Jamaica Vacation

It seems that we have made a full loop and have ended up at the place we started two years ago. After spending some time in the Caribbean, we were drawn back to Jamaica, the paradise that started our Caribbean journeys. Jamaica is great but we especially love the Couples properties within Jamaica.


We spent a week at Couples Swept away with our friends Monnia and Michael. Monnia is my college roommate. We had a great time and loved traveling with them.

Eric learned how to wind surf which he describes as one of the physically hardest things he has ever done. I think he might have spent most of his time trying to get the sail up out of the water or trying to keep his balance on the board. He did great though.

He and Michael also enjoying learning how to take the Hobie Cat out. Micheal had been sailing before but both boys had to attend a little session on how to sail before they could take the Hobie out. After Eric got stuck in the ocean in the pouring rain his first time he had the sailing thing figured out. I'm glad I opted to sit in our hammock and read that time. :)


We also got to go to Mexico, Bahamas and the US Virgin Islands. These are the names of the spots the workers have given certain snorkeling sites. My snorkeling skills are improving and I am panicking less in water. Eric and I went snorkeling twice. We got to see all sorts of fish and coral. I think my favorite must have been the Puffer fish I saw hiding in some coral. He was not blown up but camouflaged very well and had an angry looking face. We also so a little sting ray.








We also go to see some really beautiful sunsets! This is one of the several breath taking pictures we successfully took.

One of the special things about Swept Away are the big relaxing patios with hammocks. The outdoor living space was almost as big as the indoor area. Every afternoon we had a light rain shower that you could count on like clockwork. I loved sitting in the hammock and listening to the rain hit the palm tree leaves outside our patio. Our room had slats covering most walls and that opened to the outside so we could see and hear outside . When we wanted the room to cool off we would just close the slats. Yes we did get to hear our Jamaica sounds. We let the frogs and bugs sing us to sleep every night.

Although we did a lot of relaxing we also got in some tennis. We spent an hour with a Jamaican tennis pro who had a lot of wisdom to share with us. Eric did great and didn't need quite as much help as I did. I came a long way but I had a long way to come. I am not promising that I will win any tournament any time soon but I do feel like we improved.

Overall a great trip. We are taking reservations to be stuffed in our suitcase of our next trip. Those who would like to reserve their spot should leave their wishes in the comment section.