Playa Resorts Celebrates National Rum Day All Month

Image: PHOTO: Mai Tai. (photo courtesy of AnnaLauraWolff/iStock/Getty Images Plus)
Image: PHOTO: Mai Tai. (photo courtesy of AnnaLauraWolff/iStock/Getty Images Plus)
by Codie Liermann
Last updated: 6:00 PM ET, Tue August 20, 2019

One of the highlights of a Caribbean vacation is grabbing a refreshing cocktail and sipping on it while relaxing by the pool or ocean. Stress and worry are carried away with each tropical sip and are soon replaced with relaxation and fun.

In honor of the recent National Rum Day-and since one day of celebrating usually isn't enough-people around the world are celebrating rum all month long.

The distilled alcoholic beverage is sometimes slowly sipped on its own or on ice but is most frequently found mixed in a specialty cocktail such as a Piña Colada, Mai Tai or Mojito.

Several Playa Hotels & Resorts properties are taking this national day very seriously by doing something unique for guests. Jewel Grande, Hilton Rose Hall and Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Rose Hall are choosing to participate in the fun in all different ways, and all three of these resorts happen to be located in the beautiful Caribbean island of Jamaica.

Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa has an entire menu dedicated to this special occasion. For $35, guests can enjoy an exclusive Jamaican Rum Tasting Dinner at the hands of experts.

The tasting includes seven different types of rum: Appleton 21 Years Old, Appleton Rare 12 Year Blend, Appleton Reserve Blend, Appleton Signature Blend, J Wray & Nephew Overproof, Cocomania Coconut Liqueur and Sangster Rum Cream.

These delights are paired with a delicious food menu which includes curried coconut shrimp, jerk chicken and rum cake, among many other local favorites.

Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa provides the treats to satisfy any sweet tooth with a lineup including Jamaican Rum Cake and Rummy Banana Strudel. Both desserts can be recreated at home and include a hint of white rum, making them the perfect treats to indulge in while celebrating National Rum Month.

Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall, a family-friendly property, and Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, an adult-only property, are both celebrating this month as well. The chef has a few rum incorporated dishes prepared, and the mixologist has a handful of cocktails available for guests with rum as the main ingredient.

From pre-dinner cocktails to delicious meals and sweet treats, Playa Hotels & Resorts ensures visitors to these resorts will not only create memories in paradise but also get a rum fix during this month of celebrating.


For the latest travel news, updates and deals, subscribe to the daily TravelPulse newsletter.

Topics From This Article to Explore

More From TravelPulse

Related Videos

Codie Liermann

Managing Editor

Codie Liermann is Managing Editor for TravelPulse. She has worked in the travel industry for almost ten years and has visited...

Grow Your Travel Business With Certified Courses

Travel Agent Academy
Travel Agent Academy
Puerto Vallarta Specialist ProgramEnveloped in the beauty of a by-gone time, this colorful town on Mexico’s Pacific Coast is sure to win...
Travel Agent Academy
Travel Agent Academy
Costa Rica Specialist ProgramCosta Rica Specialist Program academy ENROLL NOW Costa Rica offers golden shores, fish-filled waters,...
Travel Agent Academy
Travel Agent Academy
Korea Travel Specialist ProgramThis course will allow you to explore this fascinating country's incredible diversity of experiences...
Travel Agent Academy
Travel Agent Academy
Puerto Vallarta Specialist ProgramEnveloped in the beauty of a by-gone time, this colorful town on Mexico’s Pacific Coast is sure to win...
Travel Agent Academy
Travel Agent Academy
Costa Rica Specialist ProgramCosta Rica Specialist Program academy ENROLL NOW Costa Rica offers golden shores, fish-filled waters,...
Travel Agent Academy
Travel Agent Academy
Korea Travel Specialist ProgramThis course will allow you to explore this fascinating country's incredible diversity of experiences...

Don't Miss These Travel Agent Events and Trainings

Upcoming Webinar
Small Groups, Big AdventuresThursday, June 18, 2026
2:00pm ET
Join Trafalgar and Insight Vacations for an exclusive launch webinar introducing 56 new Small Group...
Upcoming Webinar
Discover Houston, A World in a CityMonday, June 22, 2026
2:00pm Eastern
Join Visit Houston for an inside look at one of the country’s most dynamic and diverse destinations....
Upcoming Webinar
Why Cruise, When You Can CunardWednesday, June 24 2026
2:00pm Eastern
When cruise is the option, Cunard is the difference. This session explores what sets the Cunard...
Upcoming Webinar
Small Groups, Big AdventuresThursday, June 18, 2026
2:00pm ET
Join Trafalgar and Insight Vacations for an exclusive launch webinar introducing 56 new Small Group...
Upcoming Webinar
Discover Houston, A World in a CityMonday, June 22, 2026
2:00pm Eastern
Join Visit Houston for an inside look at one of the country’s most dynamic and diverse destinations....
Upcoming Webinar
Why Cruise, When You Can CunardWednesday, June 24 2026
2:00pm Eastern
When cruise is the option, Cunard is the difference. This session explores what sets the Cunard...