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Smokers continue to get snuffed out on cruises

By Gary August 11, 2011

Norwegian Cruise Line announced it will prohibit smoking in cabins. Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America, and Princess Cruises all announced more restrictive smoking policies are on tap. Norwegian's smoking policy…

Honeymoon Gift Registry Now Offered by Jewel Dunn’s River Adults Only All Inclusive Resort in Jamaica

By Gary August 6, 2011

Jewel Dunn's River adults only all inclusive resort in Jamaica now offers a Honeymoon Wishes Gift Registry. This resort, located in Ocho Rios, is close to Jamaica's top attraction, Dunn's River…

Award Winning All-Inclusive Couples Resorts Add More to the Guest Experience

By Gary August 4, 2011

Couples Tower Isle, recently voted the #1 Hotel Spa in the Caribbean, is introducing full in-room dining and mini bars at the resort. “In an effort to further ‘wow’ our guests, Couples…

Tropical Storm Emily Forms in Caribbean; Causes Disruption to Cruise Itineraries

By Gary August 2, 2011

Read the article from Cruise Critic here: http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=4562 Related: The Value of Travel Insurance–It’s a Must Have

Sandals Resorts Extends Companion Flies Free Promotion

By Gary July 23, 2011

Sandals Resorts has announced the extension of the Companion Flies Free Promotion to all Sandals Destinations (except Sandals Carlyle) until September 1, 2011. The offer details remain the same. Guests must book…

Secrets St. James and Wild Orchid Montego Bay Jamaica

Secrets St. James Montego Bay Trip Report

By Gary July 13, 2011

Review by my daughter Brittany after her June 2011 honeymoon to Secrets St. James. Check in at Columbus airport smooth and uneventful. Upon arrival in Montego Bay, we easily located…

More Awards for Couples Resorts

By Gary July 11, 2011

Congratulations to Couples Resorts for again ranking at the top of the Travel + Leisure 2011 "World's Best Awards". Couples Tower Isle was voted the #1 Hotel Spa in the…

Starbucks to Offer Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee for $4.50 a Cup

By Gary July 9, 2011

I see that Starbucks is again offering Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee. Their suggested retail is $30 for a half pound and $4.50 for a Tall cup. Order some Jamaican Blue…

One Option to Avoid High International Roaming Charges

By Gary July 2, 2011

Do you want to avoid or reduce international roaming bills? ...have an unlocked GSM phone to use with an international SIM card? ...need a new unlocked cell phone with an…

Falmouth Overtakes Ocho Rios as Top Jamaican Cruise Port

By Gary June 20, 2011

Nearly 100,000 cruise passengers arrived at Jamaica’s new Falmouth cruise port between February and April, making the new facility the country’s busiest cruise terminal, overtaking Ocho Rios, said Port Authority …