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Jamaica has a wide variety of things to do for all tastes and age groups. Here
is a list of activities and services you may find useful in planning your villa
vacation. |
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| ADVENTURES with CHUKKA BLUE | Jeep Safari, ATV Safari, River Tubing, Canopy Tour, Horseback
Riding in the mountains, river and the sea. Good fun, great adventure! See
age restrictions. http://www.chukkacaribbean.com/jamaica.php | ||
| AIR TOURS: ISLAND HOPPER | See the grandeur
of Jamaica's mountains and coastline by helicopter. Approx $700 per hour. 974 9756 helicopter@mail.infochan.com | ||
| APPLETON RUM DISTILLERY | Guided tour of distillery. Sample various rums. Combine with visit to YS Falls. | ||
| BLACK RIVER SAFARI & YS FALLS TOUR | On south side of Island 90 minutes drive
from villa. Take boat ride up Black River to see crocodiles in their natural habitat.
Then visit picturesque YS Falls. Your driver can arrange this excursion. $13.75 entrance. | ||
| CORAL CLIFF GAMING LOUNGE | On Montego
Bay's lively Hip Strip. Live jazz to fashion shows, cabaret or reggae. Coral Cliff
is Montego Bay's gaming lounge (slots only). Slots range from 50 cents to $5 for
jackpots. 952-4130 | ||
| CROYDON IN THE MOUNTAINS | Working coffee plantation. Tour and tasting. Enjoy samples. | ||
| DEEP SEA FISHING and SAILING CHARTERS | 41'
Viking tournament-equipped sport fishing boat ... plus SunCat Catamaran for up
to 60 guests w/crew of 5. Snorkeling, sunset and private party charters. Rates
& Res: Denise Taylor 1-995-2912 or beeper 1-936-6207 |
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| DISCO~MARGARITAVILLE | Sports
Bar and disco with big screen tv, water slide, good light menu. Fun for teenagers
and playful adults. Gloucester Avenue on Hip Strip in town 952-4777 | ||
| DUTY-FREE SHOPPING | Montego Bay or Freeport (where the cruise ships dock). Also, Casa de Oro downtown, Half Moon Shopping Village and Holiday Inn shopping arcade. Also, big craft markets in MoBay, Ocho Rios and Negril. Dealing for best price is expected. | ||
| GALLERY OF WEST INDIAN ART | Jamaican
oils and watercolors, Haitian primitives, colorful wood carvings, alabaster. Original
art not subject to duty. 11 Fairfield Rd. just west of Montego Bay (near Westgate
Shopping Center in area known as Catherine Hall). 952-4547 or 979-6732 ... fax
979-5795 | ||
| GOLF | Tryall
Golf, Tennis & Beach Club 956-5660 Half Moon Golf Club 953-2560 Rose Hall Country Club 953-2650 Ritz Carlton Golf Course 953-2800 |
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| GOOD HOPE COUNTRY HOUSE | High
in the remarkable mountains of Cockpit Country sits a unique piece of history:
a 1755 Great House on a 2.000-acre working farm.
Go for a tour, swim, trail ride through an orange grove and along the cool Martha
Bray river bank, and an excellent lunch. Take a camera! 469-3444 or 881-7070 | ||
| GREENWOOD GREAT HOUSE | Built
by the Barretts of Wimpole Street in 1790 for entertaining. The greatest Great
House in Jamaica ... the finest antique museum in the Caribbean + amazing view
from upper verandah of curve in the earth's surface. $12 and well worth trip to
Falmouth (one of Jamaica’s oldest towns). 953-1077 Combine with horseback
riding at Good Hope 610-5798. On
the same excursion, stop for lunch at rustic Time ‘n’ Place Beach, named
“best beach bar in the Caribbean” by Conde Nast. | ||
| GYM: ELITE FITNESS CENTER | Queen’s Drive, Montego Bay, overlooking the airport. State-of-the-art cardio-vascular equipment: treadmills, stair climber, recumbent & standing cycles, cross trainer and more. Mirrored workout room, tv, scale, coolers, free lockers, music. Vitamin and juice bar. Changing rooms, showers, accessories. Mon-Fri 6AM-10PM Sat 7:30AM-4PM Sun 7:30AM-2PM 940-5684 | ||
| HORSEBACK-RIDING | Chukka
Blue 5 minutes west of Tryall. Excellent horses and guides. Start with a ride
in the mountains, end with a romp in the sea. Another Chukka Blue near Ocho Rios.
Half Moon Equestrian Centre 953-2211. Rocky Point Stables - mountain riding 953-2286.
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| INTERNET | If
you wish to take your laptop, call Infochannel in Kingston at 876-978-2960 (Fax
876-978-2966 or email icquery@infochan.com).
