Melissa Dewalt caught the travel bug a decade ago when she drove from her home state of Pennsylvania across the country to California to visit her then-boyfriend. She then road-tripped north to Seattle.
27.08.2024 - 21:56 / travelpulse.com / Laurie Baratti
With summer winding down and older kids heading back to school, Beaches Resorts is giving families with younger children a reason to keep the fun going with their newly introduced "Fall Fam Jam" offer.
This limited-time promotion is available at all three Beaches Resorts locations in the Caribbean: Beaches Turks & Caicos, Beaches Negril, and Beaches Ocho Rios.
The Fall Fam Jam offer is valid on stays of five nights or longer for travel through November 20th, 2024. It includes a choice between two special perks: a complimentary Sesame Street Tuck-in for toddlers or a rejuvenating couples spa treatment for parents at the resorts' Red Lane Spa.
The youngest guests can get a favorite bedtime story read to them by beloved Sesame Street characters, like Elmo or Bert, or parents can choose to take some time to unwind with a relaxing spa treatment. Of course, with Beaches’ all-inclusive model, there are countless other inclusions that provide fun for the entire family, from kids to parents and grandparents.
"There's never been a better time to Jam with the Family than this Fall at Beaches Resorts," said Corporate Manager of Entertainment Operations for Sandals Resorts (Beaches’ parent company), Heather Effs. "Summer doesn't have to be the only time of year for families to have fun and make lasting memories.
The fall is a very coveted time for parents with children under five who have free reign to travel and enjoy our calm beaches, splash pads and special play areas for toddlers, along with other beloved family programming. Add the warmth of the Caribbean sun and breeze, and this all gives way to a relaxing, memorable, and easy vacation for little ones and parents alike."
Adding to the benefits of the Fall Fam Jam offer, the company’s two Jamaica properties— Beaches Ocho Rios and Beaches Negril—are running the recently announced Experience Jamaica Sale, which can be combined with the Fall Fam Jam promotion when bookings are made before October 6, 2024. On stays of seven nights or more, the offer includes a $500 air credit, plus a $275 Island Routes tour credit, which can be used for various excursions across the island.
With Beaches’ all-inclusive vacations, guests can enjoy a wholly hassle-free experience. From roundtrip airport transfers to gourmet on-site dining, families can put their minds and ease and focus on what really matters.
Guests can choose from a variety of accommodation options, including one-bedroom butler suites and spacious villas that are ideal for multigenerational vacations.
For instance, Beaches Negril has recently introduced the Firesky Reserve Villas, which feature four spacious bedrooms across three stories and 3,700 square feet, and can house up to 10 guests. Additionally, the
Melissa Dewalt caught the travel bug a decade ago when she drove from her home state of Pennsylvania across the country to California to visit her then-boyfriend. She then road-tripped north to Seattle.
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