The Kat’s Out The Bag

This is the “Kat’s Meow”.  After all, it’s my birthday but it’s my birthday EVERYDAY and everyday God let’s me see another day, I’m so thankful.

She’s an Azimut 58 ft Flybridge of Italian design.  In honor of my 20th Anniversary of Birthday partying in Negril;  the 20 signups who already signed up will party with me as we cruise around Negril. No worries,  There will be a waitlist for those that slept thru this offer. You know folks will cancel opening up a spot for you.

We will still have our normal Sunday evening sunset cruise on the “Katamaran” for all those in the group but this Yacht experience will be some kind of special.

This year’s birthday is on the Greek Island of Mykonos, next year it’s Negril.  If you missed out on Mykonos, don’t miss out on Negril. It will definitely  be a reunion and definitely fabulous.  FYI: The oceanfront suites are almost G-O-N-E!  In case you missed the dates: June 19-27, 2019.  For reservations and information email me rivoli98@yahoo.com

Kat’s 20th Anniversary in Negril

Sue and Kat

Traci and Kat Having Fun

Sandra says, I’m here Y’all

Yeah, She’ll Be 20 Again!

TREE HOUSE RESORT

JUNE 19 – 27, 2019

 In honor of my 20th, the first 20 to sign up with deposit will be in for an AWESOME SURPRISE.  We are halfway there with the following: Sandra + Guest, Lateshia, Kellea, Veda, Nicole, Carmen, Presidential + Guest, Maia,

Perhaps you slept on Kat’s birthday on the Greek Island of Mykonos this year. Don’t miss out on next year in NEGRIL, JAMAICA. She’s on some real party business these days simply because life is short and so uncertain. You know tonight aint even promised to us.  She’s tryin to get it all in.  In Negril, its Whatever you want to do, walk the beach, swing in your hammock, party at the Jungle, Alfred’s, sample true Jamaican Rum, entertain a beach massage, or just do nothing, its yours for the choosing..  Pass the word, “WE ARE HEADED BACK TO JAMAICA JUNE 2019”!!!!  

You can parasail, horse-back ride or just sit under the stars in the hot tub if you like. The resort is located right in the middle of the beautiful 7 mile beach.  Want to try some authentic Jamaican cuisine? Tree House chefs are killin’ it these days and of course, the best of the best eateries on Jamaica’s West End, await your arrival on the island of Jamaica.  

The resort stay and land-only package will include: 7 nights accommodations, airport/hotel transportation,daily buffet breakfast, Sunset Cruise, Gospel Brunch,

Day trip to Waterfalls, Evening of Jazz, and Dinner Party.

Standard Garden View  $910pp dbl Occ	1 bdrm Ocean View Suite  Dbl $1215pp (Quad $845pp)
Kitchenette (Double $975pp)	1bdrm Garden View Suite Dbl $1195pp (Quad $840pp)
2bdrm Suite (Quad $935pp)	Single/Triple/Child Rates On Request

Deposit $350 per adult – NON-REFUNDABLE

(RECEIPT OF YOUR DEPOSIT CONFIRMS YOUR ROOM REQUEST/ASSIGNMENT)

Final payment is due no later than May 1, 2019

Participants are requested to arrange their own flights to arrive in Jamaica the morning of Thursday, June 20th and return Thursday afternoon, June 27th.  Suggested flight information will be sent at a later date.

Mail all reservation forms and payments payable to:
NEW KATTRAX TOURS

P.O. Box 3076, Antioch, Ca 94531
Kat St.Thomas (925) 732-3606 / 499–5909 (C) – Fax (707) 248-0449
Email:  rivoli98@yahoo.com

The Maldives, The Ultimate Islands

Overwater Bungalows

Our Fiji Hotel

Our Hanoi Hotel

Chill Spot in Vietnam

Giving you the BEST of Vietnam

Fijian People Look Like You and I

Beautiful Fijian Children

Men of the Maldives

2018 Wall calendar Islands Maldives Tropical Islands Wall Calendar

The Maldives! Some of you never heard of this exotic place lying in the Indian Ocean. For years  Rich folks and celebrities  have been enjoying the serenity and beauty of it. It’s time you got a taste of it.   Space is now available.   Join Kattrax Dec 7-12, 2018.  It’s short and sweet…. $2175pp plus airfare.

April 6-15, 2019 –  We are going back to Tailor-made VIETNAM.  Some have asked me,   “Who would want to go there”?  This will be my 4th and I tell you there is nothing else like it on the planet.  It is a most beautiful country with such beautiful people and their story is fascinating.  Over 1000 years ago there was a black civilization of which you will learn about in Da Nang at the CHAM MUSEUM. This year’s tour was a mere $1995 and our air from SFO was $744.  Our Da Nang Hotel is across from the beach and you will be treated to a spa treatment each day at that property.  Check out my March blogs and you will see all that was offered

August 1-11, 2019 –   If you’ve been overworked and you already know the Boss is going to work you even harder in the coming months; just like you were a Hebrew slave ; then Fiji is for you   Straight RELAXATION. That’s what’s up, rest and relax, some touring, fine dining and the most humble people on earth.  They don’t look Polynesian, Hawaiian, Samoan, or Tongan.  They look like you and I and you can definitely taste an African influence in their meal preparations

So there you have it!  If you want a piece of the action, call me 925-732-3606

 

 

 

Tree House All White Dinner Party

Suzzanne of Sacramento

Some of the Group that Kept the Party Going

Shirley and Suzzanne

Tonette of Sacramento and Sue of L.A.

