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Welcome Welcome to our island home! We are excited to have you explore the pages of the 2018 Our Jamaica Meeting Planners’ Guide. As you thumb its pages you will uncover why Destination Jamaica should be at the top of your list for your next event. Jamaica has something to suit every event and taste, from the lush greenery of Port Antonio and the reef-lined beaches of Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Negril to the buzzing nightlife and cultural allure of Kingston. Couple this with outstanding resorts, meeting facilities, attractions and entertainment, and your event participants are guaranteed to strike a few items off their bucket list, live a little and enjoy a little more in the Home of All Right. At the JHTA, it is our goal to ensure that you are able to navigate the island and have at your fingertips every resource you need to make your next event a success. Our members span hotels, conference centres, attractions and museums, as well as business services that offer event planning, entertainment, dÊcor and catering. With
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that, our Association stands ready to support you with everything you need for your next event, right here on our shores. And should you require more, our Association stands ready to help you in making the connections you need to ensure that your event goals are met. Thank you for your interest in Jamaica. We hope this guide is a useful resource in your event planning journey and that you will make Jamaica your destination of choice for your next event. We look forward to meeting you in Jamaica! Sincerely,
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Our Jamaica Message – Mee/ng Planner Donovan White Director of Tourism Across the globe Des/na/on Jamaica has earned the reputa/on as the epicenter of unmatched hospitality. Nowhere else in the world can you find her magne/c vibe, nowhere else could have given birth to her soul s/rring and irresis/ble rhythms, not to men/on her eclec/c cuisine.
Greetings Across the globe, Destination Jamaica has earned its reputation as the epicentre of unmatched hospitality. Nowhere else in the world can you find her magnetic vibe; nowhere else could have given birth to her soul-stirring and irresistible rhythms, not to mention her eclectic cuisine. According to Meeting & Incentive Travel magazine, Jamaica is also gaining attention as the ideal place to host meetings. The island is ranked amongst the most popular destinations for meetings and incentive groups. We are always proud to say that we offer the most diverse and largest meeting facilities in the English-speaking Caribbean. A shortlist of high-profile local, regional and international conferences include: Caribbean Meeting and Incentive Travel Exchange; Jamaica Product Exchange; Caribbean Travel Marketplace; United Nations World Tourism Organization Global Conference on Jobs and Inclusive Growth; Tourism Outlook Seminar; International Organization of Securities Commissions Annual Conference; Jamaica Diaspora Conference; and the Petro Caribe Summit, amongst others. The success of these events speaks highly of Jamaica’s capacity to deliver
According to Mee/ng & Incen/ve Travel magazine, Jamaica is also gaining the aEen/on of the world as the ideal place to host mee/ngs, as the island is ranked among the most popular des/na/ons for mee/ngs and incen/ve groups. We are always proud to say that we offer the most diverse and largest mee/ng facility in the English speaking Caribbean. The resumé of high profile local, regional and interna/onal conferences include: Caribbean Mee/ng and Incen/ve as a planner’s dream venue for large Travel Exchange; Jamaica Product Exchange; Caribbean Travel Marketplace; United Na/ons meetings, trade shows, conferences World Tourism Organiza/on Global Conference on Jobs and Inclusive Growth; Tourism Outlook and major events. The menu of meeting spaces extends across the resort Seminar; Interna/onal Organiza/on of Securi/es Commissions Annual Conference; Jamaica areas — from Kingston and Ocho Rios Diaspora Conference and the Petro Caribe Summit, among others. to Montego Bay and Negril. The most prominent of the meeting spaces is
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The success Bay of these events speaks highly of Jamaica’s capability and capacity to deliver as a the Montego Convention Centre — featuring over 9,000 square feet of planner’s dream venue for large mee/ngs, trade shows, conferences or major events. The menu flexible, functional meeting space, and of mee/ng spaces extend across resort areas: from Kingston to Ocho Rios, from Montego Bay to strategically located close to hotels and Negril. The most prominent of the mee/ng spaces is the Montego Bay Conven/on Centre - with other highly desirable amenities. From start to finish, Island Routes offers full-service destination planning with the ability to flawlessly Undoubtedly, the offerings the over 9,000 square feet of are flexible, func/onal mee/ng space, and everything strategically located close to tours to events and amenities. Our local knowledge, expertise execute from transfers and ideal blend for a business trip and a and relationships will guarantee that your group experiences are the best that the destination has to offer! hotels and other highly desirable ameni/es. vacation playground. The destination is available for your next seminar, corporate
Undoubtedly, are the ideal blend for a business trip and a vaca/on playground. retreat, reunion,the teamofferings building, and leadership workshop or convention. The des/na/on is available for your next seminar, corporate retreat, reunion, team building and We look forward to meeting you here leadership workshop, or conven/on. in Jamaica.
We look forward to mee/ng you here in Jamaica. Sincerely,
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10 WELCOME Come, Meet in Jamaica 28 KINGSTON Heartbeat of Jamaica 34 MONTEGO BAY The Complete Resort 40 NEGRIL Capital of Casual 44 O CHO RIOS The Garden Parish 50 PORT ANTONIO Calm and Carefree 5 4 SOUTH COAST Off the Beaten Path 58 ISLAND MAP 60 USEFUL INFORMATION 62 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 66 JHTA MEMBERS LIST 72 JHTA INFORMATION HOST AN EVENT IN JAMAICA KINGSTON 14 The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel MONTEGO BAY 16 Half Moon Jamaica 18 Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa 20 The Holiday Inn Resort Montego Bay 22 IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Rose Hall 24 Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa 26 Montego Bay Convention Centre ON THE COVER: PhotoSpirit
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Jamaica
Welcome to Easily recognised by its stunning white- and blacksand beaches, UNESCO World Heritage mountains, mesmerising waterfalls, vibrant culture, diverse dining options and rich history, Jamaica’s reputation as a travel destination precedes it. This combination of an idyllic setting with the warm and energetic atmosphere driven by its friendly people also makes it the ideal place for groups, meetings and incentives. It’s no surprise that Destination Jamaica is the hub for groups and conventions in the Caribbean, serving as both a functional location that is fully equipped to address a wide variety of needs and an inspiration that will reinvigorate your team and strengthen your brand. Those travelling from the U.S. benefit from the Protocol to the Income Tax Treaty with Jamaica, which makes expenses incurred by U.S. citizens and residents attending a convention, seminar or similar event in Jamaica tax deductible. These expenses can include anything from registration and transportation to accommodations and meals. Visitors from all countries benefit from the direct flights from countless cities to the island’s three international airports — two of which feature top-notch VIP airport lounges that make arrival at your destination a breeze and departure a pleasure. The multiple resort areas, including Kingston, Port Antonio, Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Negril and South Coast, reflect the diverse character of the island and offer an array of accommodation options, meeting and convention facilities, golf courses, natural sights, historic treasures, tours and attractions, as well as the destination management companies that can get you and the rest of your group right where you want to be. And everyone is treated to Jamaica’s premier service philosophy. So what are you waiting for? Come, meet with us!
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Jamaica Hotel & Meeting Spaces Ocho Rios/Runaway Bay Property
Bedrooms
Total Indoor Meeting Space
Beaches Ocho Rios
222
1,100
Jewel Dunns River
250
3,950
Jewel Paradise Cove
225
3,000
Jewel Runaway Bay
268
5,105
Bahia Principe Jamaica Resort
850
16,587
Luxury Bahia Principe Don Pablo
523
16,587
Club RIU Ocho Rios
856
11,113
Sandals Ochi Beach Resort
525
5,000
Sandals Royal Plantation Moon Palace Jamaica Grande Resort
74
2,000
705
21,000
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Montego Bay/Falmouth
Property
Jewel Grande Montego Bay
332
12,392
Hilton Rose Hall Beach Resort
495
24,593
Holiday Inn Montego Bay Beach Resort
518
4,650
Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort
227
717
Club RIU Montego Bay
681
3,012
Melia Braco village Beach Resort
225
10,230
Zoëtry Montego Bay Resort
49 Suites
Total Indoor Meeting Space
Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort
537
3,761
Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort
519
3,761
5,000
Montego Bay Convention Centre
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140,000
128
The Knutsford Court Hotel
143
10,087
The Half Moon Resort
419
27,000
The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel
300
16,506
Hyatt Ziva Resort & Hyatt Zillara Resort
621 (387+234)
21,672
Spanish Court Hotel
123
6,380
Iberostar Grande Resort
295 Suites
7,991
Courtyard by Marriott, Kingston
129
1,942
Iberostar Rose Hall
366
4,047
Hotel Terra Nova
16,587
Round Hill Resort & Villas
129
3,000
Jamaica Conference Centre
35 Suites _
39,600
Secrets St. James & Secrets Wild Orchid
700 (350+350)
8,058
Sandals South Coast
360
14,000
Breathless Montego Bay Resort
150
8,058
The Royalton Negril Resort
407
5,400
Royalton Whitesands Resort
352
9,634
Royalton Hideaway Negril
166
5,400
Royalton Blue Waters Resort
228
9,634
Grand Lido Negril
28
5,400
Hard Rock Resort Montego Bay
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950
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285
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HOTELS KINGSTON THE JAMAICA PEGASUS HOTEL
DIMENSIONS FEET/METRES
SQUARE FEET
THEATRE
115x62.8 / 34.4x18.9
7,222
900
ROUNDS OF 10 OR BOOTHS 600
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50x40 / –
2,000
100
130
60
48x96 / 25x14
4,608
200
250
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Montego Suite
50x62.8 / 18.9x14.6
3,140
250
160
Port Antonio
40x62.8 / 18.9x12.2
2,512
160
160
Negril
25x62.8 / 18.9x7.6
1,570
100
80
ROOM Grand Jamaican Suite Legacy Talk of the Town
81 Knutsford Boulevard Kingston 5 Tel: 876.926.3690 Fax: 876.926.1613 Email: reservations@jamaicapegasus.com Website: jamaicapegasus.com
Location
The Jamaica Pegasus is the Caribbean’s ultimate meeting point. With our superior business facilities and attentive service, you can be sure your meeting or conference will have a lasting impression. Situated in the financial and business district of the largest English-speaking city in the Caribbean, the Pegasus, as it is affectionately called, is within walking distance of many international offices and embassies, as well as historical sites, cultural centres, shopping areas and restaurants. A revered landmark in the capital city, it rises 17 storeys high in the heart of New Kingston.
Accommodations
The 300 elegantly appointed rooms and suites have been recently upgraded to enhance the essence of Jamaican warmth, comfort and charm, while gaining all the modern day amenities the business traveller desires. The Jamaica Pegasus Royal Club rooms and suites provide additional luxury and exclusivity. 14 2018/2019
Meeting & Event Space
The Grand Jamaican Suite is one of the largest and best equipped convention halls in the Caribbean. It is situated on the ground floor of the hotel and divided into three large suites: Montego Suite – holds up to 350 delegates theatre style; Port Antonio Suite – holds up to 300 delegates theatre style; and Negril Suite – holds up to 150 delegates theatre style. Each division has its own reception/ foyer area, which can be used independently. Comprehensively equipped with easy access for equipment delivery, air conditioned and featuring blackout facilities, The Grand Jamaican Suite can accommodate up to 1,000 delegates theatre style. Other meeting and reception venues include: Talk of the Town – Located on the 17th floor, it features panoramic views of Kingston. The room holds up to 250 delegates reception style. Belisario Suite – Located on the ground floor, it accommodates up to 50 delegates theatre style. Legacy Suite – A combination of the
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550
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40
40
110
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40
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–
120
60
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120
–
100
40
–
100
–
50
35
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60
–
23x40 / 9.1x7.6
920
30
30
27
20
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30
20
23x40 / 9.1x7.6
920
30
24
18
15
–
30
18
28.7x17 / 13.1x8.5
476
35
30
21
21
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30
24
24.3x15 / –
360
30
30
12
15
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20
–
–
700
300
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Gardens at the Pegasus
Contact Information
BOARDROOM
Alexander Suite
Cemex
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The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel offers 12 venues for business or social functions for 2 to 1,000 persons in 1,300 square meters (10,000 square feet) of flexible function space. With our high level of service, attention to detail and excellent cuisine, the Pegasus is the premiere venue to host a corporate event, family celebration or charity event. Our indoor venues are all air conditioned and provide blackout facilities for video presentations. Our staff of experienced meeting and conference organisers can even include a dedicated professional responsible for your event on the day. We offer competitively priced packages for groups.
