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Kimberly Ann [email protected] Travel734 326 0870313 770 9008
THE AYC 2014 TRIP FOR THE AYC 2013 CLASS
&Couples Swept Away
Commodore Tom MacDonald and Lady Kathy are pleased to invite you and all your friends to join us for a memorable week in Negril,
Jamaica at the Couples Swept Away Resort for…
Our trip is scheduled for March 10-17, 2014Flight schedule :DTW MBJ 8:00 am – 10:52 am non stop flightsMBJ DTW 11:47 am – 4:53 pm non stop flights
WHO IS INVITED? Everyone is invited, class, friends and relatives!
Garden Verandah $ 2678.89 PP Based on Double Occupancy
Ocean Verandah $ 2868.89 PP Based on Double Occupancy
Beach Front Verandah $ 3008.89 PP Based on Double Occupancy (On request)
The trip is scheduled for March 10-17, 2014Flight schedule :DTW MBJ 8:00 am – 10:52 am non stop flightsMBJ DTW 11:47 am – 4:53 pm non stop flights
$300 per person deposit is required to secure your airfare and choice of room reservations . Travel insurance is recommended
Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure
Don’t delay, there are a limited number of spaces available
Contact your Jamaica Travel Specialist today
$300 resort credit per room
Kimberly Ann [email protected] Travel734 326 0870313 770 9008
Couples Extraordinary Inclusions Complimentary ValueScuba Diving (PADI Celtified Divers) $200Unlimited golf green fees and transfers $150Sunset catamaran cruise (Couples Tower Isle, Couples Negril,Couples Swept Away)
$66
Waterskiing, Hobie Cat, and windsurfing with instruction $200Reef snorkeling excursion $60Scuba Diving Resort Course $140Off-site excursions including shopping tour, glass bottom boat tour and
trip to Margaritaville
$100
Excursion to Local Sunset Bar (Couples Negril and Couples Swept Away) $60State-of-the-art fitness facilities with spinning, yoga and more $25Tennis courts with instruction $50Wedding 'One Love' package with stay of 6 nights or more $250Honeymoon gift of sparkling wine and his/ her massage with stay of
6 nights or more
$125
24-hour internet cafe and wifi $20Personalized in room mini-bar $75Round trip transfer to and from Montego Bay airport with exclusive access
to Couples airport arrival lounge
$100
Cost to you $0
Each of our four all-inclusive Couples Resorts offers a range of facilities, cuisine, Activities and excursions that are exceptional. That's because we feel "all-inclusive" should first and foremost evoke a five-star luxury experience - that also happens to be a fantastic value. So when you stay with us, you are free to put away your wallet and open your mind to endless possibilities.
Enjoy over $1780 of complimentary inclusions at Couples Resorts - at no cost to you.
Inclusions can be changed or withdrawn at any time without notice
call your travel professionalKimberly Ann [email protected] Travel313 770 9008734 326 0870
Repeat Guests:Romance Rewards: Loyal guests earn "Romance Rewards" nights and upon return visit to Couples Resort they will be pampered with unique benefits based on Romance Rewards level To become Romance Rewards members, connect with us at couples.com/romance rewards
Wedding:Commemorative t-shirtsA two-tier wedding cake1 bottle of sparkling wineBridal bouquet and boutonniereWedding CoordinatorMinisters FeeSpecial wedding menu(Marriage License and Certificate attracts a charge of US$250)(Upgraded weddings are available at an additional charge)
Honeymooners:Half an hour massageA bottle of sparkling wineHoneymooner's Extravaganza
Offsite Excursions: (Days & Excursion is subject to change)Shopping to Time Square ( Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday)Shuttle to the Sands (Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday)Catamaran Cruise (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday)Margarita Ville Shuttle (Wednesday)Unlimited Golf (18 hole green fees and round-trip transfer)
Airport Transfers (to/from Montego Bay) + Hotel Taxes
AIC Accommodations in all Suites
Hair Dryer in Suites
Champagne & Cold Towels Upon Arrival
Continental Breakfast in Bed
All Meals + Snacks
Unlimited Premium Brand Cocktails + Drinks
Daily Activities + Nightly Live Entertainment
Piano Lounge
Jacuzzis
Scuba, Snorkeling, Water Skiing, Windsurfing, Sailing, Beach . Volleyball, Water Aerobics, Aerobics, Pool Volleyball + Tennis
Freshwater Pool Overlooking the Sea
Golf (lncludes Greens Fees + Transfers)
A 10 acre State-of-the-Art Fitness Center
Yoga
Indoor Game Room
Complimentary Weddings + Renewal Vows .
