Think we got home last night just in time. Here is a pic of Sangster airport at 2:00 yesterday afternoon!!! Attachment 54560
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Think we got home last night just in time. Here is a pic of Sangster airport at 2:00 yesterday afternoon!!! Attachment 54560
Glad you are home!!
hey_mon glad to hear that you made it home safely and that you had a great trip. Stay healthy!!
We did but are doing the self quarantine work from home thing. Is very surreal for sure. Walking into the Mobay airport and it was so quiet for a Saturday at 2:30. Usually you are struggling to get through the masses. So far so good, we are all 11 of us healthy, and this too shall pass. Pining for warmer times though, that’s for sure.Attachment 54566Attachment 54567Attachment 54568
still going??
So we are officially into day 8 of self quarantine since returning. My windows have more nose prints from me these days than the dog or the cat! All kidding aside, this is a very uncertain time for sure and we will continue to stay inside, only venture into the yard or go for a walk when it gets to be too much. When we see someone coming towards us we cross the street so as to avoid any contact. Have been working from home for the past week as our whole office has been sent home, thankful I am still be working and saving for next years island adventure. This year was fun but 11 people under one roof is an interesting experiment in human dynamics for sure. Marblue was lovely, love the location and the rooms, and it prices out well. Seaside villa was very nice as well. Cannot complain about anywhere we have stayed in Treasure Beach, that’s for sure. Never did see Kory when we were by Sunset, only Janette a few times. It seemed pretty quiet there, and people were saying it was a quiet year overall this year. Hope things can return to normal soon. I know this will take a while to get over and the implications will be felt for much longer. Speaking of, what will happen with your youngest sons wedding this April Johng? Has it been postponed? And your anniversary trip to New Orleans Rumghoul? Will you chance it in May? I know they have a really good music festival down there as we did the Beale Street music festival the year I turned 50, but I feel like that will all be cancelled this year. 2020 is really turning out to be a year to remember, and not in a good way. Here’s hoping you guys are doing okay, staying put, and this will be a bad memory and we can move forward with our lives.
Hey_mon (I got it right!!) - Glad you had a good time (hopefully all 11 are still talking, that can take a toll on some people) and even more glad that you are home safe and sound (even though you are seeing more of your home than you wish at this crazy time). Things were very quiet in TB when we were there in February as well. People who live there now are very worried about the future as everybody has cancelled and they will have nothing coming in. It is a great community and they will pull together to take care of each other. Michigan has just issued a 3 week shut down starting at midnight tonight - my husband and I will be able to continue working in the office as we are essential to keeping the business afloat - plus there isn't anyone else left in our building right now. We are not cancelling New Orleans but it doesn't look good - will wait and see how everything plays out. We were in Arizona a week ago - came home last Friday. Easy to keep distance apart on plane as there were only about 30 people on flights. Airports bars/restaurants were open - keeping people seated a distance away from each other. Was also wondering about Johng's sons wedding - have read so many stories about cancelled weddings, what a shame. All that planning time, money, excitement to be cut out with nothing. I agree 2020 will be a year to remember but not in a good way. It is like a bad dream you cannot wake up from.
I did book Villa Du soleil for next year so I have that to look forward to, and spring is coming - we went for a couple walks yesterday, then it snowed last night.
STAY SAFE!!
Greetings hey_mon and Rumghoul, glad to hear you are doing well. You are doing the right thing with the self quarantine especially after spending 2 weeks on holiday with 10 others. I'm not big on going away with other than my wife and self and honestly really preferred traveling alone but I give credit to you for drafting your travel team and sharing an awesome destination. Unfortunately my son's wedding has been cancelled. We are still waiting to see what happens with the airfare and all. So far Lufthansa hasn't cancelled the April 22 flights so we're not sure whether we can get refunds or credit for future travel but it's an expensive pill to swallow in any event. Things here in CT are fairly stable with 327 cases and 8 deaths as of today. My son and Fiance have both been laid off, my older son is working from home and his wife is going in. Today my wife went to work but it's day to day, and I am working from home so it could be better but it could be worse. Retail stores are operating under reduced hours and grocery stores are open but are lacking essential goods, toilet paper, towel paper and certain produce. We are trying to maintain safe health practices but it is uncertain how things here will continue. Obviously the health concerns far out weigh the financial ramifications and we're trying our best to stay optimistic and strong so we'll see what happens.
hey_mon don't forget to post the photos of your full moon skinny dipping shenanigans. By the looks of it you run with some pretty tough wingers!!! HaHaHa!! To you and everybody else wishing you all the best of health and happiness. And best regards to our many Jamaican friends too!!
