When I was at University, my part time job took me to the parish of St. Elizabeth quite often & I somehow fell in love with the parish. My first trip to the Black River Safari was actually when I was 12 years old. I went on a class trip & I vaguely remember the tour … Continue reading Black River Safari
We started day 2 of our Portland Getaway in worship at Janice's church, the Port Antonio Open Bible Church. I did not pack church clothes so I ended up going to the service wearing capris which is usually unheard of in Jamaica's very traditional churches. Luckily for me, Janice's church appreciated the "render your heart not … Continue reading Portland Getaway: Day 2
I spent my last weekend in January enjoying the beautiful parish of Portland with my friends. This was definitely one of my favourite trips to the parish because we had so many adventures & visited so many spots in 48 hours! My friend Alicia (the birthday girl) and I left Kingston around 9 AM on a … Continue reading Portland Getaway: Day 1
It's summer 2016 & it has been a fine one so far! I had been hearing about Konoko Falls for awhile & so when my alumnae association decided to host our annual fellowship there I was more than elated! We set off early to Ocho Rios because our time at the falls would be limited. We had … Continue reading Konoko Falls
When my friend Francine told me that she wanted to climb Dunn's River Falls for her birthday I could not resist this unique way of celebrating her birthday. The week leading up to it we were a bit worried because our friend who was driving wouldn't be able to make the trip but we decided to … Continue reading The vibes can’t Dunn!
On February 6, I tagged along with my friends to the North Coast for site visits at two hotels. A quick day trip turned into a love affair with both properties we visited & my beautiful country so I decided to blog about my experience. Our first stop was Moon Palace Jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios. … Continue reading Road Trips & Site Visits
Whenever I travel, whether locally or overseas, I like to use a checklist to help me pack the essentials other than my clothes. Today I decided to share my Staycation checklist with you my lovely readers. Here is a free download of my Staycation checklist! CHECKLIST STAYCATION I hope this helps with packing for your next … Continue reading Shanny’s Guide To… Packing for a Staycation/Weekend Visit
I had so much fun on my staycation so it is with great pleasure that I share a vlog of my weekend at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort. Please do enjoy & feel free to leave a comment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29VNdtCJtQE&feature=youtu.be Peace & Love
We were advised by the staff that there was a shuttle bus that takes guests to the All-Butler Village & Great House Estate but we decided not to be divas & walk. It was a walk indeed! All - Butler Village & Great House Estate entrance Our Resort from the All-Butler Village & Great House Estate … Continue reading My Weekend At Sandals Ochi Beach Resort : Part 2
I was blessed with the opportunity to enjoy a free weekend at any Sandals resort in Jamaica thanks to my coworker. He won the weekend in a raffle & gave me the trip as a 30th Birthday gift. I was lucky enough to be able to get the weekend at my first choice resort which … Continue reading My Weekend At Sandals Ochi Beach Resort: Part 1