No Tipping Policy
Complimentary Packages:What's Included
RatesGarden Verandah $ 2678.89 PP Based on Double OccupancyOcean Verandah $ 2868.89 PP Based on Double OccupancyBeach Front Verandah $ 3008.89 PP Based on Double Occupancy (On request)
Includes $300 resort credit per room
call your travel professionalKimberly Ann [email protected] Travel313 770 9008734 326 0870
Simple and elegant, the rooms at Couples Swept Away Evoke a quiet sophistication with their beautifully crafted island cedar furnishings and pure white linens. Plantation shutters open onto private verandahs—complete with hammock or lounge seating—from which to soak in the views of the lush tropical gardens and azure sea.
A large verandah adds to the relaxing ambience, while the generous king-size bed and spacious bathroom highlight the deluxe comforts. Ample amenities include cozy bathrobes, salon-style hair dryers and Gilchrist and Soames bath products. For entertainment, every room boasts the latest IPOD/MP3 player and satellite cable flat screen TV (except the Classic Caribbean-style Atrium and Beachfront Suites). Other conveniences include a fully stocked mini-bar, in-room safe, iron and ironing board and a telephone. Every room has a large ceiling fan and is also fully air-conditioned and enjoys nightly turndown service.
$300 resort credit per room
Immediately upon entering Couples Swept Away, you realize that you have arrived in paradise.
Exotic flowers bloom amidst acres of green—on seven miles of the purest white sand beach in Negril, Jamaica. Dotted among the tropical gardens—open-air cafés, small pool enclaves and fresh fruit oases are yours to discover. Never crowded or hurried, the resort offers an intimate tranquility and when desired, total seclusion.
All rooms embrace a quiet elegance with island cedar furnishings and pure white linens. Plantation shutters open onto private verandahs with views of gardens and azure sea.
Breezy open-air restaurants engage candle-lit lanterns and billowing white curtains to strike a romantic note. While the pristine 10-acre sports complex encompasses every imaginable activity, the superb spa serves as a haven of relaxation. Couples Swept Away simply captures your heart and soothes your soul.
BEACHES
The most beautiful beaches in Jamaica have no crowds, social directors or schedules—just endless sunshine, soft sand and warm waters.
Stroll along the ocean's edge or simply stake your private spot in the shade for a day of uninterrupted quiet. Secluded areas for au naturel sunbathing are available at our Couples Tower Isle, Couples Sans Souci and Couples Negril resorts.
When an active mood strikes, a host of water sports—such as windsurfing, kayaking or snorkeling—is at your immediate disposal. Beach volleyball is always a favorite pastime, while glass-bottom boats and private catamarans whisk you out on the waves for all-day outings or sunset cocktails.
MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE
Each night at our resorts, we invite you to sample from a world of local and international musical talent.
From steel drums to soul, from reggae rhythms to rock 'n' roll, there's a beat to match every mood. Outdoor events such at the Manager's cocktail party, the beach party and movie night are held weekly under the star-studded Caribbean skies. The piano bar offers a chic indoor setting for cocktails and live entertainment five nights of the week—and transforms itself for the remaining two into a lively nightclub that will inspire you to kick up your heels.
Our Philosophy
At Couples Resorts, the key to our success is our people
and the exceptional service they provide. That’s because we believe in going further than merely meeting your expectations—we strive to exceed them by adding a special personal touch to every facet of your Caribbean experience.
