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
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Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Welcome to
the Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa!
Nestled between Jamaica's Blue Mountains and the Caribbean Sea
on the ruins of an 18th-century plantation, Rose Hall is renowned
for its new championship golf course and Sugar Mill Falls, one
of the most spectacular water attractions in Jamaica. Boasting
a thrill slide, cascading waterfalls and lagoons, poolside guests
bask in its splendor as a Pool Concierge caters to their every
need. The resort also offers 487 upscale rooms, breathtaking views
of its private, secluded beach, six exceptional restaurants and
three bars for evening entertainment, Kids Club, tennis courts,
fitness center, and watersports including sailing, SCUBA, kayaking
and snorkeling.
Located 10 minutes
from the airport and 15 minutes from town.
Amenities
All-inclusive Resort
Beachfront accommodations, each room has
its own private balcony.
Sugar Mills
Falls: The Caribbean's newest and most spectacular water complex,
featuring cascading waterfalls, three terraced pools, relaxing
lagoons, a 280-foot waterslide, and a lazy river
1800 ft stretch
of private Caribbean beachfront, offering world-class snorkeling,
wind surfing, kayaking, and sailing
Cinnamon Hill
Ocean Course, an 18-hole championship golf course, with nearly
7,000 yards of greens and tees, designed by Robert Von Hagge
6 distinct restaurants,
offering first-class casual and formal dining
All-Inclusive includes all meals, drinks, activities & more.
Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa offers an array of activities, and entertainment.
Private beach
Snorkeling
Scuba diving
Parasailing
Windsurfing
Kayaking
Swimming
Volleyball
Fishing
Boat tours
Three terraced
pools
Lazy river
Whirlpool spas
Six lighted
tennis courts
Modern fitness
center, with personal trainer and daily fitness classes
Horseback Riding
nature walk,
trivia, bingo, crab races, arts and crafts, etc.
Nightly Entertainment
Sugar Mills
Falls
The Hilton Rose Hall has unveiled an exciting second pool area adjacent
to the east tower of the hotel. Sugar Mill Falls is the most
distinctive water complex in Jamaica and one of the biggest
man-made attractions in the Caribbean. At 110,000 sq. ft., this
water park includes three terraced pools, a 280-ft. waterslide
and meandering canals complete with waterfalls, jets, 3 Jacuzzi
hot tubs, and a swim-up bar. Designed to fit naturally into
the landscape, the park features architectural designs based
on the original Rose Hall estate.
Golf
The 18-hole Championship Cinnamon Hill Ocean Course at Rose
Hall is cradled within Jamaica's Blue Mountains. With nearly
7,000 yards that traverse lush tropical mountain splendor that
was once a Sugar Plantation to the striking Blue Waters of the
Caribbean below it is the kind of Course where at times Golf
could actually take a backseat to the simple scenery of just
being there.
Swimming
1,000-foot stretch of private, secluded sandy beach between
the clear blue Caribbean and majestic mountains. Sailing, snorkeling,
kayak and windsurfing equipment is available (on a complimentary
basis) at the Activities Desk located on the pool deck. Full
service scuba operation for beginners and certified divers alike.
Also, swimming in the three large fresh water pools. This area
is surrounded by a spacious terrace, which is perfect for sunbathing,
and a swim-up pool bar for tropical drinks. The main pool features
group activities like water volleyball & water aerobics
and also has a swim-up bar.
Health Club
Newly renovated Fitness & Aerobic Center located on first
floor of West Tower with state of the art equipment. Each Cardiovascular
station has individual remote TV. A personal trainer is available
along with daily activities, taebo classes, water aerobics,
toning and strengthening programs.
Palmer Games Lounge
The Rose Hall has the latest in slot machines, video poker,
and video blackjack with cash jackpot wins up to $10,000.00.
Teen
Zone Center
The Teen Zone features a sound system with the hottest DVD's
and the latest in video games, air hockey, pool table, and pinball.
The center is open daily from 3pm-11pm. It is supervised and
welcomes all ages.
Kids Club Program
The professionally supervised Kids Club is a complete daycare
pavilion with kid's play area and a/c center. The coordinators
provide a full roster of activities for children from ages 4-12.
Some of the vents planned include a Glass bottom boat ride,
Pirate's treasure hunt, Island leather craft and tie-dying,
Beach shell search, Lizard nature hike, Nintendo games, Disney
films, and Kiddies karaoke.
Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa features six restaurants:
The Terrace
Restaurant
Indulge in this spectacular breakfast buffet served on the open-air
terrace and overlooking the pool. Each evening enjoy a dinner
buffet with a salad bar, pasta bar, seafood bar, carving station
and much more! Open for breakfast and dinner.
Java's Cafe
Enjoy the tastes of the Caribbean in the informal coffee shop.
Decorated with bright Jamaican colors and featuring a coffee bar
"to go".
Three
Palms Restaurant
Indoor and outdoor fine dining under the stars. Three Palms is
located adjacent to the newly renovated golf course and serves
upscale continental cuisine. Enjoy their new continental grill
menu and extensive wine list. Reservations required and there
is a dress code.
Luna DI Mare
Contemporary Northern Italian cuisine and antipasto bar in a subdued
and elegant atmosphere. Open 6:00pm-10:00pm, six nights per week.
Reservations suggested. Casual resort wear, no shorts. No jacket
or tie required.
Pool Grille
and Bar
Join the fun poolside! Featuring Jamaican theme style menu along
with sandwiches and burgers. Enjoy a cool refreshing tropical
beverage with lunch.
Mangoes
Enjoy their famous Jamaican jerk sandwiches served ocean side
in the Sugar Mill Falls water park. For those water lovers, Mangoes
also features a swim-up bar and food service.
Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa offers 487 upscale rooms and suites.
Standard
Guest Rooms
370 square foot room with a private balcony/terrace overlooking
the resort's lush golf course and tropical gardens or landscaped
courtyards framed by Jamaica's majestic blue mountains. Choice
of one king size bed or two double beds. Maximum Occupancy: 3
adults or 2 adults with 2 children.
Superior
Guest Rooms
370 square foot room with a private balcony/terrace overlooking
either rolling golf fairways or majestic mountains with glimpses
of the sparkling Caribbean Sea. Choice of one king size bed or
two double beds. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults with
2 children.
Deluxe
Guest Rooms
370 square foot room with a private balcony/terrace overlooking
the azure Caribbean waters with partial views of the golf course,
pools and water park. Choice of one king size bed or two double
beds. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults with 2 children.
Mini
Suite (VIP Suite)
Located on
the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th floors east wing and 4th, 5th and 6th
floors, west wing; bedroom separate from parlor area, each with
one king or two queens. Parlor has private bathroom, sofa and
refrigerator. All Mini Suites are Ocean Front. Maximum Occupancy:
3 adults or 2 adults with 2 children.
Deluxe One-Bedroom
Suite
Located on the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th floors east wing only. Master
bedroom with one king bed; balcony overlooking ocean. Large Parlor
with own bathroom, full size dining room area. Pantry with refrigerator,
bar, sofa. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults with 3 children.
Deluxe Two-Bedroom
Suite
Located on the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th floors east wing only. Master
bedroom with one king bed; balcony overlooking ocean. Second Bedroom
with either one king or two queens; with separate private balcony,
TV and bathroom. Large Parlor with own bathroom, full size dining
room area. Pantry with refrigerator, bar and sofa. Ability for
all rooms to interconnect. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults
with 3 children.
Room Amenities
Room amenities include Air-conditioned room with a king size bed
or 2 double beds, private balcony or terrace, pillow-top mattresses,
TV, stereo clock radio, telephone, voice mail, hair dryer, in-room
safe, iron and ironing board, and coffee maker.
Nestled between
the glistening Caribbean Sea and lush Jamaican Mountains, the
Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa is an inspired choice for
unforgettable Jamaica destination weddings. Celebrate your special
occasion on the majestic grounds of this stately 18th-century
sugar plantation - showcasing sweeping vistas and elegant function
rooms. You may also choose from scenic waterfall backdrops, the
picturesque ruins of an 18th-century sugar plantation - or a traditional
selection from our more than 11,000 square feet of flexible meeting
space. From intimate affairs to lavish celebrations, our all-inclusive
Jamaica wedding resort offers an exotic location, just minutes
from the vibrant nightlife of Montego Bay.
Other
Wedding Services include:
Expert wedding
planners
Creative catering
and menu planning
Audiovisual
equipment and support
Health and beauty
spa
Floral services
Spa, hair, and
makeup services
Photography
Videography
Music
Knowledgeable
concierge, to plan everything from excursions to dinner reservations.