Couples Ocho Rios

We chose the Couples resort for our honeymoon because, as well as sun and sand, we wanted a resort where there would be plenty to see and do (yes, even on honeymoon ;-)). This was certainly true of Couples. We travelled with Unijet (now part of First Choice I believe) from London Gatwick to Montego Bay airport. Since we were flying charter and the flight is around 8 hours long, we booked a “premium upgrade” for around £300 which gave us a longer seat pitch, free drinks, a choice of meals with real cutlery and seat back entertainment. Arrival at the airport was a little chaotic. On clearing customs, there were LOTS of porters offering to carry our ...  Read the complete review

We left Syracuse NY on Friday, February 8th. Our flight landed, more or less on time, at Montego Bay. After being there last year, during Spring-Break time, we had learned that the line all the way to the far left, at immigration, seems to move fastest. We headed straight there, and got through in only about 10 minutes. We then headed downstairs to baggage claim, retrieved our luggage and went through customs. Once out of customs, we headed for the Couples desk. It had moved, since last year, and was now located straight ahead, on the right, near the rest rooms. Being returning guests, we were entitled to a free shuttle flight to Ocho Rios. The staff went to get the ...  Read the complete review

Well, here we are. Where are we? Oh, sorry, you're not all with us are you as my hubby and I embark on the first week of our honeymoon. We are in Jamaica and will be spending the first week at Couples, Ochos Rios. Having booked our transfers at the Couples desk on Montego Bay airport (there'll be an op on the airport shortly) we are whisked to a waiting minibus (via two porters and two expensive tips…. (tipping can be a bit of a problem in Jamaica - see my general op for details if you are interested)) for onward transport to Ochos Rios. We are the only people in the bus. Ohos Rios lies less than 50 miles from Montego Bay and so I was ...  Read the complete review