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Norman Manley Suite and Alexander Bustamante Suite, the Legacy can be utilised as one suite or two individual suites, each with its own entrance. Suitable for boardroom style meetings or sales presentations, it holds up to 50 delegates theatre style. Paul Bogle and Marcus Garvey Suites – Situated on the first floor, each has its own entrance and is suitable for high level business meetings and private events for up to 12 delegates boardroom style. Rio Grande – Situated on the ground floor, it is suitable for high-level business meetings, sales presentations and private lunches for up to 10 delegates boardroom style. The hotel also offers a Business Centre equipped with wired internet access and document processing, photocopying and fax services; and audio visual equipment can be requested prior to an event.
Dining & Drinks
Look no further than The Jamaica Pegasus for a splendid dining experience at any of the following: •B lue Window Restaurant • 24 Seven Café • T he Blend Bar & Lounge • The Pool Bar
Services & Amenities
• Free Wi-Fi on property • Top-rated restaurants • Cocktail bars • Olympic size swimming pool • 24-hour front desk staff • Airport pickup / drop off • Nearby attractions • Beach volleyball • 18-hole mini-putting green OURJAMAICAMAGAZINE.COM
HOTELS MONTEGO BAY HALF MOON
Arcadia I
54x29x11
SQUARE FEET 1,566
Arcadia II
44x28x11
1,232
80
36
42
30
25
30
48
48
100
Montego
35x35x13
1,225
98
36
46
22
26
32
64
48
80
Rose Hall
35x35x13
1,225
98
36
46
22
26
32
64
48
80
St. James
35x35x13
1,225
98
36
46
22
26
32
64
48
80
ROOM
DIMENSIONS
CLASSROOM
CONFERENCE
U-SHAPE
120
HALF ROUNDS 60
54
34
THEATRE
PLATED
BUFFET
COCKTAILS
32
HOLLOW SQUARE 36
96
64
120
Boardroom
13x35x9
455
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16
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16
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–
Conference Center
92x50x25
4,600
600
180
246
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–
–
250
200
670
Cornwall
200x60x15
12,000
1,120
264
550
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–
320
456
1,200
Hanover
50x50x25
2,500
200
96
120
36
50
60
144
128
360
Trelawny
31x50x25
1,550
120
60
90
24
30
36
80
64
200
St. Elizabeth
32x23x8
736
70
24
36
22
24
24
48
32
48
Westmoreland
24x22x8
528
40
18
24
18
15
18
32
24
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Manchester
15x24x8
360
30
12
24
14
15
18
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BREAK-OUT ROOMS
Meeting & Event Space
Contact Information
Half Moon P.O., Rose Hall, St. James Tel: 800.339.9728 or 876.953.2211 Fax: 876.953.9496 Website: halfmoonmeetings.com
Location
Situated on 400 acres with two miles of private beachfront, Half Moon is 10 minutes away from Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport. Once on the island, guests have a variety of transportation options, including taxi, bus, rental car and even private plane. The Half Moon Concierge can arrange for private transport anywhere on the island.
Accommodations
Awarded four diamonds by AAA, the resort boasts elegantly appointed accommodations, including rooms, suites and villas. Along picturesque Sunrise Beach are four-, five-, six- and seven-bedroom villas. Combining the comforts of home with the personalised service of an exclusive resort, each is staffed with a cook, housekeeper and butler. Villa guests have the use of all resort facilities, and each villa has its own swimming pool. 16 2018/2019
Half Moon has welcomed distinguished guests and Fortune 500 companies. Today it ranks amongst the most popular and complete resorts in the Caribbean for group functions. The resort is the premier Caribbean location for meetings, events and incentives. With over 27,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, it is always wired for business. All major meeting rooms offer natural lighting. Two adjacent meeting rooms overlook the property and Sunset Beach. Additionally, the Half Moon Boardroom is the only meeting space in Jamaica equipped with video conferencing capabilities. The resort features a full-service business centre, on-site audiovisual facility and high-speed Internet. Under U.S. law, your meeting is tax-deductible. Professional wedding coordinators are on-site to provide personalised planning services that include weddings, honeymoons and anniversaries. Outdoor locations can accommodate up to 800, and indoor facilities can accommodate up to 1,200.
Dining & Drinks
Half Moon’s talented chefs will take you on a one-of-a-kind culinary journey. Experience the best of modern Jamaican cuisine, which tells the story of the traditions of farmers and fisher folk from the countryside. Explore authentic Italian cuisine, inspired by imagination. Savour freshness, organic and seasonal ingredients. The signature restaurant, the Sugar Mill, boasts views of the tropical landscape and a historic water wheel from the former Rose Hall Sugar Plantation. Coming Dec. 2018: 4 restaurants, 6 bars, vegan café, market café and beachside bar and grill.
Activities
Half Moon is also home to a wide variety of sports. One of the resort’s most impressive
features is the award winning 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. Half Moon also offers 11 lit tennis courts, four squash courts, a croquet lawn, miniature golf and a jogging trail. Water sports include windsurfing, snorkelling, scuba diving, glass bottom boat tours. A well-maintained equestrian centre ensures top-rank facilities for horseback riding, show jumping and dressage.
St. Ann
14X11x8
154
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6
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Cornwall I or III
54x60x15
3,240
200
72
120
40
50
66
120
96
200
Cornwall II
72x60x15
4,320
364
120
180
52
70
84
200
160
350
Cornwall I & II
126x60x15
7,560
800
300
360
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–
–
350
304
700
Royal Pavilion Lawn
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–
–
–
–
–
–
–
120
250
700
Royal Pavilion (without lawn)
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–
–
–
–
–
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64
64
150
Sunrise Beach
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–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
350
500
Half Moon Village
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–
–
–
–
–
–
–
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800
19th Hole Bar
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–
–
–
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–
–
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24
50
OUTDOOR LOCATIONS
Spa Facilities
The Fern Tree Spa (68,000 sq. ft.) offers massages, scrubs, wraps, facials and reflexology. The treatment rooms have private gardens, allowing guests the option of having their room enclosed or open to their own garden terrace. Families, wedding parties and groups enjoy the Fern Tree Spa Cottage which has a separate living room, treatment room, garden and plunge pool.
Recreation
• Two beaches • Award-winning Fern Tree Spa • Award-winning Sugar Mill Restaurant (fine dining) • Rooms and suites, or catered and fully-staffed private villas with private pools • Equestrian centre • Robert Trent Jones Sr.-designed 18-hole par-72 championship golf course • 11 lit tennis courts • Four squash courts • Water sports, including snorkelling and windsurfing • Bicycle and cart rental • PADI diving certification • Spinning studio • Beach volleyball • 18-hole mini-putting green • Team-building activities OURJAMAICAMAGAZINE.COM
HOTELS MONTEGO BAY HILTON ROSE HALL RESORT & SPA ROOM Cinnamon Ballroom
Annie’s Smokehouse BBQ – melt-in-yourmouth Jamican smoked BBQ Bar King Frog – open-air patio setting serving classic cocktails and cool libations Cricket Club – the chic indoor hot spot for mingling, dancing and cocktailing Coffee & Juice Bar – featuring Blue Mountain coffee, tropical juices and smoothies
CONTACT INFORMATION
US & Canada Reservations: 800.445.8667 Jamaica Direct: 876.953.2650 Reservations: mbjrh_roomscontrol@hilton.com Website: RoseHallResort.com
Fresh – buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at our marketplace with action stations Luna Di Mare – northern Italian cuisine complemented by an extensive wine list Mangoes – featuring salads, burgers and sandwiches with a Jamaican influence and tropical drink favorites Mark’s Jerk Hut – savoury authentic Jamaican jerk-seasoned favourites cooked fresh and combined with a stunning ocean view
Location
Just 15-minutes from Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport, the all-inclusive oceanfront Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa is nestled between the scenic mountains and turquoise Caribbean waters. The contemporary accommodations — set on the legendary 18th-century Rose Hall Plantation — evoke the colourful charm and hospitality for which the island is famous. As an all-inclusive property, the resort affords guests an increased level of comfort and convenience. Enjoy a wide array of food and beverage options. Choose from an assortment of distinctive amenities and endless recreation.
Dining & Drinks
Enjoy unlimited access to an array of restaurants with a variety of menus to suit every taste. 18 2018/2019
Moonstone – pizzeria and bar by day Seaside Restaurant & Bar – Caribbean-inspired dishes for lunch and Asian fusion accents for dinner Three Palms – creative dinner specialities with stunning views of the golf course
Standard Services & Amenities
• 2 ,500-foot-long private beach with deluxe cabanas • Iconic pool with poolside concierge and three whirlpools •Theme nights and parties • Daily activities and entertainment • Complimentary resortwide Wi-Fi • Late-night action at The Cricket Club • Sugar Mill Falls Water Park • Kids Klub, Kids Retreat and Teen Zone •W ater sports activities centre featuring nonmotorised activities, including Hobie Cats, kayaks,
snorkelling, windsurfing with instruction and more • Nature walks, beach and pool volleyball, basketball, six tennis courts, pro instruction and pro shop, cricket and beach soccer • Hilton Fitness centre • Business centre • Complimentary wedding and honeymoon gift with stay of six nights or more
DIMENSIONS
SQUARE FEET
THEATRE
BOOTHS
CLASSROOM
CONFERENCE
U-SHAPE
HOLLOW SQUARE
RECEPTION
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800
500
500
300
195
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800
Rose Hall
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3,916
500
350
350
200
125
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540
Hanover Room
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2,347
180
120
120
60
70
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180
Mount Zion
–
684
20
25
20
20
15
–
25
Cornwall
–
680
20
25
20
20
15
–
25
Prefunction
–
2,540
–
–
–
–
–
–
200
Luna Di Mare
–
2,331
–
96
–
–
–
–
–
Trelawny
–
1,195
100
50
50
48
45
–
100
Falmouth
–
857
80
50
40
40
40
–
80
Port Antonio
–
806
80
50
40
40
40
–
80
Negril Room
–
728
60
40
30
30
30
–
60
Mount Salem
–
447
25
25
25
16
15
–
25
Boardroom
–
447
–
16
–
16
–
–
–
Main Pool
–
23,255
–
250
–
–
–
–
350
Aqueduct
–
11,736
–
1,400
–
–
–
–
2,000
Cinnamon Hill Gardens
–
10,695
–
250
–
–
–
–
300
West Lawn
–
10,600
–
250
–
–
–
–
300
Beach
–
6,000
–
500
–
–
–
–
650
East Beach
–
3,000
–
300
–
–
–
–
400
West Beach
–
3,000
–
200
–
–
–
–
250
–
5,081
–
150
–
–
–
–
200
Bar King Frog West Terrace Wedding Gazebo Lawn
4,135
–
100
–
–
–
–
150
Sugar Mill Falls Water Park
–
3,580
–
500
–
–
–
–
600
Bar King Frog East Terrace
–
2,526
–
150
–
–
–
–
230
The Ruins
–
1,000
–
70
–
–
–
–
100
Mangos Island
–
592
–
30
–
–
–
–
40
Additional Services & Amenities
• Cinnamon Hill Golf Course • Complete wedding, meeting and event consultant services • Motorised water sports and PADI scuba diving. Instructors and lessons available • Professional nannies • Six Shells gift shop • Radiant Spa • Tours and activities desk
Social Events
Hold your special occasion event in style at the all-inclusive Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa. This luxury resort maintains the traditions and grandeur established when it was a legendary 18th-century sugar plantation. Choose from more than 44,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. Host your wedding in the true paradise that is Jamaica, or celebrate a special occasion with friends and family.
