THE ULTIMATE BIRTHDAY GIFT - JAMAICA TOURIST ISSUE 10
“In celebration of your birthday, choose any country in the world to visit,” was what Dr. Marvin Wells told his wife Nicole. Haitian-born Nicole’s connection to the Caribbean led her to choose Jamaica, where the couple had honeymooned 17 years earlier. Far more secure and developed than her homeland, the couple enjoyed the island’s unbeatable atmosphere close to her native isle’s shores. Little did they know that Nicole’s birthday trip would lead to one very special birthday present.
Once Nicole had made her choice, Dr. Wells booked their stay at The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort in Rose Hall and planned a wonderful celebration for his wife with the help of the hotel’s concierge. Direct flights from nearby Orlando made Jamaica an easy destination to get to which wouldn’t cause too much disruption to their busy schedules. This was to be the couple’s third visit to the island. “You know what they say” said Mrs. Wells, “after three times, you are a local”.
The couple took note of many positive changes that had happened on the island since their last visit 7 years earlier. Remembered Mrs Wells; “The last time we visited the island there was no highway. The drive from the airport to Ocho Rios took 3 hours and the roads were desolate. The new highway is definitely a major improvement.”
Soon after arriving at the newly renovated MBJ airport, they picked up a Jamaica Tourist and learned about The Palmyra Resort & Spa (now called Solís The Palmyra). Two of the articles in the paper struck a chord with the couple. One was a story about Dr. McLeod, a dentist like Dr. Wells, who had recently purchased a residence at Solís The Palmyra. The other, was an article about the island’s new luxury development. “As a developer, Mr. Trotta could have chosen any other location in the world to build Solís The Palmyra, but he chose Jamaica. We really like to see the opportunities he has created for Jamaicans by opening the door for others to invest in Jamaican real estate,” said Dr. Wells.
As owners of several properties in the United States, the Wells had just finished building their dream home. Hence, they did not immediately consider a residence at Solís The Palmyra. However, each day, a smiling young lady at The Ritz-Carlton real estate niche would greet them and from the balcony of their room, they realized that The Palmyra’s construction site was right next door. Eventually, their curiosity got the better of them and they scheduled a tour of the construction site.
Once they had learned more about the project from Sales Executive Stasia Stephenson and Director of Sales Debra Derrick, they were hooked. Explained Mrs. Wells; “We were really impressed with the level of craftsmanship and the attention to detail at Solís The Palmyra. Being from an island, I am happy to see a development of this quality and we are excited to be a part of it.” While Mrs. Wells is particularly enthralled about the 30,000 sqft signature spa, Dr. Wells - an outdoorsman and golfer - can enjoy easy access to Rose Hall’s three wonderful golf courses.
The projected growth of the island and the plans for Celebration Jamaica, a major resort project next door to Solís The Palmyra, further cemented the Wells’ decision to purchase. “I believe in the islands and what they have to offer and I am happy investors are choosing a small island like Jamaica”, emphasized Mrs. Wells.
Mrs. Wells described their residence at Solís The Palmyra as “the ultimate birthday gift”, while stating jokingly that she does not know what her husband will do next to top such a magnificent present. Watching the Beijing Olympics, Dr. Wells was amazed at the achievements of Jamaica’s athletes; “For a country so small with so few people, their achievements are truly amazing. I told Nicole that we made a great decision with an appreciating investment.” In her excitement with the project, Mrs. Wells said: “I am dreaming of flying over there to take possession of our residence, we are just so excited about it! Now we own a piece of Jamaica.”
Once Nicole had made her choice, Dr. Wells booked their stay at The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort in Rose Hall and planned a wonderful celebration for his wife with the help of the hotel’s concierge. Direct flights from nearby Orlando made Jamaica an easy destination to get to which wouldn’t cause too much disruption to their busy schedules. This was to be the couple’s third visit to the island. “You know what they say” said Mrs. Wells, “after three times, you are a local”.
The couple took note of many positive changes that had happened on the island since their last visit 7 years earlier. Remembered Mrs Wells; “The last time we visited the island there was no highway. The drive from the airport to Ocho Rios took 3 hours and the roads were desolate. The new highway is definitely a major improvement.”
Soon after arriving at the newly renovated MBJ airport, they picked up a Jamaica Tourist and learned about The Palmyra Resort & Spa (now called Solís The Palmyra). Two of the articles in the paper struck a chord with the couple. One was a story about Dr. McLeod, a dentist like Dr. Wells, who had recently purchased a residence at Solís The Palmyra. The other, was an article about the island’s new luxury development. “As a developer, Mr. Trotta could have chosen any other location in the world to build Solís The Palmyra, but he chose Jamaica. We really like to see the opportunities he has created for Jamaicans by opening the door for others to invest in Jamaican real estate,” said Dr. Wells.
As owners of several properties in the United States, the Wells had just finished building their dream home. Hence, they did not immediately consider a residence at Solís The Palmyra. However, each day, a smiling young lady at The Ritz-Carlton real estate niche would greet them and from the balcony of their room, they realized that The Palmyra’s construction site was right next door. Eventually, their curiosity got the better of them and they scheduled a tour of the construction site.
Once they had learned more about the project from Sales Executive Stasia Stephenson and Director of Sales Debra Derrick, they were hooked. Explained Mrs. Wells; “We were really impressed with the level of craftsmanship and the attention to detail at Solís The Palmyra. Being from an island, I am happy to see a development of this quality and we are excited to be a part of it.” While Mrs. Wells is particularly enthralled about the 30,000 sqft signature spa, Dr. Wells - an outdoorsman and golfer - can enjoy easy access to Rose Hall’s three wonderful golf courses.
The projected growth of the island and the plans for Celebration Jamaica, a major resort project next door to Solís The Palmyra, further cemented the Wells’ decision to purchase. “I believe in the islands and what they have to offer and I am happy investors are choosing a small island like Jamaica”, emphasized Mrs. Wells.
Mrs. Wells described their residence at Solís The Palmyra as “the ultimate birthday gift”, while stating jokingly that she does not know what her husband will do next to top such a magnificent present. Watching the Beijing Olympics, Dr. Wells was amazed at the achievements of Jamaica’s athletes; “For a country so small with so few people, their achievements are truly amazing. I told Nicole that we made a great decision with an appreciating investment.” In her excitement with the project, Mrs. Wells said: “I am dreaming of flying over there to take possession of our residence, we are just so excited about it! Now we own a piece of Jamaica.”
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