Liz, enjoy your trip to Jamaica. My DH and I got married at Sandals Dunn's River.
Be sure to go to Dunn's River Falls, to climb the falls, and Chukka Cove if you like to ride horses into the sea.
Rick's Cafe in Negril has amazing views of sunsets, and you can watch people diving from the cliffs there.
There's nothing wrong with watching videos, while on vacation! The areas around the hotel may not be pretty, however, there are neighborhoods in JA where many homeowners have gorgeous gardens.
