But my water shoes kept coming off, and I was decidedly nervous as we followed our own barefooted guide who pushed us faster to the top. It also has, it seems, the greatest concentration of family-friendly inclusive resorts anxious to woo travelers with an array of packages and deals. Another option for families, especially two traveling together or those vacationing with grandparents and other relatives, is to rent a staffed villa. Here's your chance to check out how the other half lives, complete with housekeeper, gardener and cook, frequently for less than the cost of a hotel for everyone. It's easy to get here, too, with direct flights from major cities.
Some parents complain they have fended off drug dealers as well.
That's why rather than seek adventures like the Thomas family did, many families who come to Jamaica opt to remain safely ensconced at a resort or villa where they and the kids will be pampered from the time they wake up until they go to bed. There's plenty of both for families, at Boscobel Beach, for example. I especially liked the adults-only restaurant and pool, where parents can relax knowing their children are happily engaged elsewhere under counselors' watchful eyes. But he's convinced a seasoned traveler wouldn't worry about his safety on a trip here. You won't have trouble finding a sitter because nursery hours are extended and free baby-sitters are available any other time.