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May 21, 2011 | Posted in Blog, Life, Travel
Part 1: Discover A New Paradise – Secrets Resort at Jamaica
Oh Jamaica, Ya mon. What a beautiful Island. Allen and I have been looking forward to this tropical island for months. We were super excited when we landed in Montego Bay, or "Mo Bay" as some may call it. We left customs and went to the shuttle bus that we booked in advance.
We arrived at Secrets Wild Orchid very shortly. It's an adult only all-inclusive resort. We came with very high expectations based on their site and they exceeded our expectations. Upon arrival we were warmly greeted with bubbly champagne and fresh towels at the Preferred Club Desk. After we check in we were escorted to our rooms and boy oh boy, the room is magnificent with a breathtaking ocean front view. We just couldn't wait to watch the sunset from our balcony.
The resort is so beautiful and very well kept. I have been to Puerto Rico and Puna Cana in the past, but the beach at Secrets is the most beautiful I've seen. I'm not a swimmer nor can I float, so I never set myself into the ocean. However, the water is so clear there that I didn't mind going inside. So if you like snorkeling this is the perfect beach. With that being said, there are also plenty of chairs and hotel staff by the beach for us to relax and enjoy this island paradise.
The food and drinks were absolutely amazing at the restaurant and the bar. More reviews of the food will be on my next post. In summary, we had real relaxation, beautiful sunsets and an amazing beach. What more can we ask for from this beautiful resort?
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Travel Photography – Best of Jamaica
(Overlooking the pool by the balcony)
(Overlooking the pool by the balcony)
(Sandy beach with clear blue waters on one side & green mountains on the other)
(Look what we find: starfish)
(This is how clear the water is)
(Look what I caught)
(We saw 2 weddings during our stay there)
(Baby, I don't think you were suppose to touch those sea urchin)
(Different color of starfishes)
(Beautiful resort ground)
(The most amazing sunset we ever seen)
(Restaurant at night)
(Night entertainment)
(Night entertainment)
(Our room)
(Dinner at the resort)
(What is he doing?)
(Aww...)
(In room Service, thanks to Ricardo Moulton)
Night Entertainment
jamaica, monetgo bay, photo, Secrets, Travel
27 comments
Part 1: Discover A New Paradise – Secrets Resort at Jamaica
Maria Teresa / baltobabe Says:
May 21st, 2011 11:29 | Reply
Great Blog post Sarah! Thanks so much for sharing!
Andi Says:
May 21st, 2011 12:51 | Reply
Beyond beyond beyond gorgeous! You should get married there!!!
swgraphic Says:
Jun 5th, 2011 09:19 | Reply
Hey Andi, unfortunately I can't get marry there. I was there trying to talk to the wedding coordinator. They don't allow people under 18. My sister is 16 only. However it is a beautiful resort. Oh btw, I just decided I want to get marry in Riviera Maya, Mexico. I'm trying to get a date for next year May 2012. I am super excited. I need to ask you so much thing about packing for a destination wedding etc. lol : )
Jeff Titelius Says:
May 22nd, 2011 02:44 | Reply
Gorgeous post and gorgeous you in that photo before dinner. And, what a romantic guy to write he loves you in the sand…oh my. Once again, your photography is exceptional!!
Thanks for sharing and copying me on your tweet.
Heather in Lapland Says:
May 22nd, 2011 20:09 | Reply
oh wow, what a beautiful place. that water is incredibly clear and that room is amazing!
Charu Says:
May 23rd, 2011 15:36 | Reply
Love the pictures of you and the starfish! Great job Sarah. Your dress looks so bridal already 
Tori Says:
May 24th, 2011 14:54 | Reply
Thank you for posting this. We are going for our honeymoon on Nov 18— and we are SO excited. Your pictures are beautiful!
Tori Says:
Jun 6th, 2011 16:38 | Reply
Hey! We just went to a travel agent in Raleigh, NC and talked to them about how we didn't want the cliche Sandals trip, and he told us about Secrets! No, we've never been to Jamaica before or any nice beach really outside of NC or FL. So we are very excited. Thanks again for posting the lovely pictures. I cannot WAIT to bring my Canon 50D to photograph Jamaica!!!! :) 5 months til we get married and go!
iamthewitch Says:
May 25th, 2011 06:22 | Reply
I’m BLOWN away, Sarah! The waters are so clear and blue, and the beach is SO clean and white. What would I give to be there!! And he’s super adorable with the writing on the sand.. aww… Looking forward to more Jamaica!
Leslie (Downtown Traveler) Says:
May 27th, 2011 02:34 | Reply
Looks like a beautiful resort! PS- LOVE your dress. Very chic
Erica Says:
May 30th, 2011 04:11 | Reply
Holy crap! That looks amazing! These are phenomenal. <3 Just touched my first starfish and freaked out lol
Andromeda Says:
Jun 14th, 2011 02:38 | Reply
Hi! I am new here!The photos are great!! Is that in Jamaica?? I did not expect they have hidden paradise like this. The hotel are very nice, the water is very clear, and I have nothing to say but “PERFECT”. Thank you so much for sharing this.I really love the place.
Lisa Says:
Jun 19th, 2011 21:53 | Reply
Sarah what room number did you have? It is absolutely beautiful and we are leaving in 2 days!!!!
Lisa Says:
Jun 19th, 2011 22:34 | Reply
Fantastic pictures by the way!!!! Which room was facing the ocean on the perferred side in your picture? Were these on the 4th floor? We tried to find a room map that shows us your perfect view, and any info would greatly help us out ) Any particular receptionist we should ask for on the perferred side? What do you recommend about getting chairs/beds under a palapa?
swgraphic Says:
Jun 19th, 2011 22:56 | Reply
Hey Lisa, Thanks, all the rooms gas ocean view. The 1408 is facing the wedding gezbo ocean side (2nd & 3rd photo). The 1403 is facing the mountain ocean view side (the photo where we're are eating breakfast in the balcony). We didn't have problem getting chairs on the preferred side beach at all. There's always seats when we go there 11am. We never had to get up early to save the seat. I went in mid April though. I was on the 4th floor and you can talk to any receptionist about it, or maybe ask for a sunset view side. :)
Lisa Says:
Jun 20th, 2011 00:12 | Reply
Sarah thank you sooo much and if you need suggestions for the Riviera Maya, we’ve vacationed there 9 times……God Bless
