The Other Side of Jamaica

Dreams do come True

This time around, my travels took me to Montego Bay in beautiful Jamaica with its white sandy beaches, delectable cuisine, and its rich culture.

After having a pretty smooth and relaxing flight, I looked out of the window and saw the beauty of the Caribbean; I was eager to land and commence my exciting Jamaican adventure. Once I arrived at the airport and gone through the motions, I picked up my luggage and headed to the S hotel, an ultra-chic boutique hotel overlooking Jamaica’s Famed Doctor’s Cave Beach and the irie Hip Strip. Entering the lobby was breathtaking; a towering 25-foot lobby walled with coral stone and a central boardwalk made from local Jatoba hardwood throughout, you can also enjoy the beauty of displayed art pieces made by the local artist providing a true Jamaican ambiance. Checking in was a breeze with very friendly and courteous staff assisting me, and after sipping on their welcome drink, I headed to my suite where I was pleasantly surprised to see that my suitcase was already delivered to my room, and what a view! Upon entering the room, I marveled at the spacious and sleek interior decorated with a monochromatic theme, a big king size bed, and not far from it, you can step out to the patio to take in astonishing views of the ocean. Walking towards the west side of the room, a gorgeous custom-designed, oversized bathroom with a free-standing soaking tub was calling my name; massive walk-in shower with three showerheads releasing the perfect pressure, fluffy robes, bottles of water and the ideal mini-fridge for those night-time snacks. The view from my room itself gave me such a comforting feeling where I decided that, from then on, I was going to enjoy my morning breakfast there and delight in the gorgeous Caribbean sunrise. I unpacked as fast as I could and headed downstairs to familiarize myself with the surroundings. I noticed a beautiful high-spirited pool scene with striking red umbrellas and comfortable lounge chairs throughout, I felt like I was somewhere in the 1950s era! and just a few steps away from the beach. The Sky Deck offered exclusive access to Sky’s Club Suite’s guests, boasting an advantageous rooftop location with a glass-enclosed pool surrounded by cabanas and loungers, the pictureperfect spot to enjoy delightful tapas and cocktails. The restaurants provided a variety of Jamaican cuisine; the pool bar & grill offered healthy snacks, made to order sandwiches, salads, fresh juices, and crafted cocktails; the Lobby Bar was chic and the best central meeting spot, serving a custom selection of wines, beers, and champagnes. Thus far, I loved everything I had seen and with that, I headed to the fitness facility, another spacious space displaying state of the art cardio machines, free weights and much more. Around the corner, a few steps away, I ventured into the Spa, which offered different packages of beauty treatments, including manicures and pedicures, massages, facials, body scrubs, and more. As I had planned, the next day, I had my morning breakfast on the balcony, where I enjoyed a plate of fresh fruits, a delicious blueberry egg-white omelet, with callaloo &