Every member of our staff shares in this passion for service and commitment to ensuring that your stay is perfect from start to finish. By offering exceptional five-star service and world-class amenities in Jamaica or Barbados most idyllic natural setting, we create a carefree and enchanting environment—that encourages you to forget about everything except enjoying each other. Without distraction, crowds, children or schedules, our “couples only” philosophy translates into pure romance from the moment you arrive.
Some call it quality time. Others call it intimacy. In Jamaica, we call it irie (I-ree)—or simply, beautiful. In Barbados we call it “Liming” — relaxing .
The restaurants at Couples Resorts Swept Away are—in a word—divine.
Under the auspices of Executive Chef Stefan Spath, our talented culinary team infuses the finest international cuisine with tantalizing Caribbean flavors —
for a menu sure to please even the most discriminating palette. Jamaica's renowned herbs and spices—fiery Scotch bonnet pepper, pimento, nutmeg, ginger, tamarind and sweet coconut—are added to dishes made with fresh seasonal produce, as well as beautiful seafood caught daily by local fishermen. Not to be missed, the assortment of tropical fruit such as ackee, breadfruit, june plum and soursop is as mouthwatering as it is unique to the island.
Should you have any dietary requirements or restrictions, our chefs would be happy to accommodate them.
From five-star dining at the elegant Feathers to the freshest juices and salads at the Seagrape Veggie Bar, the resort offers the perfect treat for even the most discriminating gourmets.
Based on an extravagant selection of tropical fruits and vegetables, the freshest local seafood and a rainbow of island spices, every meal is designed to delight with a memorable pairing of flavors and textures—served in an unforgettable setting.
The restaurants at Couples Resorts Swept Away are—in a word—divine.
THE PALM (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER)
Open air dining at its most delicious. Breakfast features an array of fresh fruits, freshly baked breads and pastries, and made to serve omelets. For lunch and dinner, our salads and fresh seafood are a must. view »
Continental Breakfast: 5:30am Full Breakfast: 7:30am to 10:30amLunch: 12:30pm to 2:30pmDinner: 6:30pm to 10:00pm, closed Fridays (Beach Party if weather permits)Reservations: Not RequiredDress: Resort Casual (beach cover up, footwear required)
PATOIS PATIO (DINNER)
Within a stunning tropical setting, enjoy a gourmet a la carte breakfast; and bistro style fare with Caribbean and Latin flavors for lunch and dinner. Our signature wood burning oven pizzas are not to be missed. view »
Dinner: 6:30pm to 10:00pm, closed MondaysReservations: Not RequiredDress: Resort Casual (beach cover up, footwear required)
The restaurants at Couples Resorts Swept Away are—in a word—divine. LEMON GRASS (DINNER)
Dine under the stars Thai-style with a view of the main pool and the Caribbean shores. view »
Dinner: 6:30pm to 9:00pm, closed FridaysReservations: RequiredDress: Resort Elegant (no jacket required)
FEATHERS (DINNER)
For a more formal gourmet dining experience, featuring continental cuisine with a distinctly Caribbean flair, Feathers is sure to delight even the most discriminating palettes. view »
Dinner: 6:30pm to 9:00pm; Closed SundaysReservations: RequiredDress: Elegant casual. Shirts, slacks and closed-toe shoes or dress sandals for the gentlemen and summer dresses for the ladies. No flip flops, T-shirts, shorts, jeans, sneakers, or hats are allowed. Jacket is optional.
CABANA GRILL (ALL DAY/NIGHT)
To satisfy your cravings any time of the day or night, the Pool Grill offers a variety of mouthwatering sandwiches, salads, jerk chicken, and Jamaican patties. view »
Daily: 11:00am to 5:00am, closed FridaysNo Dress code, swimwear acceptable
The restaurants at Couples Resorts Swept Away are—in a word—divine.
