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 Wild Orchid Montego Bay
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Welcome to
Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay!
Immerse yourself.
Imagine that scene in the movie where artist puts down brush, slowly removes magnificent portrait from easel, and reveals the living canvas that inspired it. Was it real, or fantasy? Actually, it’s both.
Tucked away from the speed of everyday life is a place where turquoise tides hug white-sand beach and blue mountain range extends as far as your eyes can see. An exotic hideaway inspired by the lush tapestry of flowers which dot the landscape — Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay.
For your pleasure, this adults-only, round-the-clock playground offers 350 opulent suites and features exclusive Unlimited-Luxury® privileges. You couldn’t paint a better picture.
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
Welcome to a made-for-grownups island hideaway. Yours to discover with childlike abandon. Here, it’s purely about unadulterated pleasure. Windsurfing with your companion. A lazy catamaran ride. Feature films in stadium-style comfort. A premium cigar enjoyed poolside. At Secrets Wild Orchid, the abundance of playful options is what makes it the ultimate retreat for recreation.
Water, Land, and Beach Activities:
Watersports
Beach with palapas, cabanas, lounge chairs, showers and
activities area
Catamarans
Oversized, free-form swimming pool
Jacuzzis (3)
Sailing
Scuba diving
Snorkeling
Water aerobics
Water Sports Center
• Right on the beach
• Reception / Reservation center
• Scuba diving lessons
Windsurfing
Main Square
At the heart of the resort, the Square is home to fantastic dining options, an outstanding array of shops, a stadium-style theater, and much more.
Open Air Game Room & Entertainment Palapa
Board games
Pool tables
Ping-pong
Theater
Nightly movies and shows
Stadium-style seating
Waited bar service
Self-service bar
Room for 300
Air conditioned
More
Movies on the beach
Theme nights
Landsports
Basketball
Bocce ball
Darts
Golf — 5 championship caliber courses nearby
Jogging trail
Ping-pong
Soccer
Tennis (lighted courts)
Volleyball
Fitness Center
4 treadmills
4 stationary bikes
1 step-climber
2 universal machines
Weight room
Aerobics room
Yoga studio
Shopping
Arts & Craft shop
Authentic silver shop
Cigar shop
Clothing boutique
Gift & sundry shop
Jewelry store
Resort Signature shop
Sporting goods store
Essentials
Car rental
Medical office
Travel agency
Tour & Excursion info desks
Five championship-caliber golf courses nearby ($) :
Ordinary doesn’t happen at Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay. Food and drink is no exception. Day and night, the resort’s esteemed chefs and accomplished mixologists dish out and stir up a bounty of wonderful eats and libations. Jamaican jerk meats and conch fritters to sushi and steak. Margaritas and sangrias to small batch scotches and reserve wines. Plentiful and pleasurable, it’s yours to savor. The attire is laid back. There’s romance in the air. And forget about a reservation.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Seaside Grill
Oceanfront dining at neighboring Secrets St. James Montego Bay
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.
On request at Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay:
Secluded seaside candlelit dinner for two.
All restaurants
feature smoking and non-smoking areas.
Experience airy Junior, Grand, Master and Presidential Suites that feature all of the essentials for fun time and downtime with your companion. Be sure every facet of your stay has been carefully considered, led by your breathtaking view of the Caribbean ocean.
Junior Suite Ocean View
218 accommodations with king bed and 42 accommodations with 2 queen beds. Number of accommodations: 260 Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 queen. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults.
Preferred Club Junior Suite Oceanview
With an additional soaking tub on the balcony in a desirable location. 63 accommodations with king bed and 6 accommodations with 2 queen beds. Number of accommodations: 69 Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 queen beds. View: Ocean. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults.
Preferred Club Junior Suite Oceanview Swim Out
13 accommodations with king bed and 3 accommodations with 2 queen beds. Number of accommodations: 16 Bedding: 1 king bed or 2 double beds. View: Ocean. Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults.
Preferred Club Master Suite Oceanfront
Living and dining room, dinner table for four guests, cordless telephone/fax, small refrigerator and a large balcony with a Jacuzzi for two. 4 accommodations with king bed. Number of accommodations: 4 Bedding: 1 king bed. View: Oceanfront. Maximum Occupancy: 2 adults
Preferred Club Presidential Suite Oceanfront
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. 1 accommodation with king bed. 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 350 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
You have a date with tranquility. Don’t be shy. Your table is ready. Only on this one, you’ll be laying down for a message that replenishes your body and spirit. Instead of flowers, you’ll be surrounded by lush gardens and Zen fountains that set the mood for an hour or a day of personal attention. Want more? Then sample head-to-toe treatments — facials, herbal body wraps, hydrotherapy, private Vichy showers, saunas, and of course, massages — that will bring you back again and again. Tha Spa features:
Secrets Wild Orchid 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 ($).