Johng - hang in there, we are all in this together. I just looked on Lufthansa - it looks like you can rebook to any destination by August, for travel by the end of the year. I am surprised they are not extending that out until end of next year - maybe they will as this goes on.
Hey Rumghoul, thanks for your thoughts. Yes until the end of the year doesn't give much time especially since there is no certainty as to how long the pandemic will last. I do hope that Lufthansa re-evaluates it's current policy in consideration of the circumstances???
hey_mon, how are you and your teammates doing after the self imposed quarantine? I do hope you all are healthy?? Things here in CT getting worse by the day as they are talking about shutting down NY, NJ, and CT but have backed off that for now?? NYC is really bad!! (75 miles south of here). Nobody wants NY cars in their states!! Who knows what's next?? How is Canada doing especially out west?? So far, and I thank the Lord everyday, my family and I are healthy. Wishing you all the best and don't forget to tell everybody how much you love them!!
Johng - I keep reading about the East Coast. Hang in there - hopefully you get through the worst of it soon.
Rumghoul, things out here in the East are pretty scary although many more people are staying at home and out the fray. I find it mind boggling that there are still 9 US states without any stay at home orders. I have noticed that things out in Michigan are getting pretty bad too?? hey-mon what's going on in Winnipeg? Everybody OK?? Stay at home everybody!!
Yep Michigan is getting hit - especially Detroit and the more populated areas. Our town isn't too bad - yet. It really doesn't seem that people get it as there still seems to be a lot of traffic out and about. My husband and I have our own business which we are trying to keep afloat, so we go to the office for a little every day - there is only one other person in our building most days. hey-mon - all ok???
Rumghoul, yes I have heard that Detroit is being pretty hard hit and it seems that is true in many highly populated cities and states. I find it mind boggling that there are still several US states without stay at home mandates. Glad to hear that the numbers are low in your town but sorry to hear that you are battling to stay in business. Be safe when going out as I am sure that you are. I bet that the last thing on your mind while drinking Red Stripes in the shade of Treasure Beach was being back home in the US and facing this!! I'm not getting a good feeling about hey_mon being MIA and hope that she and family are OK!!
Sorry guys, all are doing well after our 14 day quarantine! Nobody sick, just kind of sick of staying in, but our numbers here in Manitoba, and our city of Winnipeg, are so good it really is incentive to stay put. Our government has declared a state of emergency, so Things are quite different here. Grocery stores allow a set number of people in at a time and keeping the set distance from anyone is expected. Our malls and many businesses have closed for a 30 day period, possibly open in a couple of weeks I think, depending on the numbers here. So basically work from home if possible, which I am. Normally I am a collections manager at a credit union, so now moving to more of a default role and trying to assist our members with finances, deferring pmts, working on financial strategies to assist. Only essential services are operating right now so a lot of Canadians are on reduced incomes, but our government has just sent out the first wave of relief payments, so we will see. Manitoba had at last count 224 cases with 172 in our city of Winnipeg. Our population is approximately 750k so that’s pretty good. No one is going anywhere unless by necessity. It’s a different world these days, but here’s hoping it tips back to a new or al, and we learn from it. Glad to hear you guys are healthy, hope things stay afloat business wise for you guys Rumghoul. You hear about all of the things the government is promising to assist but until you have to try to qualify no one really knows. What strange days we are in.....our Easter dinner is usually a dozen or so people for dinner at our home but this year all families are staying put and I am preparing for the 4 of us only. Still got a ham, doing up the meatballs, perogies, scalloped potatoes, asparagus, and all the fixings. I think we will be eating it for days but it is my most favourite dinner so . Happy Easter to you and your families, here’s hoping that all stay healthy and enjoy this time with your families.
Glad to hear everyone is ok hey_mon!!! Your Easter dinner sounds wonderful - I am going to attempt a quiche for Easter brunch for the two of us. Our first wave of government payments should be out soon. We should be ok - since we can't travel we aren't spending anything anyway. Stay safe everyone! Hoppy Easter.
