New’ Beaches Ocho Rios unveiled

After undergoing a US$30 million renovation, Beaches Ocho Rios Resort & Golf Club, formerly known as Beaches Boscobel, is set to debut its enhancements. The renovation not only unveils a new look for the resort with four distinct villages, but guests will also find additional restaurants such as a new BBQ Park and Dino’s Pizzeria, an enhanced kids program, and a range of enticing amenities and activities to explore. The resort features improved facilities and over a dozen newly renovated room and suite categories. “With this face-lift, we will solidify Beaches Ocho Rios as Jamaica’s premier destination for family fun,”said Adam Stewart, CEO of Sandals Resorts International. “We have relentlessly pursued exceeding guest expectations and investing in our products, and this has proven successful with Beaches Resorts being the most awarded family resorts in the Caribbean.”Innovative and updated accommodations offer a fresh look for the resort. The French Village brings a new charm to the property, housing upgraded suites and amenities including the wedding lounge, Red Lane Spa, piano bar, Neptune’s restaurant and fitness centre. The Greek Village consists of 59 rooms on three different levels, named after the three most renowned Greek islands: Santorini, Mykonos and Naxos, and also boasts the new Calypso Bar and OPA Sunset Bar. The Italian Village features the resort’s grand reception and lobby area, in addition to 24 rooms and suites, including the Dolce Vita Penthouse. To round out the collection, the Caribbean Village’s casual and natural island décor offers guests a serene atmosphere during their stay. Children of all ages will have a blast at Beaches Ocho Rios with cool camps, Pirates Island waterpark and even kid-friendly scuba programs. To keep with the changing times, the kid and teen/tween programs are better than ever, providing refreshed activities and amenities along with a complete V.I.K. (Very Important Kids) experience. As a Beaches Ocho Rios exclusive, Sesame Street’s resident Grouch brings joy and laughter to kids of all ages as they enjoy a special pre-show entitled “Oscar’s Sing-A-Long,”a signature activity “From Trash to Treasure”and photo opportunities with the walk around character. (http://www.beaches.com)