AIR TOURS See the grandeur of Jamaica's mountains and coastline from the air.   
TIMAIR TOURS 952-2516 (day) or 952-8237 (evening)
for rates & reservations.Light airplane.
HELITOURS 1-974-1108.  $650 per hour.  Thrilling, memorable, beautiful! Helicopter.
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APPLETON RUM DISTILLERY Guided tour of distillery. Sample various rums. Combine with visit to YS Falls.
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BLACK RIVER SAFARI & Y.S. FALLS TOUR On south side of Island 90 minutes drive from your villa. Take boat ride up Black River to see crocodiles in their natural habitat. Then visit spectacular and picturesque YS Falls. Your driver can arrange this excursion. ($13.75 entrance)
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CROYDON IN THE MOUNTAINS Working coffee plantation. Tour and tasting. Enjoy samples.
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DEEP SEA FISHING and SAILING CHARTERS 41' Viking tournament-equipped sportfishing 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.
 
DISCO~MARGARITAVILLE Sports Bar and disco with big screen tv, water slide, good light menu. Fun for teenagers and playfull adults. Gloucester Avenue on Hip Strip in town 952-4777
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DUTY-FREE SHOPPING Montego Bay or Freeport (where the cruise ships dock). Also, 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.
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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 Centre in area known as Catherine Hall ). 952-4547 or 979-6732 ...fax 979-5795
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GOLF
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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 plus amazing view from upper verandah of curve in the earth's surface.  Well worth trip to Falmouth (one of Jamaica's oldest towns).  $10.  953-1077.  Combined with horseback riding at Good Hope 610-5798.  Stop for lunch at rustic Time 'n' Place Beach, named "best beach bar in the Caribbean" by Conde Nast.
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GYM: ELITE FITNESS CENTER Queen's Drive, Montego Bay, overlooking the airport.  State-of-the-art cardio-vascular equipment:  treadmills, stairclimber, recumbent & standing cycles and crosstrainer 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
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HORSEBACK-RIDING Chukka Blue 5 minutes west of Tryall.  Excellent horses & guides.  Start in the hills, end with a ride in the sea. Also rafting, tubing and adventure tours.  990-9166
Half Moon Equestrian Center - 953-2211
Rocky Point Stables - Mountain riding.  953-2286
Good Hope Plantation - jungle, mountains and river ... beautiful ... different trail ride possible every day.  610-5798
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INTERNET To get on line from the villa, 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 & daily fee (which are quite low & 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 also use the Tryall Internet Room).
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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.
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MARTHA BRAE RAFTING 1 hour 15 minute ride.  18 miles east of Half Moon near Falmouth.  Your driver can arrange.  Stop for lunch at rustic Time 'n' Place Beach, named "best beach bar in the Caribbean" by Conde Nast.
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MASSAGE Call Bunty's Cottage at Round Hill (massage, facials, reiki, reflexology, wraps, etc.; manicure, pedicure, waxing) 956-7050 or manager Carolyn Jobson at home 952-6792.  Also Andrea Gentles 818-8047.  Also Beryl Gray 952-2812.  Also Stella Gray at Half Moon spa 953-2211, ext. 368.  They'll come to your villa.  Heaven!
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NEGRIL 1 hr 15 min 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.
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OCHO RIOS 90-minute drive east of Montego Bay. See dramatic Dunn's River Falls. Take swimsuits and sneakers and walk the falls with guides. $5 entrance fee.
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OCHO RIOS ISLAND VILLAGE New shopping and entertainment center. Margaritaville Bar & Restaurant with water slide, concerts, good food and drink. Multipex digital movie theater, art gallery, coffee shops, more bars and restaurant; boutiques, beach and swim-up bar, etc. Modest entrance fee. Plan to spend several hours here. Worth the trip.
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PIER I Funky and casual native waterfront bar. Cruise Montego Bay and party every Friday night. ($25/person + cash bar). Opposite craft market in town.
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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. Nearby Round Hill is excellent.
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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
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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.
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ROUND HILL BEACH PARTY Every MONDAY Beach barbecue buffet, bonfire and Calypso band. 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. $49 for dinner and music (beverages extra). Children under 12 get 50% discount. Reservations 956-7050.
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SCUBA DIVING & SNORKELING, SAILFISH RENTALS Tryall or Captain's Watersports at Round Hill 956-7050.  Also Half Moon 953-2211.  Poseidon divers offer lessons, equipment and dives.  Also, excellent diving on Negril's reefs.
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SUNSET CRUISE ...  FISHING EXCURSIONS Call Denise Taylor to reserve sunset cruise ... or fishing trip including gear ... or boat tour of Negril or Marine Park.  Maximum 8 passengers for deep-sea fishing.  Full day $600.  Half day $300.  To schedule with Denise:  995-2912
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TENNIS Plenty of courts for day or night play at Tryall, Round Hill, Half Moon, Holiday Inn, Racquet Club.
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TRYALL CLUB BEACH PARTY (call to check availability) 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
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ENJOY JAMAICA from TRYALL   ENJOY JAMAICA from OCHO RIOS

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The Area Code for Jamaica is 876. Some numbers require 1+ dialing.
All prices subject to change.
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The Fine Print: In response to an action by a client who sprained his ankle on one of the listed tennis courts, we are advised to state that Villas by Linda Smith, Inc. does not guarantee risk-free enjoyment of any activities in which you choose to participate during your vacation.