Meeting & Event Space
Conduct your next corporate event in an atmosphere far from the typical. Our expert, onsite meeting planners and exceptional catering staff will see to every detail, allowing you to focus on the business at hand. With onsite audiovisual services, complimentary Wi-Fi, teambuilding activities and more, this facility will meet the most demanding function needs. OURJAMAICAMAGAZINE.COM
HOTELS MONTEGO BAY HOLIDAY INN RESORT, MONTEGO BAY ALL-INCLUSIVE
ROOM Rose Hall Ballroom Rose Hall A
Contact Information
Group Perks
Rose Hall, St. James Montego Bay Tel: 876.953.2485 Fax: 876.940.8426 Website: caribbeanhi.com
As part of the IHG® Rewards Club, we offer Group Perks for meeting planners. Additionally, the property offers a range of concessions that are dependent on the size of your group and the overall programme.
Location
The resort’s various dining options include: Portside Buffet – serving a variety of international foods and tasty island delicacies Seabreeze – gazebo-style restaurant serving a la carte grilled specialties on the beach Sorrento Italian – air-conditioned fine dining over-looking the ocean de Terrace – serves a la carte traditional Jamaican favourites overlooking the Caribbean Sea Kenko Japanese – teppanyaki concept with a la carte dining. This restaurant is not a part of the all-inclusive meal plan. A premium charge of USD$20 per person applies, though children 12 and under eat free. Jus’ Kiddin’ Snack Hut – catering to the younger set Barefoot Bar & Grill – serves light meals
The resort is conveniently located on a half mile of pristine, private, white-sand beach approximately five minutes from Sangster International Airport, 15 minutes from downtown Montego Bay and just 10 minutes from the Montego Bay Convention Centre.
Services & Amenities
• Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property • Four restaurants • Wedding venues – indoor and outdoor • 24-hour front desk staff • Four bars/lounges • 510 guest rooms & suites • Two pools, including an adult-only pool • Spa & salon available • On-property shopping
Meeting & Event Space
The property features one main ballroom and two additional function spaces that cater to small and medium size groups. Our main ballroom, the Rose Hall, is divisible into three separate rooms and can 20 2018/2019
Dining & Drinks
Recreational Facilities
The property hosts Theme Nights, which feature live entertainment, music and dancing, seven days a week. In addition, guests can enjoy a range of activities available throughout the property.
3,840
500
220
120
130
900
–
–
1,920
240
120
100
50
60
500
40
AREA
THEATRE
CLASSROOM
U-SHAPE
HOLLOW SQUARE
RECEPTION
BOARDROOM
Rose Hall B
–
960
100
40
40
30
35
150
30
Rose Hall C
–
960
100
50
40
30
35
150
30
30x26 / 9.14x7.92
810
60
40
30
20
25
80
15
Oasis
host up to 500 persons. The Oasis meeting room can host up to 50 persons, and the intimate Secretariat room can host up to 20 persons. Outdoor venues are also available throughout the property. Extensive audio-visual aids are available, and our professional sales and catering team will work to ensure all your needs are met.
105x40 / 32x12.19
ROUNDS OF 10 OR BOOTHS 260
DIMENSIONS FEET / METRES
Nonmotorised Water Sports • Lagoon-shaped, free-form swimming pool with wheelchair accessibility • Adults-only pool with swim-up bar and whirlpool • Snorkelling • Oceanfront whirlpool • Pedal boats • Kayaks • Catamaran Motorised Water Sports Motorised sports can be easily booked off-site for a fee through Captain’s Water Sports & Dive Centre. Activities include: • Parasailing • Tubing • Wakeboard and kneeboard • Water skiing • Banana boat • Scuba diving On-site Activities & Entertainment • State-of-the-art fitness centre with 24-hour room key access, equipped with Life cycles, stair steppers, treadmills, universal and free weights • Game room/arcade • Four tennis courts • Nine-hole mini golf course • Basketball • Volleyball Spouse and Family Programme Our resort is ideal for groups who want to give their team members’ families a little R&R. Our services include: Kidspree Vacation Club, a completely free program with scheduled, supervised activities; Kids Disco; and movie room theme parties. Plus, best of all, children 12 and under stay and eat free with two paying adults. OURJAMAICAMAGAZINE.COM
HOTELS MONTEGO BAY IBEROSTAR GRAND HOTEL ROSE HALL
ROOM Port Antonio – Room A
Grand Hotel Rose Hall is ideal for executive retreats or as a reward for top performers. Grand Hotel Rose Hall
Contact Information
Rose Hall Main Road Little River P.O., St. James Rose Hall, Montego Bay Tel: 876.680.0000 Fax: 876.953.8009 Email: reservations@iberostar.com.jm Website: iberostar.com
Location
IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Rose Hall is located on the beach in the upscale, historic community of Rose Hall, Jamaica, just 20 minutes from Montego Bay’s Sangster International Airport.
General Information
At the all-inclusive, adults-only, luxury IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Rose Hall is where pure business meets pure pleasure. Here, specialty dining, world-class accommodations and a breathtaking beach combine with the latest business technology to make every event a stunning success. This AAA, Four Diamond resort is filled with never-ending service and endless luxuries. It’s no wonder it was named one of the best all-inclusive resorts in the world by TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards. Complete with personalised butler service, expansive pools, a world-class spa and a range of recreational activities to appeal to every interest — including a complimentary round of golf with every stay of three nights or more — IBEROSTAR 22 2018/2019
Accommodations
We offer 295 suites — four handicap accessible — with whirlpool, including 104 Oceanfront Grand Suites, 189 Grand Suites with garden or ocean views and two magnificent Presidential Suites. Each suite has been designed for absolute comfort and complete enjoyment with the finest European bedding and linens, and a minibar stocked with guest preferences.
Meeting & Event Space
An ideal location for smaller meetings and incentive groups, IBEROSTAR Rose Hall Beach & Spa Complex features 4,047 square feet of indoor meeting space, a Grand Ballroom divisible into three conference rooms with a total capacity of 250 people, and private event space that includes poolside, beachfront and specialty restaurants. Rose Hall Beach & Spa Complex offers the latest state-of-theart meeting facilities, modern A/V technology and complimentary Wi-Fi. With our team of experienced planners and gourmet caterers, every detail of your event will be orchestrated flawlessly.
Dining & Drinks
At IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Rose Hall, guests will find five amazing specialty restaurants: Japanese Teppanyaki, Gourmet, Italian, Classic American Steakhouse and Jamaican. For a casual but equally delicious experience, an international buffet featuring made-to-order specialty dishes and show cooking is available. We offer five bars stocked with a wide selection of liquors, wines, and national and imported beers. Guests who would like to dine in the comfort of their luxurious suites may avail themselves of our gourmet room service 24 hours a day.
DIMENSIONS FEET / METRES 30 x 36 / 9 x 11
AREA FEET / METRES 1,196 / 111
THEATRE
ROUNDS
CLASSROOM
CONFERENCE
50
40
45
–
U-SHAPE 6 FT / 4 FT 30
HOLLOW SQUARE 6 FT / 4 FT 30
RECEPTION 80
Ocho Riios – Room B
34 x 43 / 10 x 13
1,430 / 133
100
50
60
–
35
40
100
Negril – Room C
34 x 46 / 11 x 14
1,318 / 122
100
50
60
–
35
40
100
Three Rooms (A, B & C)
99 x 43 / 30 x 13
4,047 / 376
250
140
165
–
–
–
280
Recreational Facilities
IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Rose Hall features four pools, including a lake pool with swim-up bar and a fresh-water activity pool. Go for a sail on a catamaran, work out in our fully equipped fitness centre, take a yoga class or attend a wine tasting, cooking or cocktail lesson. Experience our vibrant nightlife with live shows and bars where you can keep the celebration going all night long.
Services & Amenities
IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Rose Hall offers warm, welcoming hospitality and superior personal attention, beginning with a refreshing towel and chilled Champagne the moment you arrive. Whether it is unpacking your bags or preparing your minibar just the way you like it, our personalised butler and concierge service is ready to fulfill every desire.
Spa Facilities
Within the magnificent SPA Sensations you’ll find thalassotherapy pools, Turkish and Roman baths, onsite or beachfront massages and private, couples-oriented treatments that provide the best in relaxation and rejuvenation. Our specially trained professionals offer an endless selection of treatments that nurture body and soul.
Golf
AT IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel Rose Hall, a round of golf on your choice of two outstanding courses is complimentary with a stay of three or more nights. At Cinnamon Hill, guests will be delighted by 18 challenging holes of natural beauty, diverse elevations and rich history. The No. 1-rated White Witch is considered one of the finest golf courses in the Caribbean. OURJAMAICAMAGAZINE.COM
HOTELS MONTEGO BAY MONTEGO BAY CONVENTION CENTRE
AREA FEET / METRES 57,525 / 5346
THEATRE
BOOTHS
Exhibit Hall A–B
DIMENSIONS FEET / METRES 177x325x30 / 54x99x9
6,277
Exhibit Hall A
177x148x30 / 54x45x9
26,196 / 2430
Exhibit Hall B
177x148x30 / 54x45x9 –
Meeting Room C1–C2
56x26x16 / 17x8x5
ROOM
Exhibit Hall Foyer
Contact Information
Half Moon P.O. Box #4058 Rose Hall, St. James Tel: 876.622.9330.2
Location
The Montego Bay Convention Centre has the advanatge of having a prime location. Sangster International Airport is just 15 minutes away, and surrounding the convention centre are more than 4,000 hotel rooms, a cluster of restaurants and bars, five shopping centres, and three 18-hole championship golf courses.
Meeting & Event Space
The Montego Bay Convention Centre is the largest facility of its kind in the English-speaking Caribbean. The more than 139,000 square feet of event space includes the 57,525-square-foot
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Exhibition Hall, which spans two buildings and offers room for 282 booths, 4,700 guests seated banquet style or 6,200 seated theatre style. For special events, the 18,684-squarefoot Grand Ballroom can seat up to 1,580 for banquets. The nine well-appointed meeting rooms offer 10,161 square feet, with the largest accomodating up to 600 attendees. The centre also boasts a 17,000-square-foot Ocean Terrace, which can seat up to 1,500 guests banquet style. The centre’s courtyard is capable of holding up to 2,600 guests for receptions within its 25,000 square feet of space. Besides its intelligent design, the convention centre is also visually striking. Attendees have views of both the coast and the mountains, and the centre’s plantation-style shutters and cutstone work are reminiscent of Jamaica’s classic Georgian-style architecture. The open-air layout of the facility — meeting, exhibition and ballroom spaces are all housed in three separate buildings and connect via outdoor walkways — gives attendees the chance to enjoy the outdoor environment more than a typical convention centre might allow. As for on-site technology, all of the convention centre’s meeting, exhibit and ballroom spaces are equipped with video-conferencing capabilities and high-speed internet. A full-service business centre,
a fully integrated broadcast and teleconference system and an on-site team of audiovisual technicians are all available to help ensure that meetings and events are thoroughly supported and run smoothly.
