NOVEMBER 3 - 7, 2009 Breezes Resort & Spa – Rio Bueno, the AAA 4-Diamond award-winning Super-Inclusive resort nestled on the pristine north coast of Jamaica will be a buzz of pulsating and fun-filled activities as it showcases its annual signature event.  The 7th annual Best of Jamaica Event, which runs from November 3 to 7, 2009, celebrates the diverse culture, food and heritage of Jamaica.  Attendees will get an insider’s look on the uniqueness that makes Jamaica and Breezes Resort & Spa Rio Bueno a preferred choice of visitors to the Caribbean. The event will feature off-property excursions, cooking classes, rum blending and sampling of local eats and drinks.  This year, Breezes Resort & Spa – Rio Bueno will host a number of themed parties in true Jamaican-style.  And best of all, virtually everything you can eat, drink and do during this once a year event is included – with no tipping allowed. SCHEDULE Tuesday November 3rd - Easy Does It,We're Just Getting Started Start each morning at breakfast with the Jablum Coffee experience.A hot cup of the world’s finest coffee,Blue Mountain.Choose from a wide selection of coffee brews   Tropical Caribbean Islands Buffet Lunch Welcome Party and Manager's Cocktail Reception Jamaican Fashion Show Evening Showtime entertainment featuring top male cabaret performer Grand Toga Party,Contest and Parade - win prizes with imaginative toga designs and innovative costuming Hurricanes Disco comes alive with a pulsating Caribbean fete Wednesday November 4th - La Vida Buena,El Dia de España/Africa y La Playa Fiesta Grande A fabulous buffet breakfast that has a touch of  Spanish and African influence as the resort's culinary team partner with celebrity Chefs skilled in such cuisine Beach and Pool Olympics,a variety of activities both at the Au Naturel and clothing sides of the resort Interactive cooking demonstration classes with celebrity Chefs, experts in African,local Rastafari cooking and Spanish cuisine Herbs Seminar and Workshop will explain and teach the art of healing and the medicinal and health benefits from local herbs and flora Special luncheon buffet with  Spanish and African infused menus Lunchtime fashion show and entertainment feature showcasing costumes and a variety of clothing and dazzling styles both Jamaican,African and Spanish The Maroons and on island African descendants,the History,their influences,culture,an interactive workshop and seminar and forum on two of Jamaica’s most interesting citizentry   Double Bubble Splish Splash Pool Party at the main pool,featuring Mr and Miss Breezes Resort and Spa Rio Bueno Pool Extravaganza Pageant Beach Bash Dinner and Entertainment spectacle and Pirates and Wenches Costume Party.Scavenger Hunt.Prizes including a 4 day/3 night complimentary stay Night's Showtime acts will feature a top local Reggae artiste and cabaret performer Thursday November 5th – The Charm of the Chinese,the Day of the Free and Lively Cooking classes to master and learn the different styles and intricacies and uniqueness of Chinese cooking Special luncheon buffet with a dominant Chinese flavour and menu Lunchtime fashion show and entertainment feature showcasing costumes and a variety of clothing and dazzling styles both Jamaican,African and Spanish Chinese cultural presentation  and entertainment spectacular,an added bonus at lunchtime Appleton Rum Mixology and Blending Seminar and Workshop complemented by tasty rum cocktails during the session Pool pan party and maypole dancing,a Jamaican tradition ,at the main pool.Learn the dance moves associated with these types of cultural forms popular in Jamaica Wine and Cheese Party Best of Jamaican produced feature movies and off island movies filmed here Art and Poetry Corner with the Best of Jamaica’s talent .Art and paintings from students and graduates from the Edna Manley College of Visual and Performing Arts on sale Night entertainment showcase with one of the island’s premier performing arts Company Hurricanes Disco lights up with the naughty but nice Pyjama Party Friday November 6th – Thank God It’s Friday,Getting Hot,Hotter,Hottest Special discount on the Best of Jamaica’s island attractions and tours Goat races on the beach ,one of Jamaica’s popular pastime activity Cooking classes to learn the fine details of Indian cooking and cuisine Lunch buffet with fine Indian dishes Fish Fantasy Fare.The exciting ways of preparing fish Best of Jamaican style,roasted,fried,steamed,pan fried,foiled wrap,curried,to name a few Lunchtime concert and fashion show.Indian talent on parade Amateur Chef of the week competition Afternoon Tea Party with an Indian and English influence Magic at its best with one of the Caribbean’s leading exponent of the form Evening entertainment with a top class Jamaican female reggae artiste Lunchtime fashion show and entertainment feature showcasing costumes and a variety of clothing and dazzling styles both Jamaican,African and Spanish Saturday November 7th – The Beats,Bites,Bling and Best of Jamaica 2009 Best of Jamaica Grand Market .Shop for Jamaican keepsakes,souvenirs,clothing,craft,food,pottery,art and miscellaneous items all made in Jamaica Best of Jamaica international cooking class with the focus on Jamaican dishes Best of Jamaica International Luncheon buffet   Lunchtime concert with local talent group Ice Carving spectacle Amateur Bartender of the week competition Amateur Chef of the week competition Best of Jamaica Grand Gala Street Party,Dinner and Entertainment Feature Street Party Best of Jamaican style Part 2 in the Village Square Sunday November 8th – Farewell and Bon Voyage Jamaica Farewell Country Style Breakfast The resort cooks teach how to prepare simple and tasty popular Jamaican breakfast meals at  ‘action stations’.Fresh Native fruits’ juices made to order by the resort’s culinary staff. All events,times and activities subject to change. For reservations contact your travel agent, call 877-Breezes (877-273-3937) or click here to book online. Copyright © 2009 VRL International Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Information and activities subject to change without notice. All resorts disclaim liability for use thereof.