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September 28th, 2009




Jamaica in November? ?

I am going to Jamaica all inclusive resort the week of Thanksgiving and was wondering if anyone had any experience during that time. I've heard mixed reviews about customer service during off season.

November ( thanksgiving ) is no different than any other month...remember there is no thanksgiving in Jamaica, and theres no turkey's there either unless you bring one with you. And customer service pretty much sucks no matter where you go, although the hotels TRY to train their staff to be friendly, its hit & miss.

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DALLAS to JAMAICA 5 nights from $1,090 pp ALL INCLUSIVE


DALLAS to JAMAICA 5 nights from $1,090 pp ALL INCLUSIVE


$2,180.00


CHICAGO to JAMAICA 5 nights from $1,070 pp ALL INCLUSIVE


CHICAGO to JAMAICA 5 nights from $1,070 pp ALL INCLUSIVE


$2,140.00


KANSAS CITY to JAMAICA 5 nights from $960 ALL INCLUSIVE


KANSAS CITY to JAMAICA 5 nights from $960 ALL INCLUSIVE


$1,920.00


SALT LAKE to JAMAICA 5 nights from $995 ALL INCLUSIVE


SALT LAKE to JAMAICA 5 nights from $995 ALL INCLUSIVE


$1,990.00


All Inclusive Jamaica Vacation at the Breezes Grand Resort & Spa Negril


All Inclusive Jamaica Vacation at the Breezes Grand Resort & Spa Negril


$1,500.00


IBEROSTAR ROSE HALL JAMAICA - ALL INCLUSIVE  8/31/12


IBEROSTAR ROSE HALL JAMAICA - ALL INCLUSIVE 8/31/12


$713.00


IBEROSTAR ROSE HALL BEACH JAMAICA - ALL INCLUSIVE  6/14/12


IBEROSTAR ROSE HALL BEACH JAMAICA - ALL INCLUSIVE 6/14/12


$799.00


RIU OCHO RIOS JAMAICA ALL INCLUSIVE VACATION  6/1/12


RIU OCHO RIOS JAMAICA ALL INCLUSIVE VACATION 6/1/12


$959.00


RIU OCHO RIOS JAMAICA ALL INCLUSIVE VACATION 8/31/12


RIU OCHO RIOS JAMAICA ALL INCLUSIVE VACATION 8/31/12


$638.00


Sandals Jamaica Caribbean all inclusive


Sandals Jamaica Caribbean all inclusive


$395.00


IBEROSTAR ROSE HALL BEACH JAMAICA ALL INCLUSIVE  8/30/12


IBEROSTAR ROSE HALL BEACH JAMAICA ALL INCLUSIVE 8/30/12


$789.00


Secrets St. James Jamaica All Inclusive Resort


Secrets St. James Jamaica All Inclusive Resort


$2,800.00


GRAN BAHIA PRINCIPE JAMAICA ALL INCLUSIVE  8/31/12


GRAN BAHIA PRINCIPE JAMAICA ALL INCLUSIVE 8/31/12


$573.00


SUNSET JAMAICA GRANDE OCHO RIOS -ALL INCLUSIVE  6/1/12


SUNSET JAMAICA GRANDE OCHO RIOS -ALL INCLUSIVE 6/1/12


$639.00


IBEROSTAR ROSE HALL JAMAICA ALL INCLUSIVE  7/13/12


IBEROSTAR ROSE HALL JAMAICA ALL INCLUSIVE 7/13/12


$769.00


Fodor's In Focus Jamaica, 2nd Edition (Full-color Travel Guide)


Fodor's In Focus Jamaica, 2nd Edition (Full-color Travel Guide)


$6.29


Discover the essence of Jamaica • Fodor’s choice ratings you can trust. Exceptional restaurants, hotels, and sights selected to help you make the best choices.            • Simple Pleasures.  Embrace the local scene as you stroll Negril Beach, listen to reggae, or eat the world’s best jerk pork.            • Boundless activities.  Find options for every trave...

Frommer's Jamaica Day by Day (Frommer's Day by Day - Pocket)


Frommer's Jamaica Day by Day (Frommer's Day by Day - Pocket)


$8.32


Jamaica Day By Day is the perfect pocket guide book for independent travellers with a practical, colourful format and easy to use maps and expertly designed tours. The guide highlights the must-see places and offers knowledgeable opinion on where to stay, eat and shop. Discover best spas, shopping, kid's activities, music, history, food, sport, romantic locations and community tourism.How to find ...

