Jamaica Updates: Casinos in Two Years

Travel Agent Magazine recently attended a conference held by Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism. Casino legislation is set to go to Parliament shortly–it is anticipated that Jamaica will see casinos in no less than a year and a half to two years. Other news: Cruise arrivals have jumped by 13.6 percent this year to date. Sandals is in the process […]

Norwegian Cruise Line Returns to Ocho Rios Jamaica

Norwegian Cruise Line is sailing back to Jamaica after dropping the island from itineraries six years ago, according to Kingston’s Gleaner newspaper. The Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Sun have planned visits to Ocho Rios during the 2011-12 cruise season. Read the full article from USA Today here. Related: Falmouth Overtakes Ocho Rios as Top Jamaican Cruise Port

Sandals Grande Riviera Ocho Rios Gets $60 Million in Enhancements

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 […]

Jamaica to Renovate Ocho Rios

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.

Honeymoon Gift Registry Now Offered by Jewel Dunn’s River Adults Only All Inclusive Resort in Jamaica

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

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 […]

Sandals Resorts Extends Companion Flies Free Promotion

Sandals Resorts has announced the extension of the Companion Flies Free Promotion to all Sandals Destinations (except Sandals Carlyle) until September 1, 2011.  The offer details remain the same.   Guests must book a minimum 6-night stay by September 1st, 2011, to receive Free Companion Airfare from continental US gateways!  This offer is available for Jamaica, St. Lucia, […]

More Awards for Couples Resorts

Congratulations to Couples Resorts for again ranking at the top of the Travel + Leisure 2011 “World’s Best Awards”. Couples Tower Isle was voted the #1 Hotel Spa in the Caribbean and Couples Sans Souci and Couples Swept Away were voted #2 and #3. This is the equivalent of winning the Gold, Silver, and Bronze […]

New Sandals Video Podcast: Dining at Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa

Dining at Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa

New Sandals Video Podcast: Grande Riviera in Ocho Rios

New Beach Club at Sandals Grande Riviera in Ocho Rios