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A section of the beach at Swepy Away in Negril. - Contributed
ONE OF the most widely respected awards in travel, Condé Nast Traveller's 2004 Readers' Choice Awards, has named Couples Swept Away in Negril, as the top all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean and the top Jamaican resort in the November 2004 issue.
"We are extremely proud to have Couples Swept Away chosen as the leading all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean," commented Randy Russell, senior vice-president of sales and marketing of Couples Resorts. "Condé Nast is a renowned publication and the Readers' Choice Awards mean so much to us because it is our guests who have given us this top honour."
Couples Swept Away is ranked at number nine among the Top 20 Caribbean Resorts. In addition to being in the top 10 in the Caribbean, the resort has the distinction of being the highest rated all-inclusive on the list making it the number one all-inclusive in the region. The Readers' Choice Awards, which began in 1988, are based on the resort's rooms, service, food/dining, location and activities/facilities. "We strive to provide our guests with the best service and amenities on a daily basis, and this is proof that it doesn't go unnoticed.
EXTRA EFFORT
People appreciate the extra effort our staff provides," Mr. Russell said. "Our repeat guest rate increases every year and we attribute that to our superb staff. People leave Couples Resorts with a personal, emotional connection that keeps them coming back year after year."
Couples Resorts, headquartered in Montego Bay, Jamaica, owns and operates three properties in Jamaica. Couples Ocho Rios, the first-ever couples only, all-inclusive resort, Couples Swept Away and Couples Negril.
Pioneered by the legendary Abe Issa, widely regarded as the "father of Jamaican tourism", each Couples Resort is a model of the all-inclusive concept, boldly designed with local inspiration to create a harmonic sense of nature and authentic Caribbean spirit.
