Port of Montego Bay, Jamaica Finally, a break in the clouds and a port day! We were so excited to get off the ship and onto dry land to enjoy a little fun. We arrived into Jamaica and were able to get off the ship just after 9 am. Before we got off the ship,… Read More
Grand Bahia Principe Jamaica Another stop in Jamaica and this time we’re visiting Grand Bahia Principe Jamaica in Runaway Bay, Jamaica. Located on the north coast of Jamaica, Runaway Bay is about 45 minutes from Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay and approximately 30 minutes from Ocho Rios. A large resort with 840 rooms,… Read More
Beaches Negril We’re on our way back to Jamaica and this time — you can bring the kids along! Nestled along the widest stretch of Negril’s seven mile white sand beach sits Beaches Negril Resort & Spa. Part of the Sandals family, Beaches Negril offers all of the luxury included amenities you might expect from… Read More
Beachfront at Sandals Negril What could be better than sitting on the beach and simply relaxing? Last month I was fortunate enough to spend some time in Jamaica and visit several resorts. One of the resorts that was on my list was Sandals Negril. Despite the often overcast sky and occasional bouts of rain, the… Read More
While in Jamaica, I was able to visit several different resorts include Grand Pineapple Beach Negril, a Sandals property in Negril. This affordable alternative to the luxury properties found in the Sandals product is a pleasant surprise for anyone looking to enjoy Jamaica, but for a little less money. If you’re thinking you’ll find all… Read More
Pastry case at Café de Paris Hungry? Well, if you’re not now, you will be when you finish reading this post. Besides the pristine white beach, the pools, and the great service, the food at Sandals Whitehouse was so good and was readily available throughout the day and my entire stay. Sandals really understands how… Read More
Have you ever thought about something so much that you knew everything about it before you ever saw it? Have you ever felt as though the real thing could never live up to your imagined version of it? Well, that was me and how I felt about Sandals. I have read everything I could ever… Read More
Sangster International Airport (MBJ) is located in Montego Bay, but unless you’re staying somewhere that is adjacent to the airport, you’ll need to get in a car or van and make your way over to your resort. So a word of warning people: driving in Jamaica is nothing like what you’ve ever experienced before. If… Read More
Yesterday’s blog covered my arrival into Montego Bay and the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort. Today I will touch upon the dining options available as well as shopping and the resort’s casino. This all inclusive resort’s rates include your accommodations; breakfast, lunch, and dinner; snacks from morning until night; local brand beverages and cocktails; non-motorized watersports;… Read More
Another trip and this time, I am going to Jamaica. My flight to JFK from Boston was scheduled for 8 am, but I arrived at the airport around 6:30 am, which was good since the lines were ridiculously long. The bag drop off lines wound up and down alongside Dunkin Donuts without any chance of… Read More