This week marks an important anniversary for Funjet Vacations–for 39 years, they have worked with travel agents to provide unforgettable vacation experiences to millions of customers. Since they opened their doors, a lot has changed in the travel industry. Other competitors are now owned by an airline, online travel agency, competing retail travel agencies, and […]
Couples Resorts to Buy 2nd Largest Hotel in Barbados
January 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Thanks to Janet Silvera, Senior Gleaner Writer and the Jamaica Gleaner for this story and photo! Read the full story here. Couples Resorts is finalizing a deal to acquire a hotel in Barbados, making it the first Jamaican resort group to venture into that market. It’s also Couples’ first venture outside of its home market. […]
Sandals Carlyle Montego Bay
January 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Added a new page to JamaicaMania today featuring the smallest, most intimate Sandals Resort: the Sandals Carlyle in Montego Bay. This adults only all inclusive resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, is housed in a petite-sized 52 room, three story building, with 4 categories of rooms wrapped around the pool courtyard. It offers: Close proximity to the popular […]
Jewel Dunn’s River Trip Review
August 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
More photos of the Jewel Dunn’s River We visited the Jewel Dunn’s River from July 28 through Aug 4, 2012. The tour operator was Vacation Express with a non-stop flight on Sunwing Airlines from Cincinnati. Sunwing flights include free champagne, hot meals, and a movie, which were all very nice. Our flight was on time […]
Red Stripe–New Rum and a New Beer
July 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Jamaica Observer reports today that Red Stripe has officially launched its D & G White Overproof Rum and is ready to go head to head with the white rum giant, J Wray & Nephew, which has 80 per cent of sales. The new product is Red Stripe’s latest innovation after the introduction of Talawah Lager […]
More Awards for AMResorts (Dreams, Secrets, Now, Zoetry, Sunscape)
July 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
AMResorts Continues Award-Winning Tradition with More Industry Recognition for its Luxury Brands–58 awards won year to-date in 16 categories AMResorts (Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts, and Secrets, Dreams, Now and Sunscape Resorts & Spas) continues to receive the travel industry’s most important distinctions by demonstrating high levels of performance and exceptional guest services. In 2012, […]
Sandals Montego Bay
June 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Added a new page to our Travel Info area of the site today highlighting Sandals Montego Bay. Set on the North Coast’s largest private white-sand beach, it is no wonder that Sandals Montego Bay has so many beachfront rooms and suites, with panoramic ocean views. It’s located in Jamaica’s main tourism hub three miles east of […]
Pin Your Way to a Free Sunset Wedding at Couples Tower Isle
April 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Couples Resorts has announced a free sunset wedding contest (valued at $1750). All you need to do is join Pinterest and create a board for the wedding of your dreams. Simply create a unique combination photos that reflects your personal style and wedding wish list. A panel of Couples Resorts judges will evaluate all of the submitted Pinterest […]
SuperClubs Sells Breezes Runaway Bay
April 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
JamaicaMania has learned that SuperClubs has sold Breezes Runaway Bay resort in Jamaica to Sagicor, which currently operates the Jewel Dunn’s River Resort & Spa, also in Jamaica. This is the second resort sold by SuperClubs in less than a month. In late March the company said it would close Breezes Trelawney Resort & Spa. Thanks to […]
Secrets Resorts–There’s an app for that!
March 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Not sure yet when they will offer this app at Secrets Wild Orchid and Secrets St. James, but… AMResorts (Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts, and Secrets, Dreams, Now, and Sunscape Resorts & Spas), announced today the launch of its new, interactive Unlimited-Connectivity® app. Now available for the company’s most recently opened properties, Secrets Vallarta Bay […]
