'Take Me Back To Jamaica'

 Jamaica Tourist Board Fam Trip

From November 4th to November 11th, 2021 I got the opportunity to join the Jamaica Tourist Board and 11 other Canadian travel advisors on a trip to Jamaica.  During this trip, we spent our time visiting some beautiful resorts and other tourist destinations throughout Negril, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios.

Over the next 2 weeks, each day I am going to be posting a new blog post about each stop during our trip. 

Today's post will simply be about my trip to the airport and the time spent in the Plaza Premium Lounge.

Our trip started with a 4 am pick up by ALR Private Car Services. Greg arrived with coffee! How amazing is that!  He loaded up our bags and we were on our way. During the drive, Greg was courteous and very professional. It was an absolute pleasure and made the drive enjoyable, even at 4 am! I would highly suggest using ALR Private Car Services for any of your transportation needs. In addition to Airport Transportation they do Wine Tours, Weddings, Special Events and Daily Commutes. 

Amanda Beaver and I on our way to the Airport

Once we arrived at Pearson International Airport and checked our baggage, we headed towards the WestJet Plaza Premium Lounge.  I HIGHLY suggest using this lounge if you are flying WestJet out of Toronto. It was comfortable and quiet with great WiFi and food. The food alone makes it worth the cost.  We enjoyed some breakfast with coffee and orange juice and filled our water bottles with cucumber water for the plane.  The lounge is filled with comfortable sofas and loungers. It also has nice and clean washrooms.  There is a full service bar serving specialty coffees and teas, juices, fountain drinks, beer, wine, spirits and cocktails.

Here are a couple of photos from the lounge.

We remained in the lounge until our flight was called for boarding. We were so lucky to have an empty seat in our row of 3 on the plane which gave Amanda and I some extra room.  And we were off... Jamaica here we come!

We have arrived!!!

Tomorrow's post will be about our first host hotel Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort & Spa

Full Service Destination Wedding Planning

 Destination Wedding Planner

Jennie is a TICO registered Travel Advisor with Glow Travel and Events. What does that mean for you?  We are able to assist you with every single aspect of the designing and planning of your Destination Wedding!  Having one person plan all of your wedding, accommodation and travel details, ensures everything is planned and executed seamlessly.

From the travel bookings, to all of the personalized planning details, to the day-of coordination on your wedding day.  Enjoy a stress free and relaxed vacation while we ensure the loveliest experience for you and your guests. Together, let's throw an incredible party in a beautiful location, surrounded by your closest family and friends.  A party and vacation that creates memories you and your guests will never forget!

Package includes but not limited to the following:

Researching and Consulting on the destination and resort for the best fit of location and venue 

Assisting with local marriage requirements

Budget preparation, allocation & recommendations

Assist with the design of your Destination Wedding

Creating travel bookings for yourself and your guests

Recommend vendors based on your budget, theme, style and personality

Assist with gathering and reviewing all contracts

Verify availability of ceremony and reception location onsite

Regular correspondence with resort coordinator and local vendors

Confirming final details with Vendors and Venue

Create a wedding day schedule

Traveling with or before you to ensure everything upon your arrival is as planned

Assist in confirming all spa and beauty appointments

Coordination of 1 additional event during the week (Welcome get together, Cocktail Party, Excursion, etc)

Attend final meeting with Venue Coordinator

Attend/Conduct Ceremony Rehearsal

Behind-the-scenes set up and assistance with your ceremony

Coordination and styling of your reception details: decor, centrepieces, welcome table, favours, menu cards, table numbers, escort cards, etc.

Coordination of reception set up and liaising with Caterer/Venue, DJ, MC, Photographer and all other vendors

Assistance throughout the day to ensure the program runs smoothly and all your plans are carried out

Enjoy peace of mind knowing the same person will be planning and coordinating all of your travel and wedding details, ensuring nothing gets overlooked or forgotten and everything fits together perfectly!

Fee for Destination Wedding Planning & Coordination is $2,000 + flight and accommodations

Honeymoon Planning

In addition to planning Destination Weddings, Honeymoon planning has now been added to our services.   Whether you want to relax on a beautiful beach, explore a deserted island, escape to a private villa, experience delicious wine and food, immerse yourself into a new culture, set sail on a cruise or try a new extreme adventure, Jennie will work closely with you to ensure your honeymoon is all you ever dreamed it would be.

Package includes but not limited to the following:

Researching and Consulting on the different destination options based on the style of honeymoon you want 

Offer recommendations for location, resort, flights, packages, excursions, etc.

Suggest current promotions and travel offers

Advising on required travel documents

Creating travel booking and reserving accommodations and flights

Suggest and plan personalized experiences such as: private helicopter tour, luxurious spa day, private dinner on a beach, wine tour, private waterfall tour, etc.

Airport transfer reservation and confirmation

Car rental reservation and confirmation

PLUS... Rest assured that we are here 24/7 to assist with any travel related emergency that may come up while you are away on your honeymoon.

Fee for Honeymoon planning ranges from $200 - $500 depending on the length and complexity of the vacation.  Discount offered if added on to a Wedding Planning package.