I missed out last year. A booked trip to the Bahamas led to a regretful decline of the attractive offers to attend the Joint Interest Group’s inaugural spring festival. Although Atlantis (and the hotel we actually stayed in) was fun, I know the girls’ annual trip to the Caribbean would have been crazy if we were traveling with young professionals instead of with retirees and small children. We also wouldn’t have been the only tourists at a jam-packed Bahamian nightspot called Charlie’s, but that’s a story for another day.
Point is, I can’t tell you about the wonderful time I had at Spring Festival 2007 or how beautiful St. Maarten was, nor can I upload tons of pics from my digital cam to show you what (or who) you missed out on. Nope, I can't even hint at things that happened in St. Maarten, but need to stay in St. Maarten.
What I can do is share with you the words and images of last year’s vacationers, the Good Life Festival pioneers if you will. These trendsetters were the first to experience an overseas JI Group production. They had a blast and partied like rockstars. Best of all, they’re going again this year and this time they’re bringing friends and friends of friends.
Below you will find their first-hand accounts and pictures (what a good looking bunch!), prompting you to email HR tomorrow to announce that you will be out of the office and the country from Wednesday, April 23rd to Monday, April 28th. Yes, even you i-bankers.
Welcome to the Good Life Festival Blog.
-k. michelle
From partying like rock stars in open air nightclubs on the Caribbean Sea to yachting to St. Barts with new friends and playing football in the soft white sand, the JI GROUP was able to deliver that "wow" factor everyday. -Kecia, DDS
Amazing!.....trip was absolutely fantastic!!!!....far beyond my expectations!!...I've never had such a well-executed trip anywhere. The JI Group did their thing. I had a wonderful time with some down-to-earth folks...truly unforgettable. -Dwight, Electrical Engineer
St. Maarten '07 was one of the best vacations I've been on. Great people and a gorgeous location. We departed from various parts of the U.S. and when we arrived in St. Maarten it seems like we instantly became friends. From rounds of beach football to evenings of dancing at the open air venue on the water, Bliss, the fun did not stop (even when it started raining). -MM, TV News Reporter
The crew was great, the sights and sounds of St. Maarten were stunning and the daily events were fascinating. I won't miss the St. Maarten Spring 2008 trip. -William, Corporate Lawyer
BEST VACATION YET! St. Maarten '07 was the best group vacation I have ever been on! The whole trip was perfect. It was the perfect balance of people with personalities that totally complimented each other! We had a group of people who didn't know each other when we got off the plane, and by the end of day 1, we were all fam! When they say ALL-INCLUSIVE, they mean it!!! We took "PARTY LIKE A ROCK STAR" to a whole 'nother level. This trip was the definition of living the "FABULOUS LIFE!" -Phillipa, Web Developer/Event Planner
I would like to say it was the best of the best on this trip. What you had was good looking women and good looking men, all professionals from around the country coming together to party. There were no men with egos and no women with attitudes. When you check your bag you check that too at the airport or on the bus to the hotel. To all of you hardworking professionals thinking about doing this trip, join us. Pump your brakes on everyday life. Let's get together and create memories and have A TASTE OF THE GOOD LIFE! -Derek, Hospital Administrator
To encapsulate the experience into words: daily island hopping, the fusion of music, sumptous food, endless activities, top rate, non-stop nightlife and most importantly new found friends. Your best bet is to take the journey yourself and create your own story. And remember to check all your reservations at the door because "What happens in St. Maarten stays in St. Maarten." -Marsha, AVP, PMO, Derivatives IT
St. Maarten 2007...what a fabulous vacation getaway! The fun started the moment we landed and didn't stop until we were back on the plane headed back home. But really what made this a Rockstar vacation was the group of great people on the trip. Young professionals that know how to have fun! Hands down one of my best vacations and definitely one of my most memorable. -RM, TV Anchor
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