The Dominican Republic
We have not been to the Dominican Republic ourselves, but we have booked clients there. As we were planning a getaway for early this October, we were considering the D.R., but flight prices were not favorable, so we chose a different destination. It remains on our bucket list for an unknown date sometime in the […]
Beaches Turks and Caicos Review: Planning a Multigenerational Stay
Beaches Turks and Caicos Review: Planning a Multigenerational Stay Beaches Turks and Caicos is a strong option for a multigenerational family that wants a broad beach, family suites, supervised children’s programming, a waterpark, varied dining, and many included activities in one resort. The main trade-off is scale. This is a campus-style property rather than a […]
Jamaica: More Than Just Beaches and Resorts
We were in Jamaica last December, shortly before COVID-19 hit. We were there for a long week and while we were there, we had the absolute pleasure of visiting 6 of the Sandals and Beaches resorts. We also met many amazing people that live and work on the island. While on a bus, the guide […]
Barbados, Maldives and Rwanda
Barbados, Maldives and Rwanda Good afternoon everyone! Just a few quick updates from around the globe. Specifically, regarding Barbados, the Maldives, and Rwanda. We have a PDF document from the Barbados Ministry of Tourism that explains the protocols that are in place in order to travel to their country. Send us an email at info@jlapptravels.com […]
Sandals Update
Sandals Update Just a quick little Sandals update for anyone that is still interested in travel. Every week I receive an email from my BDM or Business Development Manager. That email is called the 7-7-7 email. The 7-7-7 stands for 7 Resorts, 7 Room categories, 7% savings and those last for 7 days. The 7% […]
Sandals and Beaches – Day 4
Sandals and Beaches – Day 4 This is our last day at Beaches Resort in Negril, Jamaica. Today, we will be making the trip to Sandals in Montego Bay from Beaches in Negril on Day 4 in order to finish out our resort inspections. We have two more full days in Jamaica before leaving on […]
Virgin Voyages is Valiant
Virgin Voyages This is fantastic news! I posted a while ago that there was news coming. Well, I just received it! We have been approved to sell Virgin Voyages. This is a brand-new cruise line started by Richard Branson. You got it folks, the same man that has Virgin Airlines. Really quickly I will highlight […]
Sandals and Beaches – Day 3
Sandals and Beaches – Day 3. Our third day in Jamaica started in Negril and we made the slightly over an hour drive to Sandals South Coast. This Resort is in Whitehouse, Jamaica on the Southwest side of the island. The Sandals Grand Entrance Upon arriving at the resort, my first thought was, this is […]
Sandals and Beaches – Day 2
Sorry for the long delay between posts on our Sandals and Beaches trip to Jamaica. Because of the holidays and then the beginning of Wave Season, it has been almost impossible to continue writing about the trip. So, Sandals and Beaches – Day 2! The Start of Day 2 – Beaches Negril I stated in […]
Choosing a Sandals Resort in Jamaica: Location, Vibe, and Fit
Choosing a Sandals Resort in Jamaica: Location, Vibe, and Fit The best Sandals resort in Jamaica depends on how you want your vacation to feel. Choose Negril for Seven Mile Beach, sunsets, and a relaxed atmosphere. Choose Montego Bay for the shortest transfer from Sangster International Airport (MBJ). Choose Ocho Rios for more activities, dining, […]