Grand Lido Braco Resort & Spa

Frommer's Review

This is one of the most historically evocative all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica, lying on a prime stretch of sandy, 320m (1,050-ft.) beachfront. Set on 34 hectares (84 acres) of land near Buena Vista, a 15-minute drive west of Runaway Bay, it's a re-creation of a 19th-century Jamaican Victorian village, with gingerbread architecture. A copy of a courthouse hosts entertainment, and benches line the borders of the town square, where artisans display their handiwork. The old Jamaica that's portrayed here is a rather sanitized, Disney version. Yet this is not a place for children; it is a primarily adult retreat. Accommodations are in 12 blocks of three-story buildings, each filled with wicker furniture. All the spacious units have private patios or verandas and face the ocean; blocks one through six are closer to the beachfront, and blocks five and six face a strip of sand designated as a "clothing-optional" area. Beds are very comfortable, with fine linen; all rooms are equipped with CD players and radios.

Facilities: 5 restaurants; 8 bars; 2 outdoor pools; 9-hole golf course; 3 tennis courts; squash; health club; spa; 4 Jacuzzis; sauna; steam room; kayaks; scuba diving; snorkeling; Sunfish sailboats; water-skiing; windsurfing; bikes; business center; room service; laundry service; dry cleaning; dance club

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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