dlp@akgua.UUCP (08/09/84)
My wife and I were at Couples about 3 years ago. The area
is very scenic and I would recommend it. We have also been
to several Club Meds and it is similar but smaller. Unlike
other resorts, everything is included, even drinks. The
buss boys are very attentive and even collect your drinks on
the beach. The resort is fairtly small but everything is
centrally located. Of course there is the beach, and
sailing, and wind surfing. There is also a nude island
about 200 yards off shore. A small boat provides a taxi
service. There is also horse backriding over a small trail
in the woods. I would recommend side trips to the
waterfall. You walk up the falls and the quide takes your
pictures as you climb. Very scenic. There is also a trip
to one ofthe plantations nearby. Very pretty. It is up on a
hill overlooking the Spanish Main. Be prepared! Jamacia is
a very poor country. The people however are extremely
friendly and polite. Ghanja is everywhere. My wife and I
joke that it is the land of the talking bushes. "Hey Mon,
best ghanja here."
My wife and I lead very hectic lives and we both have active
careers, so our idea of a vacation is to go somewhere and do
nothing, but be awaited on or left alone as we please.
Couples is like that. Dinner is more formal then most
places. Generally a jacket was suggested. The Jamacians
are' still quite formal in their service. I liked this and
found it refreshing.
The food is vey good. Lots of fresh fruits, and good wine.
We were there for New Years, and they served Verve Cliquot
20/bottle. Good taste!
Don't know what else I can say. The ride from the airport
to Ocho Rios is something else. If you fly to Montigo bay
the ride is 80 miles over narrow roads. You can fly to Ocho
Rios I think . Coulpes has a bus that runs to Montigo Bay.
Fun.
On your return, you will really appreciate the expression
"Soon Come". Bring back Jamician Blue Mountain coffee.
About $7-8/lb. $30 /lb here in the states. $7 at Zabar's in
New York. Also get Jamician dark rum. Great for sipping .
Appleby is the name I think but I am not sure.
Hope you have fun.
d. l. philen akgua !dlp