SANDALS OCHI BEACH RESORT HOSTS BOOTS ON THE BEACH VACATION AND
SALUTES U.S. SERVICE MEMBERS THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
~Favorite country music artists, CMT’s Katie Cook, Boot Campaign COO, Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Joey Jones and widow of American Sniper, Taya Kyle join deserving military couples at the all new Sandals Ochi Beach Resort to help raise funds for the Boot Campaign~
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica–May 5, 2015–F.Sandals Resorts, the Luxury Included® Vacation for two people in love, salutes U.S. service members this Memorial Day weekend during Boots on the Beach Vacation, an all-star country music celebration to benefit the Boot Campaign. Promoting patriotism for America and the military community, the Boot Campaign aims to raise awareness of the unique challenges service members and their families face during and post-service and provide necessary assistance.
Hosted by Country Music Television’s Hot 20 Countdown Katie Cook and featuring platinum selling artists Chris Young, Jerrod Niemann and Tyler Farr along with appearances by Boot Campaign COO, Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Joey Jones and Boot Campaign Ambassador and widow of American Sniper Chris Kyle, Taya Kyle, Boots on the Beach Vacation will take place May 22-26, 2015 at the all new Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Six deserving military couples are receiving a surprise trip to attend Boots on the Beach Vacation courtesy of the Boot Campaign and the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation. “It is our profound pleasure and privilege to celebrate and support U.S. service members and their families. These people have given so much. It's an honor to do something special for them,” said Gordon “Butch” Stewart, Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, parent company of Sandals Resorts.
“The Jamaica Tourist Board is pleased to join forces with Sandals Resorts for this worthwhile initiative,” noted Paul Pennicook, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism. “We are thrilled that Sony Music Nashville has chosen Jamaica this year for its all-star music showcase to benefit The Boot Campaign. We hope this exciting weekend event will demonstrate to attendees why Jamaica is the Home of All Right.”
Sandals Resorts has a long tradition of honoring those in service, a commitment begun by Stewart following the Gulf War when Sandals donated vacations worth $1 million to returning troops and then again with Operation Relax, which doubled the offer to troops returning from Iraq. Today, Sandal Resorts offers a 10% savings to all active, reserve or retired members of all branches of the U.S. Military and their spouses. This offer is also available to active duty firefighters and police officers.
Weekend highlights include acoustic jam sessions with upcoming artists Cam, Logan Mize and Josh Dorr, a silent auction to benefit the Boot Campaign and a pool party with American Idol finalist, Casey James, where a Guinness World Record attempt will be made of the most people doing pushups at one time to bring awareness to Boot Campaign's Pushups for Charity international fundraising initiative.
Boots on the Beach Vacation is produced in association with Sony Music Nashville, Alliance Connection Productions and Funjet Vacations.
Guests who book their Boots on the Beach Vacation at the all new Sandals Ochi Beach Resort through Funjet Vacations will receive the All Access Experience VIP Pass, which grants meet & greets with the artists, preferred seating at concerts, a limited edition t-shirt and a Boots On The Beach Vacation gift bag. For more information and to book the exclusive VIP Boots on the Beach Vacation package, visit
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Sandals Resorts:
Sandals Resorts offers two people in love with the most romantic, Luxury-Included® vacation experience in the Caribbean. With 15 stunning beachfront settings in Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, The Bahamas, Barbados and Grenada, Sandals Resorts offers more quality inclusions than any other resort company on the planet. Signature Love Nest® Dream suites for the ultimate in privacy and service; butlers trained by the English Guild of Professional Butlers; Red Lane® Spa; Discovery Dining, ensuring top-shelf liquor, premium wines and gourmet specialty restaurants; Aqua Centers with expert PADI® certification and training; fast Wi-Fi from beach to bedroom and WeddingMoons®, for dream destination weddings are all Sandals Resorts exclusives. Sandals Resorts is part of family-owned Sandals Resorts International (SRI), which includes Beaches Resorts and is the Caribbean’s leading all-inclusive resort company. For more information about the Sandals Resorts Luxury Included® difference, visit
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About Sony Music Nashville
Sony Music Nashville includes its three country label operations –Arista Nashville, Columbia Nashville and RCANashville – and Provident Music Group, one of the world’s leading Christian music companies. Sony Music Nashville is a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
About Alliance Connection, Inc.
The leading strategic partnership-marketing firm in the United States specializes in identifying, designing and building strategic partnerships and promotions to grow business and exceed expectations. Alliance Connection is a diverse portfolio with one common thread: creating a connection between companies and consumers. Alliance Connection Productions, a branch of the company, produces experiential marketing solutions for the hospitality industry. All Access Experience, operated by Alliance Connection, Inc., creates once in a lifetime experiences for people who want more from a vacation. .
About Boot Campaign
Boot Campaign is anational 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to showing tangible appreciation of our active military, raising awareness of the challenges they face upon return and supporting their transition home. The Boot Campaign cultivates awareness, promotes patriotism and provides assistance to military, past and present, and their families. Retail sales of combat boots, apparel and mission-focused merchandise, general public donations and corporate sponsorships allow the Boot Campaign to operate six initiatives includingcareer transition, housing, education, wellness, urgent assistance and family support. These programs support military personnel, past and present, healing from a variety of physical and emotional combat wounds, embodying the campaign motto that, “When They Come Back, We Give Back”.
About Funjet Vacations
Funjet Vacations is the flagship brand of the Mark Travel Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Funjet specializes in providing travelers with vacation packages that meet their needs, delivered with unparalleled customer care and at an exceptional value. With over 40 years of experience and hundreds of destinations, Funjet Vacations creates memories and helps each traveler Do Something They'll Never Forget.
About Jamaica Tourist Board
The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), founded in 1955, is Jamaica’s national tourism agency based in the capital city of Kingston. The JTB was declared the Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board by the World Travel Awards (WTA) from 2006 to 2014. Also in 2014, Jamaica earned the WTA’s vote for the World’s Leading Wedding Destination and World’s Leading Cruise Destination, as well as Caribbean’s Leading Destination and Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination for the eighth consecutive year. Additionally, the Historic Falmouth Cruise Port was recognized as the World’s Leading Heritage Project while Ocho Rios was named the Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Port and Sangster International Airport was voted the Caribbean’s Leading Airport. In Canada, Jamaica was voted the Favourite Honeymoon Destination by Travel Agents.
JTB offices are located in Kingston, Montego Bay, Miami, Toronto and London. Representative offices are located in Berlin, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, Mumbai and Tokyo.
For details on upcoming special events, attractions and accommodations in Jamaica go to the JTB’s website at or call the Jamaica Tourist Board at 1-800-JAMAICA (1-800-526-2422). Follow the JTB on Facebook at on Twitter at on Instagram at on Pinterest at or on YouTube at View the JTB blog at