Rumghoul, hey_mon and all the great people who may read this. It is my ultimate hope that everybody is healthy and safe. Here on the Right Coast things are leveling off but the amount of ignorance of those not following common sense is troubling. Many people out and about without face masks or social distancing is alarming. It seems that people believe it's safe to resume life as usual yet the virus is still hospitalizing and killing hundreds by the day. Rumghoul I see the call has been made to "Liberate Michigan"!! hey_mon what's going on in Winnipeg and Canada as a whole (I know really sucks without the NHL Playoffs!!). I'm staying quarantined at home with my family and "Knock on wood" we're all OK. I haven't heard much from friends in JA but I'm hoping that things are survivable!! God Bless Everybody!!
Yes - people of Michigan had enough not so much that the stay at home order was extended, but they really doubled down on a few things - like landscaping people cannot work (tons of small businesses out of work - plus older people cannot have their grass cut), you cannot go out in a boat with a motor (a lot of people fish in the great lakes for food) and several other things. Most people feel our governor is trying to get attention to become VP and not really caring about the people of the state. We are fine though. Glad you are too! I keep in touch with a few friends in Treasure Beach - they are all good so far.
On another note - if anyone watches the voice (I never have, but I have started this season), a friend of ours - Todd Michael Hall - is on it. He is on tonight in some battle where the public votes so if you are interested tune in! Stay safe everyone!!!!
Hey guys, gals, and all lovers of treasure beach! Always good to hear everyone is healthy! Still doing the social distancing, self isolating up here. That’s really unfortunate Rumghoul about the restrictions on grass cutting and fishing. I think this is such an unknown thing and everyone is flying by the seat of their pants, some things make sense, some not even close. And then politics comes into play, and well, all common sense leaves the room. At least we can escape it each year for a few weeks, and play in the sea and laze in the sun and drink too much rum and beer! Our numbers in Manitoba are very good and the premier will be making an announcement this week coming where I believe they will be relaxing some restrictions. I will remain cautious, believe I will be working from home for a few weeks yet, so I can go out in the yard at lunch and get some good old vitamin D. Spent the last couple of days getting the yard raked, leaves cleaned up and tomorrow is patio furniture wiping down and yard set up. Boy oh boy are we missing our hockey. This is my favourite time of year for so many obvious reasons, but playoffs are always the hilite. Saturday nights seem flat without a good game to watch. We officially lost our beloved Byfuglien, and that’s a big hit for the Jets, and the fans, as he has been a fan favourite since he came here. Watching him haul two guys out of a fight by the jersey and skate away is legendary around here. Oh well, wait and see how the NHL is going to handle things. Have also been checking in with some friends in Treasure Beach as well as Negril, and all is well so that’s good news. Take care guys, stay safe and healthy. SNL is doing another episode from home tonight Johng, enjoyed the last one. Cheers!
The silly restrictions in Michigan have been loosened a bit, stay at home extended to May 15 (with talk of extending further). The weather is making a nice turn-around so we have also been able to be outside - get some vit D and fresh air!! I hear ya on the hockey - I grew up in Detroit. Hockey Night in Canada was huge in our house!!
Just checking in to make sure everyone is safe. We are fine - first Covid, then major flooding (two dams broke not too far from us - luckily we did not get any of the water, but many people lost their homes), now the heat. All is good as we are safe and healthy. Worried about our February trip - who knows what will happen by then, but we have the place booked, have not looked at getting airline tickets yet (not excited about flying any time soon). We are taking a few road trips this year - have not been to the UP in Michigan for years, so rented an isolated cabin. Also thinking of heading to the smokey mountains in September - again, driving and renting a cabin. Not sure I am liking the new normal, but it is what it is - hope everyone is ok!!!
Hey Rumghoul, how are you guys keeping. Have things settled down virus wise in your state? Our province blew up in the fall and we have been in full lockdown, but all of us have stayed healthy so can’t complain. Are you heading south this year? I am hearing zero cases of covid in treasure beach so that is great news! Johng, all good with your family as well? Seems weird not planning for a trip this year, but we kind of planned on skipping this year as we redid our roof at home, bumped up some insulation and did some overall Reno’s, so knew we were directing funds elsewhere. We couldn’t have picked a better year to skip I guess....do find myself pouring through pics and and yearning for some warm sun and sea smells!
hey_mon - great to hear from you - have been thinking of you. Also glad to hear you have all stayed healthy!! We have stayed healthy also. Our state has eased some restrictions and there is talk about opening restaurants in the next month or so - we will see. I have been happy to see many places are starting to embrace winter and making outdoor spaces with firepits and just being creative. We spent 2020 traveling around Michigan and have plans to do so again in 2021. Treasure Beach has to wait another year for us also - you did pick the right year to skip for sure. They have not had any cases and times are very tough for them but at the same time I am not sure they want tourists coming in right now. I have talked with a few friends in Treasure Beach and when I told them we decided to push our trip back a year not one of them has said we should reconsider and come. It makes me very sad not to be looking forward to our February trip but photos and great memories will have to do this year.
