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COURTLEIGH HOTEL AND SUITES

Janet SilveraHospitality Jamaica Coordinator

GUEST EXPERIENCE is atthe apex of the service atthe Courtleigh Hotel and

Suites, Kingston, placing the prop-erty’s repeat-guest business amongthe highest in the capital city.

Innovative and forward-thinking,the 128-room hotel has introduceda Borrows programme whichincludes access to a number ofamenities that guests may use onloan.

“Free weights, yoga mats, clothessteamer, curling irons, cribs andhigh chairs are among the ameni-ties we provide that our guests mayhave forgotten,” said the hotel’ssales manager, Maurice Bryan.

International adapters, cellularphone chargers, jumper cables andmouse pads round out the list.

As if this programme did not separate the hotel from its competi-tors, Courtleigh guests can nowtravel light by capitalising on the

Leave Your Stuff With Us pro-gramme. This is a free service beingoffered to frequent traveller guests.

“We accept a maximum of onesuitcase per person, per storage upto one month, and an optionalservice of doing their laundry untiltheir return,” said Bryan. Standardlaundry rates apply in this case.

According to Bryan, the hotel,which gets a lot of local business, ismoving with the times and the trends.

“Our guests’ comment cardshelped us to put these things inplace,” he revealed.

TRIPLE MILES

The hotel now has triple miles forevery minimum three nights spent,American Airlines Advantage mem-ber passengers will benefit from theprogramme, which ends in March.

The birth of the new servicescomes with a massive refurbishing ofseveral of the hotel’s rooms.

“We took out some of the bal-conies, extending some of the rooms,and placed completely new modern

fixtures in the rooms,” said Bryan,adding that the suites with kitchenswere redone and the entire windowpanelling was soundproofed.

The entire lobby at the hotel,which has become one of Kingston’sfavourites, was completelyrevamped, taking on a more modern look and feel.

Courtleigh is, in fact, the onlyhotel of its kind in the capital citythat boasts two executive officesuites “where you have a work deskwith a computer station, copier,scanner and fax”, he noted.

Meetings can be facilitated inthat suite, he pointed out.

A veteran in the industry, Bryansaid Kingston was experiencing arebirth.

“We are seeing more business;there is increased airlift, and thecity is getting good publicity.”

The Courtleigh is also seeingdiversity among its guests, withmany coming to discover the city.

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Innovative, forward-thinkingInnovative, forward-thinkingA view of the

CourtleighHotel.


TAGGED THE gem of allluxury suites, the PrincessRoyal Suite at the landmark

Jamaica Pegasus in Kingston wasnamed in honour of Britain’sPrincess Anne of Windsor.

The Jamaica Pegasus is a property she has been visiting sincethe 1980s.

The suite exists for the sole purpose of creating a modern butstately getaway for the hotel’s discerning guests, said interiordesigner Jacqueline Hendrickson.

“When it came to decorating thePrincess Royal Suite, we tried totake a step back and view it as ablank slate. Being the hotel’s mostluxurious suite, it was importantthat the finishes exuded modernpalatial,” she revealed.

With that in mind, Hendricksonsaid she first selected a deep royalblue colour that immediately feltelegant in the space and paired itwith a rich but clean cream shade.The bathrooms were kept sleekbut lavish by incorporating Carrara marble tiles and a soakingtub.

“We want for the guest to immediately feel pampered when

entering the Princess Royal Suite,not to mention have a great night’ssleep,” she added.

A recent multimillion-dollarrefurbishing of the hotel has seenthe Princess Royal Suite takingpride of place.

However, the Princess is notalone. She shares the spotlight withtwo other beautifully appointedtwo-bedroom luxury suites, with

names depicting places in Jamaica –Liguanea and Trelawny.

The three are the crown in thejewel of the 300-room businesshotel, which boasts facilities for theleisure traveller.

The hotel’s Liguanea Suite is one of its more whimsical and unex-pected suites. The design which incor-porates bright yellows, soft greys andtouches of chrome, can best bedescribed as lively opulence. From the

foyer entry, to the open living-diningroom, to the expansive balcony views,the Liguanea Suite is stylised fortoday’s chic traveller, said Hendrick-son.

While the Trelawny Suite designis traditional with a twist of con-temporary, with rich earth tonesanchoring the suite, the woods ofJamaica are on full display with amix of patterns that are looselyrepresentative of Jamaica’s flora.

