The best beaches in Jamaica with the softest sand and clearest waters.

In Jamaica, it’s possible for you to soak up way more than just the sun.

No surprise that both Montego Bay and Negril are home to some ofJamaica’s top adults-only all-inclusive resorts.

EB4D2K A pool at the Goldeneye Resort, one of the most expensive in Jamaica.

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Drive further east, and you’ll hit the chic, laid-back community of Port Antonio.

Today, the sleepy resort town is still home to a clutch of cool hotels, like theKanopi HouseandGeejam.

Here, a few of our favorite sandy spots in this iconic Caribbean destination.

Doctor’s Cave Beach

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The turquoise waters are also calm and warm, making it a perfect place for families.

(The length is closer to five miles than seven, but it still Jamaica’s longest beach.)

Visitors are free to visit, and can rent kayaks and sailboats to head out on the water.

Sunning tourists on 7-Mile Beach, Negril, Jamaica

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Alternatively, stop by a beach bar like Mama Flo’s for a rum punch.

Today, the beach and resort still draw travelers in search of a quieter side of Jamaica.

Guests can also swim and stand-up paddleboard in the four-acre lagoon.

Frenchmans Cove on the Caribbean Sea near Port Antonio, Jamaica.

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If you’re into snorkeling, pack your fins and a mask there is an excellent reef just offshore.

Along the South Coast, the pace is even more relaxed, and you’ll find rustic-chic accommodations likeJakes.

You’ll also find shower and changing facilities, and several vendors selling affordable lunch food.

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Further out, you’re able to scuba, water ski, or go tubing.

EB4D2P A jetty with palm trees at the Goldeneye Resort, one of the most expensive in Jamaica.

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Winnifred Bay, Port Antonio

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EBAB1G Beach at Round Hill, Montego Bay, Jamaica, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America.

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