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My First All Inclusive Part 1

Its official I'm at Sandals Montego Bay!

I never need an excuse to go anywhere in the Caribbean and this time I got a chance to go down to Jamaica for a destination wedding being held at Sandals Montego Bay, which is an all-inclusive, meaning all you can eat and all you can drink. Sandals Montego Bay (MOBAY) located on the northwestern side of the island is about maybe 10 minutes from Sangster International Airport.

Sandals

Upon arriving to the hotel I was greeted by a staff that was friendly and more than willing to assist with making sure that I didnt to lift a finger, from taking the luggage out of the taxi for me, to presenting cold pressed and lemon grass scented towels, I was more than impressed. I was immediately taken to the check-in area where I was made award of all of the amenities that Sandals has to offer, from being able to eat and play at the other 2 Sandals locations within the area, Sandals Royal Caribbean and Sandals Carlyle in which their are free shuttles going to all 3 properties, excursions, activities on the beach in which some were free and some in which involved cost.

For me the most important was that it was ALL INCLUSIVE, eat and drink all you want. Sandals, Mobay featured a number of on site dining options such Italian, Asian, pub food and of course local Jamaican favorites (some which are featured, others which were “special orders”.

Tokyo Joes

: Tokyo Joes

Red Peas Soup

"Inside" Stewfish Beachside Restaurant-open to the elements

Ackee and Saltfish, Fried Dumplin and Sauteed Cabbage and Carrot

A plate of freshly fried sweet plantain

Beachside Bar

Assorted Jamaican rums on display, including Appleton and Wray and Nephew

The Cricketers Pub

What a balancing act!

Starfruit also known as "Carambola"

Escoveitch Fish served on the buffet line, traditional escoveitch fish is typically whole with the head on, and spiced with scotch bonnet peppers

Stay tuned for the upcoming post featuring more of the grounds of the resort and my trip to the Craft Market.

Tags: Ackee, all inclusive, Appleton, Carambola, Jamaica, montego bay, Plantain, Rum, Saltfish, Starfruit

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Old Years Night

31 Jan

In the Caribbean New Years Eve, is also referred to as “Old Years Night” (check the link for more info: http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art65078.asp ), I spent this Old Years Night in Las Vegas on the Strip, not in the club, but on the street with 300,000+ slick party animals. Yeah, ah cud ah (translation-I could have) tried to do it “Big Willie” style and party it up at some of the happenin’ Las Vegas night clubs such as: JET at the Mirage, Tao at the Venetian with Kim Kardashian, Ghost at the Palms, or see Jay-Z perform at the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino (located next to the newly opened Harrah’s mixed use development City Center).

I think most people have seen a broadcast of the ball drop in Times Square in NYC to ring in the New Year. The difference between ringing in the New Year in New York vs. Las Vegas is that in Vegas they shoot off fireworks on the rooftops of major casinos on the Strip such as: MGM Grand, Aria, Planet Hollywood, Caesars Palace, Treasure Island, The Venetian and the Stratosphere. If you are in Las Vegas and looking for a place to ring in the New Year… definitely consider the FREE fireworks display in the heart of the Vegas strip.