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Caribbean Hotels -
  Jamaica

Jamaica is surely one of the Caribbean 's most iconic destinations. The scenery offers everything from fish-filled coral reefs and white-sand beaches to breathtaking waterfalls and cloud-shrouded rainforests. The music is infectious, and the people represent one of the most diverse populations in the Caribbean , drawing from African, Chinese, Indian, British and German heritage.

Jamaica is the Caribbean 's third largest island with six main tourist regions – Montego Bay , Negril, Mandeville and The South Coast, Kingston , Port Antonio and Ocho Rios.  There are numerous tranquil places to visit: The 7,402 foot Blue Mountain Peak is a challenge to all serious island trekkers, and bird watching is increasingly popular with more than 200 native species, including at least 25 species that are endemic. Jamaica is also reputedly home to more than 3,000 species of flowering plants, some 720 of which are found nowhere else. Jamaica is rich with formal gardens, too, such as Hope Botanical Gardens, Shaw Park Gardens , Coyaba River Garden and the Cranbrook Flower Forest .

Ocho Rios is a prime port for cruise ships but also boasts a succession of bays and beaches.  Most notable are Runaway Bay , and Discovery Bay . Just inland lies Dunn's River Falls – a much photographed attraction. Montego Bay is a Mecca for watersports lovers including sailing, scuba diving, and jet skiing, parasailing, sport fishing and glass - bottom boat excursions. For shoppers, Gloucester Avenue (dubbed the "Hip Strip") is lined with duty-free shops, souvenir arcades, restaurants and bars. Negril became known in the 1960's and 1970's as an idyllic escape for the backpack crowd, and still enjoys a low-key demeanor. Perched on limestone bluffs, Negril's West End is home to numerous small resorts snuggled into the craggy cliffs. 

Visit the many plantation great houses such as Rose Hall and Greenwood Great House. Tour the rum distillery at Hampden Great House. Like many Caribbean islands with a sugar plantation heritage, Jamaica showcases numerous fine rums, including Appleton , which offers a top-shelf label of aged rums.  Another favorite treat is Tia Maria, a coffee-flavored rum liqueur.

AIRPORTS/GATEWAYS/FLYING TIMES: Airports : Norman Manley International Airport (KIN), 13 miles from Kingston . Sangster International Airport (MBJ), 2 miles from downtown Montego Bay .  Sangster to: Ocho Rios 1.5 hours, Negril 1.5 hours.  Manley to: Port Antonio 2 hours, South Coast 2.0 hrs.  Gateways/Flying Times :  From Baltimore-3 hours.  Boston-3 hours 40 minutes.  Chicago-3 hours 45 minutes.  Dallas-3 hours 20 minutes.  Los Angeles-5 hours 30 minutes.  Miami-1hour 25 minutes.  Montego Bay from Atlanta-2 hours 40 minutes.  New Orleans-3 hours.  New York-3 hours 20 minutes.  Toronto-4 hours. London 10 hours.

British Airways fly from Gatwick to Kingston ( Norman Manley International Airport , KIN), and Virgin Atlantic from Gatwick to Kingston and Montego Bay (Sangster International, MBJ). There are also charter flights with First Choice and Thomson fly.

CLIMATE:   Temperatures high/low-Summer 80/70-80 degrees F. Winter 80/70 degrees F.  In the hills it's cooler with an average temperature around 70 degrees F.  In Kingston , humidity ranges from 63% in February to 75% in October.  In Montego Bay , humidity ranges from 71 to 77%.  Average rainfall is 77inches annually. Approximate sunrise/sunset 0600/1900.  For every 1000 feet in altitude the temperature drops 3.5 degrees F., so that the Blue Mountain Peak has an average annual temperature of 56 degrees F.

DINING:
Local. Fast food. Gourmet. International.  Tipping: 10-15%

LANGUAGE:  The official language spoken is English.  Patois, a mix of English and African, is also spoken.

