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Spend the day with Dad Sunday, June 17 Take Dad to one of these spots for his special day! He will surely enjoy all the great eats they will be offering! Jamaica Pegasus
New Kingston The event will have a buffet with something for everyone and Dad will even get a complimentary fruit juice. There will also be live entertainment by a Mento band. From 11am - 4pm. Price is $2,160 per person
Wyndham Kingston
New Kingson There will be live entertainment as families eat poolside at the hotel’s Green Market Café. There will be great offerings from 11:30am to 3:30pm. Price is $2,850 per person
Hotel Four Seasons
Ruthven Road The full buffet brunch will offer a variety for the entire family. Another perk is that the event starts at 11am but continues until 7pm! So there is no need to rush to take Dad out early. Price for adults is $3,360 and children and senior citizens are $2,880.
Tea Tree Creperie
8 Hillcrest Avenue They will be having a Father’s Day special, “Daddy’s Crepe” –lamb with Tea Tree’s own mint sauce. There will also be 2 for 1 mint lemonade. It’s recommended that you make a reservation by calling 927-TREE for seatings at 10am, 12noon, 2pm and 4pm.
Terra Nova Hotel
Trafalgar Road Persons are encouraged to take advantage of the lavish brunch that they have planned. It starts at 10:30am and continues until 4pm. Price is $3,500 plus 10% GCT and 10% service charge per person
Brunch & Rhythmn
Downtown Kingston Waterfront The event is tailored for Dad and therefore they have dubbed it the ‘Grilled Edition’. There will be live entertainment and great food from 10am to 3pm. Price is $4,000 all inclusive (excluding alcoholic beverages), children 5-12 years are $2,000. Reservations are required so call 564-9096 to book early.
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+ Meet the MJW 2012 Contestants Dominique Williams 23 Miss Konnexx Services
Irkah Nelson 21 Miss Sun Island Jamaica
What do you like to do on your weekends?
What has been your best weekend ever?
On my weekend I love time with my family and friends, where ever, whenever as long as it’s with family and friends; its a guaranteed good time.
My birthday weekend last summer, as I was given the opportunity to perform at Reggae Sumfest in Montego Bay with Ikaya. The experience was amazingly thrilling and hopefully I get another opportunity to do what I love the most...dancing!
Anatasia Douglas 19 Miss Carefree
Alexan Stewart 18 Miss Vonessa’s Salon and Spa
Where is your favourite weekend spot?
What would be your ideal weekend? A typical weekend for me, involves having a lovely nap with no interruptions, hanging out with my good friends, going out for a quick lunch or a movie, playing a good game of kalooki and deuces and watching reality shows and music videos on TV.
My ideal weekend would be one that included a stay at Sunset Jamaica Grande. This would include sun tanning on the white, sandy beach while lying down on a beach chair with my shades on. In my hand, I would have a long, cold glass of Strawberry Daiquiri topped with strawberries and pineapples on the rim.
Lauren McClure 22 Miss Bucmars Inc Ltd. What would be your ideal weekend? My ideal weekend would be spent exploring some of Jamaica’s spectacular sites and hidden gems with my loved ones. It would start off with Strawberry Hill’s amazing mountainside scenery, and then continue to Frenchman’s Cove in Port Antonio and I would end the weekend relaxing in the sun at Maiden Cay.
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Erin Mitchell
Brand Manager, Red Stripe Beers
Mitchell and friends
What is your typical weekend? Unwinding and relaxing. That includes anything from laid-back drinks with friends, going out to a party, to chilling on the beach. Let’s not forget a bit of pampering - a mani/pedi is always nice.
What’s your weekend must do? I like to go with the flow and do whatever pops up. Each weekend is different. As long as it includes my friends, then it’s all good.
What would be your ideal weekend? A country trip! Leave work early on Friday, wake up at the beach on Saturday... perfect!
What event/activity/spot would you recommend on any given weekend? Fort Clarence - quick trip to the beach, fried fish and festival and cold Red Stripe Light.
The best place to enjoy a Red Stripe is... Anywhere that serves it well cold.
What has been your best weekend ever? Carnival weekend this year was actually fun. I was a sworn anti-soca person, but I have since revised this stance. Now that this is in print I will never live it down.
