Gary – Page 3 – JamaicaMania

Erik (the VW Super Bowl Commercial guy) from Wisconsin at Mystic Mountain Jamaica

By Gary March 23, 2013

Happy is a state of mind. Watch as our friend Erik Nicolaisen (VW Super Bowl Commercial) entices travelers from Wisconsin to find their happy on a Jamaican bobsled at Mystic…

Jamaica Set for First Disney Call, New Luxury Hotels in 2013

By Gary March 15, 2013

Great article by Joe Pike from Travel Agent Central about some new offerings in Jamaica... Some bullet points: New projects in Port Antonio: the oceanfront, 13-villa Trident Hotel and the…

Whopping winter storm nearly in Sandy’s path

By Gary February 8, 2013

Sharing this story from CNN about a potentially historic winter storm closing in on New England. The storm has canceled thousands of flights and could bring 2 feet of snow. Read…

Our Votes for Best Super Bowl 2013 Commercial

By Gary February 5, 2013

Couldn't resist sharing my favorite Super Bowl 2013 commercials! Thanks Volkswagen--great work! Some ignorant people view this commercial as offensive to Jamaicans or racist in some way, but in fact,…

How Important is Travel Insurance?

By Gary February 2, 2013

You love to travel, or you would probably not be reading our travel blog. When you book a vacation, you're not just buying travel, you're buying memories. But even the…

Congratulations to Funjet Vacations for 39 Years!

By Gary January 25, 2013

This week marks an important anniversary for Funjet Vacations--for 39 years, they have worked with travel agents to provide unforgettable vacation experiences to millions of customers. Since they opened their…

AirTran to start Chicago service to Jamaica and Punta Cana

By Gary January 16, 2013

Source/Credit: Terry Maxon, Dallas Morning News AirTran Airways will begin service from Chicago Midway to two Caribbean destinations beginning this spring, parent Southwest Airlines said Thursday. It’ll operate flights four…

Couples Resorts to Buy 2nd Largest Hotel in Barbados

By Gary January 4, 2013

Thanks to Janet Silvera, Senior Gleaner Writer and the Jamaica Gleaner for this story and photo! Read the full story here. Couples Resorts is finalizing a deal to acquire a…

Sandals Carlyle Montego Bay

By Gary January 2, 2013

Added a new page to JamaicaMania today featuring the smallest, most intimate Sandals Resort: the Sandals Carlyle in Montego Bay. This adults only all inclusive resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, is…

Jewel Runaway Bay: Jamaica All Inclusive Family Resort

By Gary November 1, 2012

As previously reported by JamaicaMania, the former Breezes Runaway Bay is now the Jewel Runaway Bay Beach & Golf Resort. This all-inclusive, situated minutes from Green Grotto Caves on Jamaica's…