NIGHTLIFE:   Discos, nightclubs, dinner/Dances, theatres, live music and Cinemas.

ATTRACTIONS/SIGHTSEEING: 

Kingston : Bob Marley Museum .  Bank of Jamaica Money   Museum . Caymanas Park . Devon House.  Emancipation Park .  Fort Charles &the Maritime Museum, Port Royal .  Hollywell.  Hope Botanical Gardens . Institute of Jamaica .  Liberty Hall.  National Gallery of Art.   National Heroes Park .  Putt n' Play.  Rockfort Mineral Bat.  Serenity Wildlife Park .  Spanish Town 's Historic District.  Mandeville/South Coa st: Appleton Rum Tour. Black River Safari Boat Tour.  Cashoo Ostrich Park .  Irie Safari.  Lover's Leap.  Milk River Mineral Spa.  YS Falls. 

Montego Bay : Animal Farm.  Aquasol Theme Park .  Bob Marley Experience.  Braco Stables.  Chukka Blue Adventure Tours .  Craydon In the Mountains.  Doctor's Cave Bathing Club.  John's Hall Adventure Tour.  Half Moon Equestrian Centre.  Hilton High Day Tour. Luminous Lagoon/Glistening Waters.  MoBay Undersea Tours . Outameni Experience. Rafting on the Martha Brae. Jamaica White Water Expedition.  Rose Hall Great House.  

Negril : Royal Palm Reserve.  Mayfield Falls.  Rick's Café. 

Ocho Rios and Runaway Bay : Blue Mountain Bicycle Tour.  Chukka Cove Adventure Tours .  Coyaba River Gardens .  Cranbrook Flower Forest .  Dolphin Cove.  Dunn's River Falls.  Firefly.  Five Star Watersports.  Green Grotto Caves .  Harmony Hall.  Heave-Ho Charters/Fun Cruises.  Hooves Limited.  Island Village .  James Bond Beach.  Ocho Rios Marine Park .  Prospect Plantation .  Reggae eXplosion.  Shaw Park Gardens . Sting Ray City . Trails Plantation Rides. Walderswood Jerk Country Tour.  White River Valley . 

Port Antonio :   Blue Lagoon.  Frenchman's Cove.  Castleton Gardens . Nonsuch Caves .  Rio Grande Tours.  Sommerset Falls.  Reich Falls.

 



beach, Breezes has something for everybody. Transfer time from Montego Bay airport is approximately 80 minutes. Note: minimum age is 16 years.

Facilities
2 freshwater swimming pools and 3 open air jacuzzis (one located at the "naturist area) and a choice of 3 restaurants and 5 bars. Sport facilities include 4 floodlit tennis courts, fitness centre, circus school with outdoor trapeze & trampoline. 18 hole PGA quality golf course with a driving range & putting green. A host of watersports are available including diving (see "What's Included" panel) for details. Live entertainment, theme nights and a disco.

Accommodation
All 238 rooms have air-conditioning, satellite TV, CD player, hair dryer, telephone, coffee maker, iron & ironing board, mini safe and a private patio or balcony. Superior Gardenview rooms have king size or 2 twin beds. Premium rooms as Superior have an ocean view. Luxury rooms with marble bathrooms are close to the sea with an ocean view.

Honeymoon / Special Anniversary guests receive a bottle of sparkling wine, fruit basket.

what's included
• Full breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner daily
• Unlimited premium brand drinks and house wine with lunch & dinner
• Watersports including windsurfing, sailing, waterskiing, snorkelling, kayaks and scuba diving (tuition provided)
• Fitness centre, tennis, volleyball, aerobics, water polo
• Golf - daily green fees although cart or caddies are mandatory extras. Use of the putting green and driving range
 


Beaches Grande Sport    -  4****

Excellent sporting resort

Location
In 45 acres of luxuriant landscaped gardens on the north coast close to Ocho Rios. Once the famous Ciboney Resort, it has been completely revamped to make a luxury sporting resort with great golf, tennis, watersports and a spa. For singles, couples and families with teens (minimum age 16 years)

Facilities
Highlights include free golf daily at the 18 hole championship golf at nearby Sandals Golf & Country Club. The new Spa offers an extensive range of treatments at a charge payable locally. A shuttle service runs from the main resort area down to the beach club facility.

