In honor of Self Care Sunday, allow me to introduce you to a little piece of transcendent serenity I found one Sunday while vacationing in Jamaica last month.
You can get to this place by following a series of narrow, winding roads through Negril that ultimately bring you here.
I know what you’re thinking. “Wait, Khadeeja, where is this?!” I know, I know, I’m getting to it. It actually starts here:
This is the starting point for all of that beauty you saw in the picture above. Just get ready because I’m here to show you and tell you about what’s on the other side of this gate.
It’s nothing less than a mystical, magical place full of crystals, flora, fauna, peace, serenity and yes, that breath-taking view of the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Where is this magical place? It’s Jackie’s on the Reef. Allow me to introduce you.
You may have heard of many of the wonderful spas in Jamaica. But you still never heard of Jackie’s on the Reef (JOTR)? It’s listed #5 out of 20 spas in Jamaica according to Trip Advisor.
Still no? Well, honey, sit a spell so I can tell you about this fabulous spa and the fabulous woman behind it! I want to give you a glimpse into the sensory indulging experiences I had at Jackie’s. I say glimpse because words and images can’t do it justice. You really have to experience it. Nonetheless, I’ll do my best.
Since I was looking for as many spirit-renewing and recharging services I could find, I spent two days getting treatments. They were all absolutely amazing! I can’t wait to tell you about and show them to you.
Don’t worry, I’m not going to try to squeeze it in all at once. There’s WAY too much deliciousness to share for that! I’m creating a series, called Jackie’s On the Reef. For each service, I’ll have a separate post with pics and videos. This is the intro.
Here’s Jackie!
There’s no better place than to start than with the owner and namesake, Ms. Jackie.
This spry, regal and wise woman is 82 and she makes it look good, doesn’t she?!
I asked Ms. Jackie why she started Jackie’s On The Reef and here’s what she had to say.