All three suites carry featuresincluding a kitchenette, walk-incloset and grand soaking tubsinstalled with guests’ comfort andpleasure in mind.

Located in the buzzing NewKingston district, The Jamaica Pega-sus centres most of its energy in itslobby area.

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THE JAMAICA PEGASUS The living area of thespacious Blue Suite atThe Jamaica Pegasus.

The Blue Suite at The Jamaica Pegasus.The Liguanea Suite living area.

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USAIN BOLT’S TRACKS AND RECORDS

USAIN BOLT’S Tracks andRecords in Kingston,Jamaica, is gearing up for

a phenomenal 2016. This yearmarks five years since the worldrecord holder and the KLEGroup first opened the casualdining and sports bar location.Since then, it has become a go-toplace for all types of sporting,entertainment and Jamaican-fusion cuisine.

This year is also the year ofUsain Bolt’s final OlympicGames, and the ‘Home of Bolt’ ispreparing to send him off to Rio,Brazil in fine style. Plan to be inJamaica for the big five-yearanniversary celebration with allour favourite entertainers whohave graced our Behind TheScreen series, and visit us in thesummer to feel like you’re inBrazil!

January is a time that we’re alleating healthier, trying to undoour indulgences over the holidayperiod. At Usain Bolt’s Tracks andRecords, you can currently enjoy asoup and wrap special with anarray of light and healthy wrapsranging from vegetarian, seafood,and jerked chicken option atprices that are friendly to over-worked pockets. If you’re a jerkfan, then try the famous jerk platter, a combination of jerkchicken and jerk pork seasoned toperfection and jerked on spicedsweetwood.

Unwind at the fastest man inthe world’s spot and grab someexclusively signed merchandise inthe gift shop. You may even catchthe sprinter himself! See you soonat Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records,and look out for a franchise nearyou soon!

The main bar at Usain Bolt’s Tracks and Records.

Home ofHome of

BOLTBOLT

JAMAICAN HOTELIERS havebeen long-time proponents ofpresenting the finest of Jamaica’s

creativity to the visiting public.Most of our finest chefs have beentrained in the accommodation sec-tor and have been allowed to uselocal produce and recipes to createa distinct Jamaican flavour. So it iswith fashion, music, dance, and artand craft. Tourism as a whole hasplayed a significant role in sustain-ing brand Jamaica in general, andspecifically the craft sector, byenabling sales outlets, providingtraining, and supporting standardbearers and promotional activitiesand events.

For a very long time, hoteliershave had their Jamaica days andnights where the fare is all aboutthe destination and the productssupplied by locals. For the mostpart, this has been a free service tothe surrounding communities whodepend on tourism for their sur-vival, but who have been lockedout of the all-inclusive system. Thiswas a way in. Sandals is one suchproperty that continues to deliveron their commitment to Jamaica byenabling local craft traders and arti-sans to participate, very importantly– free of charge in their residentialproduct – other places will often-times place aqqqa fee on participa-

tion, which in turn pushes up theresale cost to the guest and causesdissatisfaction when sales are notmade.

Many hotels are partnering withthe Tourism Product DevelopmentCompany to roll out yet anothervery dynamic programme designedto present the very best of Jamaica’sdesign and craftwork. This pro-gramme is called the Artisan in Residence Programme. This iswhere local master craftsmen andwomen are invited onto hotel prop-erties as experts in their field. Theyare invited to share their art andcraft and to provide for the guest, byappointment, an interactive experi-

ence utilising the medium. Theirtenure can range from one week toa month, depending on the entityand the response.

This is not a brand new idea,there are many places where thereare writers in residence, andpainters in residence and theseprojects take on all kinds of mani-festations both nationally andglobally.

The first official Artist in Resi-dence Programme will kick offtoday, Wednesday, January 27, withRound Hill Hotel and Villas pre-senting an audience with mastercarvers, focussing on the work ofAbdel Mason from Hanover; ErrolLewisfrom St James; the Rose HallSuccess Craft market carvers in theperson of Errol Anderson andStafford Stewart; and from StCatherine, Fitz Mitchell. All ofthese carvers are very different intheir inspired presentations in


Artist in ResidenceProgramme showcasingbest of Jamaican craft

Abdel Mason’s ‘Mother and Child’.

Curator and master craftsmanErrol Lewis poses with one ofhis ceramic pieces. He will alsobe on show at Round Hill fromJanuary 27 to February 3.

