Ted, with his family, once lived in Kingston, Jamaica, when he was on contract there for the Canadian Government. Although he has been resettled in Ontario for many years, his love for the island has made annual visits inevitable.
I am delighted that Ted regards Silver Sands as his location of choice for these holidays, and he has spent several of them in The Orchid House. His last visit was a family reunion, bringing together the family from Costa Rica and the rest from Canada. Ted therefore chose the much larger house, Endless Summer.
I asked Ted why he, a person with great experience of Jamaica, regards Silver Sands so highly, and this is what he said:
"The choice of villas and staff is personal (obviously we prefer Orchid House or Endless Summer and the wonderful ladies there) but being contained in Silver Sands offers several advantages as well:
- less than 1 hour from the airport
- access to a private beach
- no crowds
- helpful beach staff, including lifeguards
- meals and bar available at the beach (nothing like a rum punch in your beach chair)
- you even develop the aquaintance of the regulars
- being able to buy fresh fish at the fishermen's beach
- Terry and family spent some time at the fishermen's beach talking to them, watching them go out to fish and buying some of their crafts
For those who come to Jamaica with a concern for security, Silver Sands has resolved this issue. You can relax completely and walk through the community, walk to the beach, walk to the tennis court. In short, be cool and relaxed!"
At left, Ted with grandaughter.Dining in the garden gazebo in the courtyard of The Orchid House.Sitting on the patio at Silver Sands with rum punch in hand.
