Nov. 14, 2003
Hi Penny,
We just got back from Beaches Negril. We loved it so much! My kids had
a blast! AND, we learned that by next year, they will have a new full
service spa, and a new water park with TWO water slides and a lazy
river!! BEAT THAT!!! I will be contacting you soon to plan our trip
for
next year! I'll also send pix soon!
Laura Briscoe and the Briscoe Family!
Manassas, VA
July 4, 2003
Hi Penny!
Our vacation was awesome - more than I expected. From the time we
boarded the plane at JFK there was mimosas and champagne and the air was
wonderful as we stepped out into the Jamaica sun. The bus ride took
about an hour but it wasn't that bad. Upon arrival at the hotel we knew
it was going to be great. The help and the native people were sooooooo
nice. Always a smile or a greeting. I got used to saying, "Yah Mon",
and, "No problem, Mon", very soon.
We headed right to the beach and the water was so warm, clear, turquoise
and practically no waves. The colors were unbelievable. The kids were
astonished at the sight as well as I. There was a gigantic trampoline
out in the water for people to jump on. The water sports were amazing.
We all went on a snorkeling trip, on a glass bottom boat ride with more
snorkeling, sailing on a medium size boat, parasailing (extra $ but
worth it), banana boat riding, paddle water bikes, and anything else we
could get our hands on.
Breakfast everyday was a large buffet with American and local favorites,
lots of fresh fruit, hot and cold cereals, all kinds of freshly squeezed
juices, pastries, and omelets any way you want them cooked right in
front of you. For lunch we hopped over to the snack bar for pizza,
burgers, and pasta anyway you like it. Dinner was either the buffet, a
Tex-Mex place, a Japanese place (including crazy Jamaican-Japanese
chef), or an adults only white glove a la carte restaurant. Very classy.
There was also an open really late snack bar. All food was very good.
Onto the drinks.... I think I tried every frozen concoction known to
man. They were so tasty, fruity, tangy, and sweet.
The entertainment was pretty corny but very nice. They had a great
clown/contortionist act that blew me away. A reggae band played almost
every night. A beach party one night (all the food, etc. right on the
beach) with games, limbo, lots of rum punch and dancing. A lot of
laughs.
My daughter and I both met a lovely Jamaican lady who did hair braids
and gave massages. It was off the property down the beach a bit. We
walked together and she shared some parts of her life with us. There
were a few other ladies with her under the shade of a grape tree, and we
chatted, ate mango, got our hair braided and got a brief massage. We got
stuck in a torrential downpour and she walked us back to the hotel
holding an umbrella over our heads. From that moment on we called each
other mama which I later found out was a term of endearment. It was a
wonderful experience. I never felt unsafe at any time of our vacation.
I loved the fact that everything was included in the one price. We
didn't have to think except to decide were and when to eat. A no brain
vacation (including tax, tips, etc.) until it came time to leave. I
practically cried when I had to say goodbye to the ocean, the color, the
sounds, the great feeling that will dwell within me for a long time. I
plan on visiting again someday and will look for an all inclusive place.
The vacation of my dreams is now behind me... but I look forward to the
future, hopefully next year...
So, do you think I enjoyed it?! :)
Thanks,
Kathy and family
Calverton, NY
February 10, 2003
Hi Penny,
Just wanted to tell you what a great time we had.
Weather was perfect, and the staff at Beaches should be congratulated at
the way they treat their guests. They made sure that the kids had a
great time trying to get them to participate in everything they did.
They even put them in the resorts fashion show. This picture was taken
in front of their Japanese Restaurant. John and I also had a great time,
and look forward now to planning our next vacation with you. ADULTS
ONLY..So if you have any good ideas that would be great. Thanks again
Michele
Philadelphia, PA
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