Joel Jamaica Options

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  • 1. JAMAICA OPTIONS

2. Option One 3. Makana on Discovery Bay Located in Discovery Bay between Montego Bay and Ocho Rios Makana is one of the newest and most glamorous private villas on the precious strip of land that borders Discovery Bay. The site itself is remarkable: a spacious villa with private tennis court and swimming pool on a sugary white sand beach bordering translucent swimming and kayaking water. The architecture is superb. Virtually a resort within itself, Makana also includes an air-conditioned gym and adjoining spa room. An over-the-water gazebo provides a 270-degree view of the mountains, bay and Caribbean Sea and is a splendid venue for lovers of breathtaking sunsets.Interiors are stylish and comfortable. The Great Room opens to a spacious verandah and bar. Home-cooked meals are served on the al fresco dining terrace overlooking the lawn, garden, private pool, beach and blue bay. Child friendly, Makana's design addresses the accommodation of family units. Excellent Jamaican nannies are available on request.The state-of-the-art kitchen includes a commercial oven, microwave and gas grill. The talented Makana chef treats guests each week to barbecues of steaks, chicken, shrimp, pork and lobster fired on the outdoor grill. Driving time from the Montego Bay airport to Makana is approximately 60 minutes. Discovery Bay is an incredible turquoise body of water that has attracted some of Jamaicas most visionary homeowners. Makana has raised the bar. 4. Makana on Discovery Bay Upstairs - 4 Bedrooms Master Bedroom: 840 sq ft King size bed in spacious suite with private balcony and view of the bay. Sitting room with double sofa bed. Large en-suite bathroom with shower, double-basin vanity and whirlpool tub. Bedroom 2: 540 sq ft King size bed; en-suite bathroom with large walk-in shower. Private balcony. Bedroom 3: 480 sq ft King size bed; en-suite bathroom with walk-in-shower. Private balcony. Bedroom 4: 450 sq ft - Two queen size beds; en-suite bathroom with tubshower. Accommodates 4 or 6 children. Television, video games and Playstation. Private balcony (door can be locked).Family Room: Luxuriously furnished with LCD television and home office complete with computer, telephone and fax. Wireless Internet is throughout the villa. Downstairs Annex - 2 Bedrooms: A unique interior water feature joins the main house to a connecting private annex. The annex includes a sitting room and two bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom and terrace. This suite of rooms is ideal for a family of four. Staff: Laundress, Housekeeper, Gardener(s), Cook, Butler 5. Option Two 6. Round Hill Hotel & Villas Welcome to beautiful Round Hill and the tropical paradise of Jamaica. Round Hill was founded in 1953 by John Pringle and his fabulous wife Liz. Come and see the history and tradition that made Round Hill the premier destination in the Caribbean. Enjoy Round Hills timeless style: comfort and luxury without pretension, served by dedicated staff that exudes warm Jamaican hospitality. Located in Montego Bay 7. Round Hill Hotel & Villas Peninsula retreat TV-free relaxation An isolated, tranquil adults-only section on 10 acres of oceanfront lawn contains a spa offering a variety of Elemis treatments.What to Expect: Accommodations include oceanfront guest rooms, spacious villa suites and beautifully decorated villas tucked into forested hillsides - all without television.Forest spa Secluded on a peninsula eight miles west of Montego Bay, this resort serves as a retreat for the world-famous as well as the world-weary.Begun in 1953 as a collection of villas on a 110-acre pineapple/allspice/coconut plantation, the resort has long served socialites and celebrities. Villa owners have included writer/producer Noel Coward, Viscount and Viscountess Rothermere, and, currently, designer Ralph Lauren. Accustomed to opulence, owners come here for the restful rusticity, which also attracts celebrity and non-celebrity couples and families.Amenity Highlights: A large pool overlooks a little bay lapping a private beach. A smaller pool lies within a five-hectare (10-acre), adults-only spa-and-fitness retreat, which is accessible by a path along the bay. The resort provides complimentary snorkeling gear, kayaks, pedal boats, windsurfers, and Hobie Cat sailboats as well as glass-bottom-boat tours. Water skiing, scuba diving, fishing and a 15.5-meter (51-ft) crewed catamaran are available for surcharges. 8. Round Hill Hotel & Villas Georgian Dining Room Special Nights Circular bar built around tropical-almond tree. Open late morning to early evening for sandwiches, salads, burgers, tropical drinks during high-occupancy periods.Spa Lunch Circular bar built around tropical-almond tree. Open late morning to early evening for sandwiches, salads, burgers, tropical drinks.Pool Bar Monday-night beach-party buffet (casual wear). Friday-night Jamaican buffet with folkloric show (dress shorts permitted). Saturday-night dinner-dance with live jazz (men's jackets suggested but not required).Beach Bar Dining room and Upper and Lower Seaside Terraces with tropical-almond trees and sea/sunset views. la carte breakfast, lunch, dinner. International choices and Jamaican specialties. (Buffets offered during high-occupancy periods.) Live music nightly. Dinner dress code: long pants, collared shirts for men.Spa cuisine, smoothies, juices, tropical drinks served on lawn at adults-only spa-and-fitness retreat.Cocktail Bar Located in rear of Lower Terrace. Open mid-morning to late night. Complimentary afternoon tea. Designed by Ralph Lauren. Blue-and-white striped banquettes, dark-wood trim, charcoal-gray tile floor. Dozens of photographs of past villa owners and resort guests such as actors Clark Gable and Michael Douglas, and director Alfred Hitchcock. Complimentary afternoon tea. Cocktails, cigars, live music. 