Congrats to Ms. Jamaica, Yendi Phillipps.

Hello Jamaica fan,

So, did you watch the Ms. Universe pageant last night? I am so very proud of Ms. Jamaica, Yendi Phillipps for placing 2^nd. Yendi very narrowly lost to Ms. Mexico. Why is Mexico always my competition?!?! (smile)

Yendi truly rocked and made all Jamaicans very proud. For a nation with only 2.5 million people, we have produced quite a few renowned beauty queens.

Anyway, I must tell you that watching a stage full of beautiful women with my wife right beside me was kind of awkward. I was thinking to myself, “Do I smile?” . Can I shout out, “WOW, that is a HOT lady”? “Do I remain silent and keep typing on the computer? WHAT DO I DO??!!” What is the proper etiquette for a man to watch these shows with his wife? Please tell me.

Oh well, I survived the evening without putting my foot in my mouth. Now I just hope that this message doesn’t get me into trouble.

So, let’s jump to the sweet specials I have for you today courtesy of Apple Vacations.

Both packages include air from Dallas. For other cities, please ask your travel agent. Don’t have a travel agent? Let me know and I will get one for you.

Jamaica via American Airlines
Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort & Spa
4A+, all-inclusive
MO/TH/FR, 10/16-12/15, 4 nights
from $819.00
2 Kids 12 & under stay, play & eat free

Jamaica via American Airlines
Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay
6A, Unlimited-Luxury
MO/TH/FR, 10/16-12/15, 4 nights
from $1089.00
Adults only
Junior suite
Free nonstop transfers

As always, CALL YOUR TRAVEL AGENT and start packing! Thanks for thinking of Jamaica.

Philip Rose and the JTB crew.

http://twitter.com/philiprose
http://www.linkedin.com/in/philiprose19

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Emancipendence, Usain Bolt and deals to Jamaica!

On August 6, 2010 Jamaica celebrated her 48^th birthday! So…… Happy 48^th birthday Jamaica! WOW, how time flies? I remember when you were just a tiny unknown island trying to be recognized by the rest of the world. NOW, you are standing tall on the world scene! You have made such an impact in many areas such as sport, music, gastronomy, medicine and politics.

This week we celebrated our independence and emancipation….”emancipendence”! Celebrations were executed in many forms. Some went to church (not me), some went to concerts and parties (that would be me) and some celebrated at home with friends and family. How did you celebrate?

Now, I must say that I am a little upset that Usain Bolt lost the 100m in Stockholm ON Independence Day! What was Bolt thinking? Oh wait, I was just told that he was partying on the beach in Negril last week! Well, I really can’t be mad at him because those parties are truly amazing and would probably make a monk rethink his vows of silence and solitude and throw his hands up in the air and party like a rock star…make that a reggae star! So no sweat, next time around Bolt will beat him like a Mexican piñata.

Anyway, time for your travel deals courtesy of Apple Vacations. Here is what I have for you this week:

Departing from Los Angeles

Your vacation includes roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations, roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, meals, drinks, entertainment, tips and more.

· Breezes Resort & Spa Trelawny All Inclusive!

5 nights on:

Oct. 6 ,7 ,20 ,21, Nov. 3 ,10 ,11 ,17 ,18 ,25

Price per person from $799.00

· Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay All Inclusive!

5 nights on:

Oct. 6 ,13, Nov. 11 ,17 ,18 ,24 ,25

Price per person from $1,299.00

Gateway – Dallas/Fort Worth

· Breezes Resort & Spa Trelawny
4A, all-inclusive
MO/TH/FR, 10/1-11/30, 4 nights

from $689.00

· Secrets St James Montego Bay
6A, Unlimited-Luxury
MO/TH/FR, 10/1-11/30, 4 nights
from $1049.00
Adults only
Free nonstop transfers

So what are you waiting on? Pack your bags and call your travel agent!

Thanks for thinking of Jamaica.

Philip Rose and the JTB crew.

http://twitter.com/philiprose
http://www.linkedin.com/in/philiprose19

Philip Rose of the Jamaica Tourist Board in Kingston

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