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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
By the Caribbean Journal staff
It was a sprinting sweep for Jamaica’s Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who took home the gold medal in the 200M in Moscow on Friday.
Fraser-Pryce’s victory came after a gold in the women’s 100M as well.
In a race that wasn’t really close, the Jamaican finished in 22.17, followed by Cote d’Ivoire’s Murielle Ahoure, who finished in 22.32, the same time as third-place finisher Blessing Okagbare of Nigeria.
The Bahamas’ Shaunae Miller finished fourth with a time of 22.74 seconds, a strong time for a sprinter barely 19 years of age — and one who could be one to watch in the years to come.
Fraser-Pryce’s strong showing continued Jamaican sprinting dominance — on the men’s side, Usain Bolt also won gold in the 100M and looks to complete the sweep Saturday.
It is the first time a Jamaican woman has completed the sweep of the 100M and 200M at the World Championships.

Usain Bolt
By the Caribbean Journal staff
Usain Bolt is on top of the world right now.
Bolt anchored Jamaica to a thrilling victory in the men’s 4x100M relay at the World Championships on Sunday, holding off the United States with a world-leading time of 37.36.
The US finished in 37.66, while Canada finished third with a time of 37.92, a season-best time.
Bold is simply unbeatable right now, with a three-gold-medal performance to match his performance in London in 2012.
Jamaica’s win was its fifth straight global 4 x 100M title, thanks to strong running from Nesta Carter, Kemar Bailey-Cole, Nickel Ashmeade and Bolt, who finished the win to help Jamaica to yet another 4x100M championship.
The victory was even more impressive given the absence of the injured Yohan Blake, who helped win the gold in London last summer.
The win gave Jamaica a total of nine medals, good for third best at the 14th IAAF World Championships, and six gold medals, tied for second overall.

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COUPLES RESORTS AND CASUARINA BEACH CLUB CONCLUDE NEGOTIATIONS FOR ALMOND CASUARINA BEACH RESORT, BARBADOS

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Montego Bay, January 14, 2013- Glenn Lawrence, CEO Couples Resorts announced today that Couples Resorts and Casuarina Beach Club Limited have concluded negotiations for the lease of the 280 room Almond Casuarina Beach Resort, in Barbados, effective February 10, 2013. 

Under Couples Resorts management, the resort will operate as Casuarina Beach Resort through May 31, 2013, offering the same facilities and amenities currently being provided.  During the period of February 10 – May 31, Couples Resorts will embark on a US$ 3 million facilities and property upgrade program designed to bring the resort up to the Couples Resorts standards. 

The upgrades will include:

• New décor and amenities in public areas and guest rooms,
• New pool and Jacuzzi,
• New Spa and Salon,
• New Gym with state-of-the-art equipment and designated Yoga gazebo,
• New piano bar/lounge.  

Effective June 1, 2013 the resort will be rebranded as Couples Barbados® and will become the island’s first and only all-inclusive resort exclusively for adult couples.

“We are thrilled to launch our first-ever venture in Barbados and believe this property located on the vibrant South Coast to be the perfect addition to the Couples Resorts family of boutique-style hotels,” states Couples Resorts’ CEO, Glenn Lawrence. “We look forward to introducing this resort to a new Couples audience and we are proud to provide our loyal Couples guests with another destination for them to call ‘home’”.

 “Couples Barbados staff will surpass guest expectations for a Caribbean all-inclusive vacation by delivering the romance experience and quality inclusions synonymous with the Couples Resorts brand”, says Randy Russell, Couples’ Senior Vice President and Chief Romance Officer®.

“Our Barbados guests will enjoy:

·      Complimentary internet café and WIFI,

·      Unlimited premium brand drinks,

·      Gourmet dining options,

·      In-room dining,

·      24 hour food service,

·      Personalized mini-bars,  

·      Ipod/MP3 docking stations,

·      Piano/sports bar/lounge,

·      Tennis with instruction,

·      All taxes and gratuities

All set in a stunning beachfront location with lush gardens certain to reignite the spark that first brought the couple together.”

Couples Barbados will redefine the meaning of all-inclusive on the island by introducing an array of exclusive value-added inclusions, specifically:

• Free Roundtrip transfers from Grantley Adams International Airport
• Free weddings and renewal of vows    
• Free golf (transfers and greens fees) at The Barbados Golf Club  
• Free Glass Bottom Boat Ride, including swimming with Sea Turtles  
• Free Sunset Catamaran Cruise
• Free Scuba Dive
• Free Body Boarding, Wind Surfing, and Hobie Cat Sailing and Kayaking with instruction
• Free Shuttle to Oistin’s Fish Fry – a Barbados MUST-DO
• Guided Barbadian Green Monkey trail walk 

About Couples Resorts:

Couples Resorts, headquartered in Montego Bay, Jamaica, owns and operates four properties in Jamaica – Couples Tower Isle, Couples Sans Souci, Couples Swept Away and Couples Negril – and now one in Barbados – Couples Barbados.  Pioneered by the legendary Abe Issa, “the father of Jamaican tourism,” each Couples Resort is an unsurpassed model of the all-inclusive resorts concept, boldly designed with local inspiration to create a harmonic sense of nature and authentic Caribbean spirit. For over 35 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.

