{"id":1867,"date":"2025-09-30T19:44:35","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T19:44:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=1867"},"modified":"2026-03-21T19:40:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T02:40:29","slug":"couples-swept-away-jamaica-review-a-romantic-all-inclusive-among-the-best-in-the-caribbean","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/en_ca\/blog\/couples-swept-away-jamaica-review-a-romantic-all-inclusive-among-the-best-in-the-caribbean\/","title":{"rendered":"Best All-Inclusive in Jamaica! Everything you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We just came back from five days at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/expedia.com\/affiliates\/negril-hotels-couples-swept-away-all-inclusive.B3Nr4Dt\" title=\"Couples Swept Away\">Couples Swept Away<\/a>\u00a0in Negril, Jamaica \u2014 and honestly, we were blown away. It was our first time in Jamaica, and we\u2019d gone back and forth before booking. Was it worth the price? Was it safe? Would the resort live up to the glowing reviews? After reading countless posts online, checking hurricane season dates, and weighing if it fit our budget, we finally decided to go. Spoiler: it exceeded our expectations on nearly every front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Couples Swept Away is part of the Couples Resorts brand, known for tailoring to adults, romance, and honeymoon-style getaways. We weren\u2019t on our honeymoon, but we wanted something quiet, relaxing, and warm \u2014 this checked all the boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"eg-widget\" data-widget=\"search\" data-program=\"us-expedia\" data-lobs=\"stays,flights\" data-network=\"pz\" data-camref=\"1100l4a7z2\" data-pubref=\"\"><\/div>\n<script class=\"eg-widgets-script\" src=\"https:\/\/creator.expediagroup.com\/products\/widgets\/assets\/eg-widgets.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Impressions: A Warm Jamaican Welcome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We knew Canada had travel advisories in place for Jamaica, so we landed with some nerves. But once we arrived at&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mbjairport.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay<\/a><\/strong>, those worries started to ease. The airport was modern and air-conditioned (a welcome relief after the tropical heat), and the staff were genuinely friendly. After checking in at the&nbsp;Couples Lounge, we were offered drinks and snacks while we waited for our transfer. Within about 25 minutes, we were on a bus heading to Negril. Just a quick note: while tips aren\u2019t mandatory, it\u2019s common courtesy to tip the staff who bring your bags to the bus and the driver once you arrive at the resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bus ride itself takes about 1.5 hours, following the scenic oceanside road through towns like&nbsp;Lucea, Hopewell, and Sandy Bay. Honestly, it felt long, but it also gave us our first look at Jamaica outside the resort bubble. We felt safe the entire way, and by the time we pulled into Couples Swept Away, we were already starting to relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screen-Shot-2025-09-29-at-14.32.23-PM-1024x810.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screen-Shot-2025-09-29-at-14.32.23-PM-1024x810.png 1024w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screen-Shot-2025-09-29-at-14.32.23-PM-300x237.png 300w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screen-Shot-2025-09-29-at-14.32.23-PM-768x608.png 768w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Screen-Shot-2025-09-29-at-14.32.23-PM.png 1155w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Google Map from Sangster International to Couples Swept Away<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-wide\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check-In Magic: From Champagne to Comfort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From the second we stepped off the bus, service impressed us. Welcome champagne? Check. Smooth check-in? Check. Our bags carried to our room while we were personally escorted? Check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;room itself was beautiful&nbsp;\u2014 spotless, spacious, and well-stocked with everything from beer, wine, rum, and soda to plenty of water. The d\u00e9cor felt fresh, the air conditioning worked like a dream (a lifesaver in 38\u00b0C heat), and the oversized balcony became one of our favourite spots to unwind after a day on the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing to note: Couples Swept Away is spread across a fairly large property with no elevators. That wasn\u2019t an issue for us, but it\u2019s worth keeping in mind if stairs are a concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(768 \/ 1024)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1873\" data-id=\"1873\" data-aspect-ratio=\"768 \/ 1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6551-2-768x1024.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6551-2-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6551-2-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6551-2-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6551-2-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6551-2-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Garden Verandah Suite<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1872\" data-id=\"1872\" data-aspect-ratio=\"768 \/ 1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6552-2-768x1024.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6552-2-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6552-2-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6552-2-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6552-2-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6552-2-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Garden Verandah Suite<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1869\" data-id=\"1869\" data-aspect-ratio=\"768 \/ 1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6546-2-768x1024.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6546-2-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6546-2-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6546-2-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6546-2-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6546-2-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Garden Verandah Suite<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1871\" data-id=\"1871\" data-aspect-ratio=\"768 \/ 1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6547-2-768x1024.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6547-2-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6547-2-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6547-2-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6547-2-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6547-2-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Garden Verandah Suite<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1870\" data-id=\"1870\" data-aspect-ratio=\"768 \/ 1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6543-2-768x1024.