BANQUET 60 IN / 72 IN 3,776 / 3,700
U-SHAPE 6 FT / 4 FT –
HOLLOW SQUARE 6 FT / 4 FT –
RECEPTION
260
CLASSROOM 6 FT / 4 FT 4,044 / 3,272
3,261
130
1,320 / 1,224
1,888 / 1,850
–
–
2,984
26,196 / 2430
3,261
130
1,320 / 1,224
1,888 / 1,850
–
–
2,984
3,268 / 304
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
1,456 / 136
140
8
99 / 88
80 / 100
48 / 42
54 / 48
153
5,958
Meeting Room C1
30x26x16 / 9x8x5
780 / 72
72
4
45 / 40
40 / 50
24 / 18
30 / 24
74
Meeting Room C2
30x26x16 / 9x8x5
780 / 72
72
4
45 / 40
40 / 50
24 / 18
30 / 24
74
Meeting Room C3
16x30x16 / 5x9x5
480 / 45
36
–
27 / 24
24 / 30
15 / 12
18 / 20
53
Meeting Room C4–C6
113x53x23 / 34x16x7
5,989 / 544
600
28
378 / 320
400 / 360
171 / 154
120 / 104
642
Meeting Room C4
35x53x23 / 11x16x7
1,855 / 176
208
9
144 / 118
120 / 120
66 / 50
60 / 52
200
Meeting Room C5
44x53x23 / 13x16x7
2,332 / 208
208
6
144 / 118
120 / 120
66 / 50
60 / 52
200 200
Meeting Room C6
35x53x23 / 11x16x7
1,855 / 176
208
9
144 / 118
120 / 120
66 / 50
60 / 52
Meeting Room C7
30x26x16 / 9x8x5
780 / 72
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Meeting Room C8–C9
56x26x16 / 17x8x5
1,456 / 136
140
8
99 / 88
80 / 100
48 / 42
54 / 48
153
Meeting Room C8
30x26x16 / 9x8x5
780 / 72
72
4
45 / 40
40 / 50
24 / 18
30 / 24
74
Meeting Room C9
30x26x16 / 9x8x5
780 / 72
72
4
45 / 40
40 / 50
24 / 18
30 / 24
74
Grand Ballroom D1–D3
173x108x32 / 53x33x10
18,684 / 1,749
2,376
120
1,344 / 1,122
1,200 / 1,260
–
–
2,000
Grand Ballroom D1
57x108x32 / 17x33x10
6,156 / 561
650
40
360 / 378
360 / 360
102 / 96
126 / 104
611
Grand Ballroom D2
58x108x32 / 18x33x10
6,264 / 594
650
40
360 / 378
360 / 360
102 / 96
126 / 104
611
Grand Ballroom D3
57x108x32 / 17x33x10
6,156 / 561
650
40
360 / 378
360 / 360
102 / 96
126 / 104
611
D1 Reception
–
3143 / 292
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
D2 Reception
–
3143 / 292
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
Ocean View Terrace
–
17,954 / 1688
2,000
90
– / 1,239
1,500 / 1,470
–
–
1,895
The Courtyard
–
25,424 / 2362
2,821
130
– / 1,749
2,110 / 2,090
–
–
2,674
Services & Amenities
A broad array of services are available on-site, including language translations, audio/visual equipment and meeting planners. Our well-equipped catering facilitiy is supported by a 15,000-square-foot kitchen, along with additional prep spaces, ensuring that every culinary need — from tea breaks to five-course banquets — is addressed seamlessly. Ample parking, coach bays and freight access in the Exhibition Hall offer added convenience for larger events.
Management
Management Company: SMG General Manager: Dittie Guise Tel: 876.622.9359
Bookings Inquiries & Information
Website: mbconventioncentre.com General Manager: Dittie Guise Email: mobaysales@mobaycentre.com Tel: 876.622.9330.2
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HOTELS MONTEGO BAY JEWEL GRANDE MONTEGO BAY RESORT & SPA
ROOM
Location
Private and secluded, yet within a short drive of area attractions, the all-new Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa is ideal for groups seeking a stress-free meeting experience. We offer 25,000 square feet of modern meeting and event space, just steps from the Caribbean and a 15-minute drive from Sangster International Airport. Enjoy paradise, hit the links at the local championship golf course, go on an aquatic adventure, experience first-class shopping at the nearby Shoppes of Rose Hall or indulge in authentic Caribbean flavors at great local dining options. From personal butler service, a world-class full-service spa, two sparkling swimming pools, a state-of-theart fitness facility and private beachside cabanas to gorgeous accommodations with a dazzling array of luxuries and superior meeting and event space, the Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa is the ultimate Jamaica experience.
Accommodations
Spread across three distinct buildings, we offer a variety of lavish accommodations, including oceanfront junior suites; plus one-, two- and three-
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Meeting & Event Space
A world-class meeting and event destination in Jamaica, the Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa offers over 25,000 square feet of flexible space just steps from the Caribbean. Ideal for corporate retreats, team building events, awards galas, social celebrations and more, we elevate every occasion to unforgettable heights. From our expansive ballroom and stunning outdoor venues to intimate breakout rooms, we offer a selection of adaptable spaces that can accommodate groups of nearly any size. Of course, a successful event takes more than just a good venue. Our dedicated team of meeting and event planners with local and international travel expertise ensures everything goes to plan. Indulge in paradise and create an unforgettable experience that you and your friends and colleagues will want to relive again and again. Grand Jewel Ballroom – It’s 4,300 square feet of style ideal for up to 350 people. The ballroom features an attached 1,750-square-foot foyer and state-of-the-art technology. Ocean Lawn – Paradise at your fingertips, this stunning 6,000-square-foot outdoor venue offers ocean views and is ideal for large-scale celebrations. Breakout Rooms – For small-scale meetings and events, we offer five unique breakout rooms across two floors, as well as an intimate gazebo overlooking the Caribbean. Penthouse Suite or Villa – Ideal for a hospitality suite or VIP mixers.
RECEPTION
THEATER
U-SHAPE
CLASSROOM
RECEPTION –
103.70 x 41.14
250
453
440
–
256
23.33 x 74.66
1,750 / 163
20 / 6
–
190
–
–
–
–
50.66 x 32
1,800 / 171
10 / 3
70
190
120
50
80
40
Negril
38.87 x 27.86
1,092 / 11
10 / 3
55
70
90
31
60
25
Ocho Rios
38.93 x 27.91
1,050 / 97
10 / 3
55
–
90
30
60
25
Port Antonio
39.83 x 21.05
850 / 79
10 / 3
40
60
90
24
42
20
Trelawny
41.15 x 21.05
850 / 79
10 / 3
40
40
64
24
40
20
Kingston
19.59 x 37.45
700 / 66
10 / 3
33
–
60
20
25
17
54 x 18
864 / 80
–/–
40
60
–
–
–
–
Mountain Terrace Pre Function
Box 8 Little River P.O. Rose Hall, St. James Website: www.JewelGrande.com Tel: 876.953.8000 Fax: 876.953.8888 Email: SalesJewelGrande@JewelsResorts.com UK Sales Tel: 00-44-7843-805-200 Email: Suzy.Trott@jewelresorts.com
ROUNDS
Grande Jewel Foyer
Ocean Terrace
Contact Information
AREA CEILING FEET / METRES FEET / METRES 4,300 / 399 20 / 6
Grande Jewel Ballroom
St. James
bedroom suites; and three-bedroom villas with fully-equipped kitchens with high-end stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops. All accommodations enjoy butler-service, private balconies, sumptuous beds, luxurious linens and spectacular views of the Caribbean. The elegant design is a seamless blend of sophistication and elevated authenticity inspired by Jamaica’s heritage.
DIMENSIONS
31.33 x 31.33
–
–/–
–
25
–
–
–
–
Mountain Terrace
–
840 / 78
–/–
50
70
–
–
–
–
Garden Lawn
–
6,000 / 557
–/–
400
611
–
–
–
–
Ocean Gazebo
–
530 / 49
15 / 4
40
55
60
–
–
–
Spa Facilities
Experience the sheer bliss of total tranquility at our 30,000-square-foot spa. A two-story sanctuary where you can let your mind wander, body relax and soul decompress. Our luxurious spa features 14 treatment rooms, including two private couple’s suites and two VIP suites, plus Quartz Therapy Ritual Room and Himalayan Salt Lounge. Our expertly trained staff of spa professionals offers a rejuvenating array of treatments and massages, as well as salon services and beauty treatments.
Dining & Drinks
The Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa offers all-inclusive packages along with room-only accommodations. Satisfy every craving and enjoy a wide variety of unique culinary experiences. From casual quick bites, decadent desserts, authentic Jamaican delicacies and classic American comfort foods to upscale fine dining, the Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort & Spa provides something for every taste and appetite. Indulge in our gourmet culinary program and enjoy a meal or cocktail by the pool, at the clubhouse or in the privacy of your suite. For healthier fare, our spa houses a delightful café that specialises in freshly made salads, sandwiches, and smoothies.
Services & Amenities
• All-inclusive • B utler service • Complimentary Wi-Fi •W orld-class dining and bars • F ull-service spa and fitness centre • T wo outdoor pools, Jacuzzi and sauna • P rivate beach with cabanas and bar service • 4 ,300-square-foot ballroom and 6,000-squarefoot outdoor lawn •O ver 25,000 square feet of event space OURJAMAICAMAGAZINE.COM
KINGSTON
kingston KINGSTON IS AN ECLECTIC MIX OF EXQUISITE FARE, VIVACIOUS NIGHTLIFE AND A BUSTLING CITY, WHERE GREEN MOUNTAINS SET THE STAGE FOR SERIOUS BUSINESS.
Sean Murray
By Durrant Pate
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STAY CONNECTED
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N
estled between the Blue Mountains and the world’s seventh-largest natural harbour is Jamaica’s vibrant capital. Voted one of the top 52 Places to Go in 2017 by The New York Times, Kingston is a city of two halves that will excite you with distinct natural beauty and cosmopolitan flair. It is this combination that provides visitors with an endless itinerary. Whether in search of cultural pursuits, naturebased activities, exquisite fare or fabulous shopping.
REGGAE MUSIC
TOP ATTRACTIONS
IS PART OF THE ISLAND’S DNA, SO PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE MAN WHO STARTED IT ALL IS ESSENTIAL.
Rising out of the lush jungle north of Kingston at 7,402 feet, the Blue Mountains are a glorious backdrop. The majestic range is part of the Blue & John Crow Mountains National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Best known as the source of Blue Mountain coffee, the mountains are a favourite destination with adventure travellers and anyone looking to see what lies beyond the beach. Within the city, you can take in the wonders of nature at Hope Botanical Gardens. Laid out across 2,000 acres, it is the largest open green space within the city’s urban boundaries and the largest botanical garden in the Caribbean. Here, you will be surrounded by an abundance of flora and fauna, from cacti to bougainvilleas. Hope Zoo is home to 900 animals across 60 species. Kingston may not be known for its beaches, but locals flock to the shores of Fort Clarence. It features changing rooms, showers, toilets and lifeguards, plus two nearby restaurants serving up fresh fish and more. Big wave enthusiasts head to Jamnesia Surf Camp in Bull Bay, just 20 minutes east of Kingston.
