Day 3: Best Day – Bloggers Meet Up at Secrets Resorts
21 Wednesday Jul 2010
Written by Corve DaCosta in Entertainment, Jamaica, Thoughts & Commentary
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If we knew from day one this would have been the best day, many of the writers on the trip would have catapulted to day three. In one day, the group visited Rose Hall Great House, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville in Negril, Sandals, Negril, traveled on Sandals’ Catamaran to Rick’s Cafe – Negril and then had dinner at Breezes in Negril. That was a lot of entertainment; which translated into a tired bodies longing for the finest beds at Secrets Resorts in Montego Bay.
Rose Hall Great House
Rose Hall Great House
On an overcast day, we visited Rose Hall Great House to learn about the famous witch, Annie Palmer. At the age of 17, Annie Palmer traveled to Jamaica and married John Palmer, a wealthy man. The Annie Palmer story is entertaining and at some points scary. The tour of the house is very enlightening, rich with information and history. How could a woman be this wicked? The video below is a small tour of Rose Hall Great House. You will observe that when I am upstairs I begin to rush. I found out I was alone and got very scared. Come on, I am in Annie Palmer’s house and she has been photographed (ghost) in the house since. Believe it or not!
Our tour guide at Rose Hall Great House
The house before it was restored.
Upstairs in the Great House
Annie Palmer's bedroom
This is where the magic occurred.
Margaritaville, Negril
Our second stop was Margaritaville in Negril. I haven’t been to Negril in a long time, the water was so warm two of the participants immediately dived into the water. For the ‘reserved’ folks who weren’t in the mood to go for a swim, we stood on the shore and enjoyed the sun, the sand and sea. This is what Jamaica is all about, clear beaches, blaring sun that makes for a picturesque scene.
The entrance
(L-R) Joel, JiYoon and Corve
Anicee and Corve
Sandals, Negril/Catamaran & Rick’s Cafe
We were greeted with this sweet snack (chocolate with a fruit on the inside)
Martha Stewart wedding anyone?
Blue Castle, Negril
The Blue Cave Castle is located on Lighthouse Road in Negril. The castle is built 50ft above an old pirates cave, overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
After sliding in the water at Rick's Cafe
I don’t like to live life with regrets and I have always wanted to certain things but my fears never allowed me to. On this day I would not let my fears take over. I grabbed the life jacket and took a plunge. The water was so warm, I took over 7 slides – that much. Rick’s Cafe is a must see if you visit Negril, Jamaica.
The journey back to Sandals, Negril
Spot the Muppets?
Dessert at Breezes, Negril
10 comments
July 21, 2010 at 1:23 AM
Day 3 was by far the best indeed! I just wrote about it too, totally enjoyed myself! Great photos dude!
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July 21, 2010 at 1:27 AM
We had a great time…didn’t we? I am still sorting through all my pictures.
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July 21, 2010 at 3:26 AM
Yes, sunsets are great, and the best thing: it’s free for anyone ;D
Nice pictures! Bloggers meetings must be awesome, never been to one. I’d love to go to Jamaica one day. Do you live there?
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July 21, 2010 at 7:06 AM
What’s the story behind the blue castle??
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July 21, 2010 at 7:37 AM
@Bearman
The Blue Cave Castle is located on Lighthouse Road in Negril. The castle is built 50ft above an old pirates cave, overlooking the Caribbean Sea.
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July 21, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Awesome pictures!!! I remember going to Rick’s Cafe a few years back…good times! Isn’t that where they dive from very high on that cliff? And I’m so jealous you got a picture with Cookie Monster, he is my favorite muppet of all time lol
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July 21, 2010 at 7:35 PM
@Crystal
You have been here, I didn’t know that. Yes you are correct, it is where the divers dive from trees above the water.
I wish you could have taken that photo, I am not really a muppet fan.
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July 23, 2010 at 10:17 PM
The pictures are great. Confused as to whether you went to Beaches or Breezes. Caption says Breezes but the decorated dessert says Beaches.
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July 24, 2010 at 1:48 AM
wow
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July 24, 2010 at 6:09 PM
You all sure do know how to smile and have fun.
Nice post.
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