An El Dorado in St Mary
published: Monday | September 29, 2003
THE EDITOR, Sir:
I FOUND Rosalee Gordon's letter in Monday's Gleaner under the heading 'St. Mary is Beautiful', both timely and interesting.
Timely, because only four days ago I was asked to give the blessing at the introduction of a new hotel in Robin's Bay, St. Mary, by the Assistant Managing Director, Mrs. Sherryl Ferron. This new hotel, Robin's Bay Village & Beach Resort Ltd., was being introduced to the community of Robin's Bay in the form of a "Community-Get-together". Persons from all walks of life were invited, including children.
Interesting, because just one hour from Kingston, and one mile from the Agualta Vale crossing, and a mile or two along the Robin's Bay road, we wondered what sort of hotel could possibly exist along this country road.
As we watched, to our surprise, out of the lush surrounding vegetation there emerged, like an El Dorado, an impressive spread of buildings. This quickened our eagerness to arrive. Only to discover eventually, that there was a spacious 43-room, three-storey modern hotel, with pleasing appointments, a large conference room and ballroom, which seemed the perfect place for rest, relaxation, and convivial gatherings.
Looking out from the front of the hotel, the 180 degree seascape and mountainscape was simply breathtaking! It was a delight to sit in the dining room, or on the patio below, and watch wave after wave lazily coming to shore, which cast an hypnotic spell on one's senses and spirit.
Yes, I agree with Rosalee Gordon: St. Mary is beautiful, and is taking its place among attractive resorts available to our own people, as well as to visitors.
