REVISITING MONTEGO BAY

This was our second visit to Montego Bay. We were due for a relaxing vacation and thought we'd travel with friends to one of our favorite locations. Montego Bay was appealing since it's an easy trip: the resorts are located within a 15 minute drive from the airport, there's no language barrier, and the people are exceptionally nice and helpful. The beautiful weather and all-inclusive amenities at the resort also made it a choice location. We were sufficiently happy, sunburned, and full of jerk pork by the end of our stay here.

Accommodation: Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall

Adventures: Chef's Table

Takeaways:

1) The room upgrade was worth it for the balcony and view, even if the room wasn't any different from the standard booking.

2) The made-to-order omelet station at breakfast never disappoints.

3) We still love jerk pork.

4) The beach scene can be quite nice if you find a good spot.

5) It's worth checking out the private dining options to celebrate a special event or enhance your stay.

Memorable Moment: The six-course Chef's Table dinner was impressive.

Foodstuff: Red Stripe beer, Jamaican rum, jerk chicken and pork, scotch bonnet sauce, Blue Mountain coffee

Recommendations:

1) Bring insect repellent and sunscreen.

2) Bring dollars to tip for good service.

Next Time:

1) Set sail on a catamaran.

2) Sign up for an excursion to Dunn's River Falls or Blue Hole.