The 9Mag group from the Black Ink Crew were living it up in Jamaica despite the drama and tomfoolery.  The show’s episodes in Jamaica aired in August 2018 in Season 4 of the Black Ink Crew Chicago. In these episodes, a division in the 9 Mag shop resulted in two separate shops, 9 Mag and Loyal Ink.  Ryan is rebuilding  Mag, while Van, Don, Charmaine, Lily and all of the other cast members, with the exception of Junior are a part of a new shop called Loyal Ink.

Did you see the living accommodations? Ryan’s group stayed at the GeeJam Hotel while the Loyal Ink crew were posted up in an equally beautiful but unnamed villa.

The GeeJam Hotel on San San Estate has three cabins, a suite, and a three-bedroom villa. There’s also a gym, spa, recording studio, a bar and a pool.

The Black Ink Crew in Jamaica: Geejam Hotel

The Blue Lagoon and Frenchman’s Cove, two gorgeous beaches, are near the Geejam Hotel.  Frenchman’s Cove has clear water and soft sand on its small remote beach in Portland, Jamaica.

Black Ink Crew in Jamaica: Blue Lagoon

Although the 9 Mag group stayed at GeeJam  Hotel, the Loyal Ink group stayed at an unnamed villa. They were probably close to the hotel, because Don and Ashley went to the Frenchman’s Cove. Don pushed Ashley in the popular swing there.

The Black Ink Crew in Jamaica is among a list of other reality TV shows that have been to the island.  The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Love and Hip Hop, the Bachelor and the Braxtons all visited and filmed in Jamaica at least once. The casts stayed in various hotels, resorts and villas in Jamaica, ranging from the Sandals and  Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay,  to the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande.

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After all of the drama on Season 7 of Love and Hip Hop Atlanta, the cast’s trip turned out be to Silver Spur Ranch, a dude ranch in Bandera, Texas. Although it was a funny location for all of the show’s drama, it’s a great spot for family vacation. The cast had experiences riding horses, watching a shooting demonstration, and eating authentic homemade Western-style meals. Did you see Karlie, Joc, and Rasheeda on the wagon filled with hay? That’s how guests travel from the lodge to Silver Spur  Ranch’s on-site restaurant. Either they travel by horse or by wagon.

Silver Spur Ranch by Heather Cowper

It looked like the cast were roughing it on Love and Hip Hop Atlanta, but Silver Spur Ranch has upscale touches like  a junior Olympic-sized swimming pool, playground,  a healing room with aromatherapy, an infrared sauna, and other luxurious goodies.

Rasheeda arranged for the group to relax at a bonfire. This turned out to be a bad idea, because most of the group was arguing.  Bon fires are created routinely at the ranch for guests. Fossil digging and old-fashioned barbecues are also among the list of activities at the Silver Spur Ranch.

Top Dude Ranches

The Silver Spur Ranch is just one example of a dude ranch that is not quite-so rustic. Here are some other ranches where you can ride on horseback, chow-down and camp in style.

The Resort Paws Up in Montana has tents that can put some hotel rooms to shame. The tent pictured above has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The resort also offers luxurious cabins in natural surroundings.

The Ranch at Rock Creek, also in Montana, has rooms that looks the the one above. Yes. This is a tent, but the ranch even have 5-bedroom homes for luxurious retreats.

The name says it all. The C Lazy U Ranch in Colorado is yet another dude ranch for glampers who want a more luxurious camping experience.

Tanque Verde in Arizona is a dude ranch with a spa. You can’t go wrong with that. Marketing itself as one of the most luxurious ranches, it fits the bill as a family getaway, because it has children’s programs.

The Art Hotel Barcelona, officially the Hotel Arts Barcelona thrilled the Real Housewives of Atlanta in Barcelona. during their Season 10 trip to Spain. You’ve got to see the penthouse! The women, who are accustomed to the utmost of luxury during their cast trips were not disappointed at the Art Hotel.

