Miss Carmen’s way

Miss Carmen’s way

For Miss Carmen, things have to be done a certain way. That’s why she always puts freshly picked flowers on the tray with hot beverages she prepares for guests each morning. The 72-year-old has been with Round Hill Hotel & Villas for 55 years and she’s good at her...
Lavene Duncan— Autism advocate

Lavene Duncan— Autism advocate

When Lavene Duncan was contracted to work as a babysitter at Beaches Ocho Rios 20 years ago, she had no idea that one day she would be the one in charge of the property’s Kids’ Camp — and an advocate for autism. She did know, though, that she loved children and that...
From bartender to personal butler

From bartender to personal butler

ADRIAN Johnson cannot wait to be a personal butler. He sees it as a natural progression in a tourism career already highlighted by excellent service.  For the last three years he’s been a bartender at The Cliff Hotel in Negril’s West End. “I’ve always provided...
Chantal’s in control

Chantal’s in control

A white lab coat, gloves, protective goggles, and a hair net are all part of Chantal Williams’ uniform at work. She’s a product controller at Moon Palace Jamaica’s 35,000-square-feet Awe Spa, the largest in the Caribbean. Safety standards are never compromised and...
Underwater photographer: CRUISE CALLEN

Underwater photographer: CRUISE CALLEN

Twenty-three-year-old Cruise Callen is having the time of his life. He’s the underwater photographer for the dive team at Sandals Ochi, not the typical role that comes to mind when one thinks of jobs in tourism. In helping guests capture memorable moments from their...