Prince Edward County and Jamaica couldn’t be more different… or could they? They both have beautiful surroundings, they both boast friendly locals as well as killer food… and I also got two press releases about these great (but diverse) destinations that were share-worthy.
For those looking to stay on home turf, you’ve gotta check out the Drake Devonshire. After an extensive two-year restoration of a late 1800s foundry building, the Drake Devonshire is set to proudly open its doors Monday, September 15th for an extended preview opening. Just a short two-hour drive from Toronto, ‘Drake-by-the-lake’ is nestled in Wellington, Prince Edward County and will have 11 well-appointed hotel rooms plus two suites – a breathtaking Owner’s Suite perched above the beach with sweeping lake views and a custom brick fireplace, and a two-bedroom loft-like suite on the top floor with stylish living room. The Inn also boasts a full-service dining room housed in an architecturally stunning A-frame Douglas fir-lined building, private events spaces, an extensive permanent and rotating art collection, a covered bar and deck, and an expansive outdoor patio space reminiscent of Drake Hotel’s famous Sky Yard. While open for business as of September 15th, the Devonshire will celebrate its grand opening and first summer season in spring 2015 after finishing touches are completed throughout the fall and winter. The climate defiant, all-season rural getaway celebrates the warm, quirky charm of a historic country home, juxtaposed with sleek, bold and modern design.
If you’re more in search of sun and sand, Jamaica is offering a “Fall in Jamaica” destination-wide vacation deal with savings of up to 50 per cent when booking at getallrightjamaica.com. Over 30 hotels plus attractions and restaurants are participating in the island-wide deal, which is being coordinated by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) and the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA). The “Fall in Jamaica” promotion features accommodations ranging from small intimate hotels to large all-inclusive resorts. Travellers can select a personalized vacation that fits their lifestyle, interest and budget. The promotion is available for booking now through December 1, 2014, for travel between August 25, 2014 and December 15, 2014. Visit getallrightjamaica.com to book using the promo code: FALL DEALS.
Bon Voyage,
Jenn
Jenn Cox is a Montreal-based freelance journalist. Visit her website or email her at info@wordaddict.ca.