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AIMING TO break down the stigmathat hotel restaurants are expensive,two of Kingston’s executive chefs,

Louis Matthews of The Knutsford Court Hoteland Mark Dekrines at the sister property, theCourtleigh Hotel and Suites, will launch newmenus at their respective eateries by the endof the month.

The chefs unveiled their new and excitingmenu at a tasting for the Hospitality Jamaica(HJ) team last week.

“Within a week, we will introduce a setthree-course menu

which is cost efficient. Our intention is to getpeople to know that both hotel restaurants areaffordable and welcome locals with openarms,” said Matthews, stating that his menuwill cost $2,000 for two courses and $2,400 forthree courses.

Matthews manages the Melting Pot atthe Knutsford. His menu, which willchange every two weeks, offers a choiceamong three starters, three entrées and

three desserts.Last Monday,

Matthews show-cased his jerkedchicken spring

rolls and strawberry panacotta, which willboth be part of his new menu, as well as anescoveitch lobster he has as his signature dishon his main menu.

“Lobster is a big seller when in season,” hestated.

His colleague, Dekrines, is redesigning theofferings at the Courtleigh, unveiling a trendyand easy-to-manoeuvre menu.

“We have a section for Jamaican specialtiesand one for vegetarians, along with a niceselection of small plates for persons who wantto try one or two entrées,” he explained.

One of the mouthwatering and simplymind-blowing offerings was the smoked marlin

trio. The innovative chef also had an ackeeand bacon bruschetta, and a tower of chickenscaloppine on show.

“We have to stay current and offer ourguests variety,” says Dekrines, adding that hisAlexander’s restaurant serves breakfast, lunch,dinner and room service.

His menu changes twice per year, and bothhis culinary staff and Matthews’ are involvedin the creativity that comes from the twokitchens.

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Tower of chickenscaloppine

prepared byCourtleigh.

Escoveitch lobster,the Knutsford Court’ssignature dish.

Smoked marlin trio prepared by executivechef, Mark Dekrines at the Courtleigh.

RIGHT:Executive

chefs, LouisMatthews, The

Knutsford CourtHotel (left), andMark Dekrines,the Courtleigh

Hotel andSuites.

Strawberry panacotta.

Ackee and bacon bruschettaprepared by the Courtleigh.

Breaking down the stigmaBreaking down the stigmaBreaking down the stigmaBreaking down the stigmaJerked chickenspring roll preparedby executive chefLouis Matthews atThe Knutsford CourtHotel.

ON YOUR next visit toKingston, reserve Mondaynights for a life-changing,

unforgettable experience that canonly be had at Susie’s Bakery andCoffee Bar located at Shop 1 and 2Southdale Plaza.

Don’t let the name fool you. Thismultifaceted coffee shop, ownedand operated by the affable SusieHanna, is the home of MojitoMondays – an event so synony-mous with great Jamaican vibes, itis listed on the Jamaica TouristBoard’s ‘what to do in Kingston’.

Local and international enter-tainment heavyweights, fashiondesigners and producers have over

the years made the hang-out spot afavourite when looking for a relax-ing evening and a chance to dosome networking.

Surprising, high-energy and riveting are certainly ways to

describe Mojito Mondays, usuallyheld on the eatery’s al fresco ter-race. Here, you won’t be short ofentertainment as pockets of dancecrews eagerly showcase the latestdancehall moves to music spun byrenowned DJ, Supa Hype, as yourub shoulders with inimitabledancehall stars such as BeenieMan, Popcaan, Alaine or Koshens.

The event has repeatedly cap-tured international attention andwas recently featured in the NewYork Magazine as one of ‘15 Excel-lent Parties, from Belgrade toBeirut’, all of which boasted highpoints for ‘hype-abilities’ such asvibe, energy, decor, security, loca-tion, bar and sanitary services.

Every night offers a new opportu-nity to be entertained and therestaurant recently added karaokeon Saturdays.

Should you require a more soberintroduction to Susie’s Bakery, feelfree to pop by during the dayswhere you will be privy to every-thing from espresso-based coffeedrinks and delightful pastries youwould expect from a café, to fullercourse meals such as sandwiches,wraps, pasta and salads – inspiredand infused with the eatery’sMediterranean style of cooking.

According to Hanna, diningalone at Susie’s is never an issue,

particularly for the lone travellerseeking to know more about theJamaican culture.

