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
Secrets St. James Montego Bay
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Welcome to
Secrets St. James Montego Bay!
Journey where romance is ignited and memories are made.
You’ll experience Unlimited-Luxury® — a collection of exclusive amenities that aren’t too good to be true. Elegant suites with 24-hour personal services and creature comforts reflecting the island’s British Colonial history: rich, dark wood floors and furniture side by side with contemporary touches like fine bed & bath linens, plush bathrobes and slippers, Whirlpool tub, and a private furnished balcony.
Then just beyond your accommodation… seven gourmet restaurants sure to tempt, bars and lounges that quench, a cozy theater for entertaining, a world-class spa that pampers… and more.
Escape to Secrets St. James Montego Bay, a destination where Unlimited-Luxury® brings you everything your heart desires and your spirit craves.
Located 20 miles (35 minutes)
from Montego Bay International Airport.
Amenities
From the moment you check in, these select privileges touch every aspect of your Secrets stay, all the while, minus the wristband identification most vacation destinations require. Quite simply, 24 hours a day, you’ll have entrée to wonderful cuisine, leisure pursuits, and entertainment; not to mention incomparable lodging and a level of special attention a la a personal butler.
Your Secrets Resorts vacation includes:
Full breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks each day
Limitless fruit juices and soft drinks
Limitless international and domestic premium beer and top-shelf spirits
Handsomely-appointed, smoke-free suites with the latest technology / gadgets
In-suite mini bar refreshed daily with soft drinks, bottled water and premium beer
At any time of the day, Secrets St. James has exciting and fun activities waiting for you. Whether it is land or water sports you prefer, if it isn’t enough to just lay by the pool, we have the perfect activity for you.
Nightly Entertainment
If you like to dance and party be sure to check out the Desires Nightclub and Sports Bar. You can enjoy the music of the DJ with an ice cold tropical drink in your hand or of course one of our domestic or international specialties. Take a spin on the dance floor or watch the game on one of our flat screen televisions.
Games At Secrets St. James, there are so many activities and games’ occurring during the day it is impossible to have your interests unsatisfied. Whether you enjoy sports, relaxing in a hot tub, or dance classes we have the perfect selection for you. Below is a complete list of daily activities:
Water, Land, and Beach Activities:
Swimming pools
Private pool and beach area for Preferred Club guests
Jacuzzis
Tennis courts with tennis clinics
Ping-pong
Basketball
Beach and pool volleyball
Euro-Bungee
Bocce ball
Cocktail classes
Dance lessons
Kayaks
Snorkeling
Sailing
Hobie cats
Water aerobics
Water polo
Billiards
Five championship-caliber golf courses nearby ($) :
At Secrets St. James Montego Bay, all of your senses are indulged… especially when it comes to adventures in gastronomy. Craving a steak and martini or antipasto with a glass of Sangiovese? Love the idea of Udon and saki or bouillabaisse and bouteille? Dying to sample some native Jamaican jerk chicken and rum punch? It’s yours to savor. Every morsel and sip. Anytime day and night. The dress code is casual. Atmosphere is elegant. No reservations necessary.
World Café
At the World Café, you will enjoy a variety of local and international cuisines for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a buffet style setting. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are available in a casual setting and outdoor seating is available. Dress is casual at World Café.
Himitsu At Himitsu you will dine on modern fusion Pan-Asian and Oriental à la carte specialties. We boast three Teppanyaki tables, where your food will be grilled right in front of you; truly an amazing dining experience. Dress is casual elegance at Himitsu.
Portofino
Enjoy a touch of Italy as you feast on Italian specialties in the air-conditioned and casually gourmet Portofino. Enjoy à la carte Italian dishes served every evening and be sure to consider something from our wine cellar filled with international choices. Dress at Portofino is casual elegance.
El Patio
El Patio presents traditional Mexican cuisine in a fantastic Spanish-style cantina. El Patio is open nightly for à la carte dinner. Experience authentic Mexican ambiance in a way you never thought possible in this gourmet Mexican restaurant. Dress is casual elegance at El Patio.
Seaside Grill
If it’s a grilled sensation that you crave, check out the Seaside Grill. At the Seaside Grill you can enjoy a variety of grilled specialties including burgers and steaks. Try your grilled delight outside as seating is available under the stars. Dress is casual at Seaside Grill.
Bordeaux
If fine French cuisine is your pleasure, enjoy the delicacies that Bordeaux has to offer. Pair your French fare with a fine bottle of wine and transport yourself to the French Alps without leaving the Caribbean. At Bordeaux, dress is casual elegance.
Blue Mountain Restaurant
Blue Mountain Restaurant features Jamaican-Caribbean cooking with a tropical island vibe. Dress is casual at Blue Mountain.
Oceana
Oceanfront dining at neighboring Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay.
Enjoy fresh seafood delicacies with a brilliant ocean view at the Oceana. Local seafood choices grilled in an open-air “palapa” overlooking stunning views of the beach. The Oceana offers a romantic setting and fresh gourmet à la carte cuisine available nightly. Dress at Oceana is casual elegance.
On request at Secrets St. James Montego Bay:
Secluded seaside candlelit dinner for two.
All restaurants
feature smoking and non-smoking areas.
Every detail of your Montego island retreat is thoughtfully considered. 350 Spacious Junior, Grand, Master and Presidential Suites complete with all of the elements for relaxation and reconnection with your companion, led by your gorgeous view of the Caribbean ocean.