The Rough Guide to Jamaica (Rough Guide Jamaica)


The Rough Guide to Jamaica (Rough Guide Jamaica)


$11.16


"The Rough Guide to Jamaica" is the ultimate travel guide to the most captivating of the Caribbean islands. From dining by the sea to dancing under the stars, we've picked out the best of Jamaica, with full-colour pictures offering a taste of what to expect. Detailed practical advice covers everything from restaurants and accommodation to tipping and tours; an events calendar details the island's ...

Sunset Jamaica Grande All Inclusive


Sunset Jamaica Grande All Inclusive


$288.13


Sunset Jamaica Grande All Inclusive > MBJ > St Ann Bay, Po Box 100 > Ocho Rios > > >Location. Sunset Jamaica Grande All Inclusive occupies 17 peninsular acres on the eastern perimeter of Ocho Rios, Jamaica. This resort is one mile from Shaw Park Botanical Gardens and two miles from Coyaba Botanical Gardens. Dunn's River Falls, an idyllic tourist destination, is located three miles from this property, as are dolphin encounters at Dolphin Cove. Hotel Features. Group activities for adults and children include dance classes, contests and nightly stage shows. Children are invited to join supervised activities in an air conditioned clubhouse and playground as part of the All Inclusive Plan, and there is also a toddler's pool. An on site health spa offers massage, reflexology, body wraps and scrubs, and an air conditioned fitness center promotes aerobics and yoga. An adults only room houses slot machines and video poker. A family games room features pool tables and video games and a huge lagoon style pool features a two story, 150 foot wide rock waterfall and two five person spa tubs. At the Lighthouse Waterslide, guests climb an enclosed spiral staircase 60 feet up to an observation deck with an awe inspiring, 360 degree panoramic view over the Caribbean Sea and the entire resort complex. Two water slides twist and turn around the lighthouse for an exhilarating ride. Six restaurants prepare a wealth of culinary favorites, from Italian fare to Jamaican specialties. Eight bars serve tropical drinks throughout the resort. Guestrooms. This resort features 730 contemporary guestrooms with tropical décor. Guestrooms are housed in two towers, one that is 14 stories high and another rises 11 stories. Accommodations were refurbished in 2008 and have new bedspreads, draperies, mattresses and satellite televisions. Balconies are furnished with chairs and cocktail tables. All guestrooms are nonsmoking units. Expert Tip. Professional massages under the stars are available nightly at beachfront cabanas.>The preferred airport for Sunset Jamaica Grande All Inclusive is Ocho Rios (OCJ Boscobel) 13.6 km / 8.5 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa All Inclusive


Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa All Inclusive


$246.92


Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa All Inclusive > > The Point > Lucea > > 0>Location. This property is located in Montego Bay. Features. At this all inclusive property meals and beverages at on site restaurants and bars, taxes, and gratuities are included in room rates. Recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. There may be charges for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa All Inclusive has a private beach, tennis courts, an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a steam room. The onsite spa at this 4.0 star property offers massage and treatment rooms, body treatments, and beauty services. Business amenities include a business center, wireless Internet access (surcharge), meeting rooms for small groups, and audio visual equipment. Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa All Inclusive has a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar. Event facilities consist of exhibit space, conference rooms, and banquet facilities. Guestrooms. Amenities featured in guestrooms include air conditioning, coffee/tea makers, and minibars. In addition, amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards and wake up calls. Guestrooms have flat panel televisions with pay movies. Business friendly amenities include wireless Internet access (surcharge), desks, and direct dial phones. Complimentary bottled water is provided. Balconies are featured in all guestrooms. All guestrooms provide complimentary bottled water. Bathrooms feature jetted tubs, separate bathtubs and showers, and bathrobes. Guestroom services include housekeeping. Guestrooms are accessible via exterior corridors. Sofa beds are provided. Notifications:Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. >Montego Bay, Jamaica Sangster International Airport (MBJ): Approximate distance to Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort & Spa All Inclusive is 30 km (18.5 mi).