“We are big on making our cus-tomers know that they are our reasonfor cooking, so when you dine here,you become family; you join conver-sations that are happening and youlaugh and dine with strangers whowill soon become acquaintances.Regardless of who you are – entertainer or eager traveller – weensure that your experience with us is unforgettable.”


Susie’s crispy coconut fish drizzled with curry sauce served withseasoned rice and tossed salad.

SUSIE’S BAKERY AND COFFEE BAR

Mojito Mondaysthe spot to be at!

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and Coffee Bar

WHEREShop 1 & 2

Southdale Plaza

STAR QUALITIESMojito Mondays, al frescodining, Wi-Fi, security

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Paul H. WilliamsHospitality Jamaica Writer

WHEN THE earthquake of1692 destroyed PortRoyal, the then ‘wickedest

city on Earth’, many survivorscrossed the harbour and settled onseaside land at what is now knownas Kingston. Many died from infec-tion from mosquito-borne diseasesand exposure.

To formalise the settlement, theGovernment bought 200 acres ofland known as Colonel Barry’s Hog Crawle, owned by Sir WilliamBeeston, for £1,000. That was thebirth of Kingston. Plans by JohnGoffe, a surveyor, were drawn up,and terms by which settlers couldacquire land were issued.

Yet, Port Royal was still an alluringplace, and people were turned off bythe state of affairs in the new settle-ment. Port Royal was once again ravaged, in 1703, this time by fire.Shortly after, by law, Kingston wasmade the chief trade port and pointof entry into the island. It was

declared a parish in 1713. However, itwas not until 1872 that it succeededSpanish Town as the capital city.

It has evolved into a bustlingCaribbean metropolis with a colourfulpolitical and social history. Its physical

spaces have changed many times, andits architecture has depicted manystyles and influences. Sadly, though,Kingston has been going throughdecades of architectural rot, and itsface is blighted by structures long pasttheir days of grandeur.

URBAN AESTHETICS

A walk through downtownKingston is almost painful if youare into urban aesthetics. There aretoo many dilapidated buildings,especially residential ones. Yes,some are unbelievably still occu-pied. They are nothing short of aneyesore, and have absolutely noheritage or historical value.

All over the city, there are edifices that tell the story of howgreat Kingston had been. They area main part of the spatial andarchitectural history of the citybuilt on the Liguanea Plain. Butthey are unsightly, and are tellingthe narratives of neglect and theabsence of the political will tomake Kingston pretty again.

From east, to central, to westKingston, despite the modernsuperstructures, there are too manythings that make the English-speaking Caribbean’s top city veryunattractive. And abandonedbrick, board and concrete erectionsat various stages of dilapidationhave taken much from theromance of the Kingston story.

These unflattering buildingsmust be demolished; those that can be restored should be. For ifKingston is to go through a renais-sance, its buildings have to be anintegral part of the rebirth. It doesnot make sense to have lovelyrestored edifices, such as the SimonBolivar Culture Centre (SBCC), anoasis in the city at North Paradeand Church Street, juxtaposedagainst architectural decadence.

Not far from the SBCC is theWard Theatre, existing in the sadshadows of its glory days. It belongson some recovery ward somewhere,or a demolition ball or two will do.But it should not remain at NorthParade with its dirty, peeling facemuch longer.

Kingston must not return tobeing a ‘hog crawle’, a pigsty of yes-teryear. It must sparkle beside theCaribbean Sea. An architecturalrenaissance it truly needs.

The Ward Theatre, existing in the sad shadows of its glory days,belongs on some recovery ward somewhere, or a demolitionball or two will do.

Down them or restore them ... an architectural renaissance needed

Paul H. WilliamsHospitality Jamaica Writer

THE SIMON Bolívar CultureCentre (SBCC) looks attrac-tive and imposing at the cor-

ner of North Parade and ChurchStreet in downtown Kingston. Theinside is just as comely. In the heartof the drab, it is indeed an oasis inthe city, an ideal stakeholder in thethrust for a Kingston renaissance.

The idea for the centre was conceived by the late VenezuelanPresident Hugo Chávez, and P.J.Patterson, former prime minister ofJamaica. The project, which beganin 2009, was funded by Venezuela’sPetroCaribe Development Fundand the Government of Jamaica.

It was built and offered as a gift,in honour of Simón Bolívar, ‘TheLiberator’ of South America. In1815, Bolívar lived in exile inJamaica, at 33 Princess Street,Kingston, from where he wrote hisnow famous Letter from Jamaica(Carta de Jamaica). The letter wasabout how he felt about the inde-pendence movement in Venezuela.

