Play Day in the Caribbean

What would a trip to Jamaica be without a day in the sunshine and sea? Mike and Wendy arranged for the 9 of us to enjoy an Island Routes, Sandals own excursion company, catamaran cruise to the Pelican Bar. I had never heard of this Pelican Bar, but apparently it has been featured in magazines and travel shows for years as it is a restaurant built entirely of driftwood and it is located in the middle of the water off shore only accessible by boat. I met Jessica and Erin for breakfast. Some times I love traveling alone because it forces me to chat with the others in the group. I love meeting others who work in the travel industry. We bond so easily simply over our love of the industry. We boarded the huge catamaran around 9:30am with about 30 other people. Island Routes provided unlimited drinks and finger foods on board.

 

The water was apparently a bit too choppy for some people sitting at the front of the catamaran because we had several people get sick. The ride out to the Pelican Bar was a little over an hour but the reggae music was playing and we were loving the sunshine and getting a chance to laugh and talk with our group. The Pelican Bar finally came into view! 

We were transported by small dingy to the bar. The inside was decorated with flags, license plates, and anything else others decided to leave behind. Visitors carved their names into the driftwood. 

Jessica, Mike, Greta, and I decided it was time for a swim! The Caribbean Sea was so calm and blue!

 Since so many people got sick sitting at the front they moved to the back and it gave our group space to sit on one of the nets over the water at the front. We had an unobstructed view of the sea, sunshine, good music, and a waiter who kept the drinks coming!

Play day continued at the resort as we had to go check out the main pool and swim up bar. We made sure everyone knew our group was there when all 9 of us help hands and jumped in the pool together! We had Mikes butler deliver pizzas and the poor guy hardly got his hands out of the way before all 4 pizzas were devoured. Andrea, Jessica, and I went for a quick swim in the ocean and a stop at the French Villa pool before going back to our rooms to get ready for dinner.
 

The last 5 days all of my knowledge and thoughts about the Sandals and Beaches resorts came to life. I was able to see 7 of the 20 properties and really acknowledge the unique characteristics about each resort. There really is a Sandals for everyone. No matter your style or preference or priority there is a resort within the Sandals and Beaches family that will meet your need. I'm so grateful I was able to see and do so much during this trip. I met some wonderful people with AAA, Travel Impressions, and of course, the Sandals family. Jamaica is such a hospitable friendly island and I know I will return.