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The Art Hotel Barcelona/The Hotel Arts

Another thing is the view. The Arts Hotel Barcelona (Hotel Arts) has breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea. A hotel with a seaside view is a must if you are staying in Barcelona. Since it’s one of the tallest buildings along the coast this Ritz property has fabulous views of the coast, too.

A lovely spacious room at the Art Hotel/Hotel Arts

The 5-star seaside hotel boasts penthouses with huge living areas and celebrity-quality amenities (a private concierge and use of a car for transport.) Located on the upper ten floors of the hotel, some of the penthouses have private gyms and come with a chef and personal trainer.

Penthouses have living rooms, dining rooms, and kitchens. Marble bathrooms, smart TVs (with Netflix, of course) and a multilingual staff of butlers to help are some of the little extras Penthouse guests partake in.

The Art Hotel  Barcelona, Hotel Arts Barcelona is on the coast.

Convenience plays a huge role in whether or not a hotel is superb or just okay. This property is walking distance to the beach and restaurants. It’s in a bustling part of the city and it’s right across from the port.

Cuisine From a Michelin Starred Chef

Other amenities at the hotel include a spa, restaurant and bars. Chef Paco Perez, of the Art Hotel Barcelona’s Enoteca Paco Perez is the winner of two Michelin stars.

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Are you having trouble finding a man? Maybe the grass just might be greener on the other side, according to a new show, To Rome For Love. The show follows five American women who are looking for love in Rome, Italy. Under the guidance of expert Diann Valentine, the women date potential male suitors in beautiful Rome. To Rome For Love airs on Sundays at 9 p.m. Eastern Time on BRAVO. The show premiered on January 7, 2018.

Meet the Cast of To Rome For Love

Cast members: Gina Neely, Shay Atkins, Nakita McGraw, Ashley Russell, and Mercedes Young take the plunge to visit Rome in search of Mr. Right. All of the women have different takes on their ideal man; they all have different issues and personal drama that they are trying to overcome to ready themselves for their possible relationships.

To Rome For Love, Gina Neely

The name Gina Neely might be familiar to you. Neely is a chef known on the airwaves for her own TV show, Down Home with the Neely’s. Gina tries to keep her fame on the down-low on To Rome For Love. She seeks a regular guy who will get to know her for herself, and not her TV persona. Gina had been married for 25 years and being a TV personality, her marital problems and divorce were not exactly a secret. Like other dating reality TV shows, Gina has to face the challenges which arise from that dates and she has to face the challenges that will come up from living with a house full of women (as a reality TV star).

To Rome For Love, Shay Atkins

Shay Atkins is the 38-year-old  woman who, according to a BRAVO To Rome For Love press release, has the tendency to settle. On the show, she seems to rush into relationships and falls  for Mr. Right Now instead of finding the truly good guy for her.

To Rome For Love, Nakita McGraw

Nakita McGraw of To Rome For Love  (Photo by: Ernesto Ruscio/Bravo)

Nakita McGraw, 37, is a mother who truly seems to have a lower level of self-esteem. She sits alone at the mixer. Sometimes she has trouble embracing her full figure and loving herself.

To Rome For Love, Ashley Russell

Ashley Russell was married to a pro-football player before joining the show.  From the outside, she had THE life the many women wish they had, a handsome husband, two sweet daughters, a more than comfortable lifestyle. That’s the outside appearance. She dealt with infidelity and a broken heart in real life. After her divorce, and after getting some work done on her body to lift her spirits, she was ready to get back into the game.

To Rome for Love, Mercedes Young

Finally, there is Mercedes Young, 25, the youngest woman on the show, but she’s certainly not naive! She believes that most men are cheaters, and she has a long list of must-have characteristics for any man who tries to step to her. In the first few shows, she made it clear that she loves herblack men, so let’s see who she dates in Rome.

To Rome For Love Cast Photo by Philippe Antonello and Bravo

Beautiful Miami was hit hard by Hurricane Irma this week. Some of the most luxurious areas in my own hometown were hit the hardest. The Baller Wives in Miami themselves posted some images post Hurricane Irma on their social network accounts. They all seem to be okay!

Kijafa posted this video of Brickell Avenue.