Gran Bahia Principe Jamaica All Inclusive


Gran Bahia Principe Jamaica All Inclusive


$195.62


Gran Bahia Principe Jamaica All Inclusive > > Salt Coppers Villa > Runaway Bay > > >Location. This spa property is located in Ocho Rios. Area attractions include Green Grotto Caves. Features. Gran Bahia Principe Jamaica All Inclusive has a private beach, a health club, an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a steam room. This 3.5 star Ocho Rios property features massage and treatment rooms, a hair salon, and spa services. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms for small groups. Gran Bahia Principe Jamaica All Inclusive has a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar. Guests are served a complimentary breakfast each morning. Room service is available during limited hours. Event facilities at this 3.5 star property consist of conference rooms and banquet facilities. Guestrooms. Amenities featured in guestrooms include air conditioning, minibars, and complimentary bottled water. In addition, amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards, extra towels/bedding, and wake up calls. Guestrooms have televisions with pay movies. Business friendly amenities include multi line phones, desks, and direct dial phones. Balconies are featured in all guestrooms. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, bathroom phones, and designer toiletries. Guestroom services include housekeeping. Sofa beds are provided. Notifications:Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. >

Jamaica Encompassed


Jamaica Encompassed


$1649


Escape the all-inclusive resorts and see a side of Jamaica that few tourists experience on this whirlwind ten-day adventure. Meet true Rastafarians and learn about the original inhabitants of the island while hiking through lush wilderness. There are chances to visit the Appleton Estates rum distillery, the Bob Marley Museum and a Blue Mountain coffee plantationfor a taste of culture with a splash of fun in the sun. With plenty of time to relax on Jamaica's famous white sand beaches, you're going to come back well restedand with a real understanding of this vibrant island.

Jamaica Society & Culture Complete Report


Jamaica Society & Culture Complete Report


$28.5


Need to know it all? Our all-inclusive culture report for Jamaica will get up to speed on all aspects of culture in Jamaica, including lifecycle, religion, women, superstitions & folklore, sports, holidays & festivals, and etiquette.

RIU Negril All Inclusive


RIU Negril All Inclusive


$309.75


RIU Negril All Inclusive > NEG > Norman Manley Blvd > Negril > > >Location.RIU Negril All Inclusive resort is adjacent to the calm waters of Bloody Bay in Negril, Jamaica, 4.8 kilometers from Kool Runnings Water Park, and 6 kilometers from Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville.Hotel Features. This family friendly Jamaica resort is an All inclusive property: room rates include beverages, meals, taxes and gratuities. Four dining options include a steak house and a fine dining restaurant, many with patio seating. Five bars, an open air theatre, and a nightclub are on site. Renova health and beauty spa (surcharge), offers a couples room, women's and men's saunas, and two 10 person spa tubs on a covered terrace. Hotel amenities include two freeform fresh water swimming pools, one with a swim up bar and a 25 person jetted section. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in the lobby. An air conditioned slot machine room is open 24 hours a day. The children’s club includes a shallow pool and a playground. Guests have complimentary use of non motorized water sports and land sports equipment. A water sports center (surcharge) offers windsurfing and sailing lessons, parasailing, glass bottom boat tours, Scuba diving instruction/certification, and Scuba diving and snorkeling excursions. Other recreational opportunities include 2 tennis courts, a basketball court, bocce, beach soccer, and beach volleyball. Guestrooms.RIU Negril All Inclusive offers 420 guestrooms in four three story buildings (no elevators). Accommodations provide mahogany furnishings and private balconies or ground floor terraces. Amenities include air conditioning, ceiling fans, in room safes, and four bottle liquor dispensers. Compact refrigerators are stocked with complimentary beer, water, and soft drinks. Notifications:Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. >The preferred airport for RIU Negril All Inclusive is Montego Bay (MBJ Sir Donald Sangster Intl.) 45.9 km / 28.6 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Couples Negril All Inclusive


Couples Negril All Inclusive


$382.5


Couples Negril All Inclusive > MBJ > Norman Manley Boulevard > Negril > > >Location. The beachfront Couples Negril All Inclusive is located on Bloody Bay, among ponds and tropical foliage in Negril, Jamaica. Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville is five kilometers away. Downtown Negril is eight kilometers from the resort. Hotel Features. This all inclusive resort includes most meals and beverages. Most land and water sport activities, nightlife and shuttle services are also complimentary. An open air lobby features silk tapestries created by local Jamaican artists and rattan furnishings topped by red cushions. The resort's on site health spa provides massages, skin care and beauty treatments. The fitness center offers weight training equipment, and aerobic and yoga classes. The resort's pool features an infinity waterfall edge that flows into a lower pool. The lower pool offers a swim up bar. The property boasts five restaurants and four bars. An Internet café offers complimentary high speed wired and wireless Internet access. A boardwalk provides direct beach access, where hammocks are strung beachside from seagrape and palm trees. A nude section of the beach is protected by privacy hedges and a fence. Guestrooms. All 234 guestrooms include stone tiled floors against white washed rooms, straw floor mats and rattan furnishings. Silk tapestries hang above mahogany headboards. Splashes of yellow and red weave throughout the rooms. Pillowtop mattresses crown low profile beds. Rooms open onto private balconies and patios featuring rattan chairs and cocktail tables. Expert Tip. Setting itself apart from other all inclusive resorts, the Couples Negril All Inclusive offers complimentary tours. Choose from glass bottom boat tours and catamaran cruises, hop a shuttle to go shopping in downtown Negril or visit Jimmy Buffet's famed Margaritaville.Notifications:This property caters to couples. Additional fees and deposits may be charged by the property at time of service, check in, or check out. >The preferred airport for Couples Negril All Inclusive is Kingston (KIN Norman Manley Intl.) 170.4 km / 105.9 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Hotel Sunset Jamaica Grande All Inclusive, Ocho Rios


