31 January 2012
This leap year for Valentine's Day, why not plan to use the extra time by treating your 'one love' to a trip to Jamaica? The Caribbean island was recently named the 'World's Leading Honeymoon Destination' in the prestigious World Travel Awards.
More than just beaches and warm Caribbean waters, Jamaica is poised as an oasis of beauty - perfect for a dreamy Valentine's break. Couples can take in the scenery at Frenchman's Cove and walk along one of the world's best beaches or fall under the spell of the captivating sunsets. For the more adventurous, spend quality time drifting down the Rio Grande on a bamboo raft just big enough for two or enjoy a moon-lit couple's only horseback ride and swim.
End the perfect day with a sunset massage and then enjoy a romantic dinner in a private, candlelit cave overlooking the sea, sampling well-known Jamaican dishes. You will awake understanding just why...'once you go, you know.'
Choose from a selection of romantic breaks including seven nights' at ultra-stylish Geejam, a four-night 'One Love Two Hearts' package at Strawberry Hill or the exclusive 'Love is an Adventure' package at chic boutique hotel, Jakes.
Examples of Valentine's offers include:
A Four-Night 'One Love Two Hearts' Package at Strawberry Hill - from £900 per person
Book a four-night stay at Strawberry Hill from £900 per person (based on two people sharing). Package includes a 'welcome' bottle of wine, a 50- minute couple's massage for the price of one, a complimentary upgrade to the next Villa category on check-in, romantic turn down on
Valentine's night including pillow top treats, a Valentine's night dinner for two and entertainment plus an escorted garden or coffee tour. Package must be booked by 6th February 2012 and is based on a minimum four-night stay between 10th and 18th February 2012. To book or for more information, visit www.islandoutpost.com or call 01895 422 476.
A Five-Night 'Love is an Adventure' Package at Jakes - from £950 per couple
Jamaica's chic boutique hotel, Jakes, is enticing couples to its stylish south coast shores for their 'Love is an Adventure' Valentine's Day package. The romantic duo can enjoy a wetland safari down Jamaica's longest navigable river; indulge in their creative side with a mosaic Masterclass for two, sample sumptuous treatments at the Driftwood
Spa and end their day with a Red Stripe at the off-shore Pelican Bar. Package is available from 11th - 16th February 2012 and includes five nights' accommodation in one of Jakes' Deluxe Garden View rooms, breakfast in bed for two, Black River Safari for two, drinks by sunset at The Pelican Bar, Jamaican Cooking Class for two, Mosaic Masterclass and 20% off all Driftwood Spa's Couple treatments. Package costs from £950 per couple, including all tax and service charges. For further information and booking details, visit www.jakeshotel.com.
Seven Nights' Bed & Breakfast Accommodation at Geejam - from £2,345 per person
Enjoy seven nights' accommodation at Geejam with full breakfast from £2,345 per person (based on two people sharing). Package includes a 30-minute Swedish massage for two, a bottle of sparkling wine, romantic turndown, a tour of Chris Blackwell's infamous state-of-the-art recording
studio, a one-hour boat trip exploring the stunning local surroundings of Blue Lagoon, San San Bays and Peliew Island, plus transfers from Kingston airport. To book or for more information, visit www.islandoutpost.com or call 01895 422 476.