Jamaica is
an island nation of the Greater Antilles, located in the Caribbean
Sea. It is about 385 miles northeast of the Central American mainland,
90 miles south of Cuba, and 120 miles west of the island of Hispaniola,
on which Haiti and the Dominican Republic are situated. Its indigenous
Arawakan-speaking Taíno inhabitants named the island Xaymaca,
meaning either the "Land of Springs," or the "Land
of Wood and Water". Formerly a Spanish possession known as
Santiago, it later became the British West Indies Crown colony of
Jamaica. It is the third most populous anglophone country in the
Americas, after the United States and Canada.
Capital: Kingston
Geography: 4,244 sq mi
Population: 2,758,124
Religion: Protestant, Roman Caholic, Other.
Language: English; Patois, Creole.
Currency: Jamaican
Dollar; US$ is widely accepted.
Time Zone: Eastern Time
Zone
Electricity: 110 volt / 50 Hz
Entry Requirements:
All U.S. Citizens and Canadian nationals, including infants, must
have a valid passport that is valid for six months past the
date of first entry into Jamaica, and an onward or return ticket.
A visa is not required.
Getting There:
Flying Time to Jamaica from: Los
Angeles: 6 hrs Chicago: 3 hrs 30 min Houston: 2 hrs 45 min New York: 4 hrs
Atlanta: 2 hrs 42 min Miami: 1
hr 10 min
Toronto: 3 hrs 55 min Vancouver: 11 hrs
Popular Shopping Items:
Tia Maria Coffee
Blue Mountain Coffee
Woodcarvings
Straw Goods
Paintings
Jamaican Rum
Jamaican Fashions/Batiks
Major
Attractions: Jamaica:
Jamaica is the home of Reggae Music. Montego Bay:
Rose Hall Plantation - home of Jamaica's 'White Witch', Annie
Palmer. She is remembered for murdering three husbands & many
slave lovers. Martha Brae - rafting on a two-seater bamboo raft. Sam Sharpe Square - shopping Craft Market Doctor's Cave Beach
Montego Bay Resorts: Close proximity
to the airport; atmosphere for party-seeker's.
Ocho Rios: Dunn's River Falls - climb the rocky steps of the 600 foot
waterfall, or walk up the adjacent pathway. Straw Market - shopping Shaw Park Botanical Gardens Fern Gully - rain forest
Ocho Rios Resorts: close to popular
attractions, atmosphere for active and party-seekers.
Port Antonio:
Deep-sea fishing (marlin).
Negril:
One of the best known beaches (white-sand); prominent location of
all-inclusive resorts. Rick's Cafe - cliff diving by vacationers. Long Bay - five miles of beach.
Negril Resorts: Diverse types of resorts,
5-Star Luxury Resorts, and 4-Star Active Resorts
Runaway Bay:
Runaway Bay Resorts: secluded environment;
active, party-seekers
Kingston:
Capital City; Reggae clubs, discos.
Travel
Seasons: Peak Season: Mid-December to Easter. Low Season: Easter to mid-December Spring Break: March & April Hurricane Season: June to November
Seasons:
Spring: Mar - May
Summer: June - August
Fall/Autumn: Sept - Nov
Winter: Dec - Feb
International
Travel Warehouse
Los Angeles, CA USA
Tel: 1.310.312.1116 info@itwusa.com
CST 2057034-40
Half Moon Golf, Tennis & Beach Club
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Welcome to
Half Moon Golf, Tennis & Beach Club!
Peaceful and tranquil, amongst lush tropical foliage with a view
of the Caribbean Sea, Half Moon is elegantly located on a 400-acre
estate with a mile of private white-sand beach. Featuring 418
rooms and suites, some with private or shared pool.
Located 6 miles
from the airport and 7 miles from the city of Montego Bay.
Amenities
Provides
a complete vacation, from watersports to horseback riding.
Accommodations
range from 418 rooms and suites to seven-bedroom villas with
private pools, housekeeper, cook, and butler.
A shuttle whisks
guests to beaches, swimming pools, health spa, golf course,
shopping village, and childrens center.
Optional all-inclusive.
Relaxed ambiance.
Sunset Beach
offers calm-water swimming and non-motorized water sports.
The main pool
complex consists of a freeform pool with swim-up bar, a lap
pool, and, between them, a waterfall pool with barstools.