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Reggae music is part of the island’s DNA, so paying tribute to the man who started it all is essential. The Bob Marley Museum is located at the legendary musician’s home. It’s where Marley recorded and lived until his death in 1981. His simple bedroom has been left untouched, as have the bullet holes from a failed assassination attempt in 1976. Make sure to take a few pictures of the famous statue of the singer in the courtyard. The Peter Tosh Museum opened its doors in 2016. Tosh, another iconic reggae musician and a founding member of The Wailers, was an activist for equal rights who used music to take a stand until he was tragically killed in 1987. The museum celebrates his life and accomplishments. Another popular attraction is Devon House, an elegant, Georgian-style Great House built in 1881 by George Stiebel, the Caribbean’s first black millionaire. The lush, sprawling porperty has been beautifully restored by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust. Whilst there, stop by the Devon House I Scream Shop, voted one of the Top 10 Places to Eat Ice Cream in the world by National Geographic. OURJAMAICAMAGAZINE.COM
Max Earle
KINGSTON
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KINGSTON Venture east of Kingston to reach the old pirate enclave of Port Royal, where you’ll be regaled with swashbuckling tales about the original city of sin. After invading and capturing the small port town from the Spanish in 1655, the English invited pirates there. Resting on the Kingston Harbour, Port Royal was once vital to Jamaica’s trade and commerce. The decadence and debauchery that ensued have become the stuff of legend, and now the quaint seaside town is more of a curiosity. Cobblestone roads, Spanish architecture, moats and forts, make Port Royal an intriguing spot only 45 minutes from Kingston.
EATS & BEATS
Page 28 Mural at the entrance of the Bob Marley Museum
Pages 30 The Blue Mountains; Statue of Bob Marley in the courtyard of the museum
This page The Georgian-style Devon House
Food lovers are drawn to Jamaica’s melting pot of flavours. From the street corner to the fanciest gourmet spot, Kingston has some of the best offerings. At the heart of it all is Coronation Market, with its authentic slice of island agriculture. If you’re in the mood for a seaside feast, head to Festival Marketplace, which is right on the waterfront. Pepperwood Jerk (formerly Scotchies Jerk Centre) offers authentic jerk chicken prepared to perfection. Kingston has always had a vibrant nightlife. The Blend Bar & Lounge is a trendy spot. Located at The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, it could easily rival the best bars in New York City and Miami. Located in the centre of New Kingston, Spanish Court Hotel’s Sky Bar also boasts stunning views, along with a must-try 50-foot lap pool. For a night of dancing, visit Fiction Fantasy, an upscale nightclub that’s home to some of the island’s best DJs.
FESTIVALS Kingston’s calendar is also packed with a delicious array of culinary events. The Jamaica Food & Drink Festival in October is a five-day celebration of the finest food and drink Jamaica has to offer. Also in October is the Kingston Jerk Gospel Music Festival, which mixes traditional Jamaican fare and celebrity chefs with the Caribbean’s leading gospel acts. In November, Restaurant Week — which spans Kingston, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios — features specially selected three-course, fixedprice dinner menus and lunch specials at dozens of premier restaurants.
UNIQUE FINDS Kingston fashion balances the trends of today with a tropical flair that has become its own brand of Caribbean style. Events like Jamaica’s Take Style Out — during which stores offer deep discounts — is a testament to this. Like the fashion scene, the world of locally made goods is buzzing. Jamaicanmade soaps, candles, T-shirts, jams and jellies, sauces and jewellery can be found throughout the capital. Arts and crafts are available at Grosvenor Galleries, Island Art and Framing, Craft Cottage, the National Gallery of Jamaicas and along many of Kingston’s streets. Shoppers should also consider one of Kingston’s many fairs. Held at Devon House several times a year, Market on The Lawn features art, crafts, jewellery, fashion, food and other items. The city also hosts a number of Christmas fairs.
Far from being exclusively a tourism destination, Kingston leverages its tropical appeal for those who want to work and play where they stay. The Jamaica Conference Centre on the Kingston waterfront offers premier facilities and services in the city for meetings, incentives, conventions and events. Having Norman Manley International airport nearby makes for easy transfers to any venue in town. The airport’s award-winning Club Kingston VIP lounge, with its Meet & Greet service, makes travel a pleasure again. Individual properties, such as the AAA Four Diamond Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel feature impressive meeting venues complemented by personalised service.
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Montego Bay TOURISTS AND LOCALS HAVE DEVELOPED A LOVE AFFAIR WITH MONTEGO BAY, WHERE AN AWARD-WINNING CONVENTION CENTRE AND PLUSH RESORTS OFFER ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.
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NATURE LOVERS FIND MONTEGO BAY TO BE A TRUE PARADISE, AS IT IS HOME TO THREE MARINE PROTECTED AREAS.
ffectionately referred to as “MoBay,” this tropical city in the northwest coast pulsates with the rawness and vibrancy of everyday Jamaican life. Whether you’re looking to laze about on the white-sand beaches or raise your heart rate with fastpaced activities, there’s a reason why visitors and Jamaicans have developed a love affair with Montego Bay.
TOP ATTRACTIONS MoBay is home to some of the island’s most scenic beaches and grandest properties. Almost all of the resorts — including Hilton Rose Hall, IBEROSTAR Grand Hotel, Jewel Grande Resort & Spa, Holiday Inn Resort, Sandals Montego Bay and Sandals Royal Caribbean, Secrets St. James and Secrets Wild Orchid, Royalton Blue Waters and Royalton White Sands, Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall and Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, Meliá Braco Village and Round Hill — offer fantastic beachfront accommodations, along with an exhaustive menu of superlative services and amenities. However, guests who venture outside the confines of a resort are not disappointed. Popular Doctor’s Cave Beach is a great place to unwind. Here friendly locals meet and mingle with tourists by day.
Come night-time, it’s the perfect place to find a rocking beach party. Another stunning stretch of sand is Cornwall Beach, which offers showers, snorkel gear, towels, lockers and has a bar and restaurant serving beach day fare. Nature lovers find MoBay to be a true paradise. It is home to three Marine Protected Areas, including the Montego Bay Marine Park, which has shoreline, coral reef, seagrass bed and mangrove ecosystems. History buffs enjoy the Bellefield Great House and Gardens, one of the oldest sugar plantations in Jamaica. Built in the 1600s as a militia outpost for the British, it became the official residence of the Kerr-Jarretts — one of the city’s most renowned families — for six generations. With 10 acres of lush gardens and manicured lawns, it is a popular venue for weddings and events. The Rose Hall Great House has a darker past. Legend has it that the ghost of Annie Palmer haunts the restored 1770’s Georgian mansion. Visit the property to learn about the plantation mistress, who practised voodoo, tortured slaves and killed two husbands before being strangled to death by her lover. Nearby Good Hope Estate is equipped to offer all manner of activities. Tours of the estate can be thrilling — think river tubing and zip lining — or more relaxed affairs, like a high tea service or a horseand-carriage ride through the property.
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Those looking for tasty local grub, from the low-key and beachy to the high brow, can sample a mix of Jamaican fare and international eats throughout MoBay. Grill at Round Hill’s James Beard Award–winning chef Martin Mingley and his talented team showcase the finest local ingredients in a variety of traditional Caribbean dishes with a modern twist. At the Hard Rock Montego Bay you can enjoy the classic experience — rock memorabilia and the Legendary® burger with handcrafted cocktails — but with a Caribbean twist. Those who are over 18 can claim a lounge chair and enjoy the poolside vibe, delight in the privacy of a poolside cabana or hit the beach. Business travellers can hold meetings in the 40-seat meeting room.
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Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville offers a completely different experience. Whether you are there to enjoy the classic American fare, authentic jerk dishes, ice-cold drinks or the 120-foot waterslide right in the sea, this is where you can spend the day eating, playing and dancing as the DJs spin.
UNIQUE FINDS This page Clockwise from left: fresh produce and seafood at IBEROSTAR; catch of the day at Marguerite’s Seafood by the Sea; Rose Hall Great House; Horseback riding at Rocky Point Stables
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For duty-free shopping, head to The Shoppes at Rose Hall. In addition to well-priced fine jewellery options, you can find everything from perfume and fashions to dreadlocks caps and shot glasses. Half Moon Shopping Village at the sprawling Half Moon Bay resort, is worth seeing even if for the setting alone. Conveniently located between The Shoppes at Rose Hall and Half Moon Shopping Village, Hospiten Montego Bay is where guests can address any health concerns that may arise during their stay on the island. The best deals in Jamaican memorabilia can be found at the downtown Craft Market and the Old Fort Craft Park, where a variety of goods are hawked by highly competitive vendors, who are licenced by the Jamaica Tourist Board. Other popular shopping areas include City Centre on Fort Street; the Holiday Village Shopping Centre on Rose Hall
Road; Montego Freeport, near the pier; and the new Whitter Village in Ironshore.
MEETINGS & EVENTS Montego Bay is the perfect resort city. Sangster International airport offers direct flights to and from numerous major cities in the U.S., Canada and Latin America, and its award-winning Club MoBay VIP Lounge is prepared to receive groups with Meet & Greet assistance and see them off in style. The 142,000–square–foot Montego Bay Convention Centre features meeting, exhibition, ballroom and plenary space. Events for the International Monetary Fund and the Global Leadership Summit have been held there. A cadre of destination management companies service MoBay, including Island Routes Caribbean Adventures. Event planners, like the full-service luxury specialist Chic Events, are also available to assist with events.
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NEGRIL
Negril FROM BALMY BEACHES TO SPECTACULAR SUNSETS, JAMAICA’S MOST WESTERLY POINT IS FAMOUS FOR ITS CASUAL VIBE AND PERSONAL TOUCH. By Jonique Gaynor
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NEGRIL include Plaza de Negril, Sunshine Village Plaza and Coral Seas Plaza. For a fun day of shopping, dining and swimming, go to The Boardwalk Village on Seven Mile Beach.
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The Rockhouse Hotel is home to two of Negril’s top restaurants: the Rockhouse Restaurant and Pushcart Restaurant & Rum Bar. At Rockhouse Restaurant, you can munch on new Caribbean cuisine — a lighter interpretation of Caribbean classics — while at Pushcart Restaurant & Rum Bar, diners enjoy the spices and flavours of authentic Jamaican home cooking. Another top spot is Ciao Jamaica, where Italian-Jamaican offerings include dishes like jerk chicken Alfredo, West Indies seafood linguine and Caribbean calzones. Over on Negril’s West End, the seasonal menu at The Lodge at Tensing Pen Resort guarantees the freshest ingredients and flavours.
The highlight of the West End is the internationally renowned Rick’s Café. Situated on rocky cliffs about 35 feet above the ocean, the major highlight there is watching the cliff divers or taking the plunge yourself. Also in West End is Hungry Lion, an eclectic, brightly coloured café featuring a changing menu of mostly fish and vegetarian dishes, like a vegetarian shepherd’s pie or quesadillas stuffed with shrimp and cheese. After you’ve been reenergised with some delicious fare, you may want to venture out to explore Negril’s many nightlife. Always abuzz with activity, The Jungle nightclub on Norman Manley Boulevard is Negril’s most popular nightclub and is home to the city’s best DJs spinning the latest hits.
MEETINGS & EVENTS On the longest stretch of famed Seven Mile Beach, lies one of the area’s go-to destinations for meetings, incentives, conventions and events: Sandals Negril. The resort embodies the town’s renowned effortlessly cool vibe, while providing the kind of services and amenities vital to organising a successful event.
YOU COULD ALWAYS SOAK UP THE SUN WHILE LOUNGING ALL DAY AT NEGRIL’S FAMED SEVEN MILE BEACH.
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TOP ATTRACTIONS Negril’s crown jewel is Seven Mile Beach, an expansive stretch of sand and surf that is as picturesque as it is enjoyable. This free beach features public picnic tables, showers and restrooms, as well as water sports operators offering rentals like kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and sailboats. Of course, you could always just soak up the sun while lounging all day. Though it might be Negril’s most famous beach, Seven Mile Beach is certainly not the only one worth visiting. Bloody Bay Beach — or “the other Negril beach,” as it’s often called — is quite popular amongst the locals and is equally beautiful. The Negril Marine Park located at the Negril Environmental Protection Area is a favourite amongst nature lovers, especially those who love marine life. The park is divided into several recreational zones and provides a unique opportunity to view the local marine ecosystem. It encompasses the coastline, mangroves, offshore marine environments and coral reefs. Majestic Mayfield Falls is about an hour away in Westmoreland. With 21 natural pools and over 52 varieties of ferns, this off-the-beaten-path natural spa is one of Jamaica’s hidden gems. An experienced guide leads a 45-minute climb through mineral-infused waters whilst revealing various secrets of the falls.