Accommodation
289 rooms, all with air-conditioning, two double beds or king-size bed, amenity kit, hairdryer, telephone, private bath & shower, safe, coffee machine, clock radio and satellite television. Deluxe Mountain View rooms are in the great house with private balcony overlooking the resort towards the mountains. Luxury Villa rooms are dotted across the property with shared use of a villa pool. More spacious Villa Junior Suites are located in a 2 storey villa have use of a shared villa pool and sun deck. Part of the Suite Concierge Programme, Honeymoon Villa One Bedroom Suites on the edge of the resort have a luxury bedroom, separate living room, in room bar and enclosed private courtyard with small pool and whirlpool.

Special Anniversaries guests receive a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine.

all-inclusive - what's included
• All meals daily
• Snacks at anytime (24 hours)
• Unlimited premium brand drinks.
 


 Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa

Excellent sporting resort

Location
In 45 acres of luxuriant landscaped gardens on the north coast close to Ocho Rios. Once the famous Ciboney Resort, it has been completely revamped to make a luxury sporting resort with great golf, tennis, watersports and a spa. For singles, couples and families with teens (min. age 16)

Facilities
See "What's Included" panel for main features. Highlights include free golf daily at the 18 hole championship golf at nearby Sandals Golf & Country Club. The new Spa offers an extensive range of treatments at a charge payable locally. A shuttle service runs from the main resort area down to the beach club facility.

Accommodation
289 rooms, all with air-conditioning, two double beds or king-size bed, amenity kit, hairdryer, telephone,          private bath & shower, safe, coffee machine, clock radio and satellite TV. Deluxe Mountain View rooms are in the great house with private balcony overlooking the resort towards the mountains. Luxury Villa rooms are located on a hill with shared use of a villa pool. Villa Junior Suites are located in a 2 storey villa have use of a shared villa pool and sun deck. Part of the Suite Concierge Programme. Honeymoon Villa One Bedroom Suites on the edge of the resort have a luxury bedroom, separate living room, in room bar and enclosed private courtyard with small pool and whirlpool.
 


Sandals Royal Caribbean    -  4****


 Location: Situated on a long white sand beach at cutlass bay,about 5 minute's drive from Ocho Rios town       centre. Airport transfer 115 mins approximately.

Accommodation: Standard rooms are air- conditioned with a king size or twin beds, shower, telephone and balcony or patio with sea view .  Superior rooms as standard but more spacious with television and a bath (2 superior have no balcony/patio.  Larger 2 Bedroom Suites with kitchenette (sleep up to 6) are available on request.

Facilities: FREEsnorkelling , windsurfing , sunfish sailing , swimming pool , children's pool , fitness centre & 2 floodlit tennis courts.  Scuba diving (dive centre on site)  , horse riding and golf can also be arranged locally at a charge   . Children's play area & Minnon Club for 2-12 year olds  , Beach Bar  , open-air Terrace restaurant  ,disco and nightly entertainment normally outdoors  .

All Inclusive package -

Opinion: A firm favourite with British guests, this medium grade colonial style hotel has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere in a secluded setting .
 



CLUB CARIBBEAN   - 3***

Location:Set on a long narrow beach at Runaway Bay. 30 mins from Ocho Rios.

Accomodation:Set in mature gardens the Standard A/C Garden rooms are in rondavel style cottages, simply furnished with air-conditioning, ceiling fan, bath or shower. Oceanfront rooms, as above, overlook the sea. One bedroom suites (sleeps 4 adults) in the garden have air conditionin, TV, fridge, king size bed and seperate sitting area with a sofa bed (supplt, on request).

