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 Sans Souci
Ocho Rios, Jamaica

 

April 6, 2004

Hi Penny,

I just wanted to tell you that we had a GREAT time in at Sans Souci Resort & Spa in Jamaica! The Resort was beautiful and the staff was
completely accommodating and polite. We really enjoyed the food and, of course, our complimentary spa services. The massages were given outside (but still private) with views and sounds of the ocean, it felt like heaven.

One night we had a Beach Grill Party. They arranged tables right on the beach, served tons of buffet style food (including grilled lobster!) and had a stage setup for entertainment. The second night was the Starlight Gala. This time tables were setup on the main lawn with canopies covered in lights and draped with a chiffon-like material, the tables were full of every kind of food you could imagine, three carved ice sculptures, and there was a stage with entertainment. It was
beautiful.

We took two excursions while we were there: Hooves and Dunn's River Falls. I have no other horseback riding trips in Jamaica to compare itto, but I would definitely recommend Hooves. They take you on horseback down the side of a mountain and down to the beach where you ride through the ocean on the horse, I was kind of scared but glad I did it. And of course, Dunn's River Falls was great, a beautiful sight.

I would definitely want to go back!

Thanks,
Sherry Gagne
Newark, DE
 

Dear Penny,

 

OUR 15TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY AND RE-NEWAL OF OUR WEDDING VOWS AT THE GRAND LIDOS NEGRIL AND SAN SOUCI

We started off our two weeks in Jamaica at Grand Lido Negril. We had not been to the resort in a couple of years. It has worn well. They have done a great job at keeping the place in immaculate condition. I like the way that the Superclubs have theme nights. And as always you have the option to participate or not. The 5 nights in Negril just flew by. Then off to the Grand Lido San Souci. Really great day with no hassle getting from one location to another using Tim Air.

We simply cannot say enough about the Grand Lido San Souci. It is by far the best of the best. The single most romantic resort in the Caribbean. We had scheduled to re-new our vows on Valentine's Day. The staff was unbelievably helpful. We had 2 days to prepare. I wanted to surprise my wife with a few things, so I had been e-mailing the event coordinator for a few months in preparation. (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED SO THAT ALL GOES OFF WITHOUT A HITCH.)

We had an early morning service followed by photos throughout the resort with a photographer. Upon arrival back at the room the staff had used 12 dozen roses including a petal walkway from the door to the bed, a rose petal heart and other really nice decorations. We spent the day reminding ourselves how and why we love each other so much. In the late afternoon we came out of our cocoon and sat out on our balcony. We also had brought several dozen red and white heart shaped Mardi Gras beads. So we did a little New Orleans thing and threw beads from our balcony to all of the passing couples. Great fun!! At sunset a private dinner in the same gazebo over the water where re renewed our vows that morning. After dinner a moonlight stroll on the beach and then off to bed. THE MOST PERFECT ROMANTIC DAY IN OUR LIVES.

We had a few days left for a honeymoon. We got brave enough to venture to the nude beach and had a wonderful morning. Only about 5 couples and no gawking. And then the cruise people showed up. Apparently the resort opens its nude beach to cruise ships now and again. We went from the only people at the pool to one couple out of 40 in 10 minutes. But not to worry, there are 2 other beautiful pools at the resort we could enjoy. We spent the rest of the day at the mineral pool. It's not just a myth. You feel 5 years younger after a day in the mineral pool. What a great time.

The departure brought us to a dilemma. We were to take Tim Air back to Mo Bay for a direct flight to Houston. We knew that all of our bags would not make it so what to do? We sent most of our bags to Mo Bay on the early bus and that way they were waiting for us when we got there later in the afternoon. The concierge thought this was a great idea (and apparently had never had the request before). So all went off without a hitch. We have definitely found our new home in Jamaica; the GL San Souci is the place.

Thanks for your help,

Mark and Jacquelyn
Pearland, TX

 

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