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Royal Plantation

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

I recently had an opportunity to visit the Royal Plantation Resort in Ocho Rios. Upon entering this intimate all suite property, we were greeted with cold towels and champagne. We were seated in comfy sofas and chairs to complete the 3 minute check-in process and then we were whisked away to our beautiful Jr suite - all rooms overlook the ocean. (more…)

Sunset Beach Resort & Spa

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

I just returned from a trip to Montego Bay, Jamaica. I spent some time at Sunset Beach Resort & Spa in Montego Bay. While there I spent some time at the beach, where many people ventured onto Sunset Beach for a tan and used the swim up bar and pool for their swimming pleasures. Every Thursday and Saturday native vendors come onto the property to sell their wares. (more…)

Couples Tower Isle

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Anytime a resort is already great, and someone decides to change it, I am always leery of the outcome. Not so with Couples Tower Isle. I had the opportunity to tour the brand new Couples Tower Isle, and I must say I was (more…)

Sandals Dunn’s River Villaggio Golf Resort & Spa

Monday, September 28th, 2009

I loved EVERYTHING about the Sandals Dunn’s River Villaggio Golf Resort & Spa, it has a very Italian romance feel in the Caribbean. I have stayed there three times, and I am ready to go back. When you turn off the main road, it’s pure paradise. The palm trees are bordering the driveway and then come the water fountains. You will be greeted by the hotel managers (more…)

Couples Negril

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

I just returned from a 5 night stay at Couples Negril in Jamaica. Talk about hassle-free! After clearing Immigration/Customs, we headed for the Couples Lounge in the airport. As we walked up, the resort (more…)

Sunset Beach Resort & Spa

Friday, August 28th, 2009

We just returned from our vacation of “Fun & Sun” at the Sunset Beach Resort in Montego Bay. We arrived around 1pm and Natasha greeted us with a warm welcome, a cold Caribbean Punch was offered and advised our room was ready. (more…)

Royal Plantation

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Royal Plantation, Jamaica is a slice of heaven. Just returned from an incredible stay at this very up-scale, yet affordable resort in Jamaica for adults only. Royal Plantation takes the all-inclusive concept (more…)

Sandals Grande Ocho Rios

Monday, August 17th, 2009

I have stayed at Sandals Grande Ocho Rios in Jamaica a number of times and would go over and over again if I had the time! This resort is perfect if you want a resort with lots of variety. This property is (more…)

Beaches & Sandals Jamaica

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

I just returned from a wonderful week in Negril, Jamaica. While there, I stayed for 3 nights at Beaches Sandy Bay and 4 nights at Beaches Negril Resort & Spa and also did a property inspection of (more…)

Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall

Wednesday, August 5th, 2009

My clients just returned from celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary at the Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica. They were treated like “Royalty” there! (more…)

RIU Ocho Rios

Tuesday, August 4th, 2009

I first visited the site of Riu Ocho Rios in Jamaica in 2006 when they were still constructing the property, I walked around with a hard hat on just imagining what the finished product would look like; well in April 2009 I had the opportunity to revisit the Riu Ocho Rios and what a beautiful property it is. (more…)

Discover Jamaica

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

We stayed 2 nights at the Gran Bahia Principe, Tip: always book Club Golden Service at this hotel and clients will get private check-in check-out and other perks that come along. 3 A la carte and 1 buffet (more…)

Iberostar Rose Hall Suites

Thursday, July 23rd, 2009

I stayed at the Iberostar Rose Hall Suites this past April (2009) for a week. My family and another family (total of 4 adults, a 15 year old, 14 year old and a 12 year old) accompanied me as it was our (more…)

Sandals Whitehouse European Village and Spa

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

As a Preferred Sandals Specialist, I am lucky enough to have visited all the Sandals Resorts. If you are looking for luxury, excellent food, superior service at a couples only resort, Whitehouse is the resort (more…)

Sandals and Beaches

Friday, July 17th, 2009

Sandals Grande Ocho Rios-
This is a very nice resort with lots of entertainment an upbeat environment. I loved the golf carts they provide for transportation around the resort! The rooms are clean and I had a private pool in my room (more…)

Iberostar Grand Montego Bay - Rose Hall (Montego Bay), Jamaica

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

I recently spent three nights at the Iberostar Grand Montego Bay - I loved the resort! (more…)

Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort and Spa - Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

I escorted a group to the Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort. It looks wonderful and everyone had a marvelous time! (more…)

Sandals Montego Bay - Jamaica

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

After touring Sandals Montego Bay I was a little suprised.

