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Jamaica on My Mind

by Sonia, 09/02/2009 19:09
Destination: Jamaica
Category: Family Trip
As you can tell from the photos I added, I have been going through my Jamaica file and thinking about all the places I saw and what their vacation potential is. Switching to a digital camera made a big difference for me, because I can now post my photos to my blog. I wish I had had the camera when I was in Puerto Vallarta last time.

Jamaica is offering some great specials. Looking at the photos I took, I really enjoyed my stay at Round Hill a lot. The weather was as perfect as one can hope for in October, the room was simple and beautiful, and the view was stunning. There was no TV...big drawback for some guys, my husband being one of them, but not a problem from my point of view.

At Round Hill there is a library/game room/TV room that was comfortable and with a full ocean view. You can go sit for a while and watch TV, or pick up a book, or enjoy a board game or cards. You can also go to the beach bar and sit with your feet in the sand and a drink in your hand and watch the waves or the sunset...works for me!

This is a great time to look for good deals on vacations. I am seeing good prices carrying over into next year...even for Spring Break. Now is the time to start looking for deals and getting good prices locked in. Remember, you can make small payments and have it all paid for well in advance of your vacation.

Hawaii has come way down on prices. I still love the all inclusive resorts best, but I just discovered a great deal at the Outrigger Regency on the new Beach Walk in Waikiki. The price was peak Spring Break and for four adults. The price included a one bedroom with living room and kitchen, round trip air, transfers, flower lei greeting, and insurance and the grand total for four was just over $4,000. So peak time and only a little over $1,000. per person for a week's stay. With a kitchen you can have drinks, snacks and even a meal or two and save a great deal, compared to going out every day to eat. The hotel is new, looks lovely. The only drawback I can see is that it doesn't offer a pool...but it IS right by the beach!

I am getting similiar good prices for Cancun over Spring Break...particularly some of the Riu properties. Among offers out there to tempt consumers are discounts on spa services, although Riu is not offering spa discounts, Place Resorts is!

My best last minute deals for right now have been at Riu Santa Fe in Cabo. There is a great low air fare to Cabo, and adding that to a package at Riu Santa Fe is just unbeatable. Riu Santa Fe is totally all inclusive.

Cruises continue to be good buys, even over Thanksgiving week. Remember, Carnival has a brand new ship doing the Mexican Riviera (so NO air fare involved!) Sail date for Thanksgiving is Nov. 22-29.

Tomorrow I will be attending a cocktail party at the Marriott in Irvine and will hear about more good deals out there for Cancun. I am anxious to hear what the hotels are going to offer. Please keep checking my blog to see what I learn tomorrow night (Aug. 6).

Dominican Republic is also offering some very attractive prices, particularly Dreams.
Properties in Dominican Republic are usually all inclusive.

Please enjoy my photos of Jamaica from October of 2008. I will bring you up to date with new offers from Cancun.

Remember to check out Kiva.org!

Until next time,
Sonia
Filed under:  Vacation ideas, Family Trip, all inclusive resorts
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