My name is SF Richards, I am a banker by profession and work for one of Canada's Major banks. I am a graduate of Humber College Institute, I also hold a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from York University. Apart from banking I am also a entrepreneur and most of all I enjoy blogging. Check out my blog at : islesofthesun.blogspot.com
Friday, November 27, 2015
Seastar Inn Review
Seastar Inn is located on West End road in Negril, Jamaica. This 20 room boutique hotel is situated among lush gardens, and palm trees, a beautiful swimming pool, with a swim-up bar. The restaurant is one of Negril's finest, always serving scrumptious international and Jamaican cuisine, also, entertainment is provided by live reggae band on weekends. Seastar Inn is walking distance to the famous Rick's Cafe, shuttle bus will take you to and from Negril's seven miles beach daily. The rooms are standard, deluxe double, deluxe king and two 2 bedroom apartments; rooms are very nice, clean, and well kept. The staff are very professional and friendly, and will make your stay enjoyable. Single, couple, family and groups are welcome.
Isles of the sun rating : 3.5 out of 5
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Bay View Eco Resort & Spa Review
Bay View Eco Resort & Spa is located in the picturesque town of Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica. Bay View is situated on a secluded hill, overlooking Turtle Crawl Bay close to town and the famous Blue Lagoon. A few miles east of the Blue Lagoon is the famous Boston Jerk Centre, which is the originator of the Jerk Pork. This hotel is set among an abundance of fruit trees and flower gardens. The two story building boasts 33 rooms which are beautifully decorated and each has a balcony , or a patio. All rooms are equipped with a satellite T.V., telephone, free WiFi, and many other essentials to make your stay very memorable. You can sample savory cuisine at the on-site restaurant, relax in the pool, and bask in the island breeze with a Pina Colada or any drink of your choice from the bar. Other amenities, a beautiful spa to rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. This hotel welcomes singles, couples, families, and groups, you can book with Trip Advisor or call : 1-876-993-3118
Isles of the Sun Rating : 4 out of 5
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Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Shaw Park Beach Hotel & Spa
Shaw Park Beach Hotel & Spa is located on the north coast of Jamaica
in the picturesque town of Ocho Rios, St. Ann. Shaw Park is set
directly on it's own 3000 ft beach, surrounded by enchanting gardens,
and a private beach pool. The lobby boast an earth palette of wooden
mahogany floors. It's 94 beach front rooms which includes 12 two bedroom
suites are elegantly furnished and decorated, and each room has a
balcony or a private terrace overlooking the beach. The rooms have
in-room safe, ensuite bathroom, cable T.V., telephone, air conditioning,
free WiFi, hair dryer and ironing board.
This all inclusive resort
boast 3 restaurants. Each serves up it's own exquisite meals both
international and local. The friendly bartenders will cater to your
drinking needs. An array of activities can be enjoyed on or off site,
starting with a stroll around Shaw Park botanical garden, a visit to
white river, and the famous "Dunn's River Falls."
Other amenities includes concierge, fitness centre, business centre, conference facilities, airport shuttle, and it's also pet friendly. You can contact your travel agencies or book online.
Other amenities includes concierge, fitness centre, business centre, conference facilities, airport shuttle, and it's also pet friendly. You can contact your travel agencies or book online.
Isles of the Sun Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Fisherman's Inn Review
Fisherman's Inn is located in Falmouth, Trelawney, Jamaica. Trelawney which is home to the world's fastest man Usain Bolt. This quaint 11 room resort gives the feeling of home away from home and is elegantly furnished. All rooms offer free WiFi, ceiling fans/air conditioning, flat screen T.V. with cable, a refrigerator for your convenience, also a safety deposit box.
There is a restaurant and bar, breakfast can be order for a surcharge, room service is also available.
Fisherman's Inn boasts a beautiful swimming pool with a bar. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surrounding are and other amenities are dry cleaning and laundry service, and a meeting room. This hotel is great for sun worshipers looking to spend quality time in lovely Falmouth. Nightly rates from $178 - 231 USD, you can book this hotel through Trip Advisor.
