2fortravel - just got back 9/3 from SGOR. Cowgirl40rocks is right, the place is great. I posted a review in the SGOR hotel link called beautiful resort...would do it again (or something like that). It might answer some of your questions.

Hey 2fortravel. Nice to see a fellow Kansan on this message board. I'm from a small town, south of Topeka. My husband and I got back from SGOR 1 week ago. I checked the weather religiously up until the day we left and it said that there was a 60% chance of rain everyday. It showered for 30 minutes the day that we arrived and was sunny the rest of the time. The best sun is from 8am-2pm everyday...then it starts to cloud a little bit but it's a welcome break, trust me. Most evenings, the clouds would clear off and reveal an awesome sunset. I just posted my review this evening so it should show up in a day or two...I included some pictures. The bus ride was no big deal AT ALL. I wanted it to go faster for obvious reasons, going and coming. I would compare the bus to a Greyhound...don't remember it being particularly bumpy. You don't go faster than 50 mph the whole time. If you have room to spare, pack a little travel pillow. I really could have used one on the bus trip...especially driving back to the airport to go home. Holler if you have any more questions! :)

Thank you to each one of you for taking the time to post these positive remarks.

This hotel and the whole chain got a bad rap when the hotel first opened.

The complainers just wanted a compensation trip and they really made some horrible remarks about the hotel, the Jamaican people and just everything in general. The thread lasted for months.

So, it is a real joy for me to read your comments.

A traveller is one who accepts and enjoys everything from their new destination. It makes them appreciate what they have at home.

A tourist is one who complains that the coffee is too cold and the ice is hot.

Glad you know the difference.

My boy friend and I going first week of Jan 06. Can you recommend what resturant at SGOR are the best. Can you make resurvations. Just give me more info of the day and night fun that you would recommend. Did anyone go to Dunn river falls or do any deep sea fishing. I do appreciate your help.

uneverno

Valentino's and Orchid's are both normally reservation restaurants and require closed toes shoes, slacks and shirts with collar and sleeves for men. None of the restaurants took reservations when we where there last month. All of the restaurants are good, depends on your tastes and what kind of food you like. We liked Valentino's but some say San Gennaro is better. Market Place buffet was good; breakfast, lunch or dinner. Really had no major complaints with any of them

SGOR has entertainment nightly. Beach party on Monday and pool party on Friday are fun. Lots of things to do during the day in addition to excursions you can take. I posted a rather long review around 5 SEP ("beautiful resort...") that has a lot more detail.