Yes, pictures and memories have to suffice for this year. Will make the next trip down that much sweeter for sure! We spend summers at our cabin just an hour north of where we live so every weekend from mid May to mid October this year as the weather was great. We don’t venture up in the winter even though it is a four season. Got used to staying in the city as all of our kids played hockey so never the time to spend at the cabin, only the hockey rink. Now that they are older and only play beer league we could, but the break is nice to hunker down at home for the winter. Not really much of a winter person, more of a let’s take off to jamaica person!!! Have you been watching any of the world Junior hockey? We have just beat the Russians so tomorrow night it’s either the Finns or Team USA! I love watching this age, they play with such passion, and with no NHL up to now it has filled a great void. You had mentioned that you were thinking of renting a cabin in the Smokey mountains? Where abouts, and when? What state would that be in, Tennessee? My travel through the states has been limited to the Dakotas, Minnesota and Tennessee. Did the Beale Street Music Festival with 4 girlfriends for my 50th. We stayed for 10 days, did the festival, did Beale Street, shopped, ate, drank, and had a blast. My 60th is coming up this May but can’t even think about where or what I could do for that. Will we even be travelling.......I kind of doubt it. Our eldest son lives in Vancouver in BC so maybe go out there for a week. Who knows, such a crazy world we are living in these days. Glad to hear you guys have stayed healthy! Keep in touch, always nice to hear from you. I know this is a Jamaican forum but feel free to pop up some Smokey mountain pics or other travels through Michigan. That’s a fairly close drive for us, have a sister in law in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario, so just over the border from there! Take care, stay healthy.
We ended up cancelling our Smokey Mtn trip too - we were going to stay in the smokeys in North Carolina, then hit Asheville for a few days before coming home. For that trip we originally were going to go to Sardinia Italy, that got cancelled so we looked at North Carolina, that got cancelled so we went to Frankfurt Michigan - still had a great time. Once you can get into Michigan (I think borders are still closed both ways but not sure) you should visit the UP - we hiked the pictured rocks this summer and had a great time. I have not been to the UP in so long - we are going back this summer. Although if you have a cabin close to home that is a nice option. I have never been a winter person either, but I really like snowshoeing. I think if we had winter here I might like it more because I could do something outside (I don't ski - never liked that - could be the heights I don't like). Here is a picture of pictured rock hike - we did the long hike (I think it was 7 or 8 miles) but the views were worth every step! Stay safe and keep in touch!Attachment 55489
I have my JA hat on so it could be relevant to the JA site lol
Although I don't bother with negril.com anymore as a result of it's encouragement to travel to JA during the pandemic, commercial content and the way many members have been treated disrespectfully I couldn't pass on the Rumghoul and hey_mon comments.
I have so far made it through the pandemic in good health, and family too. Glad to hear you both are doing well although I do hope that hey_mon can sleep again after the 2-0 butt whupping the US Juniors laid on the Canadian Lads. Regardless of the score you gotta admit that the hockey was far more entertaining than recent NHL games.
Rumghoul despite your numerous changes in travel plans I applaud your decision not traveling to Jamaica, you too hey_mon, during these dangerous days of Covid. Unfortunately many foreigners, mostly Americans, have not heeded the advice of both the Jamaican and American governments not to travel at this time due to the emergency. As such it has stretched the medical capacities to the limit.
Wishing you all the best and hope that before too long it will be safe again to return to the roots rock vibrations of Treasure Beach!
Hey johng - good to hear from you!!! Glad you and family are doing ok so far. We will be embracing Michigan again this year - wherever you live your state can surprise you at how much it has to offer.
I rebooked Villa Du soleil for February - 2022 Soon come mon
Rumghoul that photo is spectacular!! It looks breathtaking, I guess literally as well as figuratively after an 8 mile hike. It really was a year to take in some of the countryside at home and will continue for the next year I think. Sounds like you guys did it up right this past year! I cannot see crossing any borders at this time, even within our own country. Our eldest been on the west coast through out this and is really feeling the effects of missing his family, have cancelled that flight three times now, but travel is not wise and we are having a heck of a time getting our numbers back down. I leave more nose prints on the windows these days than the pets...lol. I can’t see going too far, but have crossed fingers for 2022 as well Rumghoul, and with any luck maybe retire that year in January and pack our bags for a nice 60-90 day stay on the island. Would love to have a better look around, and see some of the mountainside that we only ever seem to drive through but never stay at. Fingers crossed!