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6543-2-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6543-2-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6543-2-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6543-2-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6543-2-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Garden Verandah Suite<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1868\" data-id=\"1868\" data-aspect-ratio=\"768 \/ 1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6548-2-768x1024.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6548-2-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6548-2-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6548-2-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6548-2-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6548-2-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Garden Verandah Suite<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1874\" data-id=\"1874\" data-aspect-ratio=\"768 \/ 1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6549-2-768x1024.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6549-2-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6549-2-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6549-2-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6549-2-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6549-2-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Garden Verandah Suite<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-wide\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Seven Mile Beach: A Slice of Paradise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This resort sits right on&nbsp;Seven Mile Beach, one of the most famous beaches in Jamaica \u2014 and for good reason. Crystal-clear turquoise water, soft white sand, and endless sunshine made every beach day magical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only drawback? Vendors. Even during shoulder season, we noticed a few. Some were pushy, but a polite \u201cno thank you\u201d was enough to keep things moving. Couples also has security who ensure guests aren\u2019t bothered if they don\u2019t want to be. On the flip side, if you&nbsp;<em>want<\/em>&nbsp;to engage with local vendors, there\u2019s absolutely nothing wrong with that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(768 \/ 1024)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1876\" data-id=\"1876\" data-aspect-ratio=\"768 \/ 1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6641-768x1024.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6641-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6641-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6641-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6641-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6641-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1877\" data-id=\"1877\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1024 \/ 768\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6674-1024x768.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6674-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6674-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6674-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6674-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6674-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1875\" data-id=\"1875\" data-aspect-ratio=\"768 \/ 1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6702-768x1024.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6702-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6702-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6702-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6702-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6702-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-wide\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dining Delights: Flavours That Surprised Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest highlights of our stay was the&nbsp;<strong>food<\/strong>. Every meal impressed us \u2014 beautifully plated, full of flavor, and with enough variety to keep things exciting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lemongrass<\/strong>&nbsp;(Asian fusion) was one of our favorites, though it does require reservations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feathers<\/strong>&nbsp;is the resort\u2019s steakhouse, also reservation-only, and the menu is stacked with elevated dishes \u2014 think cuts of steak, lamb, and duck. A great option for a romantic, fine-dining evening.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Palms<\/strong>&nbsp;became our go-to for breakfast. Instead of room service, we preferred a full buffet spread here. The Palms serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, no reservations required, and the food leans more toward Jamaican flavors. Every meal here was fresh and genuinely tasty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scotch Bonnet<\/strong>&nbsp;was perfect for casual Jamaican fare, serving lunch until 5 p.m. and then reopening late at night (10:30 p.m.\u20135 a.m.) \u2014 ideal if you\u2019re craving a snack after drinks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the dining was a&nbsp;<strong>solid 9\/10<\/strong>&nbsp;for us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\" style=\"--aspect-ratio:calc(768 \/ 1024)\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1880\" data-id=\"1880\" data-aspect-ratio=\"768 \/ 1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6576-1-768x1024.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6576-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6576-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6576-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6576-1-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6576-1-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Scotch Bonnet<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1883\" data-id=\"1883\" data-aspect-ratio=\"768 \/ 1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6602-1-768x1024.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6602-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6602-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6602-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6602-1-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6602-1-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The Palms<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1879\" data-id=\"1879\" data-aspect-ratio=\"768 \/ 1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6621-768x1024.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6621-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6621-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6621-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6621-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6621-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Feathers<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1878\" data-id=\"1878\" data-aspect-ratio=\"768 \/ 1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6626-1-768x1024.