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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.
Beaches Negril
Incredible sunsets across Long Bay
Location
A luxurious resort set in 20 acres of garden on the
beautiful white shoreline of Long Bay, at Negril for couples, singles and
families. A superb all-inclusive resort for everyone with all the excellent
facilities that are synonymous with the Sandals name. Airport transfer time
approximately 105 minutes from Montego Bay.
Facilities
See 'What's included panel below for full details
of leisure facilities available. Additional facilities include Kids Camp (under
12s) which has a Sega games room, creche and activities for teens. (baby-sitting
service available at a charge). Guests may use the spa facilities at the nearby
Sandals Negril.
Accommodation
200 spacious air-conditioned rooms with bath, shower,
ceiling fan, safe, tea & coffee maker, satelite T.V & patio/balcony.
Deluxe rooms have a king-size bed or twin beds. Grand Luxe Beachfront have
a king-size & sofa bed. Part of the "Concierge programme", Beachfront
Junior Suites are more spacious and can sleep 2 adults and 2 kids. Beachfront
One Bed Suites (sleep 4)have separate bedroom and living room.
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.
Resort Facilities:
Swimming pools -
Whirlpools - Sauna or steam room
- Disco & evening entertainment
TV room & indoors games area
Watersports
Sunfish sailing & windsurfing Scuba diving & snorkelling Waterskiing Glass-bottom boat trips- Kayaks & pedaloes
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:
Set in 17 acres of manicured gardens on the
edge of Montego Bay, about 10 minutes drive from the airport. A charming
colonial-style hotel offering excellent facilities and a genteel ambience
making it the perfect setting for romantics of all ages. Mixed couples
only (minimum age 18 years).
Facilities
The resort has its own private off shore island
giving guests an additional choice of swimming pool, beaches and a Thai
style restaurant.
Accommodation
Has a total of 190 room & suites. Deluxe
rooms have a king-size bed, air-conditioning & ceiling fan, tea &
coffee maker, bath, shower, satellite TV, telephone and garden view. Grande
Luxe Beachfront as Deluxe but with ocean view. Honeymoon Luxury Beachfront
Concierge rooms have a four poster bed and in room bar. Beachfront Royal
Suites as previous with a separate sitting area and views of either the
pool, side ocean or full ocean view, in room bar and are part of the suite
concierge service programme.
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.
SHAW PARK HOTEL-
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:snorkelling , 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 .
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.
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 .
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.
Accommodation: All 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.
Facilities: See "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.
Opinion: The
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