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
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Los Angeles, CA USA
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Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Welcome to
Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall!
Framed
by the white-sand beaches of the Caribbean Sea and lush mountains
of Montego Bay, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club and Spa Resort, Rose
Hall, Jamaica, captures the enchantment of the islands historic
plantation era. The resorts prime beachfront setting and
colorful landscaping reflect the natural beauty of this popular
tropical destination.
The 417-room resort
offers an 18-hole championship golf course, full-service spa,
an array of water sports and recreational activities, five dining
outlets and 25,000 square feet of meeting and banquet facilities,
leisure and business travelers alike will appreciate this new
option in the Caribbean.
Conveniently located
just 15 minutes from the Sangster International Airport, The Ritz-Carlton
Golf and Spa Resort brings a new level of luxury to the island
nation of Jamaica.
Amenities
Full-service
Spa and Salon
On-site Fitness
Center
Baby-sitting
services available upon request
Tennis
center
Jacuzzi
Customized catering
Gift and sundry
shops
Outdoor swimming
pool
18-hole championship
golf course
Water sports
Ritz-Carlton
Kids facilities
Multilingual
staff
24-hour Room
Service
Guests can schedule
tastings in Cohoba's Lounge with a "rummier," who
also supplies information about rum's history.
All 427 guest
rooms and suites feature a casually elegant tropical décor
and completely private covered balconies with stone columns
The resort is
set directly on a spectacular 500 ft-stretch of white sand beach
The Ritz-Carlton
Golf & Spa Resort offers an endless array of activities, and
entertainment.
A freeform pool
measuring approximately 46 x 46m (150 x 150 ft) and a 10-person
spa tub shaded by palm trees are in the resort's central courtyard.
A serpentine fieldstone
walkway dotted with lounge chairs leads to a 500-m (547-yd) beach
on the Caribbean Sea. The beach is furnished with twin sunning
beds under fold-up shades.
All
guests enjoy complimentary use of windsurfers, kayaks, sailboats,
and snorkeling gear, in addition to a complimentary scuba-diving
lesson in the pool. Complimentary shuttles transport guests 8
km (5 mi) to the Rose Hall Beach Club, an independently owned
facility offering parasailing, water skiing, banana-boating, and
other water sports (surcharges). Scuba-diving and snorkeling trips,
and scuba-diving instruction/certification are also available
at the beach club for surcharges.
Located on a hillside
4 km (2.5 MI) away, the resort's 18-hole championship White Witch
Golf Course features rolling hills and panoramic sea views. Guests
receive preferred tee times and complimentary shuttle service
to the course. A practice facility includes two tees, two bunkers,
and a 1,022-square-meter (11,000-squae-foot) putting green. Pros
are available.
Complimentary recreation
facilities include two lighted tennis courts, a bocce court, a
beach-volleyball court, and a mini-soccer area for children. Yoga
classes (surcharge) are available in the fitness center.
At The Ritz-Carlton
Golf & Spa Resort's young guests can appreciate the fun-filled
Ritz Kids activities program. Certified counselors oversee a variety
of indoor and outdoor activities, including arts and crafts, "making
sandcastles" and telling stories of old Jamaica.
The recreational
activities listed below are available either on site or near the
resort (fees may apply):
Ritz-Carlton Rose
Hall offers various dining experiences:
Jasmine
Balmy nights lightly scented with tropical flowers shrouded with
the mysteries of the night, is the journey Jasmine takes you on.
The course is enchanting and exciting just like the orient, featuring
a unique fusion of Jamaican produces teamed with Asian culinary
techniques to create our "Jasian Cuisine" found nowhere
in the world.
Horizon
Horizon is comfortably positioned on the outskirts of the courtyard.
Themed to capture a Mediterranean feel, this restaurant offers
a blend of international cuisine tempered with Caribbean flavors.
The option of dining on the Terrace, amongst lush foliage, creates
a feeling of intimate seclusion.
Mangos
Relax with a cold drink on the magnificent Caribbean side pool
deck, in this lushly landscaped restaurant located in the center
of the resort.
The White Witch Restaurant
Diners can enjoy panoramic views of Jamaica's mountainous countryside
and turquoise blue waters.
Cohoba Lounge
Cohoba is the ideal place for informal gatherings, where light
refreshments, snacks and cocktails may be enjoyed.
The Reggae Jerk Center
For a true taste of Jamaica served on the West Beach with live
Reggae entertainment.
The resort's 427 guest rooms feature sea views, six-inch featherbeds,
marble bathrooms, and vibrant Caribbean colors.