SEAGRAPE CAFÉ (LUNCH/ALL DAY)
Delight with our fresh juice of the day, fruit smoothies, veggie dips and delectable healthy salads and sandwiches. view »
Daily: 11:00am to 6:00pmNo Dress code, swimwear acceptable
PRIVATE DINING ON THE BEACH
For the ultimate in romantic evenings, allow our talented culinary team to create an unforgettable private candle-lit meal for you under the stars—complete with Couples private label wine, three delectable courses of Caribbean—inspired cuisine and the soothing sounds of the waves lapping onto the beach.
To reserve your private dinner, please contact the Romance Concierge in advance or visit the guest services desk upon arrival. The dinner is $170 per couple.
SPECIAL NIGHTS AT COUPLES SWEPT AWAY
• Friday Shipwreck Beach Party: 9:15pm
• Saturday Lobster Night: All Restaurants serve lobster specialties, in season July 1 - March 31.
• Monday Managers Cocktail Party: 6:30pm in the Aura Lounge
• Monday Repeat Guest Dinner: Patois Patio. An invitation will be delivered to your room.
• Wednesday Honeymooners Party: 3:30pm in the Aura Lounge
The restaurants at Couples Resorts Swept Away are—in a word—divine.
BARS & NIGHTLIFE
Enjoy the festive atmosphere while sipping a Couples Sunset or Couples Mojito—signature cocktails served at the various bars at Couples Swept Away. After dinner, we invite you to sample from a world of local and international musical talent—from steel drums to soul, from reggae rhythms to rock 'n' roll, there's a beat to match every mood. The piano bar offers a chic indoor setting for cocktails and live entertainment five nights of the week—and transforms itself for the remaining two into a lively nightclub that will inspire you to kick up your heels.
* Restaurant schedule may be subject to seasonal adjustments
NIGHTTIME ENTERTAINMENT& ACTIVITIES
SUNDAY RETRO9:00pm -- Show Time – Retro Party – The Palms10:30pm -- Casino & Auction – Aura Lounge11:00pm -- Live Jazz Band – Aura Nightclub
MONDAY – REGGAE INTERNATIONAL NIGHT6:30PM -- Managers Cocktail Party – Aura Lounge9:00pm -- Blazing Piano – Aura Lounge9:00pm -- SHOWTIME – The Palms11:00pm -- Top Of The Charts – Aura Nightclub
TUESDAY – CARIBBEAN EXPLOSION NIGHT6:00-7:00pm – Wine & Cheese – Main Pool6:00pm -- Honeymooner’s Cocktail Party – Aura Lounge9:00pm -- Blazing Piano – Aura Lounge9:00pm -- SHOWTIME – The Palms11:00pm -- Dance Mixes – Aura Lounge
WEDNESDAY – TROPICAL NIGHT9:00pm -- Blazing Piano – Aura Lounge9:15pm -- SHOWTIME – The Palms10:30pm -- Romantic Bonfire – Main Beach11:00pm -- Open Chart – Aura Nightclub
THURSDAY – MAGICAL SHOWCASE9:00pm -- Blazing Piano – Aura Lounge9:00pm -- SHOWTIME – The Palms11:00pm -- Retro Night – Aura Nightclub
MONDAY – REGGAE INTERNATIONAL NIGHT8:30PM -- SHOWTIME – SHOWCASE – Main Beach10:00pm -- Latin Dance Class – Aura Nightclub11:00pm -- Caribbean Flavor – Aura Nightclub
SATURDAY – REGGAE NIGHT5:30 – 6:30pm -- Sunset Flavor – Main Beach8:00pm -- Beach Film Fest – South Beach9:00pm -- Blazing Piano – Aura Lounge9:00pm -- SHOWTIME – The Palms
COMPLIMENTARY – Book at Concierge or Tour Desk
3:45pm – CATAMARAN CRUISE Everyday except Sundays and Thursdays. Meet at Water Sports at 3:00pm.