Isles of the Sun Review : 3.5 out of 5
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Thursday, August 27, 2015
Moon Dance Cliffs Hotel and Spa
The Moon Dance Cliff is located on the West end Rd in Negril, Jamaica. This beautiful luxurious resort and spa perched on top of Negril's cliff, overlooking the famous 7 miles beach. It is set among gorgeous gardens, palm trees, and scenic water view. The rooms are consisting of deluxe, Jacuzzi rooms, executive one-bedroom, suites and 4 villas. All units are elegantly furnished and equipped with cable T.V., air condition, spacious closet, spacious bathrooms with hairdryer, towels and other essentials. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Moon Dance Cliffs has two restaurants and three bars one of which is a sports bar. The restaurants serves up a variety of sumptuous Jamaican, American, and European dishes. The sport bar is fully equipped with all your recreational needs as well a full menu. An array of activities can be enjoyed at Moon Dance Cliffs or surrounding area, the famous Rick's Cafe is close by, other amenities are a beautiful swimming pool and fitness centre. This hotel is also wheel chair accessible,there are free shuttle to and from the beach daily.
Moon Dance Cliffs is a great resort to have a wedding, everyone is welcomed whether you are single, a couple, families or groups. The staff are very welcoming and caters to all your needs. This resort is secluded, so guest will never get hassled. All inclusive and non all inclusive is available.
Please call for rates 1 800-621-1120
Isles of the Sun Rating: 5 out of 5
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Saturday, August 15, 2015
The Gloucestershire Hotel Review
The Gloucestershire Hotel is located in a superb location on Gloucester ave hip strip in Montego Bay, Jamaica, 5 minutes from the airport. It is situated among night clubs, inbond shops, restaurants and bar, close to Magaritaville and the famous "Doctor's Cave beach." This 85 room hotel has been beautifully refurbished with plenty amenities such as Jacuzzi, whirlpool, gym, swimming pool, restaurant/bar. The rooms are standard, deluxe and junior suites all rooms are beautifully furnished and decorated, and comes with in-room safe, cable T.V., Telephone, ensuite bathroom, with bathtub and shower, which is always stock with toiletry and hair dryer. The Junior suite also has a coffee and tea maker for your convenience.
This hotel, welcomes everyone, great for family, couples or singles. The restaurant serves up European, American and authentic Jamaican dishes, but if you choose not to dine there, there are a lot of restaurants and side walk cafes. Overall, a great hotel in a great location.
You can call for rates at : 1 876-952-4420
Isles of the Sun Rating : 4.5 out of 5
Friday, August 7, 2015
Firefly Beach Cottages Review
Firefly beach cottages is located on Norman Manley Blvd in Negril, Westmoreland, Jamaica on Negril's famous 7 mile beach. This beach front gem is surrounded by lush gardens, with all types of fruit trees such as mangoes, oranges, apples and so many others. It's accommodation consist of suites and studios equipped with a kitchen in all 22 units. Some units are located right on the beach, a great resort for beach lovers. This resort is very "laid back" and is suited for everyone families, single or groups.
A newly renovated restaurant and bar is right on the beach and serves up authentic Jamaican breakfast and lunch. Breakfast is free, so is room service. Other services includes free WiFi, fitness centre and beach sports is available. Firefly has a great security system to ensure that all there guest are always protected.
Isles of the Sun Review : 3.5 out of 5
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
The Negril Escape Hotel and Spa Review
The Negril Escape Hotel and Spa is located on west end road in Negril. This hotel is situated among lush gardens on the cliff right above the sea, which over look the famous Negril 7 miles beach. It has a large pool to accommodate all its guest. It has several villas which boast comfortable rooms which are standard and deluxe. The deluxe rooms has a kitchen for your convenience, the ceiling are very high and has a ceiling fan, also air conditioning is in every room. The rooms are fully equipped with cable T.V., toiletry and whatever your heart desires. The balconies have hammocks and some with a single bed for relaxation.
There is a restaurant bar and lounge for your dining and pleasure. Breakfast is also including free of cost, room service is available. Negril Escape is a private resort where you cannot be bother or hustle by anyone all the staff are great they go above and beyond for every guest. Free wirelesss internet, free shuttle to and from the beach,wheel chair access and reasonable rates .