True aquaphiles will enjoy YS Falls, located in nearby St. Elizabeth. A source of logwood in the early 1800s, in 1992 the YS Estate opened its stunning seven-tiered cascading falls to the public. The property has since undergone impressive renovations, featuring additional pools, as well as an exciting zip line over the falls.
This page Clockwise from top: Dining at The Lodge at Tensing Pen Resort; Ciao Jamaica’s grilled seafood; Cliff diving at Rick’s Café
UNIQUE FINDS Before you leave Negril, you must pick up a few reminders of your stay and some gifts for loved ones. Authentic, locally made arts and crafts abound along the beach or street-side from craft vendors, or at the local open-air craft market in the middle of town. The Negril Craft Market features Jamaican goods, from wooden chess sets and hammocks to ital carvings. There are many souvenir shops as well, but a good one-stop spot is the Time Square Shopping Mall. Local sauces, jellies, coffee and snacks can be purchased here. Other shopping districts
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OCHO RIOS
Ocho Rios ONE OF JAMAICA’S MOST VIBRANT LOCATIONS, “OCHI” OFFERS A BEVY OF WORLD-CLASS BOUTIQUE HOTELS AND EXPANSIVE RESORTS, ALL NESTLED AMONGST EXCITING ATTRACTIONS. By Kinisha Correia
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With major development concentrated around Main Street, the untainted natural landscape lends itself to exploration and adventure. Ocho Rios is a nature lover’s paradise. The most famed of Ocho Rios’ outdoor attractions is undoubtedly Dunn’s River Falls. The naturally terraced cascade — approximately 180 feet high and 600 feet wide — looks and functions like a gigantic set of gently sloped steps. These have been slightly altered for guest safety. Each day, guides lead hundreds of visitors on a climb up and down the waterfall, which is surrounded by gorgeous flora. The flowing water eventually empties into the Caribbean Sea, but a number of small pools are created along the way, making a trip to this iconic Ocho Rios spot
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both exhilirating and refreshing. At its foot, the falls adjoins a beach where visitors get to end their adventure relaxing on the sand, getting a bite to eat or shopping for souvenirs. Rainforest Adventures at Mystic Mountain offers visitors several expeditions that delve into the diverse ecosystem of the mountainside. Their signature attraction is the Bobsled Ride, but guests also enjoy the Rainforest Sky Explorer, the chairlift and the Rainforest Zip Line Canopy Tour. It’s not for the faint of heart but sure to leave a lasting impression on the adventurer flying through the treetops. From the heights down underground, the Green Grotto Caves offer the perspective of life below the surface. The caves feature large rock formations, distinct ceiling pockets and covert waterways. Near Dunn’s River Falls is Dolphin Cove, which has a natural cove and is surrounded by five acres of tropical OURJAMAICAMAGAZINE.COM
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OCHO RIOS rainforest. The animals that reside there animals don’t just put on a show, they play one-on-one, inviting adventurers of all ages to swim and interact. There is also a water slide, bird feeding stations, a nature trail and the opportunity to swim with stingrays. Yaaman Adventure Park offers several unique tours out of Prospect Estate, an 18th-century estate featuring a great house and acres upon acres of lush Jamaican vegetation. Visitors can choose to tour the grounds via Segway, horseback, tractor-drawn open-air carriage or even on a camel. Thrill seekers can get their adrenaline rush during the exciting Wet n’ Dirty Outback Adventure on quick, two-seater dune buggies. You’ll be treated to flying mud and a bumpy ride as you twist and turn your way through hidden trails. Chukka Caribbean Adventures organises plenty of exciting tour experiences, including horseback rides, ATV tours, catamaran cruises and more. For even more Jamaican experiences ranging from the relaxing to the adventurous, Ocho Rios has a host of other popular and reliable tour companies, including Island Routes and Jamaica Tours.
EATS & BEATS After you’ve had your share of exploration and adventure, relax and indulge in Ocho Rios’ scrumptious international fare. Evita’s has been open for more than 30 years and has been visited by many celebrities, including Brad Pitt, Kate Moss and LL Cool J. According to Evita’s owner, Eva Myers, the restaurant’s popularity stems from the quality of its dishes and panoramic view. “It’s also the most romantic restaurant in Ocho Rios!” she declares. For authentic Jamaican food, Miss T’s Kitchen has taken Ocho Rios by storm, serving up stellar homestyle local dishes. The Ocho Rios Village Jerk Centre is also a must for those wanting to experience a variety of Jamaican food, as they dabble in all things jerk in a setting that reflects the laid-back sensibilities of Jamaica. Created to connect people to the local culture through food, Woolery Kitchen in Chalky Hill is an experience unto itself. The Woolery family invites diners to their home and offer a genuinely intimate Jamaican experience like no other. Ocho Rios also offers an active nightlife scene. A simple stroll down Main Street will allow you to experience the town’s raw night-time entertainment aesthetic, which includes roadside boom boxes, dancing and Jamaican rum. If you’re not quite up for that, Margaritaville is always pumping; and both locals and foreigners can be found mingling and partying there. Another great option for drinks and dancing are the bars and lounges found in many of the area hotels and resorts.
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Island Village is a place where you can find great gifts. Located near the cruise ship port, it is a large, open-air retail destination where individual shops are housed within bright cottages that line the boardwalk. For a glimpse of old-time Ocho Rios, take a stroll down Main Street, where you will find hidden treasures. Taj Mahal Shopping Center — inspired by the famed mausoleum in India — houses the trendiest duty-free buys, including sunglasses, jewellery and watches, liquor, spices, perfumes and clothing. Additional Main Street shopping plazas
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include Harbour Shops, Sandcastles Plaza, Ocean Village Shopping Centre and Soni’s Centre, all of which provide a bounty of options from duty-free shops to shops specialising in souvenirs and collectible items. No matter where you shop, pick up a few jars of Walkerswood Traditional Jerk Seasoning or Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce to take the flavours of the island back home.
MEETINGS & EVENTS The city of Ocho Rios offers a wide array of services and venues suited for meetings, incentives, conventions and events. A new highway has made it more accessible — cutting travel time from Kingston down to an hour, and an hour and 20 minutes from Montego Bay. Additionally, Ian Fleming International airport accommodates small private jets and non-commercial aircraft. Once there, destination management companies like Island Routes are equipped to make the most of the the city’s many attractions, from the natural beauty and wonder of Dunns River Falls and Green Grotto Caves to the thrilling adventures at Mystic Mountain and Prospect Estate. OURJAMAICAMAGAZINE.COM
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Port Antonio ONE OF JAMAICA’S BEST-KEPT SECRETS, PORT ANTONIO’S BREATHTAKINGLY LUSH, TROPICAL SETTING MAKE IT A GREAT PLACE FOR A GETAWAY OR A PRIVATE RETREAT.
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TOP ATTRACTIONS Not far from town, Blue Lagoon is the island’s largest spring-fed lagoon, plunging nearly 180 feet. Ice-cold mountain spring water collides with warm tidal currents, making bathing in its depths a mystical experience. From Blue Lagoon, you can hire a river rafting captain for another quintessential Portie experience: rafting on the Rio Grande. Originally used to transport produce, primarily bananas, Errol Flynn was the first to promote rafting for pleasure. Aboard the rafts passengers get a unique view of the island, navigating through bamboo and banana groves. Many stop at Belinda’s Riverside Canteen to enjoy great Jamaican fare right at the river’s edge, like janga soup (Jamaican crayfish) and bussu soup (a sea snail).
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RIVER RAFTING ON THE RIO GRANDE IS ANOTHER QUINTESSENTIAL PORTIE EXPERIENCE.
rrol Flynn — a Hollywood legend and one of the city’s most famous residents during the 1950s — said Port Antonio is “more beautiful than any woman I had ever known.” The sleepy town located just 60 miles from Kingston offers respite for those in search of tranquillity. As the capital city of Portland Parish, Port Antonio is defined by a rich history of banana exports, river rafting and attracting the glamorous Hollywood set of the 1940s. Today, it is celebrated for its timeless and authentic Jamaican experience — one that still attracts the world’s jet-set crowd, but in a much more understated manner.
There is also something magical about waterfalls, and Port Antonio boasts two of the island’s most breathtaking: Reach Falls and Somerset Falls. Reach Falls is located on Driver’s River and flows from the John Crow Mountains to form crystal-clear rock pools on its way down. Its main pool was the location of the waterfall scene in the movie Cocktail, starring Tom Cruise. Somerset Falls is steeped in history. The 97-acre property encompasses lush gardens and “hidden falls” accessible by boat. Visitors traverse a winding path through a rich tropical landscape — which leads through deep rock pools and natural caves — before witnessing the Daniels River cascade into a 20-footdeep pool. Back on shore at the iconic Frenchman’s Cove, visitors enjoy the unique merging of fresh river mineral spring water and the temperate ocean. Those looking for a “wilder” sea experience head to Winnifred Beach to explore the reef just offshore, perfect for snorkelling. Shady trees, white sand and food vendors make it the perfect place to lounge all day. Heading east, Long Bay
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Beach offers one of the island’s longest uninterrupted stretches of breathtaking coastline, as well as rolling surf. From the shores to the mountains, the heights of Port Antonio open a window to the local Maroon history and culture. The descendants of escaped slaves, the Maroons established free communities in the mountainous north of the island in the 17th century. Nanny, sometimes referred to as Queen Nanny, led the Maroons of Portland for years, heading the community and organising slave-freeing raids. Her work led to the 1739 peace treaty offered by the Jamaican governor that included 2,500 acres of land for her people. Self-governing Maroon settlements exist on the same land to this day. Travellers can learn more about their story at the Charles Town Museum and Safu Yard, where their history, artefacts, traditional herbalism and musical performances are presented.
EATS & BEATS Calypso-inspired jazz mingles with Japanese and Jamaican flavours at
Mike’s Supper Club at the Trident Hotel, widely considered one of the coolest restaurants on the island. Europeanand Caribbean-inspired gourmet specialities are on show at Mille Fleurs Restaurant. Woody’s Low Bridge Place specialises in homemade burgers. And situated off the beaten track, Soldier Camp has become a favourite for those looking for authentic homestyle cooking. Grab a cold beer and sit with the owner, Everold, who is always ready to entertain guests.
UNIQUE FINDS Shopping in Port Antonio can be exceedingly rewarding, as fine jewellery and other high-quality items are often found at a much lower price point than in other parts of the island. The Royal Mall is a double-decker structure designed in a hodgepodge of architectural styles. Market Square, in the heart of town, is where you’ll find Musgrave Market. And the Rio Grande Valley Craft co-op is an organisation of Port Antonio’s local artisans who make and sell their handcrafted goods.