9. Round Hill Hotel & Villas A terrace overlooking Round Hill Bay and the forested mountains on the bay's opposite side features a large family swimming pool surrounded by cushioned lounge chairs. Another pool measuring 8m in diameter (26 ft) overlooks the bay in the resort's 4-hectare (10-acre), adults-only spa-and-fitness retreat, which is accessible by a 400m (437-yd) path along the bay. The complimentary fitness center contains free weights and cardio and weight machines. Complimentary aerobics sessions take place on the veranda, with yoga classes (surcharge) on the lawn. Furnished with cushioned lounge chairs and umbrellas, the resort's private 75-m (76-yd) beach is lapped by the calm waters of little Round Hill Bay. Cushioned lounge chairs also are available on a 75-m (76-yd) stone-and-concrete walkway shaded by tropical almond trees that extends from one end of the beach. A trampoline raft and two wood rafts are anchored off the beach, and there's snorkeling among rocks near the beach and a reef farther offshore. The resort provides complimentary snorkeling gear, kayaks, pedal boats, windsurfers, and Hobie Cat sailboats as well as glass-bottom-boat tours. Water skiing and fishing are available for surcharges, as are scuba-diving instruction/certification, diving excursions, and a 15.5-m (51-ft) catamaran with crew for sailing/snorkeling excursions. Use of five tennis courts (two lighted) is complimentary, and the resort provides a complimentary professional-taught tennis clinic in July and August for children age 12 and younger. Also complimentary are guided Friday-afternoon nature walks through the resort's grounds. A jogging/running path winds through the resort's hills. Complimentary shuttle service is available to Tryall Golf Club 5 km (3 mi) away. 10. Round Hill Hotel & Villas Beautifully appointed, open, and airy, the private villas of Round Hill are known worldwide as some of the finest villas in Jamaica, garnering numerous awards and accolades for excellence, including the World Travel Award for World's Leading Villa for eight years running.The exquisite Caribbean villas at Round Hill are beautifully decorated by individual owners to Round Hill's exceptional standards. You may find wicker, mahogany, or bamboo furniture, slipcovers, and beautiful tile or wooden floors. Bedrooms may be closed off and air-conditioned. Living rooms convey a very light, Caribbean feel with the trade winds passing through. Each villa features great privacy, beautiful tropical gardens, and pool decks providing laid-back elegance in a tropical and stylish setting. Each villa has its own dedicated staff and the cottage housekeepers are readily available to prepare an authentic Jamaican breakfast, cooked to order, each and every morning for an additional charge. Couple this with with first-class amenities and stunning oceanfront views, and you have a Jamaican villa 11. Option Three 12. Royal Plantation 5 Star Resort Couples-Only All-Inclusive Located in Ocho Rios Understated elegance and exquisitely private, this is Sandals Royal Plantation - an intimate all-butler resort of just 74 ocean view suites tucked into a magnificent coral bluff. You can spend your days lazing by the pool with cool libations delivered right to you by a beach butler. Tee off at nearby Sandals Golf & Country Club, followed by a spot of afternoon tea on the terrace. Renowned for unmatched attention to detail, this enclave of retro-chic sophistication showcases roaming peacocks and manicured lawns. This historic resort has long been a favorite hideaway for the international jet set and literary elite, with the likes of Ian Fleming and Noel Coward seeking tis casual island elegance and authentic Jamaican vibe back in their day. Today, exquisite original furnishings and new innovations - like Jamaica's only champagne and caviar bar - are designed to impress. 