January of 2013 Jacob and I celebrate our 10 year anniversary. We said for the last 3 years that we wanted to celebrate at an all inclusive in Jamaica and that is just what we did. We spent 6 nights at Couples Tower Isle in Ocho Rios. This was a dream vacation to say the least. From the minute we hit the Couples lounge at the airport we were pampered. There was a bit of a drive from the airport to the resort and in our van we met a couple (Guy and Arlene) that was 75 years old and had been married for 54 years. We ended up becoming buddies and hanging out together the entire time. Do not be fooled by their age because these two where party animals. They stayed up later than us every night by closing down the piano bar at 1am and later. Jacob and I can spot out the wild ones even when they try to disguise themselves. Everyone at the resort thought we were their kids. People would come up to us and say oh you guys hang out with "them" they are so cool.
The resort was absolutely gorgeous and the staff was the best I have ever experienced. We were called by our names from the day we walked in. Everyone was genuinely happy to take care of us and serve us. The room had a private balcony and it overlooked the ocean. The view of the ocean was so spectacular. The room had a huge bed and huge shower so I was excited. We loved the king bed so much that we came home and bought one. We decided we were no longer "roughing it" in our queen.
There was more than enough things to keep us busy. We snorkeled and also took a catamaran cruise. The snorkeling was disappointing compared to St. Thomas but if you had never been you would have thought it was cool. Every day the staff had games and little events scheduled. I drug Jacob to every dance class that was offered. We danced Raggae, SoCa, and Salsa. Miguel, event staff, made it his mission to make Jacob a pro at dancing the salsa. Lets just say he stumbled his way through. We also played the newlywed game and taboo.
Included in our package was $100 credit to the spa everyday. I was able to get a pedicure, massage, and facial. Jacob got a hot towel shave, massage, and a hot stone massage. The look on his face when he came back from the hot stone massage was pure delight. He said he has never enjoyed something so much in his life.
I am so glad that we made it a priority to spend the money and take the time away to spend a romantic week away from the busyness of life. I had such a wonderful time laughing and relaxing with Jacob and those are memories I hope to keep forever. If you are thinking about doing it, stop wondering and DO IT.
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| Our favorite spot to relax in the Lobby overlooking the ocean |
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| Dinner at Bayside Grill (Asian) |
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| This was in our "mini bar" and we were "only" allowed 1 of each per day. I was so intimidated I wanted to cover it with a towel. I think Jacob drank 3 fingers worth of the vodka. |
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| Us with Guy and Arlene |
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| On the Cool Runnings Catamaran |
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| view while out snorkeling |
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| Kadian part of the entertainment staff |
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| Us with Kadian and Miguel. Our Jamaican BFF's |
