| We were six friends that set off for a long-awaited | | | | food by our own villa chef. The food we had was |
| and a long-needed holiday to Jamaica. We were | | | | nothing like we have had before—it was so |
| looking for something more personal for a stay | | | | delicious and tasty. A variety of foods were available |
| option and checked out on the Internet for some | | | | for all palates, including the famous Jamaican jerk |
| good and affordable Jamaica accommodation rentals. | | | | chicken, which was amazingly good. |
| After much browsing, we finally settled on Fantasy | | | | Each room had a beautiful view. We usually had our |
| Villa, a part of the Silver Sands villas community of | | | | breakfast and dinner in the patio, enjoying the views |
| rentals, great for family and large group getaways. It | | | | of the Bengal beach. |
| was a decision well-taken, something that our visit | | | | The beach was one of the best we had been |
| aptly proved. | | | | to—beautiful white sand, the sea with every |
| First, about Fantasy villa itself that made such a | | | | shade of blue and green you can imagine. The |
| difference to our trip. The spacious and comfortable | | | | tranquility and bliss was something we really |
| three bedroom villa was perfect for our needs. This | | | | appreciated and we sat together in the evenings, |
| designer-decorated home featured a large swimming | | | | chatting away the hours and watching the sun sink |
| pool, next to the beach but elevated for privacy. The | | | | into the distant horizon. |
| location too was ideal. Located in Rio Bueno, St. Ann, | | | | The first place we visited was the deceased |
| off the North Coast Highway, beside the Coconut | | | | reggae artist Bob Marley's home, which was located |
| Lagoon Rest Stop it provided us with convenient | | | | nearby. We saw the rock where he rested his head |
| access to other attractions in Jamaica. | | | | while thinking of his music. The next stop was Ocho |
| We had asked for an airport pickup and true to the | | | | Rios, Jamaica's popular vacation. |
| arrangement, the driver was waiting for us to take | | | | The 600-foot waterfall is positively lovely. We |
| us to the villa. The drive to the accommodation was | | | | joined the other tourists and formed a human chain |
| lovely and the views prepared us for what the | | | | to climb the stone steps leading up to the waterfall. |
| country had to offer. | | | | All in all, it was an exhilarating experience. Too soon, |
| On reaching the villa, we were greeted with | | | | our week was over and it was time to return to our |
| refreshing drinks and some people to assist with | | | | world, our routine. Yet, the trip to Jamaica was a |
| luggage and check-ins. Soon we were settled in | | | | full-stop that gave us time to pause and think how |
| ready to enjoy the famous Jamaican home-cooked | | | | beautiful the planet and life can be. |