Jamaican High Mon

I am still on a high, not from Gunga or any other Wacky -To-Backey Jamaican thingy. I am on a high from being in paradise. I forgot how beauteous it was there. It was absolutely a fantasy vacation. I loved every second of it. It took us almost 20 years to go back, and I can not believe it took us that long. When we were there in the eighties, Sandals was basically just beginning. Jamaica AND Sandals have come a long way and, so have Rob and I . Going to a tropical Island Vacation in your early 30's is way different than going when you are 55. I am sure that made a giant difference. The country seemed much more adapted to tourism . For example, we flew into Jamaica 20 years ago on a small 20 seater plane to a building that was barely standing with armored guards and young beautiful women handing out shots of Rum. There were Jamaican small boys begging for money and random people selling Red Stripe Beer in the parking lot of the Airport. On the way to the resort we drove through basically a jungles on dirt roads, and we had to stop at one point for a cow to cross.

This time the airport was very efficient and very built up. There was a greeter from Sandals stationed, and a relaxation area that provided beer and soft drinks. We were on an independently owned bus, but our whole trip traveled over highways. It was a long trip by plane , bus, and automobile....but it was well worth the travel because as soon as you hit the resort, your vacation begins. I have never been so pampered in my life. I think THAT is what makes the resort so special. You are pampered.
The place is so beautiful. The water is gorgeous, the food is awesome, and the people are great. Anyone that does not have a great vacation at a Sandals resort, will not have a great vacation ever. These people get it. They really know how to make your stay with them special. I sort of think I was afraid to go back, cause it was so great the first time. You never seem to reach the same high you did with your fist experience. It was that, and more. We waited way too long for us to go back. I am just so glad we finally did.