After recently undergoing a $60 million enhancement, Sandals Grande Riviera now offers the most compelling and diverse resort experience anywhere in Jamaica. From the all-new Riviera Beach Club – Jamaica’s most exclusive spot featuring chic white cabanas, a grotto pool and direct access to Ocho Rios’ most spectacular beach – to the Riviera Villas, offering […]
Archives for August 2011
Sandals Grande Riviera Ocho Rios Gets $60 Million in Enhancements
August 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Jamaica to Renovate Ocho Rios
August 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Jamaica’s government says it will spend $21 million to renovate Ocho Rios, including the addition of an artisan village where visitors can buy locally made items. Read the full article from the Seattle Times here.
Is Travel Insurance a Smart Bet for Your Vacation?
August 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Hurricane Irene is causing many travelers to wish they had purchased travel insurance. See full article from DailyFinance here. Related: The Value of Travel Insurance–It’s a Must Have Related: Tropical Storm Emily Forms in Caribbean; Causes Disruption to Cruise Itineraries
Cruises Are Wonderful, but All-Inclusive Resorts Provide Stress Free Vacations
August 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Cruises are wonderful–I’ve been on many and definitely plan to cruise again. But contrary to what many travelers think, cruises are not all inclusive. Yes, they include your stateroom, most meals (although the concept of extra-charge “premium” dining on cruises is growing by leaps and bounds), evening shows, and a wide variety of activities. They do not, […]
Smokers continue to get snuffed out on cruises
August 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Norwegian Cruise Line announced it will prohibit smoking in cabins. Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, and Princess Cruises all announced more restrictive smoking policies are on tap. Norwegian’s smoking policy already prohibits lighting up in all indoor spaces except the casino, where ashtrays and appropriate signage are displayed. Cigarette, cigar, and pipe smoking will still […]
Honeymoon Gift Registry Now Offered by Jewel Dunn’s River Adults Only All Inclusive Resort in Jamaica
August 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Jewel Dunn’s River adults only all inclusive resort in Jamaica now offers a Honeymoon Wishes Gift Registry. This resort, located in Ocho Rios, is close to Jamaica’s top attraction, Dunn’s River Falls. Your honeymoon could be enhanced with a room upgrade, spa treatments, or even paid for all together, through this convenient gift registry. It is free […]
Award Winning All-Inclusive Couples Resorts Add More to the Guest Experience
August 4, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Couples Tower Isle, recently voted the #1 Hotel Spa in the Caribbean, is introducing full in-room dining and mini bars at the resort. “In an effort to further ‘wow’ our guests, Couples Tower Isle has just announced that it will be adding to its all-inclusive package full room service for all room categories, which will be available […]
Tropical Storm Emily Forms in Caribbean; Causes Disruption to Cruise Itineraries
August 2, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Read the article from Cruise Critic here: http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=4562 Related: The Value of Travel Insurance–It’s a Must Have