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Couples Swept Away - Negril, Jamaica

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

I LOVE this resort! (more…)

Couples San Souci - Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Monday, May 11th, 2009

Our recent trip to Couples Sans Souci, Jamaica was long past due and exactly what the doctor ordered. (more…)

Sandals Negril Beach Resort and Spa - Negril, Jamaica

Monday, May 4th, 2009

Upon arrival at Sandals Negril we were greeted with cold towels and Champagne. That was a very nice start to one of our best vacations. (more…)

Sandals Whitehouse European Village and Spa - Jamaica

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Sandals Whitehouse, an adults-only resort, is a beautiful location on Jamaica. There are mountains on one side and a beach on the other! (more…)

Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa - Jamaica

Monday, April 13th, 2009

The vacation my husband and I had at Sandals Whitehouse was one of our best. (more…)

Couples San Souci - Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Friday, April 10th, 2009

For a honeymoon, anniversary getaway, or romantic escape, there can be no better place to stay than Couples Sans Souci. (more…)

Beaches Sandy Bay - Negril, Jamaica

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

Beaches Sandy Bay is located on the best area of Negril’s Seven Mile Beach. (more…)

Iberostar Rose Hall Resorts - Montego Bay, Jamaica

Monday, March 30th, 2009

This resort is brand spanking new - built from the ground up! (more…)

Starfish Trelawny Resort and Spa - Trelawny, Jamaica

Friday, March 27th, 2009

I used to turn my nose up at Starfish Trelawny. Boy was I wrong - this resort is VERY cute! (more…)

Franklyn D. Resort and Spa - Runaway Bay, Jamaica

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

I just returned from a wonderful week at the all-inclusive FDR Resort in Jamaica. What a great place for families! (more…)

Half Moon Resort - Rose Hall, Jamaica

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

When I stay at the Half Moon Resort & Spa, I am royalty. At least I feel like it and so do my clients! On our last trip, we stayed in one of their private villas with our own full-sized swimming pool! (more…)

Rockhouse Hotel - Negril, Jamaica

Monday, March 16th, 2009

Rockhouse Hotel is hip, chic… Vogue Magazine didn’t lie! (more…)

Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa - Jamaica

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

Being a certified Sandals/Beaches specialist and having visited all the Sandals and Beaches properties except for the Whitehouse in Jamaica, my husband and I decided to do so. (more…)

Royal Plantation - Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Monday, March 9th, 2009

Royal Plantation is a sophisticated hideaway for the discerning traveler! (more…)

Grand Lido Braco - Trelawny (Runaway Bay), Jamaica

Monday, March 9th, 2009

Grand Lido Braco by Superclubs is the kind of resort that once you stay - you go back again and again. My husband and I have been there four times and can’t wait to go back! (more…)

Jamaica Inn - Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

How can I explain Jamaica Inn, where time has stood still and yet moves on…. ? (more…)

Royal Plantation - Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

What a wonderful place! The smiling concierge greets you the moment you walk in, and leads you to a beautiful loveseat in a parlour in the entry hall. (more…)

Hedonism Resorts - Jamaica

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

Hedonism II and Hedonism III in Jamaica are both owned by SuperClubs which created their first all-inclusive resort in 1976 in Negril. (more…)

Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa - Jamaica

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

I recently visited Sandals Whitehouse in Jamaica. As a Certified Sandals Specialist I personally wanted to experience this property. WOW was I glad I did! Words alone cannot describe how beautiful this property is.

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Royal Plantation - Ocho Rios

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

Just a quick note for any of you thinking of going to Royal Plantation: it is indeed Royal in all aspects of the word. (more…)

Round Hill Hotel and Villas

Sunday, February 8th, 2009

Round Hill Hotel and Villas

The staff of Bentley Travel had the pleasure of staying at this elegant resort located on a secluded peninsula just outside Montego Bay in Hopewell, Jamaica. Located 25-30 minutes from the airport (more…)

Couples Swept Away, Negril Jamacia

Saturday, February 7th, 2009

I attended my son’s wedding at Couples Swept Away in December 2008. I would highly recommend this property for those seeking a romantic getaway or honeymoon, and a first rate Destination (more…)

Sandals Grand Bahamian

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

I’m a Preferred Sandals and Beaches Specialist and have been to most of their resorts. Each one is unique in the design and ambiance but each has the most fantastic amenities and inclusions.
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Sandals Negril Beach Resort and Spa

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

Sandals Negril, an adults-only experience is really my idea of a unique and ultra all-inclusive experience and met all of my expectations.
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RIU Ocho Rios

Monday, January 19th, 2009

We are travel agents who recently had the pleasure of staying five days at the RIU Ocho Rios, opened in October, 2005. The highway project connecting Sangster International Airport in MoBay to Ocho (more…)

Sandals Whitehouse

Friday, January 16th, 2009

I am a Preferred Specialist with Sandals and Beaches resort. My business partner and myself have been to each of the Sandals resorts between the two of us and know the equality and excellent service that (more…)

Sandals Whitehouse

Friday, January 16th, 2009

It was our great pleasure to stay last week at the luxurious five-star “Ultra All-Inclusive” European-style Sandals Whitehouse (SWH) located (more…)

Sandals Negril / Sandals Whitehouse

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

We stayed at Sandals Negril in Dec and they are truly an ultra inclusive resort. Beautiful 7 mile beach with spectacular sunsets. Friendly staff and great food. The butler category is a once in a lifetime experience loved it.

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Couples Swept Away Negril

Wednesday, January 7th, 2009

Wow, what can you say about Couples!  This was our second trip to Couples Swept Away and my 5 th trip to Couples resorts. (more…)