8:05am & 1:05pm – GOLF daily meet at Great House Lobby
SHOPPING TOURS (Meet at Great House Lobby)
5:00pm – MARGARITAVILLE – Wednesdays (Meet at Great House Lobby)
5:00pm – Push Cart – Saturdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays (meet at Great House Lobby)
For a complete recording of the Daily Activities please dial extension 400.
$300 resort credit per room
Kimberly Ann [email protected] Travel734 326 0870313 770 9008
DAYTIME
ACTIVITIESMONDAY – International Day
9:00am -- Nature Tour – Main lobby
10:00am -- Orientation - Main Lobby
10:30am -- Beaded Jewelry Making – Main Pool Deck
10:30am -- BEACHACTIVIA – Main/South Beach
Beach Volleyball, Beach Soccer & Pool Volleyball
11:00am -- Hat Making – Main Pool Deck
3:30pm -- Martini Mixology – Main Pool Deck
5:00pm -- Orientation – Main Lobby
TUESDAY – CARIBBEAN EXPLOSION NIGHT
9:00am -- Orientation – Main Lobby
11:00am -- Beach Volleyball – South Beach
11:00am -- Margarita Mixology – Main Pool Deck
12:00pm -- History of Negril – Main Pool Deck
2:00pm -- Ping Pong Tournament – Sports Complex
2:30pm -- Pool Volleyball – Main Pool
3:00pm -- Tie & Dye Class (cost $) – Main Beach
4:00pm -- Beach Volleyball – South Beach
5:00pm -- Orientation – Main Lobby
WEDNESDAY – Celebrations
10:00am -- Orientation - Main Lobby
10:30am -- Appleton Run 101 – Main Pool Deck
11:30am -- Basket Weaving – Main Pool Deck
2:00pm -- Salsa Dance Class – Sports Complex
4:00pm -- Beach Volleyball – South Beach
5:00pm -- Orientation – Main Lobby
THURSDAY – Friends and Family
9:00am -- Nature Tour – Main Lobby
10:00am -- Orientation – Main Lobby
10:00am -- Tarot Card Reading (Cost $) – Palms
10:30am -- FRIENDS N FAMILY – Main Pool Deck –
Board Games, Fish A Prize, Main Beach – Volleyball
2:00pm -- Pool Volleyball – Main Pool
4:00pm -- Beach Volleyball – South Beach
5:00pm -- Orientation – Main Lobby
FRIDAY – Jamaica Day!!!
10:00am -- Orientation – Main Lobby
10:30am -- JAMAICAN FAIR – Main Pool Deck
Jamaican History, Talk Jamaica, Jamaican Games – Domino.
11:00am -- Cook Jamaica – Main Pool Deck
11:00am -- Hat Making Class – Main Pool Deck
11:00am -- Beach Volleyball – South Beach
11:30am -- Basket Weaving – Main Pool Deck
5:00pm -- Orientation – Main Lobby
SATURDAY – BOB Marley Day
10:00am -- Orientation – Main Lobby
10:30am -- BOB MARLEY CELEBRATION – Main Pool
Deck : Exhibition and information Booth, Bob Marley
Trivia
11:00am -- Beach Volleyball – South Beach
11:am & 1pm – Reggae Tie N Dye (Cost $) – Main Beach
11:30am -- Rasta Way of Life – Daddy Coo – Main Pool Deck
4:00pm -- Beach Volleyball – South Beach
5:00pm -- Orientation – Main Lobby
SUNDAY
10:00am -- Orientation – Main Lobby
11:00am -- Beach Volleyball – South Beach
11:30am -- Basket Weaving – Main Pool Deck
12:30pm -- Pool Volleyball – Main Pool
2:30PM -- Pool Tournament – Above Palms Restaurant
4:00pm -- Beach Volleyball – South Beach
5:00pm -- Orientation – Main Lobby
Meet the Entertainment TeamSkippy - Ent Team LeaderTamara - Ent CoordinatorAlex - Ent CoordinatorAndre - Ent CoordinatorTomeka - Ent CoordinatorKevin - Ent Coordinator
$300 resort credit per room
Kimberly Ann [email protected] Travel734 326 0870313 770 9008
History
Couples Resorts’ founder Abe Issa opened Jamaica’s first year-round resort—Tower Isle Hotel—in 1949 and never looked back.