And alas John’s, our juniors did not fare well that game!! At least we kept the cup on our continent!!! And yes, nothing better than watching the junior tournament over the holidays. I love the speed and passion that they play with, and see the teams gain strength and become more cohesive every game. It is truly on of my favourite parts of the holidays! Maybe next year!
Stay safe and healthy, and as long as we have on a Jamaican hat or a red stripe in hand we can keep it Jamaican on here and still share pics of our hi jinx over the next year, till it’s toes in the sand and that sweet Caribbean Sea in the background!
Hey Rumghoul! This would be the time you would make the trek to Treasure Beach! Are you there, going, waiting out this mess we are still in? We had a couple of places booked but ended up bumping to 2023 as our two airlines cancelled direct flights fromWinnipeg and it just didn’t seem like a good idea. We can travel as we chose to vaccinate, but wasn’t feeling right about it. I am still working and worry if one of us tested positive on the way back then it’s quarantine for 5 days with no movement. We have booked a week out to Vancouver and Vancouver island In may for a bit of a get away, staying inCanada for now. Hope all is well with you.
Johng you must be suffering double withdrawal with no island treks and no pics to live vicariously through! Can you believe we are still in this crazy time? I remember when we came home on March 12, 2020 and it was only the beginning, yet here we are almost two years later. Hope all is well with you and your family. Did you son get married? That wedding was supposed to take place inEurope if I remember correctly. Our Junior hockey over the holidays ended before it began, but kind of saw that coming. So heartbreaking for those players. Can’t really get into the Olympic Games this year, and so over the winter. We have so much snow up here we are running out of places to put it? If it’s a four letter word that starts with s then I am more into sand than snow for sure!
Hope you are both well, looking forward to getting back down south next year as we will be scouting a long stay place as I will be retiring May 2023, and plan to try out a 90 day stay so will see what we can scope out!
Take care and drop a line. Maybe drop a line or story of a memorable moment spent in Jamaica!
hey_mon, glad to hear that you are keeping well! Things here in the Northeast US are OK, luckily I've avoided Covid, knock on wood!! Winter hasn't been too too bad yesterday was in the 60's today two inches of snow. Go figure!!
Spoke with my Brother Sonny in Portland this morning and he said that Covid hasn't been an issue in the mountains but Kingston is still suffering. He refuses to get the shot, doesn't trust the government like most Jamaicans!!! He wants me to come down to visit but right now isn't the right time. I checked airfares yesterday from NYC to KIN and MBJ and are more expensive than I would have imagined, but what do I know??
Your 90 day stay plan is ambitious but God Bless You!! My suggestion would be break it into one week to 10 days in several different locations. Use rental cars every so often combined with Knutsford's to get to your spots. My suggestions would be fly into MoBay and travel east to Runaway Bay and or Ocho Rios. Check out Turtle Beach Towers in Ochie. Continue on to Oracabessa and Strawberry Fields. Further east to Port Antonio and Boston Beach. Then backtrack to Buff Bay and venture up into The Blue Mountains via the B1 up to Holywell Park at the top of Hardware Gap. Continue down the mountain to Strawberry Hill and then into Kingston. From Kingston head west on the A2 or with Knutsford's to Treasure Beach. You probably want to continue on to Negril as well and then back to MoBay having done a complete loop of the island. With the availability of AirBnB you should be able to find digs that fit your pocketbook!!
I'm envious of your trip to Vancouver and the Island!! One of my favorite places in Canada!! it was my go to place to scout and recruit players!! Nothing against Manitoba or anything but I really liked the Western kids!! My perfect world would be a place on Vancouver Island for the summer and a Cool Runnings spot in JA for winters!!
Have fun,
John
hey_mon/johng - so glad to hear from both of you! We have not left the US but have at least started traveling within the US again. As we have our own business we just cannot afford to get stuck out of the country by a positive test. Someone I know just got back from Ireland - they put off trip 2 years - ended up spending an extra 9 days because first she tested positive, then husband tested positive so they could not get a flight back to the US - they are hoping their insurance will cover some of the cost - the hotel was over $350 a night and cheapest they could find as it is high season there. Anyway - we are missing Treasure Beach - keep in contact with friends there. Have perfected a passable jerk chicken and my rice and peas are up there with the best of them! Winter was not too bad without going somewhere warm - headed to northern Michigan several weekends and did some nice snowshoeing.
