Montage Resort

The Caribbean has always been one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Home to a number of islands, each one offers a tropical paradise to their guests. One such place is Jamaica, home to a number of beautiful tourist spots that include white sand beaches and beautiful mountain ranges. Jamaica also offers its guests excellent accommodations and exciting activities that make vacations to the island more memorable. There are many aspects of the Jamaican vacation that must be decided on, and planning just how to spend your vacation can be a bit overwhelming. The good news is that there are certain locations in Jamaica that have been proven to be some of the better places where tourists, especially first-time visitors, should visit without fail.

One of the more notable place tourists could go to in Jamaica is Treasure Beach, which is home to the very popular Jake’s Place Hotel, an ideal honeymoon resort where couples can enjoy a tropical atmosphere while enjoying the excellent service that the resort provides. Another good place to visit is Mandeville where guests can go on hikes while enjoying the scenic beauty of the town, reminiscent of the time when the island was under the British rule. Another notable location is Strawberry Hill, which can provide you with an Old World ambience that includes tasting some of the best Jamaican cuisine and then mountain hiking. Port Antonio provides its guests with lush scenery because of the wide variety of plant life in the area. If you are looking for a tropical paradise, it would be a good idea to go to Negril, where you can find beautiful white sand beaches, beautiful hotels and resorts, and a vibrant nightlife. However, of you are looking for a more risqu

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I’m an executive in a mergers and acquisitions firm who does a lot of travelling around Australia. In a previous contribution to this website, I posted my short list of favorite five-star hotels. This time around, I’m listing down my favorite five-star golf resorts in Australia. Enjoy!

1. Joondalup Resort

For me, going on a vacation holiday means playing golf – lots and lots of golf. It should not come as any surprise that my favorite five-star resort is the Joondalup Resort, which I consider to be the number one resort golf course in all of Australia (and Golf Australia magazine seems to agree).

It boasts of 27 championship holes, excellent emerald fairways, a flood-lit driving range, motorized cars, practice bunkers and three practice greens. You can even get PGA Tuition here. Imagine, just 20 minutes away from Perth and you end up right in the middle of this golfing paradise.

Once you get tired of golf (what, you actually get tired of golf?), the beach is just a three minute stroll away. You may even choose to just roam around the facility and admire the bushland setting and its network of dunes, lakes and old quarries. The accommodations are magnificent and consist of about 70 grandly appointed rooms and suites, a couple of bars and a superb restaurant that overlooks a swimming pool that looks like a lagoon.

2. Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove

I find myself in Queensland a lot and end up spending plenty of time at the Hyatt Regency Sanctuary on the Gold Coast. Needless to say, the Hyatt Sanctuary has its own championship golf course (two of them, in fact) as well as other exciting sports and recreation facilities, including 10 tennis courts, a formal swimming pool and a fitness center. Aside from the swimming pool, they have a one-acre lagoon with its own sandy beach and salt water.

The hotel looks like one of those grand Qld homes from the 1940s, but this one has nearly 250 rooms. The so-called Great House is the hotel’s centrepiece, with its colonial architecture and rustic furnishings. The entire hotel is surrounded by tropical gardens and paved terraces. There is an in-house Marine Shopping Village for the wives and Camp Hyatt for the kids.

3. The InterContinental Burswood Resort

I must admit that I’ve only been to the InterContinental Burswood Resort in Perth thrice but those three brief visits were enough to earn it a spot on my list. It is an exciting and vibrant place where something is always going on, from the non-stop entertainment offerings to the myriad shows, special events and functions. Why, there are even some games at the Burswood Casino where you can win a million dollars, if you’re lucky.

The entire place just exudes an aura of luxury and sophistication. This place is just a treat for the senses. Their Executive Club Lounge on the 24th floor offers special privileges while the Presidential Suite is the epitome of elegance and indulgence.

There are great views of the Swan River and the parklands. The hotel also hosts the Burswood Recreation Centre, one of Perth’s best and most exclusive Health Clubs, with its own spa, sauna and indoor/outdoor heated pools. Of course, they have their own golf course as well. Have I mentioned that I love to golf?

James Lush of Simply Lush (http://www.simplylush.com) has been reviewing the very best in luxury accommodation available across Australia since he moved here from the UK with his family. His website is a free resource for travellers within Australia and those visiting from overseas, who are looking for the best accomodation available.

Whether it’s a Perth Hotel, a Spa Retreat in Victoria or a luxury Sydney apartment, Simply Lush has something for you. Stop by and check out the reviews and travel articles.

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RIU Resorts, found in paradise where dreams do come true! Located on the Caribbean islands of Jamaica and the Bahamas, they share the tropical beaches bound by lavish nature, picturesque landscapes surrounded by beautiful waters, and sunsets that color the exotic settings with the sparkles of light dancing as far as the eye can see. Each island offers a unique experience, and whichever RIU Resort you choose, will equally provide you a vacation full of inclusive fun and impeccable service!

The Riu hotels offer unlimited premium brand alcoholic beverages, four-star dining restaurants, themed buffets, disco, 6 bars, and a choice of daily and nightly entertainment! Spend your days tanning at their large pool, and later get a massage at the relaxing spa. When you finally return back to your spacious suite, have a nightcap with your personal mini-bar.

RIU Tropical Bay is a 5-star beachfront resort with 396 rooms to choose from, and is surrounded by 47,000 square meters of lush tropical vegetation. It’s situated on the spectacular Bloody Bay beach in Negril, Jamaica, and is conveniently located 1 mile from a shopping center, 2 miles away from Negril, and 50 miles from the Montego Bay airport. This resort combines old-charm elegance; state of the art accommodations with Caribbean warmth that will surpass all your expectations and truly make you feel at home.

In the Bahamas, the RIU Paradise Island is an additional 5-star property with 379 rooms, located beachfront, and in close proximity to the very well known Atlantis Resort & Casino! It’s only 2 miles from downtown Nassau, and 15 miles from the airport. This RIU hotel is the first of the chains establishments to be in the fairy-tale Bahamas, which is known
to be a traditional American vacation destination.

For the energetic person, both resorts offers a wide range of activities for adults and kids from scuba diving, banana
boat rides, water skiing, snorkeling, windsurfing, and sailing, as well as golf, volleyball and tennis.

About the author: William Lezubski (Accredited Cruise Counsellor (ACC), and Certified Travel Counsellor(CTC) -
William is a professional in the Travel Industry and is the owner and author of “Discount Caribbean Vacations Web Site”
available at http://www.discount-caribbean-vacations.com

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