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This page Clockwise from left: Royal Mall; sushi at Mike’s Supper Club at the Trident Hotel; Frenchman’s Cove
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SOUTH COAST
South Coast WITH PRISTINE BEACHES AND FEWER CROWDS, SOUTH COAST OFFERS AN UNTOUCHED PIECE OF JAMAICA THAT IS DELIGHTFULLY OFF THE BEATEN PATH. By Kinisha Correia
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The beaches are a perfect place to start exploring South Coast’s shoreline. Characterised by rocky coves, black-sand beaches and secluded swimming spots, Treasure Beach is just what its name implies. This six-mile stretch features both white and black sand (the black resulting from traces of iron) and is known for its four bays: Billy’s, Calabash, Frenchman’s and Fort Charles Great Bay. Fonthill Beach Park and Wildlife Sanctuary is a natural refuge. Though relatively small, the park is well organised, offering visitors a number of amenities, including a roped-off swimming area, showers, changing facilities, restrooms, picnic tables and lifeguards. It is part of a large wildlife sanctuary that is home to about 200 crocodiles and an array of wading birds. In addition, the sanctuary serves as the nesting grounds for hawksbill and loggerhead sea turtles, as well as countless migratory birds. YS Falls is one of the island’s most magnificent waterfalls. This seven-tiered waterfall, with vast wading pool fed by underground springs, offers a diverse selection of activities, from a canopy zip line to refreshing natural spring pools and acres of tropical gardens.
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UNIQUE FINDS Shoppers will encounter a relaxed approach when it comes to shopping
GAMES PURSUIT For those looking to experience some grassroots sporting action, the Hook and Line Canoe Tournament draws some of the best local fisherman, using the basic method of hook and line. You will be amazed at the size of the fish they are able to capture. Triathletes from around the island converge at Jakes Hotel in April for the annual Jakes OffRoad Triathlon (the oldest in the region), which includes a 300-metre swim, 25K mountain bike trail and a 7K trail run.
MEETINGS & EVENTS Though the South Coast is more remote and less equipped for the kinds of gatherings the other resort towns can host, its very isolation and low-key ambience make it the ideal place to host smaller gatherings, intimate events or immersive retreats. A number of hotels in South Coast are perfectly suited for a hotel buyout, which gives your team exclusive control of the property and its amenities.
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EATS & BEATS For a unique dining experience, head to Floyd’s Pelican Bar, which is built on stilts and set about one mile off the coast in Parottee Bay. Grab a beer with Floyd and maybe join him in a game of dominoes. Don’t forget to carve your name in the wood, along with the other visitors. Fishing and farming communities converge on the South Coast, as expanses of farmland stretch towards the horizon. In fact, St. Elizabeth is known as the island’s breadbasket and is home to 40,000 farmers. This abundance for local produce gives way to fresh dining options, with the farm-to-table full-moon dinners organised by the team at the shabby chic Jakes Hotel. These dinners draw an intimate gathering to Dool’s Farm, where guests
destinations. Jakes Hotel is home to Casia Tree Gift Shop — which sells crafts, clothing and beachwear — and Jack Sprat Record Shop, where you can find CDs, records, T-shirts and books on everything reggae-related. Nearby, Sophie Eyssautier’s Callaloo Butik infuses its Jamaicanstyle items with a French twist.
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ocated three hours from Montego Bay’s airport, the South Coast is quite removed from the more frequented towns of the island; yet its quiet and historical presence can’t be overlooked. With seaside ambience spanning three parishes — Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth and Manchester — this region lays claim to vast stretches of beach that are completely isolated. It’s the perfect destination for those seeking refuge from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
are treated to local and organic dishes that showcase the bounty of the land and rotate according to the seasons. Not a full moon? Head to Jack Sprat, also located at Jakes, for their famous conch soup and fully loaded, freshly made pizza. From the land to the sea, fresh seafood — fish, conch and crab — is abundant here. But the South Coast’s most iconic food treat would be pepper shrimp. Little plastic bags filled with bright red, spicy and salty gems are found throughout the drive through Middle Quarters; and these peppa swimps, as they are called, are a South Coast staple. So, too, is Little Ochie, the well-known fishing beach where you will find some of the freshest fish on the island. Visit during the week, when it is a little quieter and crowds are fewer, and watch the fishermen bring in their daily catch.
Black River is also a quintessential stop in this region. The second-longest river in Jamaica (after the River Minho), it gets its name because of the dark riverbed below that consists of decomposing vegetation. Now, it is the launching point for an exciting river tour, which takes you on a journey through Jamaica’s morass landscape. The Morass is home to saltwater crocodiles and a variety of birds, including egrets and herons. Milk River, which is known as one of the most radioactive rivers in the world, can also be explored from this area. Visitors and locals flock there to experience the healing properties of the water. On average, the waters are 90 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit (32 to 35 degrees Celsius) throughout the year and contain high levels of magnesium, calcium, sulphate and natural chloride. The minerals are recommended for those suffering from rheumatism, arthritis, sciatica and nerve complaints. Visit Lover’s Leap, named after an enslaved couple that was so in love that the partners chose to leap to their deaths rather than be separated. This spot is surrounded by breathtaking vistas of Cutlass Bay and the Caribbean Sea. A wooden carving of the two lovers stands vigil over the 1,700-foot cliff. Nearby, Lover’s Leap Lighthouse is the tallest lighthouse in the Western Hemisphere. You can now spend the day there at the recently opened restaurant and bar, operated by Jake’s Hotel, and wrap the day up with a tour of the lighthouse.
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B6
Sheffield
Negril
Rose Hall
B6
Christiana
B2
Frankfield
Linstead
Spaldings Middle Quarters
Buff Bay
Hope Bay
Port Antonio Bog Walk
Boston Bay
Long Bay
A3
Chapelton
Black River
A2
Mandeville
A1
B3
SPANISH TOWN
MAY PEN
A2
A1
Newcastle Half Way Tree
Kingston
Old Harbour
South Coast Treasure Beach
A4
Port Royal Alligator Pond
Morant Bay
Golden Grove
A4
Lionel Town
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USEFUL INFORMATION
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Useful
Information
LANGUAGE
LEARN THE INS AND OUTS OF JAMAICA’S CULTURE AND PEOPLE BETWEEN MEETINGS, SEMINARS AND KEY NOTES. SAVVY TRAVELERS ALWAYS GET ALL THE INFORMATION THEY’LL NEED WHEN EXPLORING AN EXCITING NEW DESTINATION. HERE IS A QUICK GUIDE TO JAMAICA AND ALL THE SERVICES AND AMENITIES OFFERED.
The official language of Jamaica is English, though most locals speak Patois, a colourful dialect.
SAFETY
*Phone numbers and rates listed were correct at press time.
ATMS
CREDIT CARDS
Air Canada » 888-247-2222 Air Europa » 844-415-3955 American Airlines » 800-433-7300 British Airways » 800-247-9297 Caribbean Airlines » 800-920-4225 Cayman Airways » 800-422-9626 » 345-949-8200 Copa Airlines » 800-359-COPA » 305-371-COPA Condor Flugdienst » 866-960-7915 Delta Airlines » 800-221-1212 Fly Jamaica » 855-933-5952 interCaribbean Airways » 800-572-7628 » 201-526-7719 » 888-957-3223 JetBlue Airways » 800-JET-BLUE Southwest Airlines » 800-435-9792 Spirit Airlines » 877-211-1546 » 801-401-2222 United Airlines » 800-864-8331 » 800-900-5000 Virgin Atlantic » 800-862-8621 WestJet Airlines » 888-937-8538
Most Jamaican ATMs (called ABMs) accept international bank cards with Visa, MasterCard, Cirrus or Plus logos.
Major credit cards such as Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted throughout the island.
BUSES
CURRENCY
Buses offer a cheap way to get around town, though it might be an unfamiliar experience to many foreigners. Bus stands are rarely marked and vehicles do not follow a strict schedule. Some resorts offer shuttle excursions to popular sites. Check with your hotel’s concierge.
The currency of Jamaica is the Jamaica Dollar. Licenced “cambio” (exchange) centres and commercial banks are accessible in all resort areas. Official currency exchange rates vary daily, so it’s advisable to shop around for the best rate before converting your cash.
CLIMATE
CUSTOMS AND DUTY
Jamaica enjoys a tropical climate, characterised by high temperatures and humid conditions year-round. Average temperature ranges from 66 degrees Fahrenheit (19 degrees Celsius) to 99 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius). Though it’s known for its warmth and ample sunshine, the island experiences two rainy seasons from May to June and September to November. Also, hurricanes may pass over the island primarily from June to September. It may rain during your stay, but don’t worry. Most visitors find the short tropical showers provide a welcome respite from the afternoon heat.
United States residents who have been out of the country for 48 hours or more may take home items valued up to US$800 once every 30 days without incurring duty. Adults may include 200 cigarettes, 100 cigars and one litre of alcohol. A second litre of alcohol is allowed duty-free if it is produced by a Caribbean Basin country. Family members who return home together may combine their personal exemptions on a joint declaration. Visit cbp.gov/xp/ cgov/travel/id_visa/kbyg/customs_duty_ info.xml for more information. Canadian residents who have been out of the country for more than 48 hours
AIRPORTS Norman Manley International Airport, Kingston » 888-AIRPORT » 876-924-8452-6 Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay » 876-952-3124
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can claim up to CAN$300 worth of goods without paying duty if they carry the goods with them. After each absence of seven days or more, they can claim up to CAN$800 worth of goods without duty. Except for tobacco products and alcohol, they do not need to have the goods with them. Visit cbsa-asfc.gc.ca for more information. United Kingdom residents 17 or older may take home duty-free two litres of table wine and one litre of spirits or liquors, or two litres of fortified or sparkling wine or other liquors; 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos, or 50 cigars or 250 g of tobacco; 60 cc of perfume and 250 cc of eau de toilette; plus other goods worth up to £145. Travellers cannot group their allowances. For more information, visit hmrc.gov.uk.
mph (50 kmph) in urban areas and 50 mph (80 kmph) on highways. Given the mountainous terrain, rural roads are often winding, bumpy and narrow. Visitors can rent cars in most major towns and cities, and, usually, clients must be no less than 25 years old in order to rent. The driver and all passengers are required to wear safety belts, and children under 3 years old must travel in infant carriers or child safety seats. All drivers are required to carry a valid licence. Jamaica recognises valid international driver’s licences, but visitors from North America may use their country’s licence for up to three months per visit, and United Kingdom residents may use theirs for up to one year.
DRUGS
There is a $37 departure tax that must be paid upon departure. However, most airlines include this tax in their airline tickets.
In Jamaica, the use, sale and possession of drugs such as marijuana (ganja), cocaine, crack, ecstasy, heroin and any other controlled substances is illegal. Offenders are subject to severe punishment, including arrest, fines and/or imprisonment.
DRIVING
ELECTRICITY
In Jamaica, drivers must keep to the left, although some flexibility is required to avoid collisions with pedestrians and domestic animals. The speed limit is 30
Standard electrical service is similar to that of the United States and Canada: 110 volts, 50 cycles AC. However, there is 220 volts service available at some hotels.
DEPARTURE TAX
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AIRLINES
As with any place in the world, you should always remember to follow basic precautions. Keep luggage in view at all times and your personal effects close to your body; don’t carry large amounts of cash; and avoid wearing expensive jewellery outside of your resort.
TAXIS Taxis are the most convenient mode of transportation, but are not the cheapest. All registered taxis in Jamaica are required by law to have red “PPV” licence plates. Do not to board any taxi operating illegally. Although taxis have metres, drivers rarely use them and prefer to negotiate fares instead. It is best to discuss fare with the driver before boarding the taxi. The fastest and most economical taxis are those locals call “route taxis” — cars that drive a designated course and pick up
and drop off passengers at will. These are shared cabs that will usually pack several people willing to go on the same route.
TIPPING It is customary to leave a 10 to 15 percent gratuity at restaurants. Make sure to check your bill, as some establishments will include the gratuity in your total.
