Top Things to Do on a Trip to Jamaica!

Jamaica offers a beautiful landscape and vibrant culture where you will discover endless exciting adventures to experience while visiting! At Secrets® Resorts & Spas, we have two resorts located in this gorgeous country that you need to experience with all five senses.

When visiting Secrets St. James Montego Bay and Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay, we have a list of top, must-do activities to experience during your trip! Read on to learn more about all that Jamaica has to offer.

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It’s time to take a trip to Jamaica and visit Secrets Resorts & Spas!

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Destination Spotlight: Jamaica

Interested in exploring a country you’ve never visited before, one with a beautiful landscape and culture you can immerse yourself in? Look no further than Jamaica!

At Secrets® St. James Montego Bay and Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay, we can’t wait to share the incredible sights and sounds of Jamaica with you.

Read on to learn more about all that Jamaica has to offer!

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Beautiful views await you when you step foot in Jamaica at Secrets Resorts & Spas!

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Feel the Love on Your Anniversary at Secrets St. James Montego Bay!

It’s #WeddingWednesday and we’re excited to celebrate love!

Your wedding day is one of the most momentous and important days of your life which is why we believe it should always be celebrated in a big way! Our complimentary anniversary package at Secrets St. James Montego Bay is a favorite amongst our guests and we’re so thrilled that Brock S. chose to share a fantastic video of his anniversary trip with his bride!

Set on a peninsula surrounded by the crystal-clear Caribbean, Secrets St. James offers adults a quiet oceanfront destination with the ultimate in sophistication, relaxation, romance and the privileges of Unlimited-Luxury® at a AAA Four Diamond resort.

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A breathtaking aerial shot of Secrets St. James Montego Bay.

Guests looking to take advantage of our complimentary newlywed or anniversary package need only to request the package at the time of booking and provide a copy of their wedding invitation or marriage certificate upon check-in. Celebrations will immediately kick off with a welcome letter, fresh fruit and a bottle of sparkling wine upon arrival!

During your romantic stay, guests will also be treated to special turn-down service, romantic breakfast in bed with mimosas and a 15% discount on all spa treatments.

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All Junior Suite Ocean View rooms at Secrets St. James Montego Bay provide a separate living area, elegant decor and stunning ocean views.

An anniversary is a time to celebrate and Secrets St. James Montego Bay is the perfect location for a romantic escape! Book your anniversary trip today and begin enjoying all that Unlimited-Luxury has to offer!

Wordless Wednesday: Secrets Wild Orchid Instagram Fan Photos

Happy #WordlessWednesday from Secrets Resorts & Spas! We have a real treat for you today; we’ve compiled some of our favorite recent fan photos from Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay in beautiful Jamaica. Do these incredible scenes leave you wordless too? Be sure to follow us on Instagram @SecretsResorts for your daily dose of beach and tag us in your best beach photos!

Photo Credit: jennvb23 at Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay

Photo Credit: jennvb23 at Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay

Photo Credit: king_kondo at Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay

Photo Credit: king_kondo at Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay

Photo Credit: measadam_adamasme at Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay

Photo Credit: measadam_adamasme at Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay

Photo Credit: stefhussey at Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay

Photo Credit: stefhussey at Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay

Photo Credit: suzp86 at Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay

Photo Credit: suzp86 at Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay

Secrets Team Members Give Back to Community at Jamaican School

At Secrets Resorts & Spas, our focus is on creating luxury vacation experiences for all of our valued guests. However, we also feel it is incredibly important  to look for opportunities to enrich the local communities around us that make our resort locations so special. As part of the ongoing Community Outreach Programs at Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay and Secrets St. James Montego Bay, our dedicated resort staff recently visited the Granville All-Age School in St. James where they read to the children, sang with them, helped with arts & crafts, fed them lunch and simply just took the time to talk with them.

The program was part of Granville’s annual Summer Arts Workshop, a unique model for addressing the educational needs of children in this under-served community of Jamaica. The school is partnered locally with the Fairfield Theatre, National Youth Service and the University of West Indies-Western Jamaica campus. So far 85 children are registered; the highest turn-out since this program began in 2011.  We’re proud to call these employees our own and to make a difference in the lives of all these wonderful children that they had the opportunity to meet at Granville!

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Happy Beach Thursday!

It’s another beautiful Beach Thursday at Secrets Resorts & Spas! With the warm breeze blowing, ocean waves gently lapping against the sand and sunlight streaming down all around, we have just about everything–except you, of course! Check out some of our favorite recent Secrets beach photos and imagine yourself as part of these stunning scenes.

Luckily for you, there’s never been a better time to book your trip. With Free Fall, book by September 30th for travel now through December 24th and every 3rd night of your stay is on us, plus you’ll get up to $400 in resort coupons! You could be spending Beach Thursday at your home away from home sooner than you think!

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This is what paradise looks like at Secrets Huatulco Resort & Spa.

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If you’re only hitting the beach during the day, you’re missing half the fun at Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun!

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At Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun, love is simply strolling hand in hand with that special someone along one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Mexico.

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Bringing the bar straight to you at Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort.

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Are you ready for your tropical escape to Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana?

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Vibrant colors make Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay a perfect Jamaican holiday.