The centre was renovated by theUrban Development Corporation(UDC). The chief UDC architect,Jamau Kambui, designed the build-ing, on the front of which is a metalsculpture by Raymond Watson rep-

resenting a battle-ready SimonBolívar on his horse.

The centre was handed over to the

Institute of Jamaica in April last year.In September, it was officially openedwith pomp and pageantry. It is now

handed over to the IOJ’s ProgrammesCoordination Division, which over-sees its management and operations.

The SBCC is a cultural spacethat has an exhibition hall calledSalon de Bolívar, an interpretationroom, a language lab, a multipur-pose room, and a research libraryarea. The facilities are available tothe general public to host culturaland educational activities, perform-ances, lectures, film-screening,rentals, etc. There is currently anexhibition on Simón Bolívar, withprinted copies of his letter fromJamaica at the centre of it.

One of the thrusts of the centre isto make it into a place where peoplecan go to absorb and learn LatinAmerican culture. Thus, the centreoffers Latin dance, French, Spanishand personal development classesfor adults and children. The Spanishcourses include advanced andthree-month conversational classes.

In terms of the expansion ofwhat the centre offers, the oldpimento warehouse at the back ofthe premises and the theatre tavernnestled between the Ward Theatreand the SBCC are under consider-ation. And according to NadineBoothe-Gooden, centre manager, itis the intention to make the centrean iconic place for language, litera-ture and culture in general.


SIMÓN BOLÍVAR CULTURE CENTREPHOTO BY PAUL WILLIAMS

The Simon Bolivar CulturalCentre in downtown Kingston.

An oasisAn oasisin the cityin the city


One of Kingston’s gems

SITUATED IN Kingston 6,walking distance from theNational Stadium in a very

private and quiet neighbourhoodis one of Kingston’s gems, The Roosevelt Guest House.

By virtue of its location, The Roosevelt Guest House, over theyears, has served as a home awayfrom home for many rural Jamaicans,especially during the busy athleticseason, for example, Boys and Girls’Champs and other such athleticevents hosted at the National Stadium or Indoor Sports Centre.

Relax in air-conditioned com-fort as all rooms boast air condi-tioning and cable TV, and are self-contained. The guest house offersironing facilities much in keepingwith the requirements of its guestswho are sometimes business peo-ple from inside and outsideJamaica.

One of the reasons for the Roo-sevelt’s success to date is that theyhave a room for everyone, literally;they have varying sizes of rooms,with smaller rooms available atvery affordable rates. While there

is no restaurant on location, lightrefreshment and dessert is on saleat the premises; and for a cookedmeal, they have a list of restaurantsthat come highly recommend thatwill deliver for the convenience oftheir guests.

Visiting Kingston, check outThe Roosevelt Guest House, cen-trally located at 3 LathamAvenue, off Herb McKinleyDrive/Roosevelt Avenue. Visitthem on Facebook at www.face-book.com/RooseveltKingston orcall them at 978-4803/4.

Had a busy, tiring day in Kingston? Don’t risk your life by drivinghome. Stay overnight at The Roosevelt. It’s comfortable andaffordable. At The Roosevelt, they go the extra mile to makeguests feel at home. Call their office at 978-4803/4.

One of Kingston’s gemsTHE ROOSEVELT GUEST HOUSE

THE JAMAICA Tourist Board(JTB) continues to engagemembers of the travel trade

about the magic of DestinationJamaica. The JTB has staged severalroadshows in key European cities sincethe beginning of January. The showsare designed to update tour operatorsand travel agents on development inJamaica’s tourism product.

In the cities of Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich and Milan, JTBrepresentatives and several tourismpartners had the opportunity tointeract with agents as they werebriefed on expansions in Jamaica’stourism offerings. Informationincluded the new and upgradedhotels which have been added tothe room stock in time for the win-ter tourist season and, the diversemenu of attractions, including therecent designation of Kingston as aCreative City of Music byUNESCO. Additionally, partici-pants learnt about the opening up ofnew legs on highway 2000, whichallows easy and timely access tomajor towns and cities across theisland.

SALES OPPORTUNITIES

“These roadshows were strategi-cally planned to coincide with thestart of the new year just after thefestive period and in what is tradi-tionally one of the highest bookingmonths for destinations in

Europe,” said Gregory Sherving-ton, the JTB’s regional director forcontinental Europe. “Add to thatthe extremely cold weather in central Europe, which is a motiva-tor to get consumers thinking oftravelling, thus providing opportu-nities for agents to sell Jamaica.We also expect to make tremen-dous gains on bookings for thecurrent winter season given theincreasing trend toward last-minute bookings by the Europeanconsumers,” he added.

