What/ when is your " Ahhh" moment???

[sher]

There are many small "ahhh" moments upon arrival - the smell and feel of the air when you step out of the airport, that first "real" Red Stripe (not the junk that's brewed in the US), the arrival into Negril and walking to our room while passing so many familiar smiling faces, etc. But for me, the BEST "ahhh" moment is that first morning. When I've just set up my beach spot for the day and look out onto the gorgeous, calm blue water. Hardly anyone on the beach in those early hours when the sun just begins to brighten the sky. I can finally take a deep breath, look around me, and relax. I've taken hundreds of photos of that moment over the years, but not one can capture the feeling.

[TAH]

There are many small "ahhh" moments upon arrival - the smell and feel of the air when you step out of the airport, that first "real" Red Stripe (not the junk that's brewed in the US), the arrival into Negril and walking to our room while passing so many familiar smiling faces, etc. But for me, the BEST "ahhh" moment is that first morning. When I've just set up my beach spot for the day and look out onto the gorgeous, calm blue water. Hardly anyone on the beach in those early hours when the sun just begins to brighten the sky. I can finally take a deep breath, look around me, and relax. I've taken hundreds of photos of that moment over the years, but not one can capture the feeling.

Yeah, actually I think I want to change my answer to this. That first wake up on the cliffs from our favorite room (view that can't be beat) with a fresh up of coffee and Shamrock oj. Yessir.

[CosmicMoose]

Since I have not yet been to Jamaica, but my 'ahhh' moment for the other islands I've visited is when I first look out of the plane window and see that beautiful blue Caribbean Sea.

~Moose

[IRIEchic]

Since I have not yet been to Jamaica, but my 'ahhh' moment for the other islands I've visited is when I first look out of the plane window and see that beautiful blue Caribbean Sea.
~Moose

Cosmic I cant wait to hear your thoughts about Jamaica...do you plan on doing a report after your visit?

[CosmicMoose]

Cosmic I cant wait to hear your thoughts about Jamaica...do you plan on doing a report after your visit?

I'm hoping to do some live streaming if possible using Periscope (a video streaming part of Twitter), and some tweets hopefully.

@scottmoos for both

And yeah, will def try and do a post trip recap! I'm going to say most of it will probably be about food

~Moose

[Crusher]

For me its when you walk out of the airport and the air hits you. Its like ahhhhhh now that's more like it!

[Johio]

For me its when you walk out of the airport and the air hits you. Its like ahhhhhh now that's more like it!

Like yours and others, that's mine too. It's especially refreshing when you leave the cold weather at home. We usually go AI and I'll step outside of the arrivals hall while my wife heads to the resort lounge to check us in. I just can't wait get that feeling. Nothing like it. I usually get to the resort lounge with my wife giggling, shaking her head and asking ,"Feel better now?" My only reply is the what Lisa (bnewb) described...the "permagrin".

[JamaGinger]

That first walk out onto the beach.

[MikeyNYC]

That first walk out onto the beach.

This is a good one.
I'll never forget the first few times staying at Firefly...checking in, dropping the bags, walking down the path, through the garden, past the flowers, humming birds, past the penthouse and cottage...taking that first step into the sand as it opens up to the whole panorama of sun, sand and sea.

[Miss Honey]

Mine would be when you first leave Departure Hall and you feel
The heat. I love seeing the Hustle and Bustle and jumping in the car with our driver and taking off. Just knowing vacation has just started. Then of course those first red stripes and rum punches.