13. Royal Plantation Two private cove beaches with beach butlers Canoes/Kayaks Windsurfing Snorkeling Glass Bottom Boat Pool, 2 Whirlpools Misting Pool Hobie Cats Sailboats Free scuba diving for certified divers, learn to scuba course available for a fee 14. Royal Plantation Day/Night Tennis Fitness Center Billiards Golf (Green fees and transfers included) Red Lane Spa *additional fees Afternoon Tea Exchange privileges with neighboring Sandals Grande Riviera, includes access to 15 additional restaurants and multiple bars 15. Royal Plantation Le Papillon Discover True French Tradition. Spellbinding and elegant, Le Papillon combines the fresh produce of Jamaica with the classic techniques and traditions of France's finest establishments to evoke an abundance of delicious flavors. Meaning "the butterfly" in French, this unique restaurant features an emergence of classic French cuisine. From the butterfly show plates and the opulent dcor, to the enticing scent of the fresh baguettes on the table, Le Papillon offers guests a taste of customary French splendor. Here, amidst cut-velvet wallpaper imported from France, guests enjoy superb cuisine such as roasted quail with an apple compote and pepper glaze, and chilled avocado and lime soup with peppered shrimp. Even the restaurant's signature drink, The Brandy Truffle, a blend of vanilla vodka, crme de cacao, St. Remy VSOP, and cream, presents guests with a unique, French-inspired delicacy. The ultimate highlight of this French-Caribbean gem is The CBar, the Caribbean's only champagne and caviar bar. Set amid the beauty of dazzling French dcor, Le Papillon has become a gathering place for people who cherish old world excellence, good times, wonderful food and wine, and a most interesting exploration of the French palate and 16. Royal Plantation The Terrace Discover An Assortment of Flavor. Sitting elevated, in the heart of Jamaica's Ocho Rios region, The Terrace provides guests with an ideal respite complete with jaw-dropping views and exquisite, gourmet cuisine. In the great outdoor setting of The Terrace, the Caribbean Sea appears to be just within reach and the colorful foliage makes the serene venue even more romantic. Indoors, the layout is that of traditional Great House with a gracious entryway and spacious dining area with massive French doors that celebrate the view and lead out to the stunning terrace where the stars bring to life the night's energy.Royal Grill Discover Feel-Good Sophistication. Making its mark on the stunningly beautiful Ocho Rios region, the Royal Grill overlooks a white sand beach and dazzling turquoise waterscape with the undulating mountains gleaming in the distance. In order to match the superb excellence of its surroundings, the Royal Grill offers equally impressive fare. The fact that this is a grill, doesn't mean chefs are skimpy on the sophistication when it comes to the food. After all, it is called, the Royal Grill where traditional grill fare is offered alongside 17. Royal Plantation Tea Terrace Discover an Afternoon Pastime. The history of tea dates back to the 17th century and is one of the most iconic English food customs - a custom influenced by the wife of Charles II, Catharine of Braganza. The tradition of afternoon teatime, which became popular in the 1800s, thrives today at Tea Terrace, a quaint tea bar that offers guests a late afternoon teatime experience. The Tea Terrace celebrates the love of tea with time-honored traditions passed on to the Caribbean islands from Great Britain.Wobbly Peacock Discover Gastro Pub Essence. In keeping with the early vision of public houses, Wobbly Peacock is a lively pub with just the right mix of energy and easygoing appeal. Featuring elegant mahogany furnishings, lantern pendant lighting, and a grand piano, the beauty of this place is undeniable. But the main draw for many guests is the amazing gastro pub cuisine and mellow, down-home essence. Executive Chef Peter Hamil works hard to recreate English style, traditional pub fare with a modern, upscale twist. 18. Royal Plantation Multiple Bars Beringer wine is house wine, other wines available for a fee International and domestic brand beers and liquor Room service Free wifi 19. Royal Plantation Oceanfront Verandah Butler Suite Beautifully-furnishedwith hardwood touches throughout, this suite comprises a generously-sized bedroom featuring a stately half-canopy four poster bed, extensive pillow menu and top-of-the-range plasma TV. The luxurious marble bathroom boasts a whirlpool tub, separate tumble-stone shower and dual bath vanities, while unique paintings depicting Caribbean life add the perfect island touch while the enormous 178-ft walkout veranda offers sensational views of the sparkling Caribbean Sea and powdery white sand and with it, memories of a lifetime. Room View: Ocean 20. Royal Plantation The services of your personal butler is that special touch that makes your vacation more, it turns it into the vacation of your life. Butler Services Unpack your luggage Provide a private orientation of the property Press your first two suits complimentary Provide you with a cell phone so you can keep in contact with each other throughout your stay Make all dinner reservations, tour bookings, on property activities and spa treatments for you Serve you your favorite drinks while you lounge on the beach or pool Serve you lunch on the beach or on the pool Liaise with housekeeping re servicing of your suite Ensure that your suite is kept in perfect condition and arranged the way you like during your stay Expedite all room service orders for you Arrange a perfect romantic dinner for two in the privacy of your suite on or your patio. Unlike our competitors, our butler level guests can order from any resort restaurant menu for dining in their room or suite Shine/clean your shoes for dinner 21. Royal Plantation Butler Services Bring you amenities before dinner Escort you to dinner where they have reserved a beautifully decorated table at the restaurant of your choice with preferential seating Ensure your suite is turned