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FDR-Runaway Bay, Jamaica

My Overall Rating:

4.0
Current Category: Travel Sub-category: All Inclusive Vacations Brand: All Inclusive Resort Model: FDR-Runaway Bay I tried it
My Level of Knowledge is:
5.0
I was asked to rate: Range of Activities / Amenities / Entertainment
3.0
Meal Options
4.0
Accommodation Types
4.0
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My Experiences:

FDR (Franklyn D Resort) is an family oriented all-inclusive resort located in Runaway Bay, Jamaica.  While this is not a 5 Star Hotel, FDR offers a nice getaway, especially with families with children.  Included in the all-inclusive rate is nanny service, air conditioned suites, meal service and live entertainment. As soon as you check-in you are given a tour of the resort, the nannies introduces themselves and the fun begins.  I thought that my son would have some reservations about going with the nanny, but as soon as he warmed up to her they became fast friends.  The resort offers an array of activities for the kids which includes arts and crafts and a game room. The nanny service starts at 9am each morning to 4:30pm each afternoon, but if you need your nanny to stay longer they will for a small hourly fee.  While the kids are away adults can enjoy the exercise classes they offer such as cycling, tennis and weight training. If you enjoy water sports FDR offers kayaking, windsurfing and a scuba, or you can just lounge by the pool.

   Most meals at FDR are buffet style with a chicken and a fish entrée, but there is an Italian restaurant for adults on certain nights, and a kids buffet which includes hamburgers, pizza and pasta for the kiddies.

    Nightlife at FDR includes activities for adults and kids, the kids fashion show being one of my favorites.  Adults are offered nightly music and live entertainment, karaoke, and a disco.  The live entertainment could use more of a variety, because if you stay a week like I usually do, you end up seeing the same performer sing over and over again.

    Overall, I would recommend FDR because my son had such a wonderful time, just don't forget the sunscreen and the insect repellent.

                    


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  1. Sounds like a great place for a family getaway -- great review, got my vote!

    Laurel1 on March 19, 2008 20:39 (reply to this)

  2. VOTED

    sweet on March 30, 2008 17:38 (reply to this)

  3. voted:)

    shazipk on March 31, 2008 13:01 (reply to this)

  4. wow i really wish i could visit this place....great review

    k0b3x on April 10, 2008 18:30 (reply to this)

  5. Sounds like a great place to visit.....thanks for sharing the information about this great place.

    becky188 on April 10, 2008 21:47 (reply to this)

  6. Wow. Built in nanny service! You can't beat that! The food sounds a bit restrictive, particularly since my son can't eat fish and my husband can't eat chicken. But otherwise sounds great.

    donnabc on April 10, 2008 22:12 (reply to this)

  7. I have never had the pleasure of visiting Jamaica. From your review, it sounds like those with little ones would do well with going with FDR-Runaway Bay for the stay, especially with the including all day nanny service! How often does one find a service like that, never mind one that is including in the price! I am glad that you had a good time.

    Bosoxy on April 11, 2008 00:33 (reply to this)

  8. That is what I truly call a vacation - with a nanny even! I would have loved something like that when my daughter was little, it would have been a needed break for us both ;). Great review!

    Demon_Buttercup on April 14, 2008 16:06 (reply to this)

  9. I have never heard of a resort having a nanny service! Now that is all inclusive if I've ever heard of it. :o) Glad to hear your son warmed up to the nanny. This sounds like a neat little place and I like all the different activities you listed for the adults, along with ones for the kids as well. This sounds like a great place for a family vacation if you want all inclusive.

    crunkyjens on April 14, 2008 22:17 (reply to this)

  10. I want to leave tomorrow. This place sounds to good to be true. Although my kids are teens, parents with little ones have it made as they can get a nanny. That is worth it in itself. There is so much to do there also, we would never get bored. Based on your description, this is a place I can imagine myself visiting. Thanks for all the helpful information. Grea review!

    Geri on April 15, 2008 01:33 (reply to this)

  11. If we went here it would probably be the only time that I could tell people that we had a nanny, lol. Sounds like a fund place to go and relax, thanks for sharing!

    Alice on April 16, 2008 22:36 (reply to this)

  12. Wow... how nice it would be to have a built in nanny... That I have never heard of. I think parents of young children would love this place. Thanks for the great review!

    loveonce1 on April 18, 2008 02:38 (reply to this)

  13. I LOVE Jamaica, we stayed at Couples in Ochos Rios, it was the best. Voted for you.

    tldann on April 18, 2008 08:20 (reply to this)

  14. This sounds like a great idea!! I wish more resorts incorporated a nanny service!!! I enjoyed your review!!!!!!

    Chocollette on April 19, 2008 10:23 (reply to this)

  15. sounds like tons of fun great review

    yangbang on April 19, 2008 19:49 (reply to this)

  16. SOunds good!great review!Voted!

    esmeco on April 19, 2008 22:36 (reply to this)

  17. Sounds like a fun place to visit. Voted.

    There4u on April 20, 2008 07:00 (reply to this)

  18. Voted!

    jar7519 on April 20, 2008 10:58 (reply to this)

  19. Wow, never heard of this, another place I have to put on my list of must sees. This sounds like a great place to just kick back and relax. Thanks

    Debbie831 on April 20, 2008 15:55 (reply to this)

  20. Nanny service, wow, that is cool. great review, sounds like a nice place, voted.

    godfrey884 on April 20, 2008 21:22 (reply to this)

  21. Sounds wonderful!! I have always wanted to visit Jamaica. Thanks for all the information about the children's activities. That's always good to know since we don't vacation without our children! Thanks for the great review!

    Momof2Disneyboys on April 21, 2008 12:54 (reply to this)

  22. This sounds like my kind of vacation. Very informative and nice review. Voted:)

    steveandtonya on April 22, 2008 10:35 (reply to this)

  23. WOW!! I wanna go!!!!!! VOTED

    Sarahlovesmickey on April 22, 2008 13:27 (reply to this)

  24. Good review. I have always wanted to go to Jamiaca. I voted.

    Melissa on April 24, 2008 00:09 (reply to this)

  25. This is an excellent review..Now I wanna go to Jamaica! It sounds like a lot more relaxing than most places. voted.

    JP_Whickson on April 24, 2008 21:58 (reply to this)

  26. This sounds wonderful...

    xshellyx on April 25, 2008 14:52 (reply to this)