{"id":26210,"date":"2017-04-06T12:46:11","date_gmt":"2017-04-06T16:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=26210"},"modified":"2017-05-26T10:30:00","modified_gmt":"2017-05-26T14:30:00","slug":"moon-palace-jamaica-grande-the-perfect-vacation-for-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/moon-palace-jamaica-grande-the-perfect-vacation-for-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"Moon Palace Jamaica Grande \u2013 the perfect vacation for seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><i>An ideal, all-inclusive resort where you\u2019ll enjoy the best weather, music and food in the Caribbean<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Jamaica-Grande-pools.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26219\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Jamaica-Grande-pools-900x600.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"Jamaica Grande pools\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Jamaica-Grande-pools.jpg?resize=900%2C600&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Jamaica-Grande-pools.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Jamaica-Grande-pools.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Jamaica-Grande-pools.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Jamaica-Grande-pools.jpg?resize=1080%2C720&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Jamaica-Grande-pools.jpg?resize=140%2C94&amp;ssl=1 140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Jamaica-Grande-pools.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26225\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande-600x900.jpg?resize=600%2C900\" alt=\"Moon Palace Jamaica Grande\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=600%2C900&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=100%2C150&amp;ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?w=853&amp;ssl=1 853w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you are looking for perfect weather, flavorful cuisine, smells of salt air, pristine white beaches and flowers everywhere, you\u2019ll find it in Ocho Rios, Jamaica at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.moonpalace.com\/jamaica-grande\/en-us\">Moon Palace Jamaica Grande<\/a>.\u00a0 This all-inclusive resort on the north shore, makes a perfect holiday with luxurious rooms, daily activities, local cuisine and international food choices in multiple relaxed settings.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande-sign.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26220\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande-sign-900x675.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"Moon Palace Jamaica Grande sign\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande-sign.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande-sign.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande-sign.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande-sign.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande-sign.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande-sign.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande-sign.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Gazebo-facing-the-beach.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26224\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Gazebo-facing-the-beach-900x600.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"Gazebo facing the beach\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Gazebo-facing-the-beach.jpg?resize=900%2C600&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Gazebo-facing-the-beach.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Gazebo-facing-the-beach.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Gazebo-facing-the-beach.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Gazebo-facing-the-beach.jpg?resize=1080%2C720&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Gazebo-facing-the-beach.jpg?resize=140%2C94&amp;ssl=1 140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Gazebo-facing-the-beach.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy daily entertainment and activities for all ages. Relax by one of the many pools or the long, soft sand beach.\u00a0 Grab a paddle boat or a giant paddle trike and while away the hours in the breakwall-protected waters around the resort. \u00a0Or just snooze away the day under a beach umbrella. The choices are endless. The relaxation is priceless. A retirement lifestyle you\u2019ll love and the price is all-inclusive.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Water-activities-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26221\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Water-activities-at-Jamaica-Grande-900x675.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"Water activities at Jamaica Grande\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Water-activities-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Water-activities-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Water-activities-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Water-activities-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Water-activities-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Water-activities-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Water-activities-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Boats-available-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26212\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Boats-available-at-Jamaica-Grande-900x600.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Boats-available-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=900%2C600&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Boats-available-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Boats-available-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Boats-available-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Boats-available-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=1080%2C720&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Boats-available-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=140%2C94&amp;ssl=1 140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Boats-available-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Water-tricycle-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26222\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Water-tricycle-at-Jamaica-Grande-900x600.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"Water tricycle at Jamaica Grande\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Water-tricycle-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=900%2C600&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Water-tricycle-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Water-tricycle-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Water-tricycle-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Water-tricycle-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=1080%2C720&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Water-tricycle-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=140%2C94&amp;ssl=1 140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Water-tricycle-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1><b>Why Jamaica?<\/b><\/h1>\n<p>Jamaica is famous for its climate \u2013 always warm without the extremes \u2013 generally around 80 degrees \u00a0year round \u2013 a little cooler in the evenings. Tropical breezes are heavenly, and the smell of salt air has a rejuvenative effect whenever you\u2019re near the water.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Clean-beaches-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26214\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Clean-beaches-at-Jamaica-Grande-900x600.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"Clean beaches at Jamaica Grande\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Clean-beaches-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=900%2C600&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Clean-beaches-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Clean-beaches-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Clean-beaches-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Clean-beaches-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=1080%2C720&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Clean-beaches-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=140%2C94&amp;ssl=1 140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Clean-beaches-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Flora abounds across the island.\u00a0 From the large Royal Palms to the smallest buds of the Blue Mahoe, the flowers and trees are a sight to behold. Jungle geraniums flourish everywhere and roses thrive in the island\u2019s climate.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Flowers-outside-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26216\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Flowers-outside-at-Jamaica-Grande-900x600.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"Flowers outside at Jamaica Grande\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Flowers-outside-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=900%2C600&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Flowers-outside-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Flowers-outside-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Flowers-outside-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Flowers-outside-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=1080%2C720&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Flowers-outside-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=140%2C94&amp;ssl=1 140w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Flowers-outside-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Blend in the smells of ginger, coffee roasting and Jamaican jerk on the bar-b-que, and you\u2019ve found the site to stimulate all your senses.