down and your room has all it needs for the night Arrange transportation back to the airport Provide you with information regarding check out Assist you in folding your clothes for packing Retain all your preferences for future visits 22. Royal Plantation Your butler is available until 10:00 pm and makes your stay special by getting to know you and anticipate your needs. Before you leave for your vacation you will fill out a form with all your preferences so your butler can be ready and waiting for your arrival. If you like to sleep late your butler will reserve chairs on the beach or by the pool. Your butler will pack an ice chest for you with all your favorite drinks so you dont even have to get up and go to the bar. If you are feeling very relaxed by the pool and dont want to get up and go to a restaurant for lunch you can order from any restaurant menu and your butler will bring your meal to you. If you where gone on an excursion all day and dont feel like dressing up for dinner you can order dinner from any restaurant and your butler will set up the meal for you in your room or on your balcony/terrace and draw a bubble bath for you. You butler will make sure your favorite drinks are stocked in your mini-bar. If you would like to arrange a romantic surprise for your spouse your butler will help you make all of the arrangements. 23. Royal Plantation Examples of what a Sandals Butler can do for you: There was a guest who requested to have breakfast on their balcony each morning. On the last day before their departure the butler located a ladder, climbed up to their balcony (on the third floor) and laid breakfast out. Then called the guest and asked them to open their balcony door. They were speechless when the saw the butler on the balcony with breakfast elegantly arranged for them. A guest went sailing every day, they always brought Red Stripe out with them. Knowing that they would be out of beers soon the butler got the rescue boat and bought an additional cooler of beers for them while they were still sailing. A guest had booked a candlelight dinner, however the weather did not permit them to dine on the beach. The guest was quite disappointed about this and wondered what they will do. The butler booked a spa treatment and they went to the spa. While they were at the spa the butler re-arranged their suite, elegantly arranged the table, got some bags and covered them with sand. The butler also had some glow in the dark stars and hung them from the ceiling, played a CD with ocean sounds and placed palm trees around the table. When the guest returned from the spa they could not believe that they were standing in their room. They had a 24. Option Four 25. Windward at The Tryall Club Montego Bay Windward is a brand New Premier Villa set on two acres on Tryall Club's chic West End! This six bedroom villas is ideal for family reunions or a group of friends traveling together. The attentive staff of 6 will pamper you from the moment you arrive. Two golf carts are included in the rental making it easy to travel around the grounds of The Tryall Club.All six bedrooms have HD cable television, state-of-the-art quiet remote control air conditioning, closet safes, ceiling fans and handsome Travertine marble en-suite bathrooms. Four bedrooms open to private furnished balconies and lovely sea views from both bedroom and bathroom. Two bedrooms downstairs open to furnished terraces, gardens and soft lawn.An intentionally family-friendly floor plan consists of three master bedrooms, each adjacent to a children's bedroom. For an all-adult group, all six bedrooms can be configured with king-size beds. 26. Windward at The Tryall Club The Tryall Club Membership: Among the most beautiful golf courses in the world, Tryall's 18 hillside and seaside fairways have been home to the Johnnie Walker, Mazda and other PGA championship events. The resident pro offers workshops. Spend days on the sunny beach while waiters serve you from the beach bar. Play tennis on nine Nova Cushion courts lighted for night play ~ all white required. Jog the trails, use the excellent gym and the complimentary Internet room. Snorkeling, kayaking, hobie cat and sunfish sailing are complimentary. Glass bottom boat trips, charter fishing boats, a boat to the reef and any captained craft attract various fees. Enjoy the historic Great House with afternoon tea, bar, boutique, cigar and jewelry shop. Here, too, is the Great House Restaurant for Continental and Jamaican dining should you wish to dine away from the villa an evening or two. Tryall is truly one of the distinctive private clubs of the world.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, 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 27. Windward at The Tryall Club Staff of six: chef, butlers, housekeeper, laundress, gardener Lovely views of the Caribbean Sea 2 Acres of spacious, landscaped grounds with soccer goals and lawn games iPod docks in all rooms (can broadcast through sound system) wifi throughout Office with printer/fax/copier/scanner and daybed for an additional child Sirius XM radio with 200 channels 5-speaker sound system in house and pool bar Covered poolside bar lounge with fridge, TV, ping pong and powder room Handicap accessible: 36" doorways, seamless entrances to large showers