This is my new motto. I love all-inclusive resorts. I love to eat and drink on vacation like fat cells don’t exist! A must for me also is excursions included. I will pay a little more for a resort, just to have non-motorized sports and a few excursions included. This is what I love about Couples Resorts. We took a Hobie boat out for a sail, booked a catamaran (it ended up too windy), and took a glass bottom boat to go snorkeling. We could have gone to Margaritaville, but we chose to relax close to the resort instead. Finally, if you’ve seen my other posts you know, we went to Dunn’s River Falls. With all of that we came out paying exactly what I had budgeted. It was perfect! What are your must haves on vacation? Am I missing something you love?
Ocho Rios
Dunn’s River Falls – Ocho Rios, Jamaica
By now you probably already know my love affair with Jamaica. It was stunning, the people are great, and I had the time of my life. One of the excursions offered by Couples Resort is a Dunn’s River Falls waterfall hike. This is a 900ft waterfall climb. Closed toed water shoes are highly recommended. If you, like me, failed to read this small detail before traveling and brought Chacos thinking they were good enough, they are not. I was, however, able to purchase a beautiful neon pink pair of water shoes from the roadside. (I actually love them. They say Jamaica and have the Jamaican flag on the top. What a great $10 souvenir!)
Once arriving at Dunn’s River Falls you are introduced to your personal guide. We had a guide for our group of 20 and our own photographer who designs and cuts a video with pictures for you. We did not buy this video package and instead Timo made ours. You actually walk down some stairs to the start of the waterfall at the beach. I found it ironic to walk down just to go back up, but it was a fun adventure that I do not regret. The water is cold and you will get wet! Also, if they can find a spider to pick out of a web and show you, your guide will. Eek. Enjoy our adventure!
ATTENTION: Adults Only! Couples Resort Tower Isle – Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Timo and I have been married for nine years this December. During that time we have gone on multiple vacations, but only TWO without our children: our honeymoon road trip from Oklahoma to San Diego (December 2010) and a babymoon to the Alps in southern Germany/Austria (Summer 2012). That means as a whole we haven’t had decent alone time in our marriage. At all. We were long over due. As a mom it’s easy to get lost in the role of being a mother. It’s easy to forget how to be a wife, how to be patient, how to be kind. This trip was the most relaxed I’ve ever been in over 10 years! I highly recommend an adults only resort getaway for all couples. Timo and I are going to try to take one every year now. Here is a review of our trip!
Waldi- Party of Four 