WATER All piped water in Jamaica is treated and purified in accordance with international standards. You may drink, bathe and brush your teeth with it.•
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EVENTS
Calendar of Events
APRIL
MAY
Bacchanal / Jamaica Carnival Kingston bacchanaljamaica.com
The Business of Sport Kingston May 1–2
MARABANA Frenchman’s Cove, Port Antonio m7events.com
TMRW TDAY Culture Fest Negril May 1–5
Manning’s Westmoreland Curry Festival Savanna-La-Mar, Westmoreland April 1 curryfestival.net
Bmw Jamaica Classic Montego Bay May 3–6 pgatour.com
Jamaica International Kite Festival Richmond St. Ann, Ocho Rios jamaicainternationalkitefestival.com
CHECK THE CALENDAR TO SEE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN JAMAICA DURING YOUR STAY. DATES AND VENUES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. FOR UPDATED DETAILS ON EVENTS, GO TO VISITJAMAICA.COM/THINGS-TO-DO/EVENTSAND-CULTURE/FESTIVALS.
Actor Boy Awards Little Theatre, Kingston actorboyawards.com 20th National Youth Congress Old Harbour, St. Catherine newtestamentjamaica.org
JANUARY Carnival in Jamaica Event Series jacarnival.com
Heart Foundation / Heroes of the Heart 5k Emancipation Park, New Kingston runningeventsja.com
Accompong Maroon Festival Accompong, St. Elizabeth
Blues on the Beach Negril
Shaggy and Friends 2018 The Lawns of Jamaica House, Kingston shaggyfoundation.org Back to the Island Rio Bueno, Trelawny melia.com Jamaica Junior Theatre University of the West Indies, Kingston jamaicamusicaltheatre.com Jamaica Open Golf Championship Montego Bay Rebel Salute Grizzlys Plantation Cove, St. Ann rebelsalutejamaica.com DSO’s Jam in the Sand VI Jewel Paradise Cove Beach Resort, St. Ann jewelresorts.com 62 2018/2019
Jamaica Fat Tyre Festival St. Mary, Ocho Rios singletrackjamaica.com Chukka Hanover Charities Hanover hanovercharities.com
Painting Retreat Jakes Hotel, Treasure Beach jakeshotel.com
Sagicor Sigma Corporate Run Kingston sagicorjamaica.com
JSP High Mountain Coffee 10k Road Race Williamsfield, Manchester highmountaincoffee10k.com
Blue Mountain Music Festival Hollywell Park, Kingston sagicorjamaica.com
FEBRUARY Official Reggae Month Kingston jariajamaicamusic.com Bob Marley Celebrations bobmarley-foundation.com DXJ – Dancehall Dream Camp Kingston Sugar Cane Ball Round Hill Resort, Montego Bay roundhilljamaica.com
MARCH RJYC Spring Tournament Kingston rjyc.org.jm High Times Cannabis Cup Grizzley’s Plantation Cove, St. Ann cannabiscup.com Brit Jam Montego Bay officialbritjam.com Kingston City Run kingstoncityrun.com
Fashion Face of the Caribbean + Avant-Garde Designer of the Year Competition The Courtleigh Auditorium, Kingston saintmodels.com Venus Invitational Volleyball Tournament University of Technology visitjamaica.com/venus-invitationalvolley-ball-tournament ISSA/Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls Athletics Championships National Stadium, Kingston issasports.com Earth Hour Concert Kingston jamaicansmusic.com MoBay Yacht Club Easter Regatta Montego Bay mobayyachtclub.com Carifta Swimming Championships National Stadium, Independence Park, Kingston asaj.com.jm/events
Carnival of Speed Dover Raceway, St. Ann jrdc.org EXPO Jamaica Kingston expojamaica.com.jm Jamaica Cup – Tennis in Jamaica Montego Bay jamaicatennis.ca Blended Jamaica Rum, Wine & Music Festival
Montego Bay Curvy Caribbean Conference Kingston Treasure Beach Jake’s Off-Road Triathlon Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth jakeshotel.com Everyone’s a Winner Best Dressed Chicken 5k & 7k Run Hope Gardens, Kingston runningeventsja.com International Jazz Day Edna Manley College, Kingston jazzday.com
The Original Startime: Final Chapter Kingston May 5 Caribbean Motor Racing Championship Negril May 12–13 jamwest.com MoBay City Run Montego Bay May 6 mobaycityrun.com Style Week Jamaica / Fashion Block Kingston May 16–20 saintmodels.com The Destination Experience Montego Bay May 17–19 mydestinationexperience.com Jamaica International Invitational Athletic Meet National Stadium, Kingston May 19 jainvite.com National Labour Day Concert Montego Bay May 23 jcdc.gov.jm
One World Ska & Rocksteady Music Festival Kingston May 28–29
Miss Jamaica World Kingston June 21–December 31 missjamaicaworld.com
CB Pan Chicken Championship Kingston May–November mycbgroup.com
Charles Town International Maroon Conference Portland June 20–24 maroons-jamaica.com
JUNE Calabash Literary Festival Jake’s Resort, South Coast June 1–3 calabashfestival.org Sharkies Night Futsal 2018 Salem Beach, St. Ann June 5–July 1 Ocho Rios Jazz Festival June 3 ochoriosjazzja.com TRU-Juice Cross Country 5k Bog Walk, St. Catherine June 4 runningeventsja.com Racers Grand Prix, Jamaica Kingston June 9 Chess Championship – Subzonals Kingston June 16–19 jamchess.com Caribbean Fashion Week Kingston June 17–20 caribbeanfashionweek.com Rujohn Foundation Celebrity Sports Camp Montego Bay June 17–23 rujohnfoundation.com
Mochafest Negril May 24–30 vacationparties.com
Kingston on the Edge (KOTE) Urban Art Festival Kingston June 19–28 kingstonontheedge.org
Two Seasons Talking Trees Literary Fiesta Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth May 27–28 facebook.com/2seasonstalkingtrees
Portland Bight Green Run 7.5 Km Run/Walk Clarendon June 21 ccam.org.jm
Jamaica Senior Trials Kingston June 25–28 trackandfieldjm.com
JULY National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) Season of Dance Kingston July – August International Reggae Day Kingston July 1 ireggaeday.com Boston Jerk Festival Portland July 1 Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championships Kingston July 3–6 thejga.com.jm Little Ochi Seafood Carnival Alligator Pond, Manchester July 8 littleochie.com Fun in the Son Kingston July 14 funinthesonjam.com Reggae Sumfest Montego Bay July 15–22 reggaesumfest.com Guardsman Games Kingston July 22 guardsmangames.com Pali-Pro Surf Contest Kingston July 23–29 jamsurfas.webs.com OURJAMAICAMAGAZINE.COM
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Caribbean Summer League Kingston July 26–August 11 caribbeansummerleague.com
Jamaica Festival Queen Coronations Kingston August 1 jcdc.org.jm
Sons of the Father Men’s Movement National Gathering of Elders Montego Bay July 26–29 caribbeansummerleague.com
Montego Bay Jerk Festival Montego Bay August 1 montegobayjerkfestival.com
Jamaica Festival Kingston July 31–August 6 jcdc.org.jm The Seville Emancipation Jubliee Sevillie Heritage Park, St. Ann July 31–August 1
AUGUST CPL T20 Sabina Park, Kingston August–September tallawahs.com Mello-Go-Roun’ Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre Kingston jcdc.org.jm
Denbigh Agri-Industrial Show May Pen, Clarendon August 1 jas.org.jm The Dream Weekend Negril August 2–6 jamaicadreamweekend.com SPF Weekend
St. Ann August 3–6 spfweekend.com Ocho Rios Seafood Festival Turtle River Park, St. Ann August 5 Independence of Speed Dover Raceway, St. Ann August 6 jrdc.org
Paggee Fisherman’s Regatta St. Mary August 9 Beenie Man Summer Sizzle Jamalco Sports Club, Clarendon August 11 beenieman.com/2018 Caribbean Hoopfest Montego Bay August 15–21 caribbeanhoopfest.com Misty Copeland Little Theatre, Kingston August 31–September 1
SEPTEMBER Taste of Jamaica Couples Resorts, Islandwide September 1–October 3 couples.com ISKA Martial Arts Tournament Montego Bay September 10–15 iskaworldchampsja.com Jamaica Bridal Expo Montego Bay Convention Centre September 19–20 jamaicabridalexpo.com
World Tourism Day Islandwide September 27 mot.gov.jm CANEX Jamaica Montego Bay September 27–30 canexjamaica.com Race for Hope 5K Hope Gardens, Kingston runningeventsja.com 55th Montego Bay Yacht Club International Marlin Tournament Montego Bay Yacht Club mobayyachtclub.com Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) Montego Bay japex.org Jamaica Observer Food Awards Devon House, Kingston jamaicaobserver.com
OCTOBER Oktoberfest Kingston facebook.com/ jamaicangermansociety
Caribbean Model Search Kingston pulsemodels.com
Port Antonio International Marlin Tournament Port Antonio, Portland themarineportantonio.com
This Page Bachannal celebrations early in the year
Digicel Imagine 5k (Night) Run
Kingston October 7 runningeventsja.com
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Soul in the Sun Montego Bay October 7–9 soulinthesunlive.com
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Merritone Homecoming & Reunion Kingston and Montego Bay October 8–16 merritonemusic.com
Heroes of Speed Dover Raceway, St. Ann October 16 jrdc.org Igloo Ocho Rios October 17 jamaicadreamweekend.com Peter Tosh Birthday Celebration Kingston October 18 pulsecaribbean.com Jamaica Food & Drink Festival Kingston October 20–28 jafoodanddrink.com Fashion Showcase Weekend Montego Bay October 22–24 myoceanstyle.com
NOVEMBER Restaurant Week Kingston go-jamaica.com/rw NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour Ocho Rios November 1–5 Spinning Escape Negril November 2–4 sejaevent.com Annie’s Revenge Golf Tournament Montego Bay November 14–18 jamaicaproam.com Tour de Falmouth Falmouth
Come Celebrate Jesus Montego Bay Convention Centre October 13
Michael Holding Masters Cricket Tournament Cricket Grounds Islandwide October 26–November 2 sportingjourneys.com
Jamaica Classic Basketball Tournament Montego Bay November 16–19 jamaicaclassic.com
South Coast Hook & Line Canoe Tournament October 13–15 Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth
Chillin on the Farm Clarendon October 30 jamaicadreamweekend.com
Collection Moda Kingston November 17–21 thecollectionmoda.com
St. Elizabeth Homecoming Week South Coast Nov. 24–Dec. 1
DECEMBER JMMC All Stages Rally Bog Walk to New Kingston jamaicamotorsports.com Reggae Marathon Negril Dec. 3–5 reggaemarathon.com Major Lazer & Friends Kingston maineventjamaica.com LTM National Pantomime Kingston Dec. 26 ltmpantomime.com Harbour Fest and Fireworks on the Waterfront Kingston Dec. 31 onecaribbean.org OURJAMAICAMAGAZINE.COM
JHTA MEMBERS
JHTA MEMBERS Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall Rose Hall Main Road Half Moon P.O. 2537, Montego Bay, St. James Tel: 876-953-2800 rosehall.ziva.hyatt.com Iberostar Rose Hall Beach Rose Hall Main Road Little River P.O., Montego Bay Tel: 876-680-0000 iberostar.com
KINGSTON 138 Student Living University of the West Indies Mona Campus, Kingston 7 Tel: 876-665-1235 138studentliving.com
Spanish Court Hotel 1 St. Lucia Avenue, Kingston 5 Tel: 876-926-0000 spanishcourthotel.com
Kircamp Properties / The Gardens 23 Liguanea Ave., Kingston 10 Tel: 876-927-8275
Strawberry Hill Hotel & Spa P.O. Box 590, Liguanea, Kingston 6 Tel: 876-944-8400 / 619-7872 islandoutpost.