About Almond Casuarina Beach Resort:

The hotel known as Almond Casuarina Beach Resort, which was for several years managed by Almond Resorts Inc, is the property of Casuarina Beach Club Ltd which is owned by Goddard Enterprises Limited, The Barbados Shipping & Trading Co. Limited and Almond Resorts Inc. (“Owners”).  This announcement follows on from the decision of the Owners to divest their investment in Casuarina Beach Club.

Breezes Grand Negril soon to be a Couples Resort - Go Classy News Feed

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Please see below announcement regarding Couples Resorts exciting interest in acquiring Breezes Grand Negril, with the current intention to integrate the property with Couples Negril.

As negotiations progress we will keep you posted.

COUPLES AND SUPERCLUBS IN NEGOTATIONS RE BREEZES GRAND NEGRIL,

KINGSTON, SEPTEMBER 11, 2012:- Lee Issa, Chairman Couples Resorts and John Issa, Chairman, SuperClubs Resorts, announced today that both parties are involved in firm negotiations concerning Breezes Grand Negril.  These negotiations are expected to conclude on or before November 30, 2012, at which time a more detailed statement will be issued.

During the negotiations, the operations of Breezes Grand Negril will continue normally and all forward bookings will be honoured up to and after November 30, 2012.

About Couples Resorts:
Couples Resorts, headquartered in Montego Bay, Jamaica, owns and operates four properties in Jamaica – Couples Tower Isle, 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 resorts concept, boldly designed with local inspiration to create a harmonic sense of nature and authentic Caribbean spirit. For over 33 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.

Another Happy Go Classy & Couples Client

Thank you to all our wonderful 

Go Classy Tours clients.

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Dear Judy,

I have recieved all your emails regarding our trip back to Couples San Souci in September.  We can't wait ti go back to our favorite place, Jamaica and as usual dealing with you and Lance makes it a great experience.  Again, we would like to thank you for all your help every year with planning our vacations.  You are the best!

Sincerely,

RW

Go Classy Tours annonces Carribbean Airline Discontinues Jamaica Flight

 URGENT NOTIFICATION 

This may effect your Hedonism II, Breezes, Sandals or Couples Reservations
 

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CARIBBEAN AIRLINES DISCONTINUES ITS JAMAICA/PHILADELPHIA ROUTE EFFECTIVE 01 JULY 2012

   From 01 July 2012, Caribbean Airlines will discontinue its direct service between

Jamaica and Philadelphia, U.S.A. The cancellation of this route is based on a commercial decision after careful review of the route’s performance and its future outlook. The airline will redeploy its resources to focus strategically on other routes to increase efficiency in its operations.
 
Caribbean Airlines apologizes to all affected customers. Full refunds will be issued on tickets purchased for travel after 01 July 2012 and assistance will be afforded to passengers who require reallocation on other airlines, to mitigate the impact of this change.
 
Caribbean Airlines continues to position itself to become stronger in an increasingly
competitive industry, and will continue to streamline its operations.
 
Customers are encouraged to contact our Reservations Call Centers for rescheduled travel as follows:

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Fire Mon at Hedonism II

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Call today to book this fab meal!

Sometime there is just that meal that you can't forget.  Well, I had several of those meals at Hedonism II while I sat in the water on the Nude Beach!  There is a young man who walks the Beach with a Lobster in one hand and a Crab in the other .... ALIVE! 

He calls himself the Fire Mon ..... he should call himself CHEF Fire Mon. 

After a little negotiating on the price he disappeared to cook my meal.   Upon his return, I paid him the negotiated price and sat at my little table that I had placed in the water and dived into one of the best meals I have ever had in Jamaica.  Peeling back the aluminum foil I exposed Crab that had been cooked in Coconut milk with garlic and spices, Garlic Bread and a Lobster that was perfectly done.  OMG my mouth is watering now. 

I highly recommend that if you see Fire Mon ..... ORDER!  You will not be disappointed!

Updates on Air Jamaica / Caribbean Airline's from Go Classy Tours

Updates on Air Jamaica / Caribbean Airline's

Discontinuation Of Airport Upgrades

Further to the official migration of Air Jamaica, we have been informed that Caribbean Airline’s policies now supersede those of Air Jamaica. 

Thereafter, in keeping with Caribbean Airline’s operational guidelines, the Air Jamaica policy for business class upgrades at the Airport for an applicable fee, has been discontinued.

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