Montego Bay Jamaica
When we arrived in Jamaica Montego Bay airport, we were met by Torrence and his lovely team from the Jamaican Tourist Board. They transferred us to our hotel the Half Moon Resort in Montego Bay which only took 20 mins, so nice and short.
We stayed at the Half Moon Resort in Montego Bay, a fabulous resort. It’s a destination in itself, set on 400 acres with two miles of beachfront. Our accommodation was in one of the Royal Villas. This was a 7-bedroom villa that can cater for up to 14 people. The villas feel like a home away from home with all the fantastic facilities of this resort which includes the largest award-winning spa oasis in Jamaica, an 18-hole par-72 championship golf course, an equestrian centre with 28 horses and the Sugar Mill, awarded as Jamaica’s best restaurant. The villas are ideal for a large group of friends or extended family whereas the apartment style rooms or suites are best suited for honeymooners. We had our own golf buggy to get around the resort and what fun and adventure this brought to the trip.
Each villa has its own personal cook, housekeeper and butler. We were spoilt with our Ruby, Valerie and Devon who looked after us all so well. The breakfast that Ruby served up to us was delicious and so tasty. It included fresh fruit, juices, bacon, eggs, pancakes, toast and everyday she made a yummy cake for us; blue berry muffins, toffee cake, banana cake and lots more. Nothing was too much trouble.
I experienced one of the most fun and exciting excursions that Jamaica has to offer – a sunset catamaran cruise where we got to snorkel amongst some sea turtles. We swam, danced and laughed whilst enjoying an amazing Jamaican meal on board with some rum cocktails – very tasty.
Some of the group went on excursions to Mystic Mountain, Dunn’s River Falls and the Good Hope Estate and Rose Hall Great House. Jamaica really has plenty to offer other than relaxing by the beach or pool, so if you are a more active person you certainly won’t be bored. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't great over the weekend but with all these activities available it wasn't an issue.
In the morning’s I enjoyed some leisurely walks along the beach front with my Travel Counsellors colleagues. We enjoyed lazy days on the beach soaking up the rays of sunshine and enjoying the odd rum cocktail which were served to us on our sunbeds. In the evenings, we danced the nights away to the sound of the Bob Marley. I had so much fun with all my old Gold Travel Counsellors colleagues and it was lovely to meet many new Gold TC’s also and all the fabulous suppliers that joined us on this fantastic trip. It’s times like this that makes me so proud to be part of the Travel Counsellors family. All the hard work and dedication is so worthwhile to be rewarded with an amazing trip like this.
Jamaica is a fabulous destination with something to suit everyone. If you would like to find out more just get in touch and I would be delighted to share my experiences with you.
Yeah Mon!