A secluded children's
center provides supervised activities for ages 3-6 and 7-12.
The resort's Hibiscus
section features a 152-foot freeform pool with water spouts
and swim-up bar; a four-lane, 25-m (27.5-yd) lap pool; and between
them a 6-by-2.5m (20-by-8-ft) waterfall pool with barstools. In
the Oleander Area outside La Baguette restaurant/bar is a 17-m
(56-ft) irregularly shaped pool. The resort's 2-km (1.25-mi) Caribbean
Sea frontage features Sunset Beach on calm, crescent-shaped Half
Moon Bay, the center of swimming and non-motorized water sports.
To the east, long, uncrowded Sunrise Beach (protected by an artificial
reef) offers motorized sports, sunbathing, and encounters with
two Atlantic bottlenose dolphins (surcharges) in a lagoon pen.
For surcharges,
guests enjoy windsurfing, kayaking, sailing, snorkeling, pedal-boating,
glass-bottom-boat trips, water skiing, parasailing, banana-boating,
deep-sea fishing, boat cruising, scuba-diving/snorkeling excursions,
and scuba-diving instruction/certification.
Complimentary recreational
facilities include 13 tennis courts (four artificial grass and
nine hard surface, with nine lighted), two championship croquet
lawns, an 18-hole putting course, Ping Pong, pool, badminton,
volleyball, horseshoes, and giant outdoor chess.
For
surcharges, guests can golf on an 18-hole course designed
by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and featuring a Georgian clubhouse;
use an equestrian center offering a jumping course and beach/swim,
jungle, and trail rides as well as pony rides; take guided mountain-bike
tours; and play on four lighted squash courts. Also for surcharges
there are lessons at David Leadbetter Golf Academy and instruction
for tennis, croquet, horseback riding, and windsurfing.
An enormous, complimentary
fitness center provides weight-training machines and free
weights in one air-conditioned room and cardio equipment and aerobics
classes (surcharges) in another. Yoga, aerobics, and pool aerobics
classes (surcharges) are available.
Located in a quiet,
secluded area shaded by trees and bamboo, a children's center
includes a two-story air-conditioned clubhouse, a fish-feeding
pond, playground equipment, and a thatched playhouse. Supervisors
offer complimentary sessions during the day for ages 3-6 and 7-12.
Food & Beverages:
Breakfast: Seagrape Terrace, La Baguette, Room Service; Royal
Villa guests (Prepared in villa by dedicated staff).
Lunch: Seagrape Terrace, La Baguette; Room Service*, Royal Stocks,
Akbar
Dinner: Seagrape Terrace, II Giardino, Sugar Mill; Room Service*;
Royal Stocks, Akbar (dine around); Weekly Beach BBQ at Sunrise
Beach.
Beverages: Cocktails and House Wines by the Glass; Lester's
Bar, Beach Bar, Oleander Bar; Hibiscus Bar, Royal Pavilion Bar,
19th Hole Bar, Seagrape Terrace, Il Giardino, Sugar Mill Restaurants;
Weekly Beach Party at Sunrise Beach; Mini Bar as consumed by
guests registered
(a check must be signed daily for consumption)
Services:
Round-trip airport Transfers (Sangster International - Montego
Bay only)
Bottle of Champagne on arrival
Welcome Gift - Sleeve of Halfmoon Logo Balls, Logo Hat and Towel
Government tax & service charge
Weekly Manager's Cocktail Party
Supervised Children's Program
"Anancy Children's Village"
Leisure Activities:
Golf Greens Fee (18 holes per day)
Cart and Caddy
Horseback riding
Glass bottom Boat
Sailing & Snorkeling
Windsurfing & Kayaking
Paddle Boats, Surf Bikes
Use of Tennis, Squash & Badminton Courts
Use of fitness center
Table Tennis
Basket & Volley Ball
18-hole putting course
Use of croquet court
Note:
The following are not included in the Golf Plan:
Private functions
Lessons for leisure activities
All services not mentioned under inclusions
Transfers to off-property dine around restaurant
Drinks at Royal Stocks and Akbar
*Room service to the Royal Villas
Lunch and dinner in the Royal Villas
Bicycles
The Total Golf
Experience
Luxurious
accommodations
5-Star dining
Sumptuous daily
breakfast
leisurely lunch
daily
Gourmet dinner
each evening
Premium drinks
at hotel bars
Room service
Mini bar
Golf greens
fees (18-holes daily), cart, and caddy
Horseback riding
Glass-bottom
boat
Sailing, snorkeling,
windsurfing, kayaking, Paddle boat and surf bike
Unlimited use
of tennis courts and fitness center
Welcome gift
(sleeve of Halfmoon logo balls and logo hat) and champagne in
room
The Seagrape
Terrace
The Seagrape Terrace reigns as one of Jamaica's finest restaurants
for contemporary Caribbean dining. Set beneath lush green buttonwood
trees & caressed by soft sea breezes, the open-air Terrace
specializes in nouvelle Caribbean dishes. Romantic evenings come
with live entertainment and dancing under the stars.