They will take your application to establish temporary Internet access while you
are in Jamaica and advise you of the subscription fee and daily fee (which are
quite low and can be charged to a credit card). Connection will be made on an
agreed-upon date. Infochan also provides good tech support. Ask for day/night/weekend
tech support telephone numbers. (Guests in Tryall Club villas may use the Tryall
Internet Room. Round Hill guests may use the Round Hill Internet Room.) | ||
| MOUNTAIN
VALLEY RAFTING at LETHE | Float downstream on a bamboo poled raft through Jamaica’s tropical countryside. Jitney tour of area and lunch optional. Your driver can arrange this excursion. | ||
| MARTHA BRAE RAFTING | 1 hr 15 min ride. 18 miles east of Half Moon near Falmouth, one of Jamaica’s oldest towns, distinctive Georgian architecture. Your driver can arrange. Stop for lunch at rustic Time n Place Beach, named “best beach bar in the Caribbean” by Conde Nast. | ||
| MASSAGE | Call
Round Hill Spa 956-7050 or The Tryall Club Spa 956-5660 to make reservations for
a wide variety of treatments. For a real treat, call Marcia Mullings at 876-952-4548.
She’ll come to your villa for as many facials, massages, manicures and pedicures
as your group wants. Heaven! | ||
| NEGRIL | 45 minutes west of Montego Bay. Let your hair down. 7 miles of white sand beach, clubs, restaurants, reggae, beach bars. Totally casual. Watch sunset from Rick's Cafe or The Pickled Parrot. Great diving and snorkeling on Negril's reefs. Hire a boatman. | ||
| OCHO RIOS | 90-minute drive east of
Montego Bay DUNN'S RIVER FALLS Take swimsuits and sneakers and walk the falls with guides. Modest entrance fee. DOLPHIN COVE Swim with the dolphins! Wear swimsuits and take towels, no jewelry. $50 to $195 ~ children under age 10 half price. Near Dunn's River Falls. 8:30-5:30. 974-5335 or 795-0484 Reserve in advance. ISLAND VILLAGE New shopping & entertainment center. Margaritaville Bar & Restaurant with water slide, concerts, good food and drink, duty-free jewelry stores. Multiplex digital movie theater, art gallery, coffee shops, more bars and restaurants; boutiques, beach and swim-up bar, etc. Modest entrance fee. Plan to spend several hours here. Worth the trip. | ||
| PIER I | Funky and casual native waterfront
bar with loud music. Cruise Montego Bay and party every Friday night. ($25/person
+ cash bar). Opposite craft market in town. | ||
| RESTAURANTS | See our list of recommended restaurants should you wish to dine out. Good variety available ... from roadside jerk pork stands to elegant candlelight Continental cuisine. | ||
| ROCKLANDS FEEDING STATION | Reach
out and touch Jamaica's exotic Mango Hummingbird, Orange Quit and Doctor Bird.
Bird feeding daily at 3:30 in Anchovy (15 minute drive). 952-2009 | ||
| ROSE HALL GREAT HOUSE | Legendary home of Annie Palmer (the White Witch) who ruled cruelly and died violently. Bad story. Great house. Open 7 days/week 8-5:00. $15. | ||
| ROUND HILL BEACH PARTY | Every
MONDAY Beach party barbecue with lobster, bonfire and Calypso band. $67 Every
WEDNESDAY A la carte dinner on seaside terrace with Reggae band. Every
FRIDAY Jamaica Night with Jamaican buffet, steel band or reggae band + Jamaican
floor show. $57 for dinner and music (beverages extra). Children under 12 get
50% discount. Check dress code when you call for reservation. Reservations 956-7050 | ||
| SCUBA DIVING & SNORKELING, SAILFISH RENTALS | Captain's
Water Sports at Round Hill, call Brian Langford 322-7447. Also Half Moon 953-2211.
Also Rose Hall Beach Club 680-0969. Poseidon divers offer lessons, equipment and dives. Also, excellent diving on Negril's reefs. | ||
| SUNSET CRUISES ... FISHING EXCURSIONS | Call Denise Taylor to reserve sunset cruise ... or fishing trip including gear ... or boat tour of Negril or Marine Park. Max 8 passengers for deep-sea fishing. Full day $900. Half day $450. To schedule with Denise: 995-2912 | ||
| TENNIS | Plenty
of courts for day or night play at Half Moon, Holiday Inn, Racquet Club. | ||
| TRYALL CLUB BEACH PARTY | Every THURSDAY.
Beach barbecue and dancing, Reggae music, entertainment, fun. $35 for adults,
$17.50 for children under 12, no charge for children 3 and younger. Add 10% service
charge. Drinks additional. Call one day in advance for reservations: 956-5660 | ||
| YOGA | Tuesday and Thursday at 6
PM at The Wharf House. Also Monday-Wednesday-Friday mornings at 9 AM on Doctor’s
Cave Beach. Three instructors. The first class is free ... thereafter $12 each.
Classes are normally 90 minutes. For more info, contact Nicky DeLisser at 952-4547
(Gallery of West Indian Art) or 605-1818 (home) or cell 363-7922. | ||
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The Area Code for Jamaica is 876. Some numbers require
1+ dialing when in Jamaica.. All prices subject to change. | |||
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