Facilities:Open air restaurant, snackbar, 3 bars, swimming pool and sun terrace, 2 tennis courts, watersports (see 'what's included' panel), fitness centre, free supervised daily children's programme, louge with wide screen satellite TV, disco & regular entertainment. Fully equipped PADI dive centre (not included in sll inclusive package). A section of beach is reserved for nude bathing. Children stay FREE on All Inclusive - only pay child cost as shown in price panel.

Opinion: An popular medium grade hotel described as "lazy but lively" - a good choice for families, couples and singles alike.
 


SANDALS MONTEGO BAY

Location: In 26 acres of lush  gardens ,  bordering a large white -sand beach near the airport at  Montego Bay .

Accommodation: All rooms have king size bed , air-conditioning , tea & coffee maker , bath , shower , safe , TV and telephone .  Deluxe rooms have a pool or partial sea view  .  Premium rooms as deluxe with garden  view and patio . Luxury have balcony or patio and are garden view . Grande luxe beachfront are directly on the beach with balcony or patio .  Beachfront honeymoon junior suites are more spacious and have a sitting area and full size bar. One bedroom honeymoon suites have a separate living area , fully stocked bar and are beachfront .

Facilities: Meals & drinks  are included.  Hotel facilities  there are swimming pools , Whirlpools ,  Sauna , Steam room ,  Spa centre , Disco & evening entertainment, TV room & indoors games area . Water sports included sunfish sailing  & windsurfing , Scuba diving & snorkelling Watersking , Glass- bottom boat  trip ,   Kayaks & pedaloes Land Sports,  Tennis day & night  Golf & green fees .

Opinion: Popular year round , vibrant and upbeat with a lovely big beach and excellent facilities.
 


SANDCASTLES   - 2** PLUS

Location : Ideally located next to  the main beach ih the resort of Ocho Rios . Transfer time from Montego Bay approximately 105 minutes .

Accommodation :Terracotta style roofed . Apartment are all ait conditioned with a double or twin beds , TV and balcony or patio . Studios have a shower and kitchenette . One bedroom apartments as studio  with a sofa  bed  in the living room . Deluxe one bedroom apartment have a seprate living room. Deluxe  two bedroom apartments have 2 bathrooms (one bath, one shower) and a kitchen .

Facilities:Sandcasles has its own pool (with childrens area ) and sun terrace  , restaurant , bar & ample parking .
Regular evening entertainment .  A selection of shops  and  a variety of restaurant & bars are within close walking distance .

Opinion: A lovely   self   catering complex with easy access to the beach and amenities of Ocho Rios nearby. Good value for families.
 


Sandals Dunns River    - 5*****

One of Sandals best!!

Location:
Set on one of Jamaica's best watersports beaches just 5 minutes from the lively resort of Ocho Rios. This magnificent Renaissance-style palace with marble columns offers a laid-back Jamaican charm. Sandals Dunn's River is a true heaven for golfers and their partners, with something for everyone from fantastic watersports to the luxury Spa. Mixed couples only (minimum age 18 years).

Facilities
See "What's Included" panel for main features. Enjoy 18 hole championship golf at nearby Sandals Golf & Country Club or try the hotel's own pitch & putt course. The opulent European style Spa awaits you, although treatments are payable locally.

Accommodation
250 rooms, all with air-conditioning, king-size bed, amenity kit, hairdryer, telephone, private bath & shower, safe, clock radio, satellite TV and coffee maker. Deluxe Room - above entrance with balconies and garden and mountain views. Honeymoon Grande Luxe Room - in low-rise 2 storey building, first floor rooms have patios. Suite Concierge Service - these rooms have all the above plus 4 poster bed, in room bar, 24 hour room service and bath robes. Honeymoon Concierge room - second and third floors with partial ocean views. Oceanview One Bedroom Suite - with two bathrooms, two balconies and separate sitting area with ocean and beach views.