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6626-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6626-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6626-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6626-1-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6626-1-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Feathers<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1882\" data-id=\"1882\" data-aspect-ratio=\"768 \/ 1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6627-1-768x1024.jpeg\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6720-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6720-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6720-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6720-1-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6720-1-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Lemongrass<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-1881\" data-id=\"1881\" data-aspect-ratio=\"768 \/ 1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6725-1-768x1024.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6725-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6725-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6725-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6725-1-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6725-1-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Feathers<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-wide\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beyond the Beach: Sports, Spa &amp; Hidden Perks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Couples Swept Away has more than just the beach and restaurants. The&nbsp;sports complex&nbsp;was fantastic \u2014 I personally made use of the lap pool, while Harlee opted for a spa treatment using our Resort Credit. It worked out perfectly: I got my swim in, she got pampered, and we both felt refreshed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The resort also offers tennis, a full gym, yoga, and water sports like snorkelling, sailing, paddle boarding, golf, and scuba diving \u2014 all included. It really does live up to the \u201call-inclusive\u201d promise, not just in dining but in activities too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6570-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6570-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6570-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6570-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6570-1-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/ourtripsabroad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/IMG_6570-1-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lap Pool within 10 acre sports complex<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-wide\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Atmosphere &amp; Vibe: Romance Woven Into Every Enchanting Corner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Couples Swept Away is designed&nbsp;<em>exclusively for couples<\/em>, and you feel that intention everywhere you go. The vibe is intimate and romantic \u2014 no noisy spring break crowds, no bachelor parties, no large groups taking over the pool. Instead, the resort attracts honeymooners, anniversary celebrators, and couples (like us) who are simply looking for a peaceful beach escape where the focus is on each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking through the property feels calm and unhurried. There\u2019s soft reggae or live acoustic music in the evenings, plenty of quiet corners to sit with a drink, and hammocks tucked under palm trees where you can nap together or just sway and watch the waves. It\u2019s the kind of environment that encourages connection rather than distraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, the resort itself isn\u2019t brand new \u2014 you\u2019ll notice areas where it feels a little dated. But renovations are ongoing, and the balance of upkeep and upgrades meant we never felt like it was run down. Our room was spotless, the main spaces were cared for, and the tropical landscaping tied it all together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, the lush greenery became one of our favorite things. Pathways lined with towering palms and flowering plants gave the resort a tucked-away, almost secret-garden feel. Even though Couples Swept Away is a fairly large property, the design and landscaping make it feel cozy and private, like your own little slice of paradise carved into Seven Mile Beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-wide\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Real Cost of Paradise: Our Exact Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For full transparency, here\u2019s exactly what we paid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>5-night stay at Couples Swept Away<\/strong>: $2,328.29 CAD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Incidental deposit at check-in<\/strong>: $300 USD (refundable if unused)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That price included all food, drinks, nightly entertainment, water sports, and use of the sports complex. Considering the level of service, quality dining, and unbeatable location on Seven Mile Beach, we felt it was worth every dollar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-wide\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Verdict: Why Couples Swept Away Wins Our Hearts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, is Couples Swept Away the best all-inclusive in Negril \u2014 maybe even in all of Jamaica? For us, the answer is yes. It easily ranks among the top five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The location on Seven Mile Beach is unbeatable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The dining is consistently excellent, with options ranging from casual Jamaican buffets to fine dining steakhouses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The staff are warm, funny, and truly elevate the entire experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The resort caters specifically to couples, which makes it unique compared to bigger, more generic all-inclusives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, there are a few dated spots and the occasional beach vendor, but those felt minor compared to everything we loved about our stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re dreaming of a romantic Jamaican escape,&nbsp;<strong>Couples Swept Away deserves to be at the top of your list<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-wide\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">OTA Insider Travel Tips: Secrets You\u2019ll Be Glad You Knew<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Walk the beach early.&nbsp;If you\u2019re staying at Couples Swept Away, wake up early and take a walk on Seven Mile Beach between 6:30 and 7 a.m. Vendors aren\u2019t out yet, the sand is freshly raked, and the only sounds are the waves. 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