Garden
View Guest Rooms
153 kings/ 81 doubles
480 square feet
94 connectors
Choice of one king bed or two double beds
Frette linens, feather beds and down comforters
White marble bathrooms
Separate tub and shower
Double sinks
Private balcony
Ocean
View Guest Rooms
59 kings/ 51 doubles
480 square feet
40 connectors
Choice of one king bed or two double beds
Frette linens, feather bed and down comforters
White marble bathrooms
Separate tub and shower
Double sinks
Private balcony
Ocean
View Executive Suite
960 square feet
King bed
Frette linens, feather beds and down comforters
White marble bathrooms
Separate tub and shower
Double sinks
Parlor room connects to spacious bedroom through French doors
Private covered balcony off of living room and bedroom
The Ritz-Carlton
Club
Guest room (not categorized by view) located in the Ritz Carlton
Club. Guests on this floor enjoy additional pampering and attention
in a lounge featuring five complimentary food and beverage presentations
daily. These food and beverage presentations are light and do
not replace lunch or dinner. The Club Lounge is activated by elevator-key
only and features the services of a dedicated concierge staff.
Standard Room
Amenities:
24-hour room
service
Twice-daily housekeeping attention
Complimentary overnight shoeshine
Overnight laundry service
Evening turndown
Complimentary morning Times Fax
Bath Butler and Bath Menu available upon request
Internet access - wireless
Cable/satellite TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Patio
Complimentary newspaper
Blackout drapes
Voice mail
Wake-up calls
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Massage - available in room
Bathroom scale
Electronic/magnetic keys
In-room safe
Internet access
- surcharge
Internet access - high speed
Clock radio CD player
Premium bedding
Balcony
Air conditioning
Climate control
Multi-line phone
Minibar
Housekeeping
Bathroom telephone
Complimentary toiletries
Makeup mirror
Separate bathtub and shower
Child care (in room, surcharge)
Iron/ironing board
Window opens
Desk
Cribs (infant beds) available
Rollaway beds
Fresh allspice.
Delicate hibiscus. Sweet star apple. Wild yam. Such treasures,
native to the paradise we call Jamaica, are among the exotic ingredients
used to create a spa experience like no other on earth.
The Ritz-Carlton
Spa, Rose Hall, Jamaica is an 8,000 square foot wellness haven
infused with inspirations from Jamaica's lush West Indies environs.
Elegant mahogany furnishings, cool Caribbean colors and relaxing
island sounds envelope guests in tropical luxuriousness, while
signature treatments and therapies relax the mind and soothe the
body.
A
unique selection of massage therapies; hydrotherapies; mineralizing
and detoxifying therapies; and skin, hair and nail care services
are offered in the Spa's 11 private treatments rooms. A fully-equipped
Fitness Center, sauna, steam room, and relaxation lounge enhance
comfort and rejuvenation.
Signature Treatments:
Sugarcane Body
Scrub (Exfoliating Therapies) - Jamaican sugarcane from the plantation
fields and the finest white sand are combined to create a rich
foaming cream applied to the entire body to heal and soften the
skin. A moisturizing cream made of papaya, mango, wild yams and
exotic oils rejuvenate the tissues and elicit complete relaxation.
The Ritz-Carlton Signature Massage - A primarily Swedish massage
that incorporates deep tissue techniques to relieve muscle tension,
improve circulation and bring relaxation to the mind, body and
spirit.
The Ritz-Carlton Signature Facial - Designed especially for the
distinguished Ritz-Carlton guest, this complete facial treatment
includes cleansing, exfoliation, extractions (if requested), nourishing,
hydrating and toning. The skin's moisture is replenished while
protection from harmful environmental effects are enhanced.
A warm greeting
to you from the sunny paradise, Jamaica! Wedding dreams come true
when surrounded by tropical elegance and glorious sunsets.
The Ritz-Carlton
Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica is delighted to introduce
wedding services that are guaranteed to create lasting memories.
Whatever
you envision-cherished traditionalism, sophisticated glamour or
exclusive intimacy-your Ritz-Carlton, Rose Hall wedding is uniquely
yours.
Consistently ranked
among the best in the world, The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort,
Rose Hall is an exclusive location surrounded by some of Jamaica's
most beautiful vistas.
From a storybook
wedding on the steps of an 18th century plantation great house
to exchanging vows under an archway made from fresh orchids, wild
sugarcane and bamboo, couples have a variety of options to create
the perfect memory.
Leave everything
to our specialized Wedding Concierges as we custom design your
entire experience, adding special touches that make your event
truly personal. Our uncompromising level of service and attention
to detail infused with the island's rich history and culture will
make your wedding day everything you envisioned it to be.