ZYNC TV in Jamaica

ZYNC TV was in Jamaica recently to cover the World Tourism Day Seminar. They are good at covering stories and they really know how to have fun. Check out the video (above).

Big up ZYNC TV. Bim!

See you in Jamaica.

NY Times Features Ian Flemming, Who Created James Bond in Jamaica

NY Times looks back on the life of Ian Flemming, who created James Bond (007) in Jamaica. Flemming who died in 1964 would have been 100 years old this year. The NY Times story takes readers and viewers back to Jamaica. Ian Flemming was a wise man, he knew just how great Jamaica is. If it wasn't for Jamaica there would be no James Bond. Yup, had Flemming written the stories from another location James Bond probably would have been named Richard Kond (008), which is not as ingenious as James Bond (007).

Story here: NY Times Feature on Ian Flemming

Video here: NY Times on the Trail of James Bond's Jamaica

Ian Flemming's wiki

Big up the New York Times. Straight!

See you in Jamaica.

Rick’s Café – The World’s Greatest Café

Café is a French word, but the greatest café in the world is in Jamaica. It’s called Rick’s Café. Find it at the very western tip of Jamaica, West End, Negril. The world goes there to watch the perfect sunset, for cliff-jumping, and to eat, drink and be merry. But the truth be told, you’ve never really seen the sun set until you see it from Rick’s Café. Bim!

Rick’s Café Photo Gallery

Rick’s Café Flickr Group

For more information on Rick’s Café visit:
www.RicksCafeJamaica.com

See you in Jamaica.

The Badass Dinner Toga Party

The thing about Hedonism II, Negril, Jamaica, is that they really know how to throw parties and show their guests a really good time. Of course, the same holds true for Hedonism III, Runaway Bay, Jamaica. And so you know, there is no Hedonism I. So no more emails about where you can find Hedo I.

We passed through this badass dinner toga party in late June this year at Hedonism II. And believe it or not, this was really the pre-party. The real party would start later in the nightclub that's on the property and would get even wickeder and wilder. But starting the night off right is important. So you serve yourself a fine meal. Then you get as many drinks as you need to get the right mood for the night. Then you watch the on-stage entertainment. Then you join in and and party like there's no tomorrow. Well, there is tomorrow, so in the morning when you wake, ask someone in watersports to take you for a water ski lesson. Yup, learn something new! All for one cool price.

And hey, what happens at Hedo, stays at Hedo. When you go, you know. Bim!

The Badass Diner Toga Party Photo Gallery

A Tour of Hedonism II Photo Gallery

Hedonism II & III Photo Gallery

Hedonism III Photo Gallery

Hedonism Resorts Jamaica Flickr Group - Nice

Hedonism Resorts Jamaica Flickr Group - Naughty

For more info on Hedonism II and III visit: www.SuperClubs.com

There's no party in the world like a Hedo party.

See you in Jamaica.

The 9th Annual Epicurean Escape

The Epicurean Escape is a very special food (yum yum) festival that is hosted annually by Grand Lido Negril, the perfect resort. This year saw the festival celebrating its ninth year. And what a celebration it was. Five days (June 25 – 29, 2008) of food festivities being presided over by some of the world’s finest chefs.

Many celebrities, dignitaries, students, guests, media houses, and food fans converged upon Grand Lido Negril, the perfect resort, to eat, party, relax, and then eat again. Our favorite events were the cooking classes, the beach party, the grand gala banquet, and the cook-off (cooking competition). So many treats, so little time.

Special thanks to the management and staff of Grand Lido Negril, the perfect resort, for hosting such an awesome world-class food festival. You did Jamaica proud, yet again.

Cooking Class - Day 1

Corporate Executive Chef Michele Mazza, of Il Mulino (restaurant in New York City), with guest/volunteer while teaching a cooking class.

Welcome Cocktail Party - Night 1

Robert Pelliccia, General Manager of Grand Lido Negril, welcomes everyone and officially opens the 2008 Epicurean Escape


Cheryl Moore (left), Entertainment Manager (Grand Lido Negril), talks with Norma Shirley (right), Executive Chef / Owner of Norma On The Terrace (Restaurant in Jamaica).


Jose Riquelme (left), Corporate Chef of Sunset Jamaica Grande (Ocho Rios, Jamaica), talks with Sharon Parris-Chambers from Positive Tourism


Treats, Grand Lido Negril style.

Culinary Jouvert - Party on the Main Beach

Robert Pelliccia (left), General Manager of Grand Lido Negril, opens the beach party, with Ginger, (right) Entertainment Coordinator.


Beach party fun.


Beach party fun.


Beach party fun.


Beach party fun.