Special Anniversaries guests receive a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine

All-inclusive - what's included

• All meals daily
• Snacks at anytime (24 hours)
• Unlimited premium brand drinks.
 


SANDALS OCHO RIOS    - 4****


RESORT & GOLF CLUB

Location Nestled between   lush green mountain and the sparkling sea, a few minutes from  Ocho Rios.  Airport transfer time approximately  105 mins.

AccommodationAll rooms have king size bed, air conditioning, tea & coffee maker, safe, bath shower, TV & phone.  Deluxe rooms with patio or balcony have garden view, Luxury rooms most with patio or balcony have garden/mountain view.  Grande Luxe Oceanfront Rooms are located onthe main building overlooking the sea.  Honeymoon Penthouse Oceanfront rooms available on request.

FacilitiesSee  "What's included@ below.

Opinion An enchanting resort with all all the charm of a Mediterranean village and an excellent range of sporting and leisure facilities.
Mixed couples only (minimum age 18 years).  Min. stay 7 nts arrivals 25 Dec '99 - 1 Jan
'00 (must include night of Jan. '00.
 


STARFISH TRELAWNY BEACH  - 3***

Location: Beautifully located on a white sand beach some 45 min drive from Montego Bay.

Accommodation 350 rooms in two wings with either mountain or sea views.  The rooms are simply furnished with double or twin beds, air-conditioning, satelite TV bath & shower, cofee making facilities, phone and balcony with a mountain view oceanview rooms at a supplement.  Garden cottages are larger and close to the pool and beach.

Facilities Sports facilities and entertainment are a main feature at Trelawny and include floodlit tennis courts, sailing, snorkelling and windsurfing (see 'what's included').  Dive centre (not included in all inclusive pacckage).  There is a swiming pool with sun terrace and beach bar, disco andquieter cocktail lounge.  Daily supervised childern's activity programme (8am - 8pm daily)  and a special Fun Centre.  First child stay FREE on all Inclusive benefites - only pay cost shown in price panel.

OpinionThe atmosphere is lively & informal, Trelawny is excellent value, especially for families.  Minimum stay10 nights, 23 Dec. '99 - 1 Jan '00.


Wyndham Rose Hall


- until 22 Dec 02

Amazing water park, great for couples & families

Location:
Is set within the private 400 acre Rose Hall Plantation, a former sugar plantation 10 miles east of Montego Bay and the airport. This large resort with its original Great House, secluded sandy beach and amazing water park is a natural choice for couples and families who want a lively holiday and good standards. Airport transfer time approximately 20 minutes.

Facilities
The centre of attraction is the enormous Sugar Mill Falls, the hotel's amazing water park with waterfalls, 280ft waterslide, relaxing lagoons, lazy river ride, 3 terraced pools and more ! The beach offers watersports, kids are kept entertained at the Children's Club which operates daily for kids 4-12 years old while adults can enjoy the resorts own 18 hole golf course (payable locally). There's a choice of 4 restaurants, 3 bars, Sports Bar & disco, fitness centre, selection of shops and nightly entertainment.

Accommodation
A total of 488 air-conditioned rooms. Standard rooms have one king size or 2 queen size beds, satellite TV, hair dryer, telephone, tea/coffee maker, bath & shower, balcony or patio with garden view. Superior rooms as above located on higher floors with partial ocean view. Deluxe rooms as above with partial ocean, pool and water park views.

What's included:

Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily buffet style
Snacks daily between 7am - 11pm
Unlimited drinks by the glass (excludes premium brands & bottled water)
Daily entry to the water park
Watersports including snorkelling, windsurfing, kayaks and sailing
Tennis (racquets & ball hire at a charge)
Aerobics, volleyball and use of the gym
Nightly entertainment
Daily activities at the Children's club 4 - 12 years old