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• 8,000-square-foot, 6-bedroom villa on 7 acres at the prestigious Tryall Club
• highest Premier rating
• large private pool
• staff of 7: chef, butler, housekeepers, gardeners, laundress
• ocean and mountain views from one of the highest points at the Tryall Club
• indoor and outdoor dining
• cable television in all bedrooms and Great Room
• iPod docks
• Sirius radio
• wireless Internet
• complimentary overseas calls to the US, UK and Canada
• 3 complimentary transportation carts
• Tryall Club Membership
  • complimentary beach, tennis, gym, pool, Hummingbird Kids Club, non-motorized water sports, Internet room, art gallery, jogging trail, afternoon tea & Manager’s Cocktail Party.
  • for various fees: golf, tennis lessons, Happy Hour, hair salon & spa, bars & restaurants, resort wear boutique, motorized water sports, beach parties Wed and Fri
• Tryall Club Temporary Membership Fee (see paragraph below) *

Following Seas is a marvelous private villa with the top rating of Premier.  It is tastefully renovated with thoughtful comforts, amenities and stylish new bathrooms throughout. Its casual elegance promotes an easy lifestyle supported by dedicated staff members. In classic Jamaican architecture, all rooms open wide to the outside for bona fide tropical living. The amazing view of the sea is ever present, breathtaking and hypnotic.

Perched atop one of the highest points on the historic Tryall Club on Jamaica's beautiful north coast, Following Seas' seven manicured acres offer visitors 180-degree panoramic views of the deep blue Caribbean, as well as the lush blue-green mountains of the western Jamaican landscape. The views are truly mesmerizing.

Majestic Royal Palms line the paved entrance lane. A dramatic spiral staircase leads to the large central Great Room which opens to everyone’s favorite gathering place, the covered sitting and dining verandah. Just beyond the verandah is the long, sparkling pool and endless view of the sea. A second dining area is a folly behind the main villa: a charming dining gazebo built into natural coral rock, with seating for up to 35 guests. With commercial kitchen, bar and large pool terrace, Following Seas a superb venue for parties.

ACCOMMODATIONS

All bedrooms feature ocean views, state-of-the-art air conditioning and flat-screen cable televisions.

MAIN HOUSE ~ 4 bedrooms

Master Bedroom

Hand-carved four-poster kingsize bed; two en-suite his 'n' hers bathrooms and dressing areas

Bedroom 2 - Kingsize bed

en-suite bathroom with double-basin vanity, marble and granite design.

Bedroom 3 - Two double/full beds

en-suite bathroom with double-basin vanity, marble and granite design.

Bedroom 4 - Two twin beds

en-suite bathroom with double-basin vanity, marble and granite design.

COTTAGE - 2 bedrooms

Living room, kitchenette, sitting and dining area, short walk from main house

Bedroom 5 - Kingsize bed

en-suite bathroom

Bedroom 6 - Two double/full beds

en-suite bathroom

This page updated Nov 13, 2011 Linda Smith
© Copyright Villas by Linda Smith 2011

The Tryall Club

A significant amenity for guests in this villa is membership at the excellent Tryall Club.  On 2,200 acres, Tryall’s golf course is among the most beautiful in the world.  Its 18 hillside and seaside fairways have been home to the Johnnie Walker, Mazda and other PGA championship events.  The resident pro offers workshops and private lessons.   The Tryall tennis club features nine Nova Cushion courts, some lit for night play, with world-class pro’s on call.  All whites required. 

The beach is well planned for parents and children. Have lunch at the beach bar.  Work out in the well-equipped gym.  Jog the marked trails. Snorkeling, kayaking, hobie cat and sunfish are complimentary.  Glass bottom boats, charter fishing, a boat to the reef and any captained craft attract various fees.  Enjoy the week’s events, including the Monday Night Manager’s Cocktail Party and the Wednesday and Friday night beach parties (Friday Seafood Night on the Beach Buffet is excellent).

On the hill, enjoy the historic Great House for afternoon tea and a magnificent view from the terrace.  Shop at the commissary and boutique, meet for happy hour at the bar, and browse a wealth of Jamaican, Haitian and Cuban works and souvenirs in the Gallery of West Indian Art.  And don’t miss the massive Tryall pool!

Club Jamaica
For a great write-up of the Tryall Club, see Dana Vachon's article Club Jamaica in Departures Magazine.

The Tryall Club was chosen by Condé Nast Traveler for its Gold List of
"the best places to stay in the whole world.”

 © Copyright Villas by Linda Smith
This page updated Dec 5, 2011 Linda Smith

Tryall Club Temporary Membership Fee

Tryall is a private club whose members may use most Club facilities at no charge with the exception of golf, food and beverage, and spa services. Complimentary amenities include the beach, most water sports, tennis, the excellent gym, the Hummingbird Kids Club, Great House afternoon tea, the Manager's Cocktail Party and various special events.

The Tryall Club requires all villa and condo guests to become members during their stay via a Temporary Membership Fee of US$100 per week for each guest 18 or older, or US$20 per day per person for stays of less than 7 days.

Plan to pay your Temporary Membership Fee locally at the Front Desk in the Great House when you register. Credit cards are accepted. You will be given a temporary membership card to enable your access to all Club facilities.