Isles of the sun Review : 4 out of 5
Monday, July 13, 2015
Merrills Beach Resort Review
Merrills Resorts is located on Norman Manley Blvd in Negril, Westmoreland, Jamaica. This is a all inclusive resort which boast three locations Merrills 1,2 and 3. Merrills 3 is the least expensive of the 3. I have stayed at Number 2 and 3 and I like them both. All locations have a nice restaurant and bar on the beach, which makes it so relaxing. All meals are served buffet style and you can eat at any location out of the 3 resorts. The rooms are very clean with built-in closet and spacious bathrooms which is maintained on a daily basis. There is a nice spa and beauty salon at Merrills 3. The atmosphere at Merrills is relaxing, the staff from management,bar, restaurant, front desk and cleaners are very friendly and welcoming all three location are close to downtown Negril, and if you like to party, they're very close to all the night clubs, the famous Jungle might club and many others.Over all a wonderful resort fro the budget conscious traveler.
Saturday, June 20, 2015
The Pork Pit Review
The Pork Pit is located on Gloucester Ave in Montego Bay, Jamaica. This is on open air restaurant decorated with picnic tables on the patio and all around the restaurant . The Pork Pit specializes in jerk dishes such as jerk pork, jerk chicken, jerk sausages, ribs and seafood, all of which is seasoned, marinated then slowly cooked between logs from the pimento trees on top of flaming grill. As soon as you enter the pork pit you can smell the aroma of the mouth watering delicacy served straight from the grill. The side dishes are festivals which is made from flour, sugar, baking powder , salt and other ingredients which is fried and is so tasty. Other side dishes are baked sweet potatoes, french fries, roasted yams, coleslaw and etc. You can have a cold red stripe beer, or many other drinks of your choice. All meat are served by weight 1/4 lbs, 1/2 lbs, or 1 lbs or whatever you desire, The cost $9-12 USD.
The Pork Pit hours are: Sun-Thur 11 A.M. - 11 P.M. and Fri- Sat 11 A.M. - 12 A.M.
Phone #: 1-876-940-3008
Such a delightful place to enjoy authentic Jamaican cuisine.
Isles of the Sun Review: 4.5 out of 5
Monday, June 8, 2015
El Greco Resort Review
El Greco Resort is located on The Queen’s drive, on Gloucester
Ave on the hip street in Montego Bay entertainment district, an elevator shaft
that is connected to the hotel can take you to the beach, shops and Margaritaville,
It is also close to the casino. A bamboo grove flows over the entrance as you
arrive at this resort. The rooms are standard, superior and executive suite,
all rooms are equipped with cable T.V., complimentary wireless internet,
in-room safe, most have kitchen inside the suites. Couples, single and groups
are welcomed at this resort. You can dine at the Sea View restaurant, which
serves up scrumptious Jamaican and International dishes and free breakfast is
included to all guest. The staff at this hotel is very courteous and friendly, also
security is 24 hours, and they make sure all their guest are protected. Prices
range from $112 – up per night.
Isles of the Sun Review: 4.5 out of 5
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Tilted Kilt Review
Tilted Kilt is located on 285 Enfield Place,
right in the heart of the fashion and entertainment Mississauga district. It’s an
Irish pub theme, the waitresses are attired in plaid slanted kilts, long white socks
and white midriff top. Elegant interior with plasma TV all around the perimeter
of the restaurant with an outside patio to enjoy the summer weather while
watching sports. The crowd are sport enthused individuals that like to enjoy
social environment. The menu has various items to choose from: Tilted Kilt's Irish
Nachos and The Classic “Big Arse” Hamburger that will leave your mouth watering
for more. They also have many beverages from Beer cocktails, Kilt bombers,
Drought beers and Bottled beers. The activities and entertainment they offer at this location
is really good.
Isles of the Sun
review 3 out 5
Saturday, May 16, 2015
But Si Yah! (Tour and Accommodation Agency)
But Si Yah! Tour and accommodation agency is located on the 2nd floor at The Montego Bay Club hotel across from the world famous Doctors Cave Beach. But Si Yah is a total destination service company that offers visitors to Jamaica, Island wide tours and accommodation in small hotels, villas and apartments.
