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
Archives for 2011
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
Sandals Resorts Extends Companion Flies Free Promotion
July 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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, […]
Secrets St. James Montego Bay Trip Report
July 13, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Review by my daughter Brittany after her June 2011 honeymoon to Secrets St. James. Check in at Columbus airport smooth and uneventful. Upon arrival in Montego Bay, we easily located the Apple Vacations rep waiting near the airport exit. Because I booked a Secrets Resort using Apple Vacations, we got non-stop transfer, although it was […]
More Awards for Couples Resorts
July 11, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
Starbucks to Offer Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee for $4.50 a Cup
July 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
I see that Starbucks is again offering Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee. Their suggested retail is $30 for a half pound and $4.50 for a Tall cup. Order some Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee here at JamaicaMania for a fraction of the price.