Grand Terrazza (Dinner Party) - Night 2

Gran Terrazza party fun


Gran Terrazza party fun


Hugabe (group/band) rocking the Gran Terrazza party


Gran Terrazza party fun


Gran Terrazza party fun


Gran Terrazza party fun


Gran Terrazza party fun


Gran Terrazza party fun

The Cook Off (Cooking Contest) - Day 3

Jean-Francois Bonnet (right), Executive Pastry Chef of Tumbador Chocolates, New York City, USA, and his wife (left)


Melvin Toledo (right), Executive Chef of Posh Restaurant, Atlanta, USA, and his partner (left).


Michele Mazza, Corporate Executive Chef of Il Mulino (Restaurant in New York City)


The heat is on...


Students look on as the competition picks up...


Sharon Parris-Chambers from Positive Tourism getting that interview


Adding a pinch of salt...


The heat is on...


Michael Price (CVM TV News, Jamaica) interviewing Suzanne McManus, Vice President Public Relations (SuperClubs)


The heat is on...


Grace coconut milk, the world's finest coconut milk


The heat is on...


The heat is on...


The three Judges


One of the Judges sampling...


Staff members and onlookers


Gal Kotzer (right), Executive Chef of Grand Lido Negril, talking with Jean-Francois Bonnet (left), Executive Pastry Chef of Tumbador Chocolates, New York City, USA


Chef clowning around...


Efisio Farris, Executive Chef of Arcodoro (restuarant), Houston, Texas, USA, clowning around with partner


Jean-Francois Bonnet (right), Executive Pastry Chef of Tumbador Chocolates, New York City, USA, clowning around...


And the winners are Jean-Francois Bonnet (right), Executive Pastry Chef of Tumbador Chocolates, New York City, USA, and his wife (left)

Photo Galleries
The 9th Annual Epicurean Escape Photo Gallery 1
The 9th Annual Epicurean Escape Photo Gallery 2
The 9th Annual Epicurean Escape Photo Gallery 3
The 9th Annual Epicurean Escape Photo Gallery 4

For more information on Grand Lido Negril and on the Epicurean Escape, please visit: www.GrandLidoNegril.com

See you in Jamaica.

Teaser: Yum Yum

Scene from the 9th Annual Epicurean Escape, Grand Lido, Negril. Coming Soon!

See you in Jamaica.

Don't try this at home

The Water Sports Team at Grand Lido Negril, the perfect resort, got madd skillz. Don't keep Jamaica waiting!

Grand Lido, the perfect resort, is owned and operated by Superclubs.

See you in Jamaica.

Having Fun in Jamaica

Jamaica is the 'having fun' capital of the world. You can have clean calm fun, or wild dirty fun. Seek and ye shall find. How do you like your fun?

Clean Calm Fun


Wild Dirty Fun


Having Fun in Jamaica Photo Gallery

Note: New photographs are constantly being added to this photo collection (group) so keep checking back for updates.

Don't keep Jamaica Waiting.

Relaxing in Jamaica

When it comes to rest and relaxation, Jamaica rules. So many different ways to relax, so little time. How do you relax?

Relaxing in Jamaica Photo Gallery

Note: New photographs are constantly being added to this photo collection (group) so keep checking back for updates.

Don't keep Jamaica Waiting.

Sandals Resorts' Honeymoon Test Drive

For many engaged couples, the happiest time of their life can also be the most stressful. From cakes and canapes to dresses and deejays, couples exhaustively taste, test and sample it all, with the exception of one of the most important elements of getting married -- their highly anticipated honeymoon. With the notion that one's honeymoon should be just as perfect as the wedding itself, Sandals Resorts, the Caribbean's most romantic vacation experience, is offering a stress-free approach to honeymoon planning through its annual Test Drive Your Honeymoon event. Available on January 14, 2009 and January 28, 2009 for only $149 per person, including airfare, this exclusive event allows couples to take an unprecedented peek at their honeymoon long before they say 'I do' during a one-day jaunt to Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort & Private Island in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

"When its comes to honeymoons, it is stunning how many couples rarely try before they buy -- especially for what is considered one of the most anticipated of all wedding festivities," Joann Delgin, Chief Romance Officer of Sandals Resorts, said. "What we have created here is an amazing opportunity for couples to feel confident, excited and stress-free about their choice in honeymoon destination. From gourmet dining and luxurious accommodations to entertainment and the exclusive Red Lane Spa, 'test drive' couples experience it all and, as an added bonus, break free from winter's icy grip for the day!"

Complete story here: Sandals Resorts Honeymoon Test Drive

Find out more here: Sandals Honeymoon Test Drive

See you in Jamaica.