After just a three and a half hour plane ride from JFK on Jet Blue, we were in beautiful Montego Bay. In the airport, there are lounges for the many resorts in Jamaica including the SuperClubs properties where we quickly dropped our luggage and were taken to a van and transported to Negril, where we checked in to the Grand Lido Negril Resort and Spa, the flagship for the SuperClubs all-inclusive resorts. The resort is extremely romantic, specializing in honeymoons and weddings. There is a two mile stretch of gorgeous white sand beach, two pools, five restaurants, and a fabulous spa which offers complimentary manicures and pedicures. There is also a clothing optional section. Of course as amazing as this is, I am probably the only single woman here and with my brother! Not that I’m not happy he’s here doing my video work with me, but how do I always end up in the most amazing of settings alone or with a relative?!
Since we were pretty tired today, we just drifted away on a raft in the rather calm sea, ate some great Jamaican food and had a few frozen drinks. I love resorts like this because everything is included and you can eat and drink as much as you want and not think about it! Also included are non-motorized water and land sports such as kayaking, snorkeling, windsurfing, tennis and volleyball.
Tonight kicked off the 10th annual Epicurean Escape, which will feature world-renowned chefs and sommeliers such as Darren McGrady, Kerry Simon, and Jason Quinn, giving cooking demonstrations, pastry classes, and tasting seminars devoted to champagne, wine, rum and martinis. This evening featured an array of Jamaican cuisine prepared right on the resort’s beach, and was capped off by a dramatic pirate themed musical, dance, and acrobatic performance. As the epicurean weekend continues, I’m looking forward to learning a thing or two and trying all of the samples! Plus, if you’ve ever wondered what Hedonism is really like, you can purchase a day pass to the resort which is right next door. After all, I couldn’t come down here without checking it out…of course for the purposes of reporting back to you! 
