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