Jamaica Hotels and Resorts

Jamaica is home to more all-inclusive resorts than any other island in the Caribbean, from budget properties like the FDR resorts to the tony Grand Lidos. There are about 30 pay-one-price resorts in all, situated in major resort areas like Montego Bay, Negril, Runaway Bay, and Trelawny. Some cater to families, some to couples only, and some --...

I've always loved treehouses -- my grantparents' neighbor had one at least 40 feet up in a giant maple tree -- so I was excited to discover that there are a number of treehouse resorts in my favorite destination ... including some treehouses that are beachfront -- talk about the best of both worlds!

There is far more to Jamaica than cruise ports and tourist-infected attractions. In fact, the best parts of this 4,400-square-mile island nation are those that relatively few visitors ever see, including some of the most beautiful and exclusive resorts in the world. From the James Bond classic Live and Let Die to How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Jamaica's resorts have often stepped in when Hollywo…

Breezes Trelawny Resort and Spa is a value-priced all inclusive resort with plenty of fun for families. Breezes is a brand of SuperClubs whose other family-friendly Breezes properties include Breezes Curacao. The location of Breezes Trelawny is on the north coast of Jamaica, 23 miles from Montego Bay. Guests stay in rooms in 7-story wings, or in cottages.

My picks for the top clothing-optional resorts in the Caribbean.

Franklyn D. Resort & Spa -- on the north coast 45 miles from Montego Bay airport-- is a mid-sized property with large suites "in the style of an elegant Jamaican home."

Chris Santilli has visited Hedonism II resort in Jamaica 34 times and written the highly entertaining The Naked Truth About Hedonism II. In it she uncloaks the myths about this infamous nude resort. Chris recently gave this exclusive interview to Honeymoons/Romantic Getaways from About.

Review of the SuperFun Beach Resort & Spa all-inclusive resort in Runaway Bay, Jamaica, a Caribbean hotel that caters to adults and couples.

Review of the Breezes Runaway Bay all-inclusive resort in Jamaica, a Caribbean hotel that caters to adults.

Review of the Breezes Resort & Spa Trelawny all-inclusive resort in Jamaica, a Caribbean hotel that caters to families

A few minutes north of Kingston, the capitol city of Jamaica, Neita's Nest sits on one of the oldest roads in the parish of St. Andrew. This bed and breakfast boasts a breathtaking view of the sunrise and a great look at the hills surrounding Kingston's Liguanea Plains.

This regional luxury resort chain has a property in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic as well as in the Cancun region of Mexico. A fourth resort is slated to open in Oyster Bay, Jamaica, in 2009.

Family friendly all-inclusive resort features a pool with corkscrew waterslide, banana-boat rides, and an X-Box gaming center. Adults will enjoy the excellent dive program, tennis, the pools, and dining at a choice of Caribbean, Italian, Tex-Mex, and barbecue eateries.

This is Sandals' most unique resort in Jamaica, located on the island's quieter south coast amid a 500-acre nature preserve. Despite its presidential name, this deluxe, Disneyesque resort is actually an homage to Europe, with French, Italian, and Dutch themed villages.

SuperClubs offers all-inclusives for every budget and lifestyle, from the family friendly Breezes resorts in Curacao and the Dominican Republic to upscale Grand Lido properties and the naughty, adults-only Hedonism resorts.

Luxury Spanish hotel chain has resorts in Jamaica, the Dominican Republic and the Mexican Caribbean, including properties in Ambar, Punta Cana, Bavaro, La Romana, Samana, and San Juan (D.R.); Tulum, Coba, and Akumal (Riviera Maya); and Runaway Bay, Jamaica.

This secluded, 45-acre property lies on a pristine beach near quiet Port Antonio, Jamaica, far from the island's mass-tourism destinations. Guests can choose from rooms in the Great House or one of 10 cottages.

Resort has 210 all-inclusive rooms in Runaway Bay on Jamaica's north coast. Formerly Hedonism III, this is a new concept for SuperClubs and now caters to families as well as couples.

Villa resort on Negril Beach known for its personalized service and quiet atmosphere.

The first major hotel to open in Kingston in 40 years debuted in June 2009, bringing 107 upscale rooms to the Jamaican capital. Amenities include a fitness center, meeting rooms, spa services, and lap pool. Located in New Kingston.

Ec-friendly resort in Jamaica's Blue Mountains is located near enough to Port Antonio and the beaches but secluded enough to offer a sense of the Jamaican backcountry, the Tainos' "land of wood and water."

Located in Westmoreland, Jamaica, this intimate resort offers a quiet retreat in the Jamaican backcountry. Local cuisine is featured at the Peppermill Restaurant and the Lemon Grass Spa offers Reiki treatments and foot baths as well as more typical aromatherapy and massages, many informed by indigenous Jamaican culture.

Located on a working coffee plantation in the Blue Mountains, this Jamaican resort has guest cottages in a lush setting and offers a unique opportunity to interact with locals and revel in the natural beauty of the region.

New 250-room all-inclusive resort near Dunn's River Falls in Montego Bay features upscale accommodations, an attractive, freeform pool, spa, and six restaurants.

Part of the SuperClubs chain, the Breezes Rio Bueno is Jamaica's only AAA Four Diamond rated all-inclusive resort.

Located far from ther touristy coastline, this Blue Mountains resort features a dozen Georgian-style cottages and a luxury Aveda spa, on a mountaintop perch overlooking Kingston.

The former home of 007 author Ian Fleming is now one of Jamaica's most luxurious and exclusive resorts.

This well-known all-inclusive chain has four midpriced resorts in Jamaica: Couples Negril, Couples Ocho Rios, Couples Swept Away, and Couples San Souci.

Trio of adults-only, all-inclusive resorts cater to couples looking to explore the wild side of the Caribbean.

Review of the Sandals Whitehouse all-inclusive resort in Jamaica, a Caribbean hotel that caters to adults

Review of the Franklyn D. Resort and Spa all-inclusive resort in Jamaica, a Caribbean hotel that caters to families

Review of the Breezes Trelawny all-inclusive resort in Jamaica, a Caribbean hotel that caters to families.

Review of the rooms at Breezes Runaway Bay all-inclusive resort in Jamaica

Review of the restaurants and bars at Breezes Runaway Bay all-inclusive resort in Jamaica

Review of the Blue Mahoe Spa at Breezes Runaway Bay all-inclusive resort in Jamaica

Review of the Blue Mahoe Spa at Breezes Grand Resort & Spa all-inclusive resort in Jamaica, a Caribbean hotel that caters to adults

Jake's Hotel is a small (49 room) boutique hotel known for its bohemian atmosphere and located in the small fishing village of Treasure Beach on Jamaica's south coast.