital."

Here, you can tour the Bob Marley Museum or learn more about the exotic animals at Hope Zoo.

The National Gallery sometimes has kids’ art days, and since you'll be in Downtown Kingston, don't forget to let the kids do the art walk.

Grab a cold treat at Devon House and try a beef patty on the lawn.

It’s a simple Kingston moment that both kids and grown-ups will love.

Wrap up in Negril

Negril is a calm, easygoing place to wrap up your family trip.

Spend the day at Seven Mile Beach, where the sand stretches for miles and the shallow waters make it easy for kids to play safely.

You can book a catamaran cruise or stay close to the shore and relax.

Stop at Rick’s Café to watch the cliff divers while you enjoy a drink and take a few family photos.

Many resorts offer supervised kids’ activities, so choosing to stay in an all-inclusive resort for a few nights sounds like a decent addition to this itinerary.

Before heading home, take time to watch the sunset; Negril’s evening skies are hard to forget.

Now, does this sound like an itinerary that your little ones will love?

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