​We love when we have repeat guests; for the business they bring us, of course, for the great company that they are and, most importantly, for the endorsement and assurance that we are doing something right for them. After all, every guest brings their business, but not every guest returns.

In appreciation for repeat business we have given discounts, gifts and even value-added service. Every now and then, our guests say a very special thank you for our service, even before they ever plan to return. So it was with Andrew Muscato and Brett Mayfield, independent film makers who were referred, by the way, by repeat guest, author and sports journalist, Richard Moore. Andrew and Brett were so appreciative of the assistance we gave in contacting and hosting interviewees here at Neita's Nest for their NBC documentary that on their last day they gifted us with a beautiful, blooming bromeliad.

But here is the real story....

Andrew returned the following year with another film maker, Isaac and by then, the bromeliad plant that he had given us had sent out new plants, one of which was with a beautiful pink torch-like bloom to welcome them.

And, it does not end there...

This week, four new shoots, in full bloom, were brought in from our green house to say bon voyage to our week-long, repeat guests, UK professors Martin and Lindsay! We do not have a booking from Brett and Andrew at this time, but these blooms last about 4 months. so we are keeping our eyes open for them. From our correspondence, we know that they would love to return to Jamaica soon "hopefully, just for relaxation!"

Till then, we will enjoy their gift that keeps giving, we will keep some on the verandah to welcome our guests, give one to a friend, and we will remember Bret and Andrew wherever in the world they are making more documentaries.

The Neita's Nest family, Duncan, Graeme and Michelle, with Taylor.

Some B&B owners close their property for a couple months each year during which time they fly the coop, travelling far and wide. As a relatively young B&B, we at Neita's Nest do not yet have that luxury. Instead we travel vicariously through the travels of our guests, making conversations over dinner about places far away, adding them to our bucket list for when our ship comes in.

Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting Taylor Demonbreun from Tuscaloosa, Alabama who chose Neita's Nest for her stay in Jamaica; one of the 197 countries she plans to visit over the next 14 months. By so doing, she will hold two world records; that of visiting every country in the word in under 450 days, and the youngest person to do so. We had family and friends her own age join her for dinner here at Neita's Nest. The keen interest expressed in her mission assured that her hope to inspire young people around the world to take their first steps to going beyond their seeming limitations, was being achieved right at our table.

Did I hear someone ask, "what was on our table?" Well, we kept it simple. For Starters we had a robust Conch Soup. This was followed by Jerk Chicken and Jerk Pork with sides of Fried Green Plantain and Roasted Breadfruit. All this we brought in from the nearby Chateau 7 Jerk Centre at Red Gal Ring. Thanks to Patra and Donahue, it was hot and ready when Taylor got in from the airport. We could not let her brief stay in Jamaica pass without tasting the now world-famous jerked meats and giving her the history of this spicy cuisine.

​Before arriving at Neita's Nest, Taylor was taken on a drive-through tour of the city at dusk, stopping to view the wall art on Fleet Street in Downtown Kingston,

Taylor's travels can be followed by going to her website at TrekWithTaylor. She ends her "About" Taylor page with, 

"As I trek, I also hope to spread a love of travel with the goal that more people are able to have life changing experiences that allow them to realize what is really important to them in life. I hope you'll join me!" 

In Jamaican parlance, we say it differently; more like, "Follow back a mi!" For our part, we will certainly be right behind her, encouraging her along, reading her blogs and doing that vicarious travel I mentioned earlier.

A Dieu, Taylor. Continue to be a beacon in this world! ​

Come! Rest...Relax...Rejuvenate! That's your invitation from Neita's Nest. It is an invitation to be free and at leisure, and that's why most of our guests over these past seven years come.  And while most come for vacation, many stay here to attend business meetings, conferences, interviews or do research, returning home to Neita's Nest after a full day of work is an opportunity to really relax and make a vacation of it. 

​I came across an insightful article by Marguerite Orane recently on the value of vacation. Take a read and you are sure to want to begin planning yours right away. 

Whatever the reason for your trip, doing our part to make it successful is our raison d'etre.
When you again choose Neita's Nest for your return visit, it fills our hearts with joy. Our repeat guests have come from South Africa, Belgium, Bermuda, The Cayman Islands, Denmark, France, Sweden, Scotland, Trinidad, various cities in the US, Canada, England, and yes, Jamaica. 

You have kept us going for the past seven years and to you we owe a debt of gratitude. What better way, we thought, than to offer a 7% Discount to all our Repeat Guests. And this is in addition to our Spring into Summer Special of 25% off for all our guests. Now that's a Celebration worth having!