Bluefields Bay

"This resort invites families to experience the island's less-visited South Coast. The all-inclusive property delivers spacious villa accommodations and plenty of family-friendly bonuses — like a 24-hour butler, a chef, and private pool and beach access. If that isn't enticing enough, what about up to nine hours of daily child or adult care? At Bluefields Bay, it's all included under the all-inclusive rate. "First opened nearly 40 years ago by an American couple, the all-inclusive property features six luxury villas ranging from two to six bedrooms," Kristin Braswell, T+L contributor, reported after a stay with friends last year. "Much of the staff first hired decades ago still remains, a testament to the welcoming energy of the property. My group’s home was the four-bedroom Hermitage Villa, situated on a hilltop suspended over a jungly mountainside that framed the Caribbean Ocean below. Ahead of arrival, we were sent menu options for our stay what would be prepared by an in-villa chef. During our stay, we feasted on lionfish in curry sauce, citrusy ceviche, tender oxtails, plates of fiery jerk chicken by the pool, and of course, rum punch. Though we barely left our villa, below, a beachside staff was available to pour drinks, set up kayaking, paddleboarding, and other water sports, or just to share a little bit more about their beloved Jamaica." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Located an hour's drive from Negril on the southwestern coast, Bluefields Bay is a popular beach. It’s crescent-shaped and rocky on the left hand side, but sandy on the right, and the water is an iridescent turquoise. You'll find more local families than tourists here, as it's a convenient pit stop on the road between the west and the south to cool off on a hot afternoon. The beach has a handful of food vendors but not much else, and that's also what makes it special."