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Jamaica Forum: Carousel Villa, Runaway Bay, Jamaica


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   Des Moines, IA
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Posted on: 12:17 am,February 28, 2008
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Carousel Villa - Check this out!! www.takemetojamaica.com I just got back and had the BEST time. I had an incredibly stressful year, last year and this was EXACTLY what I needed. It's a beautiful private villa, right off the golf course with a private staff, in Runaway Bay. Angela, Ossie and Millie took SUCH good care of us. Milton was a wonderful tour guide. The food was fabulous. They all went above and beyond the call of duty, that's for sure! The villa itself is gorgeous with a pool in the middle. Golf carts are available to take you to the Cardiff Hall private beach. Eric was our prompt and gracious driver and pointed out the sights or answered any questions we asked, to and from the airport. The drive took my breath away. The owners Jennifer and Bill, made certain anything we wanted was waiting when we arrived. If your soul needs soothing or you're just looking for a reasonably priced, first class trip, this is THE place to stay. God Bless!

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   Birmingham/uk
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Posted on: 4:46 am,February 28, 2008
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Hi Ivja2,

Thanks for your report back and glad you had such a good time.

What excursions did you do?

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   Des Moines, IA
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Posted on: 1:32 pm,February 28, 2008
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Hi! Unfortunately, it was a short trip for me - with travel, only five days. BUT I could've stayed forever! My friend Amy and her girlfriends went last November (I'm sure her post is on here somewhere!). Milton took us to a private falls that isn't a tourist attraction. I LOVED watching the little JA boys playing in them. Got a fresh water massage from them myself and it was fabulous. Getting my pics back today and can't wait! Amy went to Dolphin Cove, snorkeling (I think) and went horseback riding in the ocean. I'm sure she could tell you more! With it being 6 below windchill when I left here, stress level HIGH, I was content just to be pampered by the staff who I now consider very sweet friends, and soak up the sun, sights, food and sounds! Be careful of the Overproof Rum!! :-}

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   Pa.
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Posted on: 1:47 pm,February 28, 2008
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I know exactly how you feel we are going back for our second year in a row there. I would not stay at an AI again in Jamaica. Carousel Villa we feel is the way to go for total relaxation & be in total control of your vacation. Glad to hear you loved it as mcuh as we do. "M"

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Posted on: 2:32 pm,February 28, 2008
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Ivia2,

Thanks for your reply.

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   Indianapolis, Indiana
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Posted on: 3:55 pm,March 01, 2008
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Ivja2... nice to read that you had such a grand time. Thank you for the kind words you've written about our Villa (me & Mr. Frosty are the owners/managers of Carousel Villa).

Did you try some new and interesting things to eat?

What was your favorite new food?

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   Des Moines, IA
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Posted on: 1:45 pm,March 04, 2008
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The food was fabulous! I had ackee & saltfish with boiled flour dumplins & green banana, cabbage & saltfish with boiled yam & green banana, red snapper with one of Millie's secret sauces, pumpkin soup (absolutely delicious and soothing) and of course fresh lobster, near impossible to top! We were told that if we didn't care for the meal they would fix us something else! That didn't happen but what a kind thought. Thanks Millie and Ozzie! You're tops in my book!

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   Indianapolis, Indiana
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Frostychic
Posted on: 5:50 pm,March 05, 2008
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:)

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Posted on: 6:24 pm,March 05, 2008
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Frostychic

hope we can still see the villa while we there.

Love to hear about what people say about it. Makes me wanna see it more, sounds so great

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   Des Moines, IA
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Posted on: 1:36 pm,March 06, 2008
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taz1 - You will love it! I continue to use the memories of my trip to meditate for a bit each day and take away the stress of this rush rush topsy-turvy world we live in. The whole experience reminds me to daily count my blessings and thank that Higer Power that delivered me to the doorstep of Carousel Villa and new friends.

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   Indianapolis, Indiana
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Frostychic
Posted on: 2:33 pm,March 06, 2008
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Taz... we'd be honored to have you do a day trip to Carsousel Villa. Thanks for asking as this is something we are working on offering more people like yourselves or people on a one day tour off the cruise ship.

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