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Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Golf Resort

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, hotel transfers & 3 nights, Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Golf Resort, The Luxury Included® Vacation. BONUS save 60%. Ask about $250 Red Lane Spa credit

Itinerary and Pricing

Round-trip midweek air to Jamaica (except for land only packages)
Round-trip transfers between airport and hotel
Accommodations for number of nights selected
All meals, snacks, beverages
Activities & non-motorized watersports
Hotel tax & service charges
Save 60%

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Book by April 30, 2009.

Travel Dates Departure City Pricing
01 May 09 - 31 Aug 09 Boston from $625.00
01 May 09 - 31 Aug 09 Pittsburgh from $675.00
01 May 09 - 31 Aug 09 Syracuse from $835.00
01 May 09 - 31 Aug 09 Miami from $599.00
01 May 09 - 31 Aug 09 Albany from $955.00
01 May 09 - 31 Aug 09 Chicago from $765.00
01 May 09 - 31 Aug 09 Baltimore from $855.00
01 May 09 - 31 Aug 09 New York from $915.00
01 May 09 - 31 Aug 09 Los Angeles from $799.00
01 May 09 - 31 Aug 09 Philadelphia from $699.00

Conditions:
Prices are per person (unless otherwise noted), based on double occupancy accommodations (subject to change). Air-inclusive packages are based on round-trip midweek coach air (unless otherwise noted). Cruise rates are per person (unless otherwise noted), double occupancy, cruise only in US Dollars. Government fees/taxes are additional. Single, triple, and children's rates, if available, on request. Prices are valid for new bookings only, subject to availability, may change without notice, and are not retroactive. Blackouts, peak period surcharges, cancellation charges, and other restrictions may apply. Air fuel surcharge is included in pricing. September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 is additional. U.S. departure taxes for international travel of up to $96 and PFCs of up to $135 may be additional and payable prior to departure. Foreign departure taxes of up to $41 may also be additional and payable directly to the appropriate foreign airport authority or prior to departure depending on destination. Advertised prices already reflect savings and free nights when applicable. Some package prices are based on the lowest available airfare at the time of pricing and may be subject to availability and change. Not responsible for errors or omissions in the content of the offers displayed here. Prices valid from U.S. departure cities only.

Destination Overview
It is easy to wax lyrical about the island of Jamaica in the north of the Caribbean. The glorious glow of its sunsets, the unique and engaging ways of its people, the alluring white sandy beaches and lush green mountains, the sparkling waterfalls. All can inspire the poet in anyone. The beauty of this island paradise has drawn visitors for centuries: first it was the wealthy few who were privileged to enjoy the unspoilt tropical delights of Jamaica. Today the northern and western coastlines of the island bristle with tourist resorts and 'all-inclusive' hotels, and natural attractions have been commercialised to cope with the crowds and make the most out of the tourists.

Somehow the commercialisation has not spoiled Jamaica, however. It still presents a magnificent kaleidoscope of color and beauty that makes holidaymakers sad to leave, and vow to return.

The name Jamaica originates from the pre-colonial native inhabitants, the Arawak Indians, to whom 'Xaymaca' meant 'land of wood and water'. There is little left of the Indian culture: after being discovered by Columbus in 1494 Jamaica was ruled by the Spanish for 150 years, and then by the British for the next 300 years. Independence came in 1962 to the Jamaican people who are now a warm blend of different cultures and nationalities, though significantly African based because of the influence of the imported slaves, who endeavoured to keep their tribal traditions alive while being forced to labor on the island plantations.

There is, however, a little trouble in paradise: the Jamaican people on the whole are poor, and very reliant on tourism for their living. Some visitors object to being harassed by vendors, unlicensed taxi drivers, hair braiders and the like. Crime is also a problem. These minor irritations however should not keep anyone away from savouring the spirit of Jamaica, which is as rich as the lilt of the local patois and the rhythms of the reggae music for which the island is famous.