They offer airport services to and from and will cater to
all your travel needs. This company is operated by very experience personnel
who have worked in the tourist industry for over forty (40) years and has
worked for Sunwing and other carriers, so you will be in good hands.
For more info please go to www.butsiyah.com
or call 1-876-350-1294.
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Shields Negril Beach Resort Review
Shields
Negril is a unique 36 bedroom villa beachfront resort, located on the seven
miles beach in Negril. Shields provides a cozy, family feeling which is
welcoming to singles or families. They offer standard, beach view, and deluxe
rooms, and if you desire a longer stay there is one - two bedroom studios that
are comfortable and relaxing.
Their
menu is standard you will get a
international or Jamaican cuisine from the restaurant and breakfast is
included in your stay. For entertainment
purposes families can take their children to the spacious and fun-filled pool
to have a great time in the basking sun. Shields is just a 5 minute walk to
downtown Negril. Staffers are very welcoming and friendly.
Isles
of the Sun review : 3.5 out of 5
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Cosmo’s Restaurant & Bar Review
Cosmo’s restaurant & bar is located on Negril 7 miles beach, it serves up the real authentic Jamaican dishes. They have a wide range of food on their menu ranging from the grilled fish of the day, stewed conch, lobster thermidor, pork chops, jerk chicken and pork, with countless vegetarian dishes, soups, and deserts to offer.
The area is great it has a large picnic feel to the place. It
also has a lot of space and if you do not want to stay in this shaded area you
can opt out and head for the beach setting Cosmo’s has to offer.
The food taste great and is also fresh, from the chefs to
the customer service staff they do a great job with their hospitality. My
favourite dish is the escovitch fish and stewed conch followed by a Cosmo margaritas.
If you’re in the Negril area I recommend you check out Cosmo’s for a great
experience with food and relaxation.
Isles of the Sun rating : 4
out of 5
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
7 Miles Beach Review
The famous 7 miles beach is located along Norman Manley Blvd
in Negril. It is the most famous beach in Jamaica and also it is said to be one
of the best beaches in the world. Its white sand and crystal clear water is
invigorating to your mind, body and soul.
The 7 mile beach attracts tourists who are visiting from all
over the world as well as the island natives from all over Jamaica. There are
over 100 Hotels and restaurants all along the beach. So you can swim, go snorkelling
or just stop for a bite to eat or have a cool beer, margaritas and pina colada
in anyone of the restaurant or bar.
Isles of the Sun rating:
4.5 out of 5
Monday, March 23, 2015
Travellers Beach Resort Review
Travellers Beach Resort is located on the famous 7 miles
beach in Negril, Jamaica. I have been a returned guest since 2002, on each
visit there is always an improvement at this resort.
My first impression of this beautiful lobby is its sunken seating
area and magical music coming from that grand piano, which attracts the
attention of everyone that enters. From the lobby the walkway to the restaurant
and bar which is located right on the beach, it has a lush green garden on both
sides, and a state of the art swimming pool with a built in cove and a
spectacular mural.
There is a night club with a rooftop patio, gym, and spa, beautiful
rooms which come in standard, superior and deluxe. The ambiance and spirit of
this resort is top tier, I must say “once you go to Travellers you will go back.”
The entire staff does a great job in making you feel at home in paradise.
Isles of the Sun rating:
4.5 out of 5
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Negril Palms Hotel Review
Negril Palms Hotel is located on Norman Manley Blvd on Negril's famous 7 mile beach, it is a very cozy hotel with standard and deluxe rooms. The most intriguing part of the palms is the large beach deck, which boast restaurant/bar and large swimming pool on top of the deck and also a lovely spa. You can sit on the deck for hours basking in the Caribbean breeze while sipping on a Pina Colada, or any drinks that your heart desires. Love this resort, can't wait to return.
Isles of the sun review : 4 out of 5
Rondel Village Review
Rondel Village is an exclusive resort on Negril's seven mile beach, it is a unique property boasting 56 rooms, garden and beach side. Offering peace and tranquillity and a very friendly staff, the rooms are very spacious and elegant. Security is top notch, no one can enter the property unless you're a paying guest. I do recommend.
Isles of the sun rating : 3.75 out of 5
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