Hotel Sunset Jamaica Grande All Inclusive, Ocho Rios


$112


The beach hotel offers guests a fantasy vacation with all-inclusive services. A total of 730 rooms are available and guests have access to the hotel terrace and gardens. Amongst the facilities count a foyer with a 24-hour reception desk, a safe, a currency exchange desk, a lift, conference facilities, Internet access (for an additional fee), a video arcade, a laundry service (charges apply), a kids' club and a playground. Further offerings include a newspaper stand, a hairdressing salon, 7 bars, 6 restaurants, a nightclub and a casino. There is a car park for those arriving by car.

Hedonism II All Inclusive Resort


Hedonism II All Inclusive Resort


$240


Hedonism II All Inclusive Resort > MBJ > Norman Manley Blvd > Negril > > >Location. Hedonism II All Inclusive Resort sits along the sands of Seven Mile Beach in Jamaica. Kool Runnings Water Park is two miles (3.2 km) from this adult only resort.Hotel Features. Hedonism II All Inclusive Resort with both au naturel and clothed sections provides unlimited meals, snacks, and drinks, and a slate of activities and entertainment included in the room rate. A health and beauty spa offers a variety of services (surcharges apply). Guests can use unisex saunas and steam rooms without charge.A fitness center offers classes and cardio and strength training equipment. A games area and an Internet café with high speed Internet access (surcharge) are on site. A gift shop and a duty free shop sell food and beverages items and luxury goods. Guestrooms. Guestrooms at this Negril, Jamaica, adult only resort feature air conditioning and beach or garden views. Also included are CD players, 27 inch TVs, hair dryers, and irons and ironing boards. Rooms on the ground floor include patios; rooms on other floors include large windows but no balconies. Compact refrigerators are available by request (surcharges may apply). Guests select rooms in nude (au naturel) or clothed sections. >The preferred airport for Hedonism II All Inclusive Resort is Montego Bay (MBJ Sir Donald Sangster Intl.) 46.9 km / 29.2 mi. Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property’s location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometre.

Jamaica Travel Complete Profile


Jamaica Travel Complete Profile


$16


Whether planning your own trip to Jamaica, or planning someone else’s, you’ll be equipped with the all-inclusive travel report—both of our “Travel” and “Points of Interest” reports rolled into one.



 4 Day All Inclusive Mexico Resort


4 Day All Inclusive Mexico Resort


$522


This purchase is redeemable for a reservation form, offering two adults ages 21 or older to 4 days and 3 nights of all-inclusive accommodations at your choice of one of the following destinations: Mexico, Jamaica, Dominican Republic. All-inclusive accommodations include all meals, beverages, and non-motorized activities. At the time of booking your reservations a US $99 per person reservation and processing fee, double occupancy, is required and payable to the fulfilling travel agency that will book your reservations. A credit card is required upon check in. Gratuities and taxes vary per resort and are paid at the time of booking. Peak Season travel will occur a $49 per person fee. YourBestDeals.com, Inc. State of CA Seller of Travel, Registration No. 2105292-40. This offer does not apply to any residents of Florida. If you are a resident of Florida, you are restricted from purchasing the coupon.

 4 Day All-Inclusive Caribbean Resort Stay


4 Day All-Inclusive Caribbean Resort Stay


$511


This purchase is redeemable for a reservation form, offering two adults ages 21 or older to 4 days and 3 nights of all-inclusive accommodations at your choice of one of the following destinations: Mexico, Jamaica, Dominican Republic. All-inclusive accommodations include all meals, beverages, and non-motorized activities. At the time of booking your reservations a US $99 per person reservation and processing fee, double occupancy, is required and payable to the fulfilling travel agency that will book your reservations. A credit card is required upon check in. Gratuities and taxes vary per resort and are paid at the time of booking. Peak Season travel will occur a $49 per person fee. Accommodations will be at the properties below. Resorts are based upon availability and can be requested by the traveler but not guaranteed. YourBestDeals.com, Inc. State of CA Seller of Travel, Registration No. 2105292-40. This offer does not apply to any residents of Florida. If you are a resident of Florida, you are restricted from purchasing the coupon.