Real Honeymoons! Popular Lifestyle Blogger Shares Her Secrets Honeymoon

It’s no secret that the beautiful Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay is an incredible place to spend your first days as husband and wife together! That’s exactly what popular lifestyle and fashion blogger, Tracey of Just a Trace and her husband, Mark, did during their honeymoon stay in May! Check out real photos taken during their trip and Tracey’s thoughts about the resort.

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“View from our suite.”

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“Every day can pretty much be summed up in this picture: Lounging in the pool, sipping a Dirty Banana (basically a mixture of rum, Kahlua and a banana) and working on my tan.”

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“The resort had some fantastic restaurants. Our favourite was the Japanese hibachi restaurant. Along with the Japanese restaurant there was also a French, Italian, Mexican, Jamaican and Seafood restaurant.”

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“Mark captured this picture of me before one of our evening dinners. This is 100% unedited. Seriously, the backdrops here made for the best pictures #nofilter.”

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“Overall, it was the nicest resort I have ever been to. The service, food, entertainment and scenery made it the perfect honeymoon spot.”

For more about Tracey and Mark’s honeymoon experience at Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay, check out the full blog post, Honeymoon in Paradise.

Plan your romantic honeymoon stay at Secrets Resorts & Spas today!

Secrets Resorts & Spas Celebrates Fourth of July

There was no shortage of the red, white and blue at this year’s Secrets Resorts & Spas 4th of July celebrations! We brought in Independence Day with bang.  From hot dog eating contests to rock ‘n roll concerts to free wheelin‘ superheroes, there was something going on for everyone at Secrets Resorts & Spas! Check out some photos of the celebrations below to see why you should be joining us next 4th of July!

The Statue of Liberty made a poolside appearance at Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun.

The Statue of Liberty made a poolside appearance at Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun.

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Everyone was rockin‘ and rollin‘ at Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun.

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Crazy costumed characters at Secrets Aura Cozumel!

Decked out in the red, white & blue at Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun!

Decked out in the red, white & blue at Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun!

The ladies of the Secrets The Vine Cancun Entertainment Team sizzled at their 4th of July blow-out!

The ladies at Secrets The Vine Cancun sizzled at this 4th of July blow-out!

 

Happy Foodie Friday!

Empanadas at Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta, shaved scallops at Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay and chocolate croissants at Secrets The Vine Cancun.

Crispy empanadas at Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta, delicate shaved scallops at Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay and buttery chocolate croissants at Secrets The Vine Cancun.

Eating at Secrets Resorts & Spas is about so much more than just filling hungry bellies. We like to think of dining here as an unforgettable experience for all the senses and a highlight of your stay. When you dine at Secrets Resorts & Spas, you will be treated to an expansive array of international cuisine at our á la carte gourmet restaurants, where reservations are never required and your Unlimited-Luxury® privileges include all meals!

Guests are treated to fresh seafood and traditional Mexican cuisine right on the beach at Secrets Aura Cozumel!

Guests are treated to freshly caught seafood and traditional Mexican cuisine right on the beach at Secrets Aura Cozumel!

No matter what food mood you’re in, there’s something tasty waiting for you at Secrets Resorts & Spas. Whether you just want to grab a mouthwatering burger by the beach or enjoy an elegant sit-down meal, we’ve got you covered! Our talented chefs are always following their culinary inspiration to create new flavors for our guests to feast on. Follow your inner foodie! Book a stay at Secrets Resorts & Spas for the time of your life. Your taste buds will thank you!

We do snacking right at Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana.

We do snacking right at Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana.

Secret St. James Montego Bay featured on SustainableTrips.org

Secrets St. James Montego Bay is proud to be featured on SustainableTrips.org! We believe you don’t have to sacrifice commitment to the environment to provide an incredible vacation experience. Secrets St. James is surrounded by so much Jamaican natural beauty that is worth protecting for future generations. We strive to minimize our impact on the environment through good engineering practices and operating procedures. We also participate in local environmental activities such as beautification projects, recycling, beach clean-ups and habitat protection. Here are a few other sustainability initiatives we’re proud of at Secrets St. James.

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  • A guest room energy conservation management system that utilizes a motion detector system to reduce air conditioning and lighting energy usage when guest rooms are unoccupied.
  • Through our recycling program, we have reduced the amount of plastic, cardboard boxes, and used toner inks that are sent to our landfills.
  • In September 2013, we participated in and sponsored an international beach clean up.
  • Composting projects are carried out by our landscaping department.
  • In our grey water treatment system, water is recycled from guest’s showers and utilized for irrigation on the property.
  • Housekeeping’s guest room conservation card provides guests with the option to reduce the amount of linens used during their stay, reducing the water and chemicals used for laundry services.
  • Fruit and vegetable peelings from our kitchens are donated to local pig farmers.
  • The hotel continues to embark on community sustainability projects to aid in the development of our society through charitable donations – cash or kind and time to schools, churches and other organizations in need.
  • In June 2013, the Catherine Hall Basic School beautification project included the creation of a vegetable garden and picnic tables, enhancement of the school grounds, and donations to children by our employees and guests.
  • We made donations to the Garland Children’s Home school in May 2013.
  • The Labour Day Project 2012 was a volunteer project in partnership with our local government to beautify the local Sam Sharpe Square in Montego Bay.
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Ariel view of Secrets St. James Montego Bay

Click here to see our whole feature on SustainabilityTrips.org and book your stay with Secrets St. James today!