Who are the women who attend Sisters & Friends Getaway? While many do not know each other, sisterfriends come from varying backgrounds, stages and ages in life and share one common bond and that is to experience a peaceful, relaxing vacation. Women come from Washington, Texas, California, Georgia, Florida, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, many states in between and this year Alaska!

No drama, REALLY? We are all coming to relax. Our mission is to promote harmony and give everyone space and time to carve how they want to enjoy the week. As African American women we embrace the opportunity to commune together, enjoy an uplifting time filled with sharing our life experiences, meeting and connecting with women from varied backgrounds. Some of us just want to enjoy the solitude of being by the ocean, sitting on the porch or being with the friends we came with. Most of all we have a mindset to experience a week of low stress, no drama and peaceful joy!

Checklist to bring: 1. A need to relax 2. An ability to laugh 3. A good appetite 4. A sense of adventure 5. The willingness to meet new people 6. A desire to do nothing 7. A consideration to dance, play games 8. Your personal toiletries, face and bath towel.9. A smile or two 10. Comb, brush, clothes.

Make it up as you go! Stay busy or just relax. Things to do on the island include public tours, bicycle rental, beach walks, swimming, water sports and excursions. You can walk seven-mile beach. Wheel chairs and carts are available for rent from at the resort.  There will be tours of the island and activities with local residents. As we get closer to the date, guests will receive a non-binding agenda…including group activities, book and panel discussions, YOGA.

What about meals? Onsite breakfast buffet five mornings and dinner four nights are included in your cost. In addition to other activities, we’ll line dance in the lobby, have sistersharing sessions inside and beachside, sunrise YOGA, walk the famous seven-mile beach coast…or relax and just stay put!

I am coming alone. Great!  There are single rooms available and once settled you will be welcomed into the Sisters & Friends family!

What about the weather?  Enjoy the ocean breeze with temperatures in the 80’s. 

How do I get there? There are many airports that fly directly to Jamaica. Be sure to  pack light to avoid luggage fees. There is ground transportation from the airport to the resort.

In true Sisters & Friends style, expect to relax and rejuvenate! This side of Jamaica known as the “Island of Casual” is the chill side! Negril is on the west coast of Jamaica. It is about 3 ½ hours from Kingston and   hours from Ocho Rios. We will be in a resort owned and operated by a female who knows just what we want. There are onsite opportunities to pamper yourself with massage services, hair braiding, lounge chairs and beach towels to soak up the sun, and beverage bar for snacks and cool drinks. We’ll be by the beautiful blue water and steps from our rooms to dust off the sparkly white sand and close to the resort lobby meet and chill.

Phone Contact: (412) 400-8809