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What's New In Jamaica? https://cdn.travalliancemedia.com/images/d3388bef-b60d-e411-95bd-0050568e420d/5cd2ffa7-f7d9-7d01-04a7-eef8d37a94cf/350x175.png (https://www.govacationguru.com/gurus.html) The short answer is SO MUCH! Thankfully, I was able to get Irene Sauger on the program, Vacation Guru and JJG Group. Irene, gives us updates on the boring stuff, i.e. bans on plastics, new smoking laws and decriminalizing of marijuana possession. She also gives us the goods on new resort openings, expansions, culture offerings and more! Listen before you plan your trip! https://cdn.travalliancemedia.com/images/d3388bef-b60d-e411-95bd-0050568e420d/userimages/Irene%20Framed(1).jpg Topics Covered in the Podcast: What’s New In Jamaica Ocean Coral Spring (Family All-Inclusive Resort) ~Ocean Coral Spring will open an Adults Only Resort Eden Bay in 2021 RIU Montego Bay will re-open this year as an Adults Only Property Jewel Runaway Bay and Jewel Dunn’s River were bought (Sandals bought them) Beaches Negril (family all-inclusive resort) expansion Couples Tower Isle Spa villas Mystic Mountain – new attractions and upgrades Cannabis Topics ~ Decriminalized but not legal ~ Possession is legal for locals up to 2 ounces and for tourist with a medical card its the same law. We will provide each vacationer https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/0/037e01ef-c3bb-4048-9bb2-f57e8e9144e2/36H0-HVb.jpg Medicinal Marijuana card. ~ There are several medical marijuana dispensaries. ~ Kaya Herb House is the first medicinal ganja herb house in the Caribbean. VERY INTERESTING place OTHER Accommodations Several resorts offering Villas or Vacation Home type of accommodations for large families in a Resort setting. ~ Half Moon ~ Round Hill Jewel Grande ~ Villa Rentals Budget vs Value OFF the beaten path locations gaining popularity Pelican Bar Expansion https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/0/037e01ef-c3bb-4048-9bb2-f57e8e9144e2/TNhyJX8Q.jpg Rastafari Indigenous Village: ~ History ~ Culture ~ Culinary Zimbali Retreat: ~ Organic Farm is one of the most unique places in Jamaica. Tour the Farm, then Return to the specially designed Cooking Studio for an Authentic Demonstration using the Foods & Fruits of the Season. ~ 4 course lunch ~ 5 course dinner ~ Accommodations on site JAMAICA now has an online app for immigration arrivals cutting the paper out. Special Guest: Irene Sauger.