 All That's Good: The Story of Butch Stewart, the Man Behind Sandals Resorts


All That's Good: The Story of Butch Stewart, the Man Behind Sandals Resorts


$0.99


The chronicle of Jamaican entrepreneur Gordon "Butch" Stewart and his all-inclusive Caribbean resort chain, Sandals Resorts, is an engaging travel business success story. Stewart began his career selling air conditioners door-to-door, and, in 1968, founded Appliance Traders Limited, a booming appliance business still in operation today in Kingston, Jamaica. In 1981, with no hotel experience, the gutsy maverick invested in a rundown hotel next to an airport runway in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Today, that hotel is part of Sandals Resorts, one of the Caribbean's swankiest hotel chains and one of the travel industry's most recognized worldwide brands. This lively behind-the-scenes book details how Stewart’s drive, creative leadership, and commitment to quality left an indelible mark on the global travel industry. A foreword by Sir Richard Branson and never-before-published historical and personal photographs round out this fascinating business success story.

 American Short Stories since 1945


American Short Stories since 1945


$66.95


Offering significantly more comprehensive and inclusive coverage than similar anthologies, this excellent and varied collection features seventy-nine of the best American short stories written between 1945 and the present. Taken together, these stories document the ever-changing reality of American life since World War II—who we are, where we have been, and where we might be going. Striving to make this anthology representative of all the literary voices of the period, editor John G. Parks includes work from such acclaimed authors as Raymond Carver, John Cheever, and Flannery O'Connor alongside stories from writers who are no longer frequently anthologized, including John Gardner, James Alan McPherson, Leonard Michaels, Wright Morris, J. F. Powers, and James Purdy. Key African-American and new immigrant writers including James Baldwin, Ralph Ellison, Ernest J. Gaines, Jamaica Kincaid, Bharati Mukherjee, and Alice Walker are also represented, along with such important Asian-American and Latino writers as Frank Chin, Sandra Cisneros, Maxine Hong Kingston, Amy Tan, Helena Maria Viramontes, and Hisaye Yamamoto. The volume includes a brief biography for each featured author and an introduction that traces developments in the short story form in the United States. Providing a truly multifaceted look into the social, intellectual, and spiritual life of the period, American Short Stories Since 1945 is an exceptional text for courses in the short story, American literature, and creative writing.

 American Short Stories since 1945


American Short Stories since 1945


$69.95


Offering significantly more comprehensive and inclusive coverage than similar anthologies, this excellent and varied collection features seventy-nine of the best American short stories written between 1945 and the present. Taken together, these stories document the ever-changing reality of American life since World War II--who we are, where we have been, and where we might be going. Striving to make this anthology representative of all the literary voices of the period, editor John G. Parks includes work from such acclaimed authors as Raymond Carver, John Cheever, and Flannery O'Connor alongside stories from writers who are no longer frequently anthologized, including John Gardner, James Alan McPherson, Leonard Michaels, Wright Morris, J. F. Powers, and James Purdy. Key African-American and new immigrant writers including James Baldwin, Ralph Ellison, Ernest J. Gaines, Jamaica Kincaid, Bharati Mukherjee, and Alice Walker are also represented, along with such important Asian-American and Latino writers as Frank Chin, Sandra Cisneros, Maxine Hong Kingston, Amy Tan, Helena Maria Viramontes, and Hisaye Yamamoto. The volume includes a brief biography for each featured author and an introduction that traces developments in the short story form in the United States. Providing a truly multifaceted look into the social, intellectual, and spiritual life of the period, American Short Stories Since 1945 is an exceptional text for courses in the short story, American literature, and creative writing.

