A few days catching up with my best friend over frothy drinks completely changed my mind about all-inclusive resorts.

For that reason, Id always avoided them, until now.

But the friendly staff and ocean view from our room kicked relaxation mode in high gear.

Two girls in a pool with floats at Excellence Oyster Bay, Jamaica

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(The welcome glass of prosecco didnt hurt, either.)

We caught up over sunset; cotton-candy clouds mirrored in the calm Caribbean.

With a smorgasbord of restaurants to choose from, dinnertime was our oyster.

Aerial view of Excellence Oyster Bay, Jamaica

Courtesy of Lauren Breedlove

We spent mornings at the beach, which, contrary to my prior all-inclusive experiences, were quiet.

The post-dinner scene was lively, with music and other performances every night.

Jamaica has plenty of other stellaradults-only all-inclusive resortsto experience, so I think Ill do it again sometime.

Interior of a guest room at Excellence Oyster Bay, Jamaica

Courtesy of Lauren Breedlove

A guest room patio from Excellence Oyster Bay, Jamaica

Courtesy of Lauren Breedlove

Cocktails in coconuts from Excellence Oyster Bay, Jamaica

Courtesy of Lauren Breedlove

Two girls running into the ocean wearing pool floats at Excellence Oyster Bay, Jamaica

Courtesy of Lauren Breedlove

An archival photo of Lauren Breedlove and her friend from when they were kids

Courtesy of Lauren Breedlove