Charles and Crystal of Hayward with June of L.A.

Tonette, One of Ms Marie’s 3 daughters

The dinner party kicked off at 8pm sharp, on time just the way I like it. Orane, the DJ was spinning the jams while guests enjoyed some picture taking and visiting the open bar, hosted by yours truly.  The buffet line-up made this foodie smile. The Chef and staff outdid themselves. Everything was prepared to “purr-fection” : pasta salad, green salad, pumpkin rice, Ms Myrie’s soft and fresh coco bread, sweet and sour chicken, escovitched fish, steamed vegetables and cake for dessert. It was all that!

Janice from the front desk who is quite a dancer had a surprise for Ms Kat. She and several of the ladies hit the dance floor.  Under her Soca instruction, they had perfected dollar wine: cent, 5 cents, 10 cents, dollar. Nice job, Ladies!!!

I never stay long but the next morning I get the full report.  They turned it out, partied into the night and had a blast and  That’s what’s up!  In the words of Papa Ray Charles: “Hey everybody let’s have some fun. You only live but once and when you’re dead you’re done. So let the good times roll….I don’t care if you’re young or old, you ought to get together and let the good times roll”.

Sign ups have already started for next year’s Dates: June 19-27, 2019. Complete reservation information is forthcoming.  Remember:  The oceanfront suites go quickly so don’t delay.

My this year’s birthday will be celebrated on the Greek Island of Mykonos but  Next year  marks 20 years of celebrating it in Negril.  FYI: In honor of this 20th anniversary there  will be a surprise for the first 20 that sign up and deposit.

In two weeks, I head to the south of France, to Marseille with a group of loyal repeaters.  They will be treated to great culinary and cultural experiences, a day in Aix -en-Provence, and a taste of Black Marseille with Ricki Stevenson’s Black Marseille Tour.

Stay tuned and I’ll tell you about it!

 

 

 

 

KAT’S KIBBLES AND BITS

Tiff and DeeDee- Business Class

Benko in Palenque

Fiji – Welcome Dinner

Just Landed in Fiji

Business Class – Fiji Airways

Fiji, Coral Coast

Mom and Daughter- Sofitel Spa

Zip lining in Fiji

Radisson Blu Denerau Island, Fiji

Mom and Daughter, Radisson Blu

Happy Birthday Ms Marie and Traci

Medellin, Colombia

Maldives

Maldives

Hanoi

Cooking School, Hoi An

Cham Museum, Da Nang

China Beach, Da Nang

Hilton, Cartagena

Palenque

It’s been a blast here in Negril, Jamaica at the TREE HOUSE RESORT but now it’s time to say goodbye to all our family here.  Next year,  June we’ll back but in the meantime and in between time let me update you on what’s available.   See photos above on what lies ahead. Interested? Inbox me at rivoli98@yahoo.com

We have space for the following beginning  with December 7-12, 2018 THE MALDIVES

April 6-15, 2019 VIETNAM (Saigon, Da Nang, Hoi An and Hanoi)

May 2-12, 2019  COLOMBIA (Medellin, Cartagena, Palenque, San Andreas)

June  20-27, 2019  NEGRIL, JAMAICA – TREE HOUSE RESORT

August (Early, TBA)  FIJI – 8 Nights. 3 Coral Coast, 5 Denerau Island

 

In Negril, It’s A Beach Ting

Teee House Meet and Greet

Beach at Tree House

Pepper Shrimp on my balcony

Day at YS FALLS

Waterfall Kinda Day

Kat and Sue About to Board the Cruise

Kat and Sandra on the boat

Traci and Kat Having Fun

Tonette and Kim Chillin

Traci, Ms Marie and Rasta Monica

Traci, Positive and Sue

Sandra says, I’m here Y’all

Sue and Kat

Chill Day, Going to Lunch

We landed on the island of Jamaica May 10th. In order to avoid the lengthy and long wait for Immigration, I instructed those in the group to opt for  VIP ATTRACTIONS where a personal escort gets you through Immigration, to Baggage Claim and to the Mobay Lounge to freshen up, relax and be treated to complimentary beverages and snacks. When we were all ready to get the party started,  Our bus was waiting to load us up and get us to Negril Tree House Resort.

There were 20 in the group, all newbies except for 4.  Oh the first timers were in for a treat. Some had concerns they were not going to an “All-INCLUSIVE property nor was it one of the 5 star properties I’ve been known to offer my clients.  I’ve been coming to Tree House, owned by the lovely Gail Biggs Jackson-Brooks, since the 80’s and it’s home to me and I’m always ready to share with my friends. It’s a clean, modern, well-run  beachfront property.  It’s definitely 5 STAR when it comes to their customer service, food & beverage,  housekeeping and water sports  services.

The Managers Cocktail party was totally off the richter with the live reggae band and   The lead singer who kept the ladies on their feet. I cannot leave out Janice from the front desk  who had no problem teaching the ladies how to Dollar whine. Trust me, no small change was going on that evening.

The day at YS Falls proved to be a hit for young and old. Some even got in some zip lining.

Sunday morning gospel brunch was an awesome and moving  experience. Elricks gospel band and vocalist took them to church. Shirley McWilliams and Ms Marie Napper brought inspirational messages so deep the words even reached other hotel guests who personally told me how they were so blessed by our service.

That afternoon, the catamaran pulled up and we boarded for a relaxing cruise to The island and then down to Ricks Cafe to see the brave dive off the cliffs.  Again, an experience they were blown away by.

We still have our dinner party coming up on Wednesday night.  Stay tuned!