American World Traveler Winter 2018-19 Issue

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Tropical Tidbits
by Sue C Travel
6 Super All-Inclusive Stays in Montego Bay
AMResorts has been very busy offering more
excellent stay and play all-inclusive options
in Jamaica over the past few years. And now
there is something for all ages, styles, budgets,
and accommodation preferences. And
they are ALL all-inclusive! I first stayed at
their original Montego Bay Secrets St. James
and Secrets Wild Orchid - side-by-side
adult-only sister resorts on the same private
beach a few years ago. And I absolutely
adored them. But since then, they have
added sister resorts nearby on the same
great beach peninsula geared to be more
budget-friendly, for all-inclusive family fun.
Sunscape Cove is the higher end escape
while Sunscape Splash features a huge
waterpark, and they also share an excellent
kid’s club program so that parents can enjoy
some adult alone time by the sea. And now,
there is yet another choice of adult-only allinclusive
by AMResorts called Breathless next
door to the twin Secrets! This contemporary
and trendy new brand is aimed squarely at
millennials and the hip and young at heart.
Everything is very modern, sexy, and hightech,
especially in your room where
absolutely everything is controlled by a
tablet. Daily foam parties in the pool with
hot DJ’s and a cool concept they call "Silent
Disco” add to the intrigue. Breathless also
has access to all the additional dining and
entertainment at neighbouring Secrets. But,
if you’re seeking an even higher-level of
adult-only all-inclusive, now there’s the new
boutique luxury brand Zoëtry Montego Bay
on its own beach, a few miles away. There
the focus is on seriously personal pampering,
elevated accommodations, and health
and wellness offerings. There is dining on
site, but guests can also sample all the dining
options at the twin Secrets, though transportation
is not included.
For all AMResorts in the Montego Bay
region, visit:
www.amresorts.com/destination/jamaica
Quebecers Flock to Club Med Turkoise
And Club Med Comes to Quebec!
I’d been to Providenciales in Turks and
Caicos many times (locals call it “Provo”) and
I was well aware that there were scads of
expat Canadians living there, in fact, they
even have a hockey league! And I knew it
was very popular for sun-seeking canucks on
holiday, too. I mean what’s not to love? The
endless pristine miles of soft white sand and
aqua surf that has Grace Bay Beach often
cited as one of the best beaches in the world
is quite simply, postcard perfect. But this past
trip to Club Med Turkoise – also my very first
visit to a Club Med brand resort- I noticed an
interesting phenomenon: almost everyone
spoke French! Quebecois French! I live in
Montreal, so it was like being at home- if only
we had a great beach and no snow!
Apparently, many of the staff are from
Quebec, and word of mouth must have
spread that this place was the ideal gathering
spot for French Canadians. Even the name
“Turkoise” is pronounced with French