IRIE | Jamaica

Favorite eatery at Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton: Bubbas Steakhouse.

Rediscovering the goodness of a Pina Colada. Daily.

Views from our villa

Matt got up at the crack of dawn to claim one of the cabanas -- my favorite retreat at our private beach cove.

A first: shower under the stars. Yes, please.

Favorite meal at the resort: Filet at Bubbas Steakhouse

Zentropia Spa

We spent the last week at beautiful Jamaica celebrating our 25th anniversary. The weather was perfect, 80s, the people friendly and the atmosphere, restful and relaxing. Everything is IRIE, mon. ENJOY our photos of paradise (more to come this week). xo Ren

For M, all my love — 

“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are… 

You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life.” ~Bob Marley