This
restaurant caters to every individual's particular eating habits:
early-morning risers, mid-morning persons, those who prefer an
early or late lunch, and those requiring afternoon snacks or tea.
Special provisions are made for the little ones who often require
earlier meal times.
IL Giardino
Located beside the Seagrape Terrace, our air-conditioned Italian
restaurant offers a selection of pasta dishes prepared in a distinctive
style. IL Giardino is open for dinner only. Reservations are required.
Sugar Mill
On the gentle
slope overlooking Halfmoon's beautiful championship golf course,
stands the unique and enchanting restaurant, The Sugar Mill restaurant.
As a sentinel overlooking the restaurant's Victorian architecture
and white walls set magnificently against the surrounding lush
green vegetation, the two hundred year old water mill is reminiscent
of past grandeur and completes the romantic setting which attracts
celebrities from all over the world. This uniquely beautiful restaurant
has been recently renovated to preserve and enhance its romantic
ambiance.
The Sugar Mill
Restaurant offers delicious continental and island flavors for
lunch and candlelit dinners on the terrace as well as providing
a wide variety of conference and catering options. A complimentary
shuttle operates from the hotel every fifteen minutes.
Sakura
Visit Sakura
Oriental Restaurant in the Halfmoon Shopping Village, where a
warm welcome awaits you. A gourmet experience that tantalizes
the taste buds, Sakura specializes in Teppanyaki style cooking.
Sit around the traditional hibachi table and watch your very own
chef prepare a meal fit for the gods: shrimp, scallops, lobster,
filet mignon, tempura, and teriyaki. Sushi and sashimi are also
available if ordered one day in advance. Lift your bowl of sake,
pick up your chopsticks, and enjoy a taste from the east in the
west. Reservations are required. Shuttle buses operate from the
hotel lobby every 15 minutes.
19th Hole
Open from 7am-7pm daily.
Royal Stocks
The English pub is the traditional backbone of British society.
It's a place to rest, consume both delicious food and tempting
drink, and meet friends old and new.
Superior Rooms
Large bedrooms with either a king size bed or twin beds. Maximum
Occupancy: 2 adults.
Deluxe Rooms
Quaint rooms designed to offer privacy and seclusion. Rooms are
tucked behind garden alcoves in a cluster of whitewashed cottages.
Rooms come with twin beds that can be converted to a king size
bed. Maximum Occupancy: 2 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Junior Suites
Located in clusters of cozy cottages scattered behind wonderful
gardens, these charming suites offer all the special touches of
home. Some come with two twins or a king bed(s) that can easily
sleep four. Comfortable living areas with warm wooden furnishings
add to the appeal. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults and
2 children. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Deluxe Suites
Ideally suited for families, this group of two story units offers
spacious bedrooms with living area and kitchen downstairs and
large, colorful bedrooms upstairs; both with individual key access.
Spacious patios allow for comfortable family meals al fresco.
A personal cook can be arranged. Maximum Occupancy: 4 adults or
3 adults and 1 child.
Hibiscus Wing
Recently added, these 68 magnificent beachfront rooms and suites
offer the ultimate in relaxed tropical living. Lounge on expansive
patios or balconies looking out to sea; rest in four-poster beds;
or snuggle up with a good book in plush sofas and rattan arm chairs.
Each room has been meticulously appointed with a plantation-style
decor that is reminiscent of the ease of a bygone era, but with
all the modern conveniences you need such as dataport Internet
access, television/VCR, mini-bar, electronic safe and more. Maximum
Occupancy:
Hibiscus Deluxe
Rooms
An intimate haven for two, these beachfront rooms feature four-poster
bed, large bathroom and large patio/balcony. Maximum Occupancy:
3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child.
