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We Had THE BEST DAY At Our Sandals Resort... Until It Wasn’t | Sandals Ochi

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👁️ 59K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 21:31

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a multi-faceted excursion in Jamaica that begins with a cooking class and an estate tour. They visit a bird sanctuary where they interact with local birds and later travel by tractor to a plantation house. At the estate, they explore historical features like gun holes in thick walls and learn about a mahogany tree planted by Winston Churchill. The cooking portion of the trip involves preparing authentic jerk chicken and making festival bread, which the creators describe as a high quality, flavorful meal. Following the excursion, they return to their Sandals resort to relax by the pool, though they encounter a significant frustration when they become locked out of their room due to malfunctioning key cards. Despite the technical issues, they enjoy a final dinner and visit a hidden speakeasy called The Rabbit Hole. The trip concludes prematurely as the travelers must head home a day early to avoid an approaching hurricane. They reflect on the hospitality of the Jamaican people and offer a suggestion for the resort regarding breakfast options for early departures.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Solid Strip
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A Nibble

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this is the best jerk chicken I've ever have that was exactly what I wanted since we moved to Jamaica 3 days ago

we are currently locked out of our room at sandal DOI we went back to our room after the pool cuz we were going to shower and get ready for dinner key card didn't work

Creator's Tips & Advice

If you have guests leaving early before breakfast opens, recommend having some content for breakfast or juice available
If going to Jamaica, consider doing the ATV excursion for a more natural experience

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Weather forecast showing high rain probabilityDespite forecasts, it did not rain during their stay
Getting locked out of roomKeep key card away from electronic devices like microphones

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like at Sandals Ochi resort in Jamaica?
QIs the cooking class excursion worth doing?
QHow does the resort handle early departures?

Port Highlights

Montego Bay2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Jamaican Cooking Class at Yamon Estate
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