Sandals Resorts International plans to reopen its its properties in Ocho Rios and Negril on Dec. 6, 2025, and is scheduled to begin welcoming guests to Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Royal Caribbean and Sandals South Coast on May 30,

After Hurricane Melissa caused widespread damage across western Jamaica, the country is racing to restore its tourism sector.

A London couple stuck in Jamaica when Hurricane Melissa hit arrived back home a week later then planned, their eyes filling with tears recalling the destruction they saw and the kindness they experienced from Jamaicans.

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, caused significant damage to Jamaica's hotels and resorts, particularly Sandals South Coast. While 25,000 tourists sheltered in place, there were no reported injuries.

A couple celebrating their 10th anniversary is stranded in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa destroyed their Montego Bay resort.

A Texas woman stranded in Jamaica with her family described what it was like to experience the catastrophic storm while sheltering at a Sandals resort.

A tourist visiting Jamaica described the record-breaking Hurriane Melissa as "a freight train with a jet engine."