| The Caribbean draws visitors from all over the world, | | | | You can relax on the seven-mile-long beach, play |
| attracted by the sunshine and friendly welcome. One | | | | tennis, go snorkeling or scuba diving, waterskiing, |
| of the most memorable vacations I ever had was in | | | | windsurfing and more. |
| Negril, Jamaica. It was a true dream vacation. The | | | | There's entertainment for the kids and three |
| friendliness of the people, the adventures we had | | | | swimming pools for the family. |
| and the beauty of the land made it one of the most | | | | If you want some time for just the two of you, you |
| unforgettable experiences of my life. It seemed that | | | | can book different kinds of activities for infants, older |
| just about anything that my girlfriend or I thought | | | | children and teenagers. |
| about happened. | | | | There's also a Video Game Center for them to |
| One brief example and then we'll look at some | | | | knock themselves out in. |
| Jamaica vacation packages you can book today. | | | | The five top-notch restaurants on the property |
| We had snuck away from the cold New York | | | | include Italian, Mexican and Japanese cuisine. |
| weather for Thanksgiving week, booking our trip at | | | | I don't know if they have any sweet sop. |
| the last minute, telling no one where we were going. | | | | The Beach Resort Ocho Rios |
| The next morning the cool ocean breeze coming | | | | You'll find an exciting way to get a bargain by |
| through the wooden louvers in our cottage by the | | | | checking out the website where you can place bids |
| ocean gently caressed us awake. Both being hungry | | | | on holiday packages. |
| and probably because we were in a tropical place, my | | | | One of the participating locations is the Beach Resort |
| girlfriend says, "It would be great if we had some | | | | Ocho Rios on the north coast. |
| fruit." Literally within a minute after she said this | | | | Ocho is great for the nightlife and shopping and trips |
| there's a knock at the door. | | | | to the nearby Dunns River Falls. |
| It's Dawny, who calls herself "the fruit lady". I kid you | | | | There are 93 guest rooms at this resort. Some with |
| not. And she has a pile of fruit on the hat on top of | | | | mountain views, some with views of the sea, and |
| her head. Just like in the paintings. | | | | some have family rooms available. |
| We enjoy sweet sop (which I never even heard of | | | | A complimentary continental breakfast is served |
| before), these delicious little apple bananas, and a | | | | every day. |
| wonderful conversation with this warm and friendly | | | | The Gran Bahia Principe Jamaica |
| woman. | | | | Why not book an exclusive beachfront getaway |
| And that is just the beginning of this particular dream | | | | through and travel to the Gran Bahia Principe |
| vacation. | | | | Jamaica? It's only an hour away from Mo Bay |
| Much of Negril lacked electricity back then and it | | | | (Montego Bay Jamaica to the non-locals) Airport and |
| really didn't matter. It's more built up today. There | | | | there are a lot of activities included. |
| are more amenities. But I'll bet dollars to donuts that | | | | The rates at this all-inclusive resort include breakfast, |
| the magic of that Caribbean island has not changed | | | | lunch and dinner as well as a supply of beer (probably |
| one bit. | | | | Red Stripe), soft drinks or cocktails. |
| Here's a look at some of the resorts you can go to | | | | You'll be able to enjoy water sports galore, such as |
| today and some of the companies that can book | | | | catamaran sailing, kayaking, windsurfing and |
| your Jamaica vacation package. | | | | snorkeling. You'll also get a free scuba diving lesson. |
| Beach Negril Resort and Spa | | | | And you can relax at the spa, at any of the three |
| The guest rooms on this Jamaica vacation package | | | | swimming pools, five bars, or seven restaurants. |
| have air conditioning, a concierge service and a | | | | There's also an exercise room, babysitting service, |
| private bath and shower. | | | | wedding service if you're so disposed, and a whirlpool. |