Research & Book Vacations Worldwide
Request a Price Quote From One of Our Travel Counselors
Visit our Photo Gallery
Visit Our Travel Forums

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Luxury Tours With Island RoutesRPOchoLogo

Sandals recently launched a stand-alone tour company to offer their own exotic tours in the islands where their resorts are located. The company general manager is Dominique Peterkin, and the operating manager is Tony Ebanks. Both names will be recognized by many long-time guests. In keeping with the luxury standard of the resort, Royal Plantation is not only offering prepackaged tours, but they are also now offering customized tours that can even be escorted by a knowledgable tour or management consultant. All of our agents have a love for the islands and go out and see them when we are able, so this was very exciting. I have been on a number of tours with Royal Plantation and Sandals, and I have also hired private drivers around the island. One thing that is very important to me about this particular program is that all aspects of a guest's tour are insured. If they go off on their own, this may not be the case.

 



 

Nackemo Nackemo Elliott, Tour Specialist from Royal Plantation's Island Routes department with Debbie Hoffren
 
I recently chatted with Nackemo while staying at Royal Plantation Ocho Rios. Here are some highlights from our discussion:
 
Debbie: "What is your role"?
Nackemo: "...to make sure the guests experience the best tour possible whether it is customized or one of the tours we already have".
Debbie: "Tell me something about customized tours".
Nackemo: "...through rural Jamaica--seeing things local and non-touristy. Guests say what they want, and we recommend what they would like".
Debbie: "How is this different from hiring a driver"?
Nackemo: "We use private cars with experienced drivers, and it is an all-inclusive package with insurance. If the guest is going to go to attractions, everything is in an agreed upon rate and charged to the suite".
Debbie: "Do you escort tours"?
Nackemo: "Most of the time I escort and operate as a tour guide. There is someone else that is also experienced".
Debbie: "How do guests know this is available"?
Nackemo: "They typically talk with the concierge and sometimes watersports. I also meet with guests around the resort".