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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Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Welcome to
Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort!
Ocho
Rios, Jamaica, an island of intoxicating natural beauty, from
lush rainforests and mountainous terrain, to spectacular waterfalls
and beautiful beaches. No resort on the island puts the two together
more dynamically than the Sunset Jamaica Grand Resort. Here, guests
enjoy the excitement and grandeur of one of Jamaica's most complete
all-inclusives. Located within walking distance of Ocho Rios,
the 720-room resort provides guests with the best of both worlds,
where everything for the vacation of a lifetime is right at your
doorstep.
Located 60 miles
to Montego Airport and 5 minute walk to town.
Amenities
All-inclusive
resort stretched along 1200 feet of spectacular beachfront
720 air-conditioned
rooms and suites with private balconies
Five restaurants
Theme parties
Live nightly
entertainment
Jamaic`N Me
Crazy Pub
Slot machines
Three pools,
two jacuzzis, and a swim-up bar
Four lighted
tennis courts
Known for its
wide range of fun in the sun daytime activities
Sunset Jamaica
Grande Resort offers an array of activities, and entertainment.
Explore the
five swimming pools, plunge pools, meandering river and hot
tubs
Lounge on the
1,300-foot private beach, the longest in Ocho Rios
Choose among
a range of non-motorized water sports including kayaking, paddleboats
and water bikes
Hone your tennis
game on two championship courts, lit for night play
Enjoy evening
entertainment - Resident Band plays from 8pm to 11 pm
Indulge
in a massage, body scrub or beauty treatment in the spa
Horseback riding,
polo and river rafting nearby
Gamble electronic
blackjack and 80 slot machines
Celebrate a
wedding or special event in the beachside gazebo
Mix work and
play with the conference facilities
Club Mongoose,
a free program for kids aged 2-12. Open daily from 9am-7pm
Teen Disco
Fitness Factory/Health
Club
Jet Skiing
Sailing
Water-skiing
Golf:
Runaway Bay Golf Club (18 holes; 72 par; 20 miles away)
Sandals Golf & Country Club (18 holes; 72 par; 10 miles away)
Club Mongoose
Kiddies Center: Free
membership for kids to Renaissance Jamaica Grande's "Club
Mongoose" will feature a fully supervised activities program
that includes:
Choose from Italian,
Chinese and other international favorites in our specialty restaurants.
Dive into our overflowing buffets and theme parties. Or be irie
and opt for traditional Jamaican Jerk Chicken with a cold Red
Stripe Beer... the perfect meal, island style. Whatever you choose,
dining at Sunset Jamaica Grande is certain to tempt every palate!
The Grande Palm
7am-10am; Noon-2:30pm and 6:30pm-10pm
A buffet style, open-air restaurant overlooking the fantasy pools
meandering river and waterfalls, or the sparkling Caribbean Sea.
Ginger Lily
6:30pm-10pm. Reservations required.
Savor Asian favorites infused with Caribbean flavor at Ginger
Lily.
LaDiva
Italian Restaurant
6pm-10pm. Reservations required.
Featuring regional pasta dishes, fresh seafood and focacia from
a wood-burning brick oven.
Jamalicious
Café
11am-11pm
Serving Island and American favorites, this casual bistro has
both indoor and outdoor seating.
South Beach
Bar & Grill and Lighthouse Bar & Grill
11am-5pm and 11 pm-1am
Sandwiches and grilled favorites and Jamaican Jerk
specialties, plus Red Stripe Beer, tropical rum drinks, fruit
juices and soft drinks.
Just Jamaica!
Every Tuesday evening, celebrate everything Jamaican with our
weekly beach party. Tiki torches line the way to an evening of
steel drum music, beachfront bonfires, and a sumptuous Jamaican-style
buffet. Irie mon!
Dining at South
Pointe Restaurant
Dinner 7-10pm
Inspired Caribbean/New American fusion dishes are on offer in
a lovely al fresco atmosphere. Reservations required. Dinner only.
Bars
The resorts eight bars are great places to unwind and socialize,
choose from beach bars and swim-up bars to lobby bars and a nightclub.
Or test your luck in the casino, home to electronic black jack
and 80 slot machines.
Sunset Jamaica
Grande Resort features 720 guest rooms and suites.