The success of DestinationJamaica in welcoming millions ofvisitors each year is due in part topromotional events such as tradeshows. These shows empoweragents from each city were selectedto participate in the roadshows.Each the information they need togenerate interest in the island andsell the destination. The top-sellingagents agent had the chance to participate in a raffle and the luckywinners will win travel prizes pro-vided by Jamaica’s tourism partners.


JTB stages roadshows in European markets

Cristian Meuter, Jamaica Tourist Board sales representative,addresses travel agents in Dusseldorf, Germany.

JAMAICA WELCOMES AZMARA JOURNEY: On Sunday,January 10, the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), welcomed a new ves-sel, the Azamara Journey, on its inaugural call to Jamaica at theFalmouth Cruise Shipping Pier. Captain of the Azamara Journey,Johannes Tyse (left), accepts a plaque featuring Jamaica’s coat ofarms from Janice Allen, JTB regional director. The vessel, whichcarries almost 700 passengers, offers unique experiences withinclusive packages that allow passengers to participate in specially curated events in each port at which they call. This is partof their Destination Immersion package, where the vessel stays inport for longer hours, giving guests the opportunity to experiencemore of the destination. During their stopover in Jamaica, they wereentertained by world-renowned reggae band, Third World, and aJamaican food fare courtesy of Chukka Good Hope.


ALTAMONT COURT HOTEL

SITUATED IN the heart ofNew Kingston, Jamaica, thisCondé Nast Traveler-

recommended hotel is a social,entertainment and business hub.The Altamont Court Hotel’s cen-tral location places it close to twoairports, marinas, wharves, severalhigh commissions and embassies,major convention sites, local andinternational banks, couriers, andmoney-transfer services, art gal-leries, museums, nightclubs andentertainment centres.

The Altamont Court Hotel is a58-room hotel that offers a varietyof accommodation options, includ-ing deluxe, executive suites and apresidential suite. Each room at thehotel is fully air-conditioned, ele-gantly designed, and fitted withmodern amenities such as Internetconnectivity, cable television, safe-ty deposit boxes, phones equippedwith voicemail systems, and coffee

and tea-making facilities. To makeyour stay at the Altamont CourtHotel even more pleasant, we haveincluded complimentary breakfastand no additional cost for childrenunder 12. All these are aimed atmaking your Altamont CourtJamaica experience as comfortableand convenient as possible.

At the Altamont Court, webelieve that the customer is the reason we exist, and so we must go above and beyond their expec-tations to create exceptional experiences for them.

We believe that our successdepends on the happiness, compe-tence and motivation of our team.Every decision we make mustfollow the highest ethical and

moral standards.We strive daily to actualise our

vision: to be a competitive andcustomer-focused hotel deliveringadded services to our customers.

The Altamont Court Hotel’s swimming pool.

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FORRES PARK is a small, inti-mate 10-bedroom natureretreat and spa snuggled in the

grand ridge of the Blue Mountains inJamaica. It is built on a 60-acreworking coffee farm that offers thebest Jamaica shade-grown BlueMountain coffee.

The Swiss chalet-style house andcabins have spacious patios whereyou can take in the breathtakingviews of the Blue and John Crowmountains, which will encourageyou to feel at one with nature.Golden rays of sunlight glisteningthrough the hills greet you with eachdawn as you wake up to the lovingembrace of Mother Nature rejuve-nating mind, body and spirit.

At Forres Park, you can beadventurous or to simply relax in

your surroundings. The choice isyours.

The quiet, still, serene ambience isbroken only by birds singing.Birdwatchers can enjoy locating the28 endemic and many of the 200other Caribbean resident and migrantspecies. For more adventurous guests,a variety of activities with varyinglevels of adventure can be arranged byyour hosts. The most popular activi-ties at Forres Park are the CoffeeFarm tour, birdwatching, and thefamous hike to Blue Mountain Peak.

The Blue and John Crow Mountainswere listed as world heritage sites in July2015 by the United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organisation.This prestigious accolade is one morereason to visit Forres Park, nestled in theremarkable Blue Mountains.

An aerial view of Forres Park.

The ForresPark mainhouse.

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