Category: Jamaica

3 stops to see Jamaica – no problem

3 stops to see Jamaica – no problem

By on May 12, 2013 in Accommodation, Attractions, Bars, Caribbean, Going Out, Hotels, Jamaica, Regions, Resorts   - Read 1565 times

Picking Jamaica for a holiday was the best un-researched flight selection I’ve made so far – we had set travel dates in between work deadlines and availability for business class flights made the decision for us. This country thankfully doesn’t seem to be fully discovered however that means that there aren’t a great deal of [...]

5 of the best golf courses in the Caribbean

5 of the best golf courses in the Caribbean

By on Mar 26, 2013 in Accommodation, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Caribbean, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel   - Read 2929 times

The Caribbean has become a golfing hotspot, with both pros and amateurs travelling from all over the world in order to test their skills on some of the finest and most challenging golf courses available. Here are five of the best courses the Caribbean has to offer, along with a little information on what makes [...]

3 spa treatments with the ‘wow’ factor

3 spa treatments with the ‘wow’ factor

By on Nov 07, 2012 in Accommodation, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Caribbean, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Jamaica, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Western Europe, Zambia   - Read 7392 times

Love spa treatments?  Looking for something a little different?  Then maybe one of these wonderful options is just what you’re looking for. Here we give a round-up on three rather different spa treatments, each with their own ‘wow’ factor, and that will each leave you feeling extra special. Bush spa treatments A relaxing holistic treatment [...]

10 of the most exclusive luxury hotel services

10 of the most exclusive luxury hotel services

By on Oct 25, 2012 in Accommodation, Arizona, Asia, Brazil, California, Caribbean, Europe, Hotels, India, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, New York, North America, Regions, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 11243 times

If you believe that a luxurious hotel is just a place to stay for a night, you are wrong. Luxurious hotels offer much more than fashionable interior and unusual exterior to attract visitors. A wish to amaze guests has no limits. Nowadays hotels offer exclusive services for the most sophisticated visitors: from unique spa-procedures to [...]

Head to Jamaica for a Caribbean beach getaway

Head to Jamaica for a Caribbean beach getaway

By on Sep 25, 2012 in Caribbean, Jamaica, Regions   - Read 1775 times

Are you looking for a new beach vacation spot in the Caribbean?  Well if you’ve never been to Jamaica, it’s a must!  Whether you’re young or old, single or all about spending quality time with the family, Jamaica is sure to have the perfect vacation spot that resonates with everything that you’re looking for. Nothing [...]

World Travel Awards – The Grand Final

World Travel Awards – The Grand Final

By on Jan 20, 2012 in Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Family Travel, Honeymoons, Jamaica, Mauritius, Middle East, Qatar, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Worldwide   - Read 1244 times

Doha in Qatar was host of the Grand Final of the 2011 World Travel Awards last week, which saw the best of the best throughout the world of travel awarded for their services to the industry.  The Wall Street Journal recently dubbed the awards as the ‘Oscars of the Travel Industry’, and it’s not hard [...]

Top 10 Caribbean dream escapes

Top 10 Caribbean dream escapes

By on Nov 16, 2011 in Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, Netherlands Antilles, North America, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands   - Read 642 times

In an email just in, Tripadvisor tell me that their top 10 Caribbean dream escapes are as listed below. Grand Cayman tops the pile, whilst many others are notable in their absence (eg. Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, etc.) What do you make of the list? 1. Grand Cayman 2. Aruba [...]

10 unique luxury hotels you’ll never forget

By on Sep 24, 2011 in Accommodation, Asia, Brazil, Caribbean, Europe, France, Hotels, India, Italy, Jamaica, Maldives, Middle East, Regions, Singapore, South America, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vietnam, Western Europe   - Read 667 times

Tripadvisor recently published ’10 unique luxury hotels you’ll never forget’.  Strangely, it’s just a list – albeit with pictures – but with no explanation as to what, precisely, makes each one memorable.  For what it’s worth, though, I’ve reproduced their list below. Please post a comment and tell us what hotels you think are unforgettable… [...]

19 of the world’s sexiest hotels

19 of the world’s sexiest hotels

By on Mar 03, 2011 in Accommodation, Asia, Belgium, California, Caribbean, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Florida, France, Germany, Hotels, Italy, Jamaica, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, Spain, Thailand, Turks and Caicos, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Wisconsin, Worldwide   - Read 1168 times

Just two weeks after The Luxury Travel Bible issued a press release with its top 10 sexiest hotels in the world for Valentine’s, I’ve been sent an email by Tripadvisor with their own top 10 sexy hotels.  Perhaps not surprisingly, there aren’t many that are common to both lists.   Here are the two lists: [...]

The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort awarded Green Globe Certification

By on Jan 23, 2011 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Hotels, Jamaica, Regions, Resorts   - Read 398 times

Luxury always comes with a price. However, the folks at The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica in Montego Bay are ensuring that price doesn’t affect our planet or the environment. In light of a recent press release, The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica has been awarded Green Globe Certification [...]

Jamaica: once you go, you know…

By on Dec 07, 2010 in Caribbean, Jamaica, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 437 times

The sky is blue… the water is inviting… the drinks are cold… and the people as warm as always… welcome to Jamaica!

That luxury villa has… WHAT?!

That luxury villa has… WHAT?!

By on Nov 04, 2010 in Accommodation, Asia, Bahamas, Caribbean, Europe, Jamaica, Leisure Travel, Massachusetts, Netherlands Antilles, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Thailand, Turks and Caicos, USA, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe   - Read 1143 times

If you’re looking for the ultimate vacation rental, look no further than these truly startling vacation homes. Taking luxury to the next level, these luxury vacation rentals each bring something new to the table that will fulfill even the most discerning tastes. Summer dreams and water fun Villa with Swim-Up Bar: The beachfront Villa Avalon in Turks and [...]

Island Outpost breaks ground at Goldeneye, Jamaica

By on Aug 21, 2009 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Jamaica, Regions, Resorts   - Read 173 times

Island Outpost, a collection of distinctive hotels and villas in Jamaica, began the expansion of its famed GoldenEye resort with an official groundbreaking ceremony last week. For more than sixty years, GoldenEye has been synonymous with glamour and style. Formally the home of Ian Fleming, who penned the legacy of James Bond in the 1950s, [...]

Rum shacks in Jamaica aren’t necessarily all that they seem…

By on May 22, 2009 in Bars, Caribbean, Fun Stuff, Going Out, Jamaica, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 224 times

Next time you stumble upon a rum shack on a secluded beach  in Jamaica, perhaps you’ll think back to this video. As well as being fun, it does make you wonder about your experiences as a tourist when you travel… are you getting the genuine article or are you being presented with what the locals [...]

Island Outpost’s Fall stealsâ€

Island Outpost’s Fall stealsâ€

By on Oct 15, 2008 in Accommodation, Bahamas, Caribbean, Hotels, Jamaica, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Travel Miscellany   - Read 227 times

Island Outpost has issued a number of ‘steals’ this Autumn “for the free-spirited” among us.   Here are the offers: Jake’s Treasure Beach, South Coast, Jamaica Chill out both body and mind… Retreat to a world of relaxation, sensuality and revelation in the free-spirited atmosphere of Jake’s in Treasure Beach. OFFER: Fifth Night FREE · [...]

Jamaican Treasures

By on May 12, 2008 in Accommodation, Caribbean, Jamaica, Regions, Vacation Rentals   - Read 147 times

Private luxury villa rentals in Jamaica, from Jamaican Treasures.

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