Tensing Pen is wonderful. This past November was our fourth year there.

In Jamaica, everyone says they remember you, and some probably do, but at Tensing, they truly do remember you, and try and make your vacation what you want it to be. We spend our thanksgivings there now, and last year, I felt like I was having dinner with family, even though no one was related. All people from all around the world who come each year at the same time... Best Thanksgiving dinner I have had in years.

The life guards, Mikey at the pool, wait staff and front desk bend over backwards to make you feel welcome. When any of the owners are on site, they introduce themselves and seem genuinely concerned about your stay. My favorite part? The kitchen... I wanted various real Jamaican dishes this time around, and I got them. Admittedly, not everything was to my particular taste, but I got stuff that was not in the menu, prepared only for me. Not knowing what I was getting for breakfast every day was not only educational, but entertaining as well.

Honestly, I'll probably never stay anywhere else while in Jamaica. A couple years back, we did a split of Tensing one week, then Couples the second week. Couples is gorgeous, but I was not happy being away from Tensing Pen.