A beautiful tropical paradise awaited us as we got off the plane in Montego Bay, Jamaica. We got our luggage and waited in an air conditioned lobby located in the airport, which was specifically for Sandals guests. We lounged in very softly padded couches and drank chilled pineapple juice as we waited for our shuttle. They announced that our shuttle had arrived to take us to Sandals Whitehouse and we made our way outside.
As we started on the road to Southcoast Jamaica we saw many sights along the 1 hr and 20 min drive. We saw many shacks as well as nice big houses. The road was very bumpy and windy, therefore the ride is an adventurous challenge. The drive was very different to what we are used to in the US. They drive fast and the roads are narrow and bumpy but everyone seems to arrive safely to their resort each time.
As we arrived to Whitehouse we were greeted with a cool wet towel that smelled of sweet lavender. We were taken right off of the shuttle and whisked away to our concierge lobby to check in. We had our own personal concierge to help us with the check in process. Within 10 minutes we were checked in and ready to see our room. Our room was located in the Italian Village which was decorated with romantic flowers and vines climbing the building. We walked into our nicely air conditioned room as we curiously checked out our room. We had a double vanity, jacuzzi, separate room with a shower and toilet with french doors. We had a very comfy king size four poster bed, an in room bar stocked with juices, water, soft drinks, beer, wine, and liquors. We had a sofa with a coffee table and a balcony that overlooked the Italian Village pool and the beach.
The next morning as we woke up rested we got dressed and strolled from our room to the Piazza and ate an a la carte breakfast at Eleanors. We had a delicious meal of coffee, juice, fruit, muffins, and french toast. As we walked out we couldn't help but be amazed at the size of the main pool. The water sparkled in the sunlight and we anxiously got ready to experience it first hand. We grabbed two rafts and laid out in the water for the whole day, occasionally grabbing a drink from the swim up bar. Later that day we took a walk along the beach and then walked down to one of the other two pools on property. We laid out by the French Village pool which was pretty lively. This is where all the activity happens.
Later that evening we went to our room to relax and get dressed up for dinner at the seafood restaurant, Neptune's. After a wonderful dinner by candlelight we went to the club/lounge and listened to singers sing some well known songs as well as some Jamaican songs. After the entertainment we strolled back to our room in the gentle night breeze. We went to bed to the sound of total piece and quite that night.
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