All Inclusive Day Passes to Sandals and Beaches Resorts

Sandals Royal Caribbean Island

JamaicaMania previously told our readers about a program called Resort For a Day.  Read some of the post below. Are you going on a cruise?  Is Jamaica on your itinerary?  While your ship is in port, relax and play at an all-inclusive beach resort!  You can obtain a pass to either the Sunset Beach Resort in Montego [...]

Pin Your Way to a Free Sunset Wedding at Couples Tower Isle

Couples Tower Isle room

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 [...]

More Awards for Couples Resorts!

Couples Swept Away Beach

Couples Resorts (adults only, couples only, all inclusive) in Jamaica has recently earned even more awards! 2012 Awards Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice Couples Tower Isle 2012 Travelers’ Choice – Top 25 Best Hotels: All Inclusive, Caribbean Couples Sans Souci 2012 Travelers’ Choice – Top 25 Best Hotels: All Inclusive, Caribbean Couples Negril 2012 Travelers’ Choice [...]

Sunset Resorts in Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, and Negril

Sunset at the Palms Negril Beach

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 [...]

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

Crane 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 [...]

Jamaica Updates: Casinos in Two Years

Captain Hook Attraction

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

NCL Sun

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

All New Riviera Beach Club at Sandals Grande Riviera Ocho Rios

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 Dunns River

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 [...]