Resort View
Guest Rooms
Located in both the South and North Towers. Resort View rooms
feature one king bed or two double beds, and private balcony.
Views vary by room location and are typically views of the resort
or resort town of Ocho Rios. Non-Oceanview rooms. Maximum Occupancy:
3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Oceanview
Guest Rooms
Located in both the South and North Pointe Towers. Oceanview rooms
feature one king bed or two double beds and private balcony. View
of the lush hillside landscape of Ocho Rios and/or partial ocean
view of the sparkling Caribbean. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or
2 adults and 2 children.
Oceanfront Guest
Rooms
Located in both the South and North Pointe Towers. Oceanfront
rooms feature one king bed or two double beds and private balcony.
Oceanfront rooms offer direct beachfront views of the sparkling
Caribbean. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Beachfront Cabana
Guest Rooms
Located in the two-story Cabana Wing along with the South Pointe
Beachfront. All rooms have king size beds and private patios with
direct beachfront views. This intimate room location is recommended
for Wedding Couples and Honeymooners. Maximum Occupancy: 2 adults.
One
Bedroom Suite
Located in the South Pointe Tower. These corner suites feature
a master bedroom (king bedded) with full bath & balcony and
a separate sitting room with full size sleeper sofa, full bath
and balcony. Superb direct beachfront views. Maximum Occupancy:
3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
Room Amenities
Room amenities include: Individually controlled a/c, private balcony
or patio, color TV with satellite reception and radio, direct
dial telephone w/ dataport & voicemail, hairdryer, iron and
ironing board, in-room safes, coffee/ tea maker and alarm clock.
Aqua Azul Spa
Inspired by the refreshing and majestic Jamaica Blue Mountains
and the clear, calming Caribbean Sea, the new Aqua Azul Spa offers
you an escape for the senses.
Melt
away tension in the sauna or steam rooms. Dissolve stress with
hydrotherapy treatments. Or just surrender under the experienced
hands of a massage therapist. Todays massage therapy has
multi-level benefits. Our highly trained therapists offer a variety
of techniques including Thai, Swedish, Aromatherapy, Reflexology,
Hot Stone, Sports Massage and others. To get that glow
you might opt for a variety of Cleansing Facial treatments, or
an Uplifting Body Scrub.
The Aqua Azul Spa
also offers an array of pampering packages Youll be snapping
your fingers and tapping your feet in style, after the legendary
Reggae Retreat package, featuring a manicure, pedicure
and 30-minute massage. The Rasta Delight option adds
a mini facial too.
Other unique spa
services include reflexology, a milk and honey body wrap, mango
manicure and the popular coffee ground scrub to ease the appearance
of cellulite.
Spa facilities
include three wet rooms offering a host of hydrotherapy treatments,
single and two couples massage rooms, two facial rooms, and separate
steam and sauna facilities for men and women. Salon services include
hair, make-up and manicure/pedicure treatments.
Theres nothing
more romantic than exchanging vows in the Jamaican sunshine, then
spend your honeymoon lazing the days away on our white sand beaches.
Best of all, we take care of everything, so you dont have
to lift a finger until the ring is slipped on and you say, I
do. Our Bliss in Paradise wedding package is
priced from $700 and includes:
Service of a
marriage officer to perform ceremony,process all documents and
procure license and marriage certificate
Services of
our on-site wedding coordinator
Choice of scenic,
decorated wedding area
Services of
witnesses if required
Chilled bottle
of sparkling white wine
Single-tiered
Jamaican wedding cake
Recorded music
Bridal bouquet
and grooms boutonniere
Two 5 x 7 or
one 8 x 10 photograph
Mini reception
including cake and toasts
Optional
Extras (additional cost)
Thirty minute
DVD or VHS video tape of the ceremony and reception (edited
with music)
A comprehensive
range of a la carte spa services and packages are available
including his and hers massages, hairstyling, make-up and nail
services.
Private reception
Wedding albums
for photos
Upgrade to suite
Jamaican Steel
band, Folk band or Reggae band
Private, sunset
cruise
Various photo
options
Late check out
(at request and if available)
Honeymoon room
decorated with rose petals, candlelight and champagne
Larger weddings
can be arranged. Renewal of vows and special honeymoon and anniversary
extras are available.