In February of 2009, we flew to Jamaica to spend two weeks in a beautiful resort to escape the Ottawa winter. We flew into Montego Bay, and took a small shuttle bus to Negril which is about 90 minutes away. The attraction for us in Negril was its seven mile long beach. Our all inclusive resort, Couples Swept Away, is located on this gorgeous beach. Their brochures say that Couples Swept Away "redefines your idea of paradise with acres of breathtaking white sand beaches, a bounty of tropical gardens, and an ambiance drenched in romance and escape". Our room overlooked the ocean, and we were able to see the sun setting from the balcony.