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All Jamaica Grill Off This Sunday, more than 20 teams will compete in the All Jamaica Grill Off for the title of Grand Champion, a cash prize of $100,000 and a chance to represent Jamaica at the America Royal in Kansas City, Missouri. Hope Gardens is the perfect setting for the sixth staging of the event, which usually attracts large crowds who come out to sample what the grillmasters are cooking up. This will be a great day for the family. There will be unlimited sampling from noon to 4pm and a kiddies village will be set up to make sure the little ones are kept occupied while Mom and Dad take advantage of the great eats. Title sponsor Appleton Estate will ensure you won’t go thirsty with $200 Appleton specials all day.
Admission: Adults: $2,000 Presold and $2,500 Gate Children 8 to 16 years: $1,000 Presold and $1,500 Gate Children under seven are free Get tickets at Flirt Boutique in Manor Park, Tracks & Records in Marketplace or Di Grill Shack at Sovereign Food Court
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+ Relax. Reconnect. Refresh
When thinking about the weekend, what comes to mind? Here at the wkndr, we believe weekends are about relaxing, reconnecting and refreshing! Here are a few tips to help you de-stress and take back your weekend.
Relax: At the end of a crazy workweek, everyone wants to unwind. Schedule ‘you time’: It is important that you commit to having some time alone. Move: Join an evening yoga class
or turn on some music and dance around your house. Men, this applies to you too. Don’t be shy, turn on your favourite music and go nuts!
Soothe your body: If you can, take a long, warm bath or shower. The warm water will soothe and relax your muscles.
Reconnect: Many people have workweeks that don’t allow for much socialising. When the weekend comes around, it’s the perfect time to reconnect with loved ones. Go low tech: Turn off the television or computer and put your cell phone on silent. Fewer distractions mean more face time.
Family dinner: Invite close friends
and family over for a potluck dinner. This is an easy way to reconnect with loved ones without breaking the bank and being the only one in the kitchen.
Group date: No, we don’t mean the
club or a loud bar. Take a group of friends and go to a play, a concert or a game.
Refresh: Many of us dread the week ahead, but if we can prepare ourselves and get our minds in a good space, imagine how much more productive we will be. Clear your mind: Have a long conversation with your partner or a close friend about whatever is on your mind (relationship, work or family issues). If you don’t have someone to talk to, journalling is another great way to clear your mind. Organise yourself: Before the weekend is over, sit down and list your errands, commitments and schedule your week. If you have a plan, Mondays won’t seem so chaotic.
Get some rest: Sleep has been proven to
refresh and repair minor ailments in your body, both physically and mentally. If you’re constantly feeling tired, why aren’t you getting enough sleep?
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+ What to do this wknd UBER CLUB PRIVILEGE FRIDAY, JUNE 15 The every-Friday, drink-inclusive club experience. Admission: Women, $1,000 and men, $2,000 FAMOUS FRIDAYS FICTION LOUNGE FRIDAY, JUNE 15 Enjoy 2-for-1 Cafe Patron specials or three for $1,000. It’s the premium experience at Fiction Lounge. Admission: $1,000 YAAD TRENDZ PRESS LAUNCH SPANISH COURT HOTEL FRIDAY, JUNE 15 This will be the unveiling of the Yaad Trendz summer collection at the Jamaica Association of Young Professionals’ (JAYP) business mixer. Starts at 7:30pm ULTRA INCLUSIVE SATURDAYS FICTION LOUNGE SATURDAY, JUNE 16 It’s the second annual youth prayer conference from 10am to 6pm. Breakfast will be served between 10 and 10:30am. METAMORPHOSIS LIME GOLF ACADEMY SATURDAY, JUNE 16 This ‘mega drink inclusive’ event will feature special guest performance by Konshens. Admission: $1,200 (with QR code from flyer) $1,500 (gate)
JAMDAMMERS PARTY MARATHON CONSTANT SPRING GOLF CLUB SATURDAY, JUNE 16 This food and drink inclusive event will feature music by DJ Smoke and proceeds will be in aid of the Reggae Marathon. Call 928-5542 for invitations. ALL JAMAICA GRILL OFF HOPE GARDENS SUNDAY, JUNE 17 Head out to see the teams compete to win the championship. There will be unlimited sampling from 12noon to 4pm and you can keep the kids occupied in the kiddies village. Adults $2,000 (presold) $2,500 (gate) Children 8-16 years $1,000 (presold) $1,500 (gate) Gates open at noon
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