In 1978, he pioneered the all-inclusive concept for couples to the island—blending luxury, romance and value under one roof. Named Couples Ocho Rios, it served as the corner stone for building the Couples Resorts brand.
Aptly dubbed “The Father of Jamaican Tourism,” Abe understood the importance of creating resorts as luxurious as they are authentic. By intertwining local Caribbean culture, spectacular natural settings and first-rate amenities, he achieved an undeniably successful combination.
Today, Couples Resorts proudly owns and operates five all-inclusive luxury boutique resorts in the Caribbean-four in Jamaica and one in Barbados. Embracing a casual yet chic style infused with pure Jamaican island, each one offers a genuine, intimate and truly memorable experience.
Still very much a family business, Couples Resorts is led by Abe's son, Lee, and other members of the Issafamily, who along with a dedicated team of management and staff, remain committed to Abe's pioneering vision and dedicated to making sure that each visit is a perfect one.
ROOM CATEGORIESGarden Verandah Suites
1). 1112 - 12152). 1106 - 12113). 1101 - 12055). 2101 - 22056). 2106 - 22097). 2 110 - 22148). 310 I - 33049). 3105 - 3308
10). 4101 - 430411). 4105 - 430847). 401, 403, 405, 407, 409, 411
Atrium Suites16). 2119, 2120, 2219, 222017). 2117, 2118, 2217, 221818). 2115, 2116, 2215, 221619). 2121, 2122, 2221, 222220). 1116, 1117, 1216,121721). 1118, 1119, 1218, 121922). 1120, 1121, 1220, 122123). 1124, 1125, 1224, 122524). 1122, 1123, 1222, 122325). 2123, 2124, 2223, 222426). 2125, 2126, 2225, 222627). 2127, 2128, 2227, 222829). 1132, 1133, 1232, 1233
Premium Beachfront Suites35). 1128, 122836). 1126, 122640). 2134. 223441). 2136,2235
Ocean Verandah Suites12). 4113 - 431613). 4109 - 431214). 3113 - 331615). 3109 - 3312
Beachfront Suites34). 1130, 1131, 1230, 123137). 2129, 2130, 2229, 223038). 2131, 2132, 2231, 2232
Beachfront Verandah Suites42). 3117 - 332043). 3121 - 332444). 4117 - 432045). 4121 - 4324
Great House Verandah Suites46). 5101, 5206 & 5109 - 5214
Great House Jacuzzi Suites46). 5107 - 510S & 5207 - 5208
OTHER FACILITIES SPORTS COMPLEX4. Main Lobby, Concierge, Dis N Dat Newstand,
Wedding Office, Nurse's Station28. The Palm & Lemongrass Restaurants, Sunset Deck,
Martini & Main Bar30. Main Pool31. Scuba Hut32. Seagrapes Restaurant33. Water Sports Hut & Towel Hut 39. Sunset Bar
46. Great House Building. Feathers & Patois Patio Restaurants & Bars, Internet Café, Gift Shop, Logo Shop, Tour and Photo Desk, Patois Patio, Aura Night Club & Piano Lounge, Conference Facilities, Gaming Lounge
48. Cabana Grill. Swim-up Pool Bar49. Bamboo Bar
South Lawn & Wedding GazeboJacuzzis
50. Gym & Aerobics Centre51. Lobby, Beauty Salon. Changing Room &
Lockers, Sauna, S/Complex Bar. Oasis Spa52. Squash & Racquetball Courts53. Lap Pool54. Massage Huts
55. 4 Clay Courts56. 4 Hard Courts58. Clay & Hard Court (I each)59. Basketball Court53. Lap Pool54. Massage Huts60. Jogging Track