Archives for October 2011

Half Moon honored as Jamaica’s leading golf resort

Half Moon, A RockResort is Jamaica’s Leading Golf Resort for the fifth year in a row, as voted on by thousands of travel professionals around the world. The World Travel Awards, held in Montego Bay, Jamaica, honored the resort last Wednesday, October 19th.  Described by the Wall Street Journal as the ‘Oscars’ of global travel […]

Sunset Resorts in Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, and Negril

Sunset Resorts guests will enjoy walking along Jamaica’s white sand beaches, indulging in nonstop fun, water sports, relaxing spa treatments and sensational dining. Escape to the playful and recently renovated Sunset Beach Resort Spa & Waterpark just minutes away from the Montego Bay “hip strip” featuring a host of new all-inclusive dining options at the resort’s […]

Jamaican Representatives Approve Casino Gaming Regulations

Jamaica moved a step closer to establishing casino gaming this week as the country’s House of Representatives approved two sets of gaming regulations concerning operating applications, casino activities and gaming procedures.  The approvals will facilitate planning for prospective operators of resort-based casino operations, said Audley Shaw, Jamaica’s minister of finance, in a Jamaica News Service […]

The Legend of Rose Hall Great House

For those of you planning to visit Secrets Wild Orchid or Secrets St. James Montego Bay over the next few weeks, there is one Jamaican attraction you won’t want to miss – the Rose Hall Great House.  In anticipation of Halloween, forget visiting a make-believe haunted house, this eerie mansion set on a beautiful plantation is […]

Crane Ridge (Ocho Rios) to Reopen as Mystic Ridge Resort

The Crane Ridge Resort, in Ocho Rios, which was closed earlier this year because of high maintenance and utility costs, has been acquired by businessman Michael Drakulich, and will reopen under his Mystic Mountain brand.  Drakulich and three international partners will take over a third of the resort, and plan to spend $1.8 million to refurbish the […]

Funjet Vacations Announces 2012 Charter Flights to Jamaica from St. Louis

Funjet Vacations will offer 2012 Charter Flight Vacations from St. Louis via Vision Airlines.  Enjoy convenient non-stop airfare and desirable flight times to Jamaica. These flights will include: Two free checked bags Complimentary light meal and drink Free in-flight movie Round trip airport transfers in Jamaica VIP treatment with their “Funjet to the Front” offer.  For just $22 […]