Kids are everywhere here -- and with good reason. The resort has a partnership with Sesame Street and the staff dresses up as Elmo, Grover, and Zoe for daily sing-alongs. Families with young children will find more than enough to keep the kids amused, and teens can escape to the Xbox Garage or water park.

Though this environment may not strike parents as relaxing, it often can be just that for adults; staying on such a kid-friendly campus means that parents will have less to worry about, and fewer tantrums to placate. When kids run off, the security staff seems always to be on hand to help. At mealtimes, the kid-friendly menus mean plenty of food options children won't complain about. Kids can meet other playmates at Camp Sesame under the watchful eye of certified nannies -- while parents can escape to the beach for some R&R.

The lobby at Beaches Ocho Rios is open and spacious, featuring elegant furnishings and vibrant colors, with a large front desk and plenty of seating on upholstered striped and floral sofas clustered around dark wood coffee tables. Vases filled with tropical flowers and silver sculptures add interest to the space. Brochures and tour information are available, as well as a concierge desk to arrange special activities and reservations. Guests may be greeted by a variety of Sesame Street characters, as the kid’s camp is right near the entrance. The open doorways lead to several of the restaurants out on the terrace, which features a beautiful view of the hotel property, the gardens, and the water. A glass elevator overlooks the beach, and is convenient for those who'd rather reach the sand without climbing down a lot of stairs.

With only 223 rooms, Beaches is not quite as sprawling as some mega-resorts -- in fact, it's relatively compact. This means it's a bit easier to get around the property, but potentially harder to snag lounge chairs without getting up early. The property is divided into three sections: the Greek Village, the French Village, and the Caribbean Village. The first two are both on the beach, and the Caribbean Village faces the the main pool.

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