 Club Ambiance (Runaway Bay, Jamaica)


Club Ambiance (Runaway Bay, Jamaica)


$255


This certificate is redeemable for a reservation form, offering two adults ages 21 or older to 4 days and 3 nights of accommodations at Club Ambiance located in Runaway Bay, Jamaica. All-inclusive property includes all meals, beverages, gratuities and non-motorized activities. At the time of booking your reservations a US $169 per person reservation and processing fee, double occupancy, is required and payable to the fulfilling travel agency that will book your reservations. Resort accommodations are year round, subject to availability and a 60-day advance notice. Reservations made from Dec. 21st to May 1st require a flat $49 per person seasonal surcharge. Reservations are subject to the travel agency???s availability and promotions inventory. In most cases you will be required to give the travel agency multiple travel dates just in case your 1st requested travel dates are not available. We reserve the right to substitute other resorts based on availability. Additional travelers and extra nights are available for a surcharge at time of booking. Transportation, transfers, hotel taxes, and other non-accommodation expenses are not included. A credit card is required upon check in. Group travel requires a $49 per person surcharge. Jamaica is a foreign country and travelers are required to have a valid passport. Upgraded/additional availability may be available for additional fees and/or adherence to additional terms. This certificate has no cash value and is void where prohibited by law. No purchaser should rely upon representations other than those included in this certificate. We reserve the right to substitute other resorts based on availability. The certificate holder is responsible for the terms and conditions as they apply on the date of redemption. YourBestDeals.com, Inc. State of CA Seller of Travel, Registration No. 2105292-40. This offer does not apply to any residents of Florida. If you are a resident of Florida, you are restricted from purchasing t

 Hot Spots


Hot Spots


$0.99


Used - Vogel has researched all-inclusive warm-weather resorts from Hawaii to Jamaica. Places where virtually everything is included in one basic price. Honest reports give the inside scoop on each resort, cruise, or tour, rating them in terms of value, management, service, food and fun quotient.

 Jamaica - Montego Bay, Port Antonio & Ocho Rios


Jamaica - Montego Bay, Port Antonio & Ocho Rios


$7.99


We were enjoying a Jamaican meal at Verney's Tropical Resort, a small inn perched in the hills over Montego Bay. This was a true Jamaican feast - not a watered-down tourist version - served with real Jamaican hospitality. It's that opportunity to meet local residents, taste island dishes and retreat from the typical resort experience that brings travelers to the small inns, many in Montego Bay. While this bayside city is home to some of the Caribbean's most lavish resorts, places where you can lose yourself in all-inclusive luxury and around-the-clock activities, you'll also find plenty of opportunities to meet local people and learn more about the local culture in this thriving city. Montego Bay is more than just a tourist hub, however; it's also a real city with a long-standing history. Columbus visited in May 1494 and named Montego Bay "El Golfo de Buen Tiempo," or Bay of Good Weather. In 1510 the Spanish started to settle here. Using the bay as a shipping point for hogs, they began to call this site "Bahia de Mantega," a name derived from the Spanish word for lard, which was one of the top products. In 1655 the British occupied Jamaica and the parish of St. James was founded soon after. Montego Bay became the capital of the parish and for many years was a tax-free haven. Surrounded by sugarcane plantations, the area became the home of many wealthy English planters. If you know just one Jamaica destination, it is probably Montego Bay, often just Mo Bay. Located on the north coast, this is the capital of the tourism industry and the second-largest community outside of Kingston. For most travelers, this is the starting point - thanks to the Donald Sangster International Airport - aswell as the island's busiest cruise pier. Ocho Rios is the garden center of Jamaica and its lushest area is Dunn's River Falls. This spectacular waterfall, the top attraction, is a series of falls that cascade from the mountains to the sea. Here, you don't just view the falls, but

 Life's A Beach: Gordon 'Butch' Stewart  and the Story of Sandals


Life's A Beach: Gordon 'Butch' Stewart and the Story of Sandals


$16.61


Used - This is the story of a man and a love affair - a love affair with an island that grew to incorporate the whole of the Caribbean. The Hon Gordon 'Butch' Stewart was born in Jamaica, the island where he introduced an unsuspecting world to the possibilities that a luxury all-inclusive resort could contain - a place where life was not just one long beach, but also one long party. Stewart's name is synonymous with Sandals Resorts but he has also, for the last 40 years, run one of the most suc

 Life's A Beach: Gordon 'Butch' Stewart  and the Story of Sandals


Life's A Beach: Gordon 'Butch' Stewart and the Story of Sandals


$19.66


New - This is the story of a man and a love affair - a love affair with an island that grew to incorporate the whole of the Caribbean. The Hon Gordon 'Butch' Stewart was born in Jamaica, the island where he introduced an unsuspecting world to the possibilities that a luxury all-inclusive resort could contain - a place where life was not just one long beach, but also one long party. Stewart's name is synonymous with Sandals Resorts but he has also, for the last 40 years, run one of the most succ
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