My 9-year-old daughter had to be excited. She was going to miss four days of school. Even better, she was going to Jamaica … with Dad. Except, well, it's clear that I'm not as cool as I was two years ago. This trip to Beaches Ocho Rios Resort & Golf Club (an all-inclusive sibling to Sandals) would change her perspective — and mine. Here are 20 reasons why.

The Beach

The No Wallet Policy

The No Wait Policy

Smoothies for Breakfast

Pizza for Lunch

Chocolate for Dinner

The Beachside Room

The Beach Party

Learning to Speak Jamaican

Bobsledding through the Jungle

Flying over the Jungle

Funny Creatures

Making New Music

Making New Friends

Pool Rules

The Waterpark

Waking Up

Holding Hands with My Daughter

Seeing the Bigger Picture