We have wanted to go to Vancouver Island (love Vancouver) but again - staying in the US so we have booked a trip to Seattle in September - 4 nights near Mt. Rainier and a few in the city. We just got back from New Orleans (celebrated our 40th anniversary), So things are good with us - don't believe either of us have had covid but who knows. We are vaxed and boosted. Summer is coming so it will be nice to get fresh air and open the windows for a fdw months.
Johng - that itinerary sounds wonderful - I am too chicken to drive a car in JA though and rely on drivers so it can get expensive. We do want to get to the Blue Mountains one of these days.
Glad to hear from both of you and glad everyone is ok!
Greetings Rumghoul,
So happy to hear that you are well and healthy.!!It is way past too bad that Covid has caused so much hardship to the entire world!! Who would have ever thought that such an illness could disrupt everybody's way of life. It's impact on Jamaica as well as other countries reliance on tourism is truly a shame not to mention the deaths and those whose health has been negatively effected. Personally speaking I pray to my Lord for peace and good health for all of us!!
It is unfortunate that you have been unable to return to Jamaica and TB for such a long while!! Me too. I haven't flown on a plane for over 3 years now and don't see it happening any time in the near future. It's a shame because I am certain that being in JA without the influx of mass tourism is probably like old times laid back. Negril Beach is most likely much easier to navigate as a result too.
As I said to hey_mon Vancouver, BC and Island are my favorite Canadian destination. Calgary and Banff close behind. I find the Canadians to be very good people!! Seem to have a different outlook on life than us below the border!!
In any event I hope that you have had an opportunity to spend time in your favorite Michigan locations!! I lived and played hockey in Grand Rapids one season which was interesting and not far from Detroit.
Stay safe and healthy and maybe one day we can hoist a glass of rum together in JA!!
Rumghoul,
Forgot to mention, renting and driving a car in Jamaica I have found to be much easier than many suggest. Years ago when the rental cars were old and beat up and with standard transmissions that was a challenge but today's vehicles are newer with automatic tranny's and air conditioning is way easier to navigate. Yes there are dangers involved and yes most important that your credit card will cover full insurances but if you rent from a reputable company, drive carefully and completely sober then for me I think renting a car is the way to go!!
Johng - I thought I responded - must have closed out before I posted reply. Anyway, we are still exploring Michigan. Funny you mention Grand Rapids - we have not been there in a couple years and are going for a weekend the end of the month. My husband and I love craft beer and breweries so it is a good destination for us lol. We still have not made plans to leave the US - I just don't trust that testing won't be started again in fall if/when things heat back up. We have our own business - just the two of us - so we really cannot be stranded anywhere for any length of time. But - if the worst that happens to us through the pandemic is we can't travel as much, so be it. Too many have lost so much - including too many lives.
Rumghoul,
Glad to hear that you and your husband are well!! Understand your situation but it's too bad that you can't sneak a few days to recharge your batteries in TB. I am in a somewhat similar situation so I get it!! There is so much for me to still discover within a few hundred miles of where i live. Jamaica is always on my mind and I can't wait to return sometime soon!! All the best and enjoy your summer!! Regards, John
How nice to hear of your appreciation of Vancouver Island as we also liked it so much ( after living in The Vancouver area for so many years) that we retired here on the North Island in Campbell River last year! A good 3 hour drive from Victoria and a beautiful area for those who love the outdoors! We’re planning on our long-delayed return to Treasure Beach in April 2023 and hope that everyone else who loves the most special part of Jamaica can return and enjoy. Wishing you all health and safe travels wherever you may roam.
Hi sunchaser,
I was a former college hockey coach and used to recruit the BCJHL both on the Island and the mainland. Driving and taking the ferries was very cool. You are so lucky to be living where you do!!!
Have you ever checked out Sunset Resort and Villas in Treasure Beach? Many Canadians stay there. Kory South, an American guy and his Jamaican wife run the place. It's a hotel a couple doors down from Jakes but far less expensive. Their restaurant features fresh seafood and offers a great breakfast included in the room rate. They also offer a couple units will full kitchens so it has a lot of options to choose from.
Hopefully Treasure Beach recovers from the loss of tourism due to Covid over the past couple of years!! Have fun!!