The Best Group Cruise Ever!

From:  Kathy (The Group's Cruise Director) 

Cruise Group Name:  "Cruising with Kathy"

Comment: Hi all,  just wanted to put in a couple of comments about Fishtail Travel and my 1st cruise ever.  I went with Fishtail Travel because of all the individual attention I received from the owner, Ted.  He took me from choosing the cruise line to packing my bags and yes - documentation!  He did a wonderful job and called the minute we got back from the cruise and wanted to know all about it.  We choose Carnival, 1st because of the price.we did received a wonderful price for our group, and 2nd because of the locations we got to go to.  The Carnival's Ecstasy was our ship it had been out of refitting for only three trips.  I found everything delightful, our cabin boy who kept the cabins clean and loved the towel animals, our waiter at the main dining table - the boy could he sing and dance, and the cruise director - she was full of energy and provided us with lots to do while on the ship.  We had a little bad wind the night before we were to port in Progresso, and the Port Authority wouldn't let us dock, so the cruise line gave us a $25.00 on our "sign and sail card" to spend on the ship.which was fun for me!  Cozumel was really nice, with the hurricanes that have hit in that area; there is still work to be done on the docks and in the city, but a lovely place to shop.  I understand that the snorkeling was fun and my niece went to swim with the dolphins.an experience she will never forget.  Oh yeah, we also were given an extra hour in Cozumel to spend doing what we wanted since we missed out on the land trip with Progresso. But the most memorialable moments were watching the wonderful singers at karaoke every night.  Boy did we have the talent in our group - Kim, Lori, and Julie...and the Dugger Boys....they really knew how to put on a show!  I just have to say that this was one of the most fun vacations I've had in a very long while.  I just wanted to say "Thank you" again Ted for helping me pull it all together, I certainly wouldn't have been able to do it without you.  So, out of the 20 people on the cruise with me on this trip, the majority have stated that they wanted to go again!  So, look out Fishtail, you might have to do a repeat performance!

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The Jewel of Jamaica! 


Tropical elegance awaits you at the luxurious Couples Sans Souci, nestled in stunning Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Sans Souci emerges majestically from the cliffs of Jamaica’s emerald mountains. Here, stone pathways tumble past tropical greenery to a breathtaking experience of opal sand beaches and the azure Caribbean Sea. A kaleidoscope of pastels, exotic birds, winding walkways and natural mineral springs complement this truly elegant resort. Unparalleled spa treatments, renowned cuisine, first-class service and rich ambience make this all-inclusive resort the ultimate setting for a romantic getaway.

Couples Resorts Receive Top Honors from TripAdvisor

Montego Bay, Jamaica – January 2006 – The numbers are tallied and the people have spoken – according to TripAdvisor’s “Travelers’ Choice Awards,” Couples Sans Souci and Couples Negril rank among the best on consumers’ lists for luxury.

Only three hotels in Jamaica made the “Top 100 Luxury - World” list, and two of them are Couples Resorts. Also, in a ranking of all hotels in the Caribbean, Couples Negril and Couples Sans Souci rank #5 and #8 respectively on the “Top 10 Luxury – Caribbean” list. There’s more, Couples Negril was not only ranked for luxury, but among the top 10 best bargains in the Caribbean as well.

“It puts things in perspective…of all the hotels and resorts in the entire world that are included in Trip Advisor’s 3 million reviews, Couples Resorts are ranked among the best of the best. That’s no small feat,” commented Chief Romance Officer and Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Randy Russell. “Consumers are saying that if they could pick any resort in Jamaica , or in the world for that matter, Couples would be among the top on their wish list.” Recipients are chosen based on the opinions of real travelers - millions of reviews and opinions posted online are used to determine the winners and their ranking.

According to TripAdvisor’s website, “ The TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice award winners for 2005were determined by a combination of TripAdvisor's Popularity Index and traveler ratings of specific attributes. TripAdvisor's Popularity Index is a proprietary algorithm that determines traveler satisfaction based on a variety of sources, including TripAdvisor hotel reviews and travel articles and opinions found throughout the web. TripAdvisor recently added ratings to the hotel review process, allowing travelers to "grade" hotels based on a variety of attributes, including cleanliness, value and suitability for specific types of travelers.”

Couples Resorts, headquartered in Montego Bay, Jamaica, owns and operates four properties in Jamaica, West Indies - Couples Ocho Rios, the first-ever couples only, all-inclusive resort, Couples Sans Souci, Couples Swept Away and Couples Negril. Pioneered by the legendary Abe Issa – "father of Jamaican tourism" – each Couples Resort is an unsurpassed model of the all-inclusive concept, boldly designed with local inspiration to create a harmonic sense of nature and authentic Caribbean spirit. For over 26 years, Couples has delighted guests and refined the Caribbean all-inclusive resort experience by providing unparalleled service, exceptional dining experiences and exclusive added value inclusions.




Jamaica’s Sans Souci was once again named to the “Gold List” of Conde Nast Traveler Magazine’s 2005 list of “ best places to stay.” In addition, Sans Souci received the highest rating among Jamaica’s resorts and hotels for its cuisine, and ranked among the very best in service, rooms and activities. For more details click here.




Couples Resorts offers an unparalleled couples-only vacation experience at our four remarkable all-inclusive resorts in Negril and Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Whether you choose to visit Couples Ocho Rios, Couples Sans Souci, Couples Swept Away or Couples Negril, you’ll enjoy an absolutely unforgettable and uniquely romantic beach vacation.