Happy is a state of mind. Watch as our friend Erik Nicolaisen (VW Super Bowl Commercial) entices travelers from Wisconsin to find their happy on a Jamaican bobsled at Mystic Mountain in Ocho Rios. Thanks to Jamaica Tourist Board for sharing! Related: Our Votes for Best Super Bowl 2013 Commercial Related: Things to Do in […]
Erik (the VW Super Bowl Commercial guy) from Wisconsin at Mystic Mountain Jamaica
March 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Jamaica Set for First Disney Call, New Luxury Hotels in 2013
March 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Great article by Joe Pike from Travel Agent Central about some new offerings in Jamaica… Some bullet points: New projects in Port Antonio: the oceanfront, 13-villa Trident Hotel and the landmark Trident Castle has been converted into an eight-room luxury hotel The Trident Hotel (opening April 15) comprises 13 studio and one- and two-bedroom villas with […]
Whopping winter storm nearly in Sandy’s path
February 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Sharing this story from CNN about a potentially historic winter storm closing in on New England. The storm has canceled thousands of flights and could bring 2 feet of snow. Read the full article here: Whopping winter storm nearly in Sandy’s path Yet another reason why you must never travel without travel insurance! Related: How Important is […]
Our Votes for Best Super Bowl 2013 Commercial
February 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Couldn’t resist sharing my favorite Super Bowl 2013 commercials! Thanks Volkswagen–great work! Some ignorant people view this commercial as offensive to Jamaicans or racist in some way, but in fact, Jamaica views it as a compliment and fully endorses it. The commercial’s premise is that buying a VW will transform its owner to embody the […]
How Important is Travel Insurance?
February 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
You love to travel, or you would probably not be reading our travel blog. When you book a vacation, you’re not just buying travel, you’re buying memories. But even the best-planned trip can incur unforeseen issues. I would never travel without travel insurance. Travel insurance should really be thought of more as travel protection, because […]
Congratulations to Funjet Vacations for 39 Years!
January 25, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
AirTran to start Chicago service to Jamaica and Punta Cana
January 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Source/Credit: Terry Maxon, Dallas Morning News AirTran Airways will begin service from Chicago Midway to two Caribbean destinations beginning this spring, parent Southwest Airlines said Thursday. It’ll operate flights four days a week to Montego Bay, Jamaica, beginning April 14, and four days a week to Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic, beginning May 19. AirTran […]
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 Runaway Bay: Jamaica All Inclusive Family Resort
November 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
As previously reported by JamaicaMania, the former Breezes Runaway Bay is now the Jewel Runaway Bay Beach & Golf Resort. This all-inclusive, situated minutes from Green Grotto Caves on Jamaica’s north coast, truly has it all: five restaurants, five bars, three pools, a full-service spa, volleyball and basketball, four lighted tennis courts, complimentary greens fees […]