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e5e34c;border-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius:10px;-webkit-border-radius:10px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fffd66;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:10px;-moz-border-radius:10px;-webkit-border-radius:10px;\">[Did you know that 60% of the world\u2019s medicinal herbs grow in Jamaica?]<\/div><\/div>\n<h2><b>Why Jamaica Grande?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>With over 500 five-star ratings on Trip Advisor, it\u2019s clear that people who come here, fall in love with it. The first tourists we met here were back for their 13<sup>th<\/sup> return trip!\u00a0 Celebrating a major milestone in their lives, they said there was no place they\u2019d rather come.<\/p>\n<p>Others we talked to stressed the food, the dining choices, the cleanliness of the resort, the spa, and the people.\u00a0 Every one of the staff, from front door to cleaning crew, were all genuinely pleasant and helpful.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Desserts-at-Moon-Palace.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26215\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Desserts-at-Moon-Palace-900x675.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"Desserts at Moon Palace\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Desserts-at-Moon-Palace.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Desserts-at-Moon-Palace.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Desserts-at-Moon-Palace.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Desserts-at-Moon-Palace.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Desserts-at-Moon-Palace.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Desserts-at-Moon-Palace.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Desserts-at-Moon-Palace.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Buffet-line-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26213\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Buffet-line-at-Jamaica-Grande-900x675.jpg?resize=900%2C675\" alt=\"Buffet line at Jamaica Grande\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Buffet-line-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Buffet-line-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Buffet-line-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Buffet-line-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Buffet-line-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Buffet-line-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Buffet-line-at-Jamaica-Grande.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Surprisingly elegant, the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande is more akin to a palace, with marble floors and marble walls everywhere. High ceilings, interesting hanging light fixtures and tasteful decorating predominate. Comfortable seating abounds and whether you prefer to relax inside or out, you\u2019re assured of finding that perfect place to catch up on the news or a good book. Wi-fi throughout means you can keep in touch with loved ones or download the latest movie or novel \u2013 in your room or around the pool.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Jamaica-Grande-guest-room.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-26218\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Jamaica-Grande-guest-room-900x600.jpg?resize=900%2C600\" alt=\"Jamaica Grande guest room\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Jamaica-Grande-guest-room.jpg?resize=900%2C600&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Jamaica-Grande-guest-room.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Jamaica-Grande-guest-room.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, 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While you\u2019ve entertained the thought of an all-inclusive Caribbean resort, you\u2019re not sure if it\u2019s for you.\u00a0 Let\u2019s explore what your all-inclusive vacation would be like if you were to travel to Moon Palace Jamaica\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Travel&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Travel","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande-2-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C385&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande-2-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C385&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande-2-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C385&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande-2-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C385&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande-2-1.jpg?fit=1200%2C385&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":26378,"url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/outdoor-activities-at-the-moon-palace-jamaica-grande\/","url_meta":{"origin":26210,"position":1},"title":"Outdoor activities at the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande","author":"Doug","date":"April 20, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"Outdoor areas In addition to the ever present palm trees, you could make an afternoon just wandering and looking at the flora and fauna around the resort. \u00a0Everything seems to thrive here. Outside the Playroom is the water playground for kids and the young at heart.\u00a0 Water slides and dumping\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Travel&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Travel","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Jamaica Grnde staff show how its done on the Flowrier","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande-2656.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande-2656.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande-2656.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande-2656.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande-2656.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":26288,"url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/awe-spa-at-moon-palace-jamaica-grande-in-ocho-rios\/","url_meta":{"origin":26210,"position":2},"title":"Awe Spa at Moon Palace Jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios","author":"Doug","date":"April 13, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"If an all-inclusive resort is the King of resorts, then certainly a fabulous spa is the Queen of amenities.\u00a0 Taking up a full 38,000 square feet of space, the largest spa on the island, the Awe Spa at the Jamaica Grande promises calming, stress relief and relaxation to mind, body\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Travel&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Travel","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"The hydro therapy pool at Awe Spa at Moon Palace Jamaica Grande","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Awe-Spa-Moon-Resort-Jamaica-Grande-3172.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Awe-Spa-Moon-Resort-Jamaica-Grande-3172.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Awe-Spa-Moon-Resort-Jamaica-Grande-3172.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Awe-Spa-Moon-Resort-Jamaica-Grande-3172.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Awe-Spa-Moon-Resort-Jamaica-Grande-3172.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":26380,"url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/moon-palace-jamaica-grande-whats-on-the-lower-level\/","url_meta":{"origin":26210,"position":3},"title":"Moon Palace Jamaica Grande &#8211; what&#8217;s on the lower level?","author":"Doug","date":"April 20, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"Heading to the lower level Taking the elevator to the lower level, you are faced with more dining choices.\u00a0 Here you\u2019ll find the Buccaneers Reef grand buffet, decorated with beautiful hanging \u201cbasket\u201d style light fixtures and a food line that never ends.\u00a0 Food was always fresh, warm and inviting.\u00a0 Timid\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Travel&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Travel","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/category\/travel\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande-from-the-pier-2771","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande-from-the-pier-2771.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande-from-the-pier-2771.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande-from-the-pier-2771.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande-from-the-pier-2771.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Moon-Palace-Jamaica-Grande-from-the-pier-2771.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":26382,"url":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/how-are-the-rooms-at-moon-palace-jamaica-grande\/","url_meta":{"origin":26210,"position":4},"title":"How are the rooms at Moon Palace Jamaica Grande","author":"Doug","date":"April 20, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"Entering our room Once again, it\u2019s time to hold your breath as you view your spacious room and the beautiful view outside. 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