Junior Suite Ocean View
Located on lower and higher floors, with full oceanview, shower stall, Jacuzzi for two, double sink, and private balcony. 213 accommodations with king bed and 47 accommodations with 2 queen beds. Number of accommodations: 260 Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 queen beds. View: Ocean. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults.
Preferred Club Junior Suite Oceanview
Located on lower & higher floors, with full oceanview, shower stall, Jacuzzi for two, double sink and private balcony. 79 accommodations with king bed and 6 accommodations with 2 queen beds. Number of accommodations: 85 Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 queen beds. View: Ocean. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults.
Preferred Club Master Suite Oceanfront
Located on lower and higher floors, with full oceanview, shower stall, Jacuzzi for two, double sink and private balcony. Number of accommodations: 4 Bedding: 1 king bed. View: Oceanfront. Maximum Occupancy: 2 adults.
Preferred Club Presidential Suite Oceanfront
One bedroom suite with oceanfront view, with a Jacuzzi for four, walk- in closet, dinner table for eight guests, kitchenette, small refrigerator, microwave, living room seating eight guests, bar, entertainment center including a 42 flat screen LCD television, DVD, stereo system, and an office space with a desk, computer, and cordless telephone/fax.
Number of accommodations: 1; Bedding: 1 king bed; View: Oceanfront. Maximum Occupancy: 2 adults.
Preferred Club:
Clients staying in the Preferred Club receive additional exclusive services including:
• Sun beds and soaking tub on terrace
• Private Preferred Club Lounge
• VIP Status and Amenities
• Private concierge service
• Private pool
• Daily continental breakfast in the lounge
• Afternoon hot and cold hors doeuvres; exquisite desserts & fine liquors in the lounge
• Complimentary newspaper in room daily
• Complimentary internet access in suite
• Complimentary computer access in the Preferred Club Lounge
• Upgraded mini bar service
• Upgraded bath amenities
All suites offer the following:
One king size or two queen beds with crisp, high thread-count linens
Flat screen LCD TV and CD/DVD player
Mini bar refreshed daily with soft drinks, bottled water and
premium beer
Private furnished balcony
His-and-her armoire, nightstands and reading lamps
Sofa and ottoman
Large desk with direct-dial telephone and Internet connection
Plush bathrobes and slippers
Bathrooms featuring separate showers, water closets, double vanity and TV speaker with sound control, hair dryer and scale
Step into our spa and step into supreme indulgence. At Secrets Spa, enjoy a wide selection of invigorating and revitalizing treatments, no matter what your pleasure.
The expansive spa offers a sublime atmosphere of pure indulgence combining hydrotherapy and indigenous treatments creating a refreshing and peaceful experience. The various treatments at the spa will nurture your mind and body and leave you relaxed, refreshed, and revitalized.
Let the stress of every day life fall away as you experience a massage or facial in one of our fourteen luxury treatment rooms. Or slip away during soothing therapeutic body treatment for your mind and your body. The spa also offers a full-service beauty salon featuring hair treatments, manicures and pedicures.
Try our relaxing outdoor Swedish massage overlooking the ocean. Perhaps a European facial is more your style; indulge as you sip a cup of tea at our state-of-the-art spa. And don’t forget to take home a memento from our spa gift shop, maybe some aromatherapy candles to remind you of your luxuriating spa experience.
Secrets St. James is the embodiment of romance, and thus, your perfect locale for an island wedding. Love virtuosos, the Secrets wedding planners take special care to diligently plan every element of your nuptials. From the room and flowers to the cake and couples turndown service, it promises to be the day the two of you dreamt it would be.
Secrets Wedding in Paradise:
This package is complimentary when booking a Preferred Club Junior Suite Ocean View category or higher for a minimum of 7 nights stay is required for this package or if 5 rooms are reserved for a minimum of 3 nights at any room category, this package also applies for renewal of vows ceremony.
**Only valid on contracted net rates.
This complimentary package includes:
Service of justice of the peace or minister
Wedding Organization and personalization of our Wedding coordinator
Preferential location of the room in the category reserved
Preparation and ironing of the wedding dress and grooms tuxedo/suit
Complimentary room for the groom the night before the wedding (based on availability)
Bride's Bouquet
Special turndown service at night
Boutonniere for the groom
Wedding cake and sparkling wine for 10 guests
15% discount on all Spa treatments (product purchases not included)
Honeymoon Package
Late check-out for Bride and Groom (based on availability)
Use of the wedding gazebo or beach front casita
Complimentary Anniversary Nights
Additonal Wedding and Honeymoon Packages
are also available ($).
Limitless fruit juices and soft drinks
At Secrets St. James, there are so many activities and games’ occurring during the day it is impossible to have your interests unsatisfied. Whether you enjoy sports, relaxing in a hot tub, or dance classes we have the perfect selection for you. Below is a complete list of daily activities:
At Himitsu you will dine on modern fusion Pan-Asian and Oriental à la carte specialties. We boast three Teppanyaki tables, where your food will be grilled right in front of you; truly an amazing dining experience. Dress is casual elegance at Himitsu.
Bordeaux
Preferred Club Master Suite Oceanfront
The expansive spa offers a sublime atmosphere of pure indulgence combining hydrotherapy and indigenous treatments creating a refreshing and peaceful experience. The various treatments at the spa will nurture your mind and body and leave you relaxed, refreshed, and revitalized.
This complimentary package includes:
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