For Adults Only

I have been asked by several readers for information about Adult Only Resorts. Your wish is my command! There are several types of adult only resorts, some more serene and some offering alternative life style activities. Over the next few weeks, I will review some of the more popular adult only resorts.

For the first of this mini-series, it seems natural to begin with Couples Resorts, the orignal all adult resort. In 1949, late owner, Abe Issa, opened the first resort in Jamaica to be opened year around. This resort known as Tower Isle soon became popular with luminaries from Hollywood and beyond. As popularity grew, Mr. Issa founded the idea of an all-inclusive, all adult resort in 1978 calling this renowned resort, Couples Resort Ocho Rios.

Now with over 30 years of all-inclusive, adult only resort offerings, Couples Resorts offers four all adult, all-inclusive resorts in Jamiaca. The resorts remain a leader in guest satisfaction with extraordinary inclusive amenities, dining and more. Their boutique style resorts strive to pamper guests and create a romantic atmosphere. Their list of inclusions is second to none!

To help me with this blog, I went straight to the source, and spoke with a long time representative of Couples Resorts. As I began to ask him questions, he found it challenging to narrow down just a few his favorite accolades of the resorts as they truly are many. Just ask the hundreds of guests returning yearly to their home away from home. One of his favorite details about Couples is the fact they are boutique style, intimate and do not have a mass market atmosphere. Also for the past 8 years, Couples Resorts has been consistently recognized as top 100 and top 500 hotels in the world according to readers of Travel and Leisure and Conde Naste Magazines.

Their smallest resort, Couples Sans Souci located in Ocho Rios has only about 155 rooms and probably has one of the most secluded locations on a beautiful sea side bluff. A full array of water sports, romantic amenities and room service are provided here. Take a shuttle into town for shopping or take an excursion to Dunns River Falls, courtesy of the resort.

Also located in Ocho Rios, is the soon to reopen Tower Isle, once known as Couples Ocho Rios. When renovating this resort, the owners read and reread guest comments about what they would like to experience in a resort. The resort was completely gutted and restaurants were added along with 2 swim up bars and entire new block of ocean front rooms. The resort is scheduled to reopen in April!

Moving southward we arrive at Couples Negril. This resort is also completing renovations to their interior including furnishings and refurbishment of bathrooms in the guest rooms according the Couples representative. This resort is built on 18 acres of beachfront property along the famed Negril beach. Couples Negril is considered by many to be their "chic" resort.

Lastly we come to Couples Swept Away also in Negril along the famed beach. Couples Swept Away renovated the resort and built new verandah accommodations to compliment the existing rooms. Probably the most intimate rooms are the Atriu m rooms nestled in the middle of the resort amidst lush vegetation. The accommodations boast louvered windows giving the feeling of a luxury cabin in total quiet with unparalleled scenery.

For true Caribbean style pampering and luxury Couples Resorts is a logical solution if you want an all-inclusive boutique resort. If this sounds good, hurry as the resorts have some very special offers for your travel happiness. Don't delay to get the best offers, call me today.