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JAMAICA'S SOUTH COAST... NORTH COAST... NO PROBLEM MAN gamil.com. My skin is still glistening. After being drenched in the stunning beauty of Montego Bay, I drove one hour heading south and found another jewel. Sandals Whitehouse European Village and Spa; a home away from home. Voted "worlds leading all inclusive" for 14 yrs in a row, I was in awe. Three hundred and sixty rooms spread out on 500 acres of land can make your jaw drop. However, with the special services (Dwayne, The Butler) and lovely accommodations, I felt like I was the only one residing at this resort. Come be surrounded by the sophistication of France, the passion of Italy, and the charm of Holland and you'll understand why. All rooms accommodate king size beds, satellite TV, mahogany furniture. This pleasantly sober resort rests on two miles of private beach, and boasts three pools, an 18- hole golf course, five restaurants worthy of mention : Giuseppe's (Italian inspired gourmet food) , Jasmin's (indoor fine Asian dish- es), Cafe de Paris (create your own deserts in a luxurious cafe) Elenor's (Caribbean cuisine served in an intimate tropical setting) and The Bayside (fine international dining indoors or out- doors). Beach club eateries are Bluefield's Beach Club (authentic Jamaican cuisine) Arizona Beach Club (grilled and snack Tex Mex items), five bars serving unlimited drinks, cocktails, and top-shelf liquor. The Spa at Sandals Whitehouse offers massage rooms, facial rooms, and additional rooms for body wraps and scrubs, hydrotherapy and couples mas- sage. Relax, unwind and pamper your- self. Step into the calm haven of a Red Lane. Ask for Mrs. Patricia Malcolm, masseuse. She is to die for and definite- ly has the healing touch. Spa treatments and services are additional. To top it off enjoy a 3-story state-of-the-art amphitheater. There's nightly entertainment/theme nights and WIFI Internet coverage. Business planners will find ample meeting space for any type of event. Besides the Main Ballroom, divisible into three smaller areas, the resort has ample pre-function space, a courtyard and boardroom. All rooms provide fax/photocopy/printing/internet for an additional cost. Meeting venues accommodate space for classroom/the- ater style as well as U-shape for groups ranging in size from 14 to 700. Make sure to contact Glendon Lowe at glowe@grp.sandals.com for your special event planning. If you need additional assistance contact Adrian Harrison of The Jamaican Tourist Board at aharrison@visitjamaica.com. All inclusive, unspoiled, historic, gorgeous, unforget- table, hospitable, hot, unique and accommodating perfect- ly describe Jamaica. North Coast, South Coast, no prob- lem man. S I T E R E V I E W Black Meetings & Tourism October/November 2009: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 28 BY CHERAY O'NEAL Cool ocean breeze lines with a perfect escape – that is where you'll find Jamaica sitting. Montego Bay, 120,000 people nestled on the northwest coast of the island where Caribbean charm meets sun and fun, how can you go wrong? With a friendly welcome and a 20-minute taxi ride, I landed in my own little paradise. Voted #1 for Caribbean destinations and a travelers choice, Rose Hall Resort & Spa has it all. Once a site of a legendary 18th century sugar plantation, at the Caribbean haven laced with a stunning tropical backdrop, the offering is second to none. This pristine all-inclusive getaway accom- modates 488 guestrooms, which include 14 suites. All decor has distinctive Jamaican style graced with Italian porcelain tiles, deep rich wood and a lobby full of accented lighting. I felt like I'd entered a very intimate modern elegant dinning restaurant for two. Accommodations feature private furnished balcony, flat screen TV satellite cable, in-room safe and hi speed wireless internet. For Business plan- ners it's hard to beat 14,000 sq. ft. of indoor meet- ing space comfortably secluded yet two minutes away from a gorgeous beach. This resort boosts a range of option servicing anywhere from 800 to 15 clients. Acres of unique outdoor venues, including a pool deck, the Aqueduct, and outdoor gazebo for themed and casual events are available. Audio/visual equip- ment rentals, business center, on site support staff and web conferencing are among it's best services and amenities. Contact Simon L. Alperstein, direc- tor of sales & marketing for planning your next meeting – salperstein@luxuryresorts.com or (305) 695-3810. Resort activities include a magnificent beach experience, waterpark, 18-hole onsite Cinnamon Hill Golf Course, tennis courts, and the Soothe Spa (reservations required/open daily). Dining is a delicious adventure at Luna di Mare (Italian) Three Palms Restaurant (gourmet Continental/Jamaican cuisine), and Fresh (delicious breakfast and din- ner buffet). There is nightly entertainment plus Karaoke. Historic landmark buildings such as the Rose Hall great house, James Parish Church and the Cage (a 19th century lockup for runaway slaves) are only a few of the local must-see attractions. Dunns River Falls, Doctor's Cave Beach and scuba diving at Montego Bay Marine Park are others. For a visit to an Indigenous Village that provides an authentic cultur- al experience (tours, drumming, overnight stays, yoga, exotic herbs/plants workshops) go to www.rastavillage.com or contact Kanaka at (876) 298- 3722. Looking for special handmade unique lotions, soaps, masks, and moisturizers? Call Rina (876) 886-9786 or visit nanikinatrals@- Photo Credit: Jamaica Tourist Board/Kit Kittle Cliff Diving in Jamaica