Jimmy B wrote:
> "Anonymouse" wrote in message
> news:fNfng.79055$YI5.74297@tornado.ohiordc.rr.com...
>> Hi,
>>
>> actually I've gotten very little info on Couples Ocho Rios.... though I
>> did book a room/etc for a week based on the Couples reputation and my
>> pleasant experience at Couples Negril.
>>
>> at CN there was "red flag service" on the beach... does COR have that?
>>
>> looking forward to the horseback riding... noticed it's offered morning
>> and afternoon... is it a different route?
>>
>> at CN you'd have guys in paddle boats just off the beach selling anything
>> "extra" you'd like... herbs etc ;-}
>>
>> and parasailing... not included but you could just ask at the watersports
>> area and they'd phone one of their favorite local operators and they'd be
>> swinging in off the beach.
>
> I can not comment on that resort specifically but I am sure you will
> thoroughly enjoy your stay. I have stayed in Orchi many times some years
> ago. The last time I parisailed there things were way different. You could
> go up by yourself but now I am pretty sure you will be riding with another
> at your side. I did enjoy being alone with a Red Stripe in one hand and at
> least a camera in the other if not something more eye-opening. My option. I
> liked traveling there off season as you get better attention and service. I
> went the other way and started out at MoBay. Traveled from there to Orchi
> and to Port A then flew Tim Air to the beach(what they call Negril) and now
> I stay there every time I return. From there I might fly around for a day or
> so but always return to Negril. More lay back as you will see in comparison.
> Not to say you will not also have the time of your life where ever you end
> up in Jamaica. If you are into it there are small shops where you can try
> some enjoyable varieties of herbal or fungus tea. Make sure you have a
> reliable ride back to your room or plan on sleeping elsewhere. I am not sure
> about the scheduling of horse back riding as the resorts are different than
> where I like to stay. I have made plans to have the horses delivered while I
> rode more or less where I wanted with the guide. In the resorts you will be
> with several others and follow a trial not much different that I have seen
> at local riding places here at home. Once again I looked forward to bringing
> refreshments of numerous varieties or those supplied by the guide. I also
> liked riding in the hills where you might find it more private and unique
> stopping along the way to enjoy the foliage and greenery.Once again having
> your guide pointing out the more enjoyable species. Do not forget to bring
> bug repellent with you from home as it might be harder to find or more
> costly. Take plenty of photos or videos so you can show others or post on
> the web.
>
> Have fun.
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>> Jimmy B wrote:
>>
>>> "Anonymouse" wrote in message
>>> news:F97kg.59687$mh.7496@tornado.ohiordc.rr.com...
>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> any tips for Couples Ocho Rios?
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>>
>>>> - Call me ruthless, amoral, but never call me dishonest. -
>>>
>>> Have you found what you were looking for?
>> --
>>
>> - Call me ruthless, amoral, but never call me dishonest. -
>
>
http://www.ochoriosonestop.com/main.htm
You may need to click on Ocho Rios first if it appears in the list at
the top.
Click on RESORTS then click on the Map over Couples
--
Keith (Southend)
http://www.southendweather.net
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