Hibiscus
Suites
Ideally located on Halfmoon's legendary sunset beach, these
rooms offer guests the comfort of a living area with pullout
sofa, plush bedroom and opulent bathroom. Maximum Occupancy:
4 adults or 3 adults and 1 child.
Hibiscus Royal Suites
The ultimate in relaxed luxury, the plantation-style decor is
carried through brightly colored furnishings, handcrafted, oversized
rattan chairs and majestic four-poster beds, oversized bathrooms
with separate shower and bathtub complete the grandeur of these
new suites. Maximum Occupancy: 4 adults or 3 adults and 1 child.
Royal Suites
A collection of one-bedroom suites outfitted with a beautiful
blend of colonial furnishings & colorful Jamaican influences.
Each suite comes with large living room, elegantly appointed bedrooms
(some with four-poster canopy beds) and large bathrooms with his
& hers vanities. Maximum Occupancy: 4 adults or 2 adults and
2 children.
Imperial
Suites
The ultimate in elegance & luxury, these one-bedroom suites
feature opulent Queen Anne mahogany reproductions with vibrant
Caribbean touches. Expansive living rooms and spacious bedrooms
welcome you to relax and unwind. Maximum Occupancy: 4 adults or
2 adults and 2 children.
Two-Bedroom
Royal Suites
The pinnacle of comfort is achieved with these oversized suites,
complete with separate bathrooms and connecting living room. With
an old world charm and reproduced Queen Anne furnishings, the
two bedroom royal suite is enchanting; combination of a deluxe
room and a Royal Suite. Maximum Occupancy: 4 adults or 2 adults
and 2 children.
Two-Bedroom Hibiscus Suites
Combining the Hibiscus Deluxe room and Hibiscus Royal Suite provides
ample space for families with older children while allowing privacy
for parents. Rooms include all the luxurious amenities that have
become standard at Halfmoon. Maximum Occupancy: 4 adults or 2
adults and 2 children.
Room amenities include air conditioning (all), direct dial telephone
(all), radio (all), TV (all), ceiling fan (some), internet access
(some), patio/balcony (all), kitchen (Deluxe Suites & Villas
only), shower and bathtub (all), cribs (available upon request),
mini bar (all), hairdryers (all), and in-room safe (all).
Royal Villas:
For years the Halfmoon Royal Villas have been the "home away
from home" for families, friends and groups. Each Royal Villa
is like a luxurious hotel with 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 private bedrooms,
each with its own entrance.
Royal Villas: Three-Bedroom - 6 adults or 6 adults and 2 children. Four-Bedroom - 8 adults or 8 adults and 2 children. Fern Tree House (4-Bedroom) - 8 adults or 8 adults and
2 children. Five-Bedroom - 10 adults or 10 adults and 2 children.
Six-Bedroom - 12 adults or 12 adults and 2 children.
Seven-Bedroom - 14 adults or 14 adults and 2 children.
The
villas are individually decorated and offer:
A personal butler,
housekeeper and cook.
A private swimming
pool
Spacious living
room add to each villa's charm and appeal
Television,
Cable TV, Radio, CD Player
Ocean/Garden
View
Air conditioner
Safe, Bathrobes
in each bedroom
Internet access
(Additional charge)
Access to the
general hotel's facilities, except private pools
Arrangements
for the Marriage license and official certificate of marriage
Witnesses
Tropical bridal
bloom bouquet
Boutonniere
for groom
Corsage
for the mothers
One tier wedding
cake
Professional
make-up at the Beauty Salon for the Bride
Professional
Video (VHS or PAL format); 1 hour
Wedding album
of 36 (5x7) pictures
1/2 hour musical
accompanist at ceremony
Romantic breakfast
in bed for the morning after for the newlyweds
Chilled bottle
of champagne
One heaven for
Two Spa treatment for Bride and Groom
Halfmoon Keepsake
Gift Bag
Two pedestals
for Altar arrangements with local flowers
Rose scented
cold towels
Note: Wedding
packages do not include room rate and apply to a maximum of
6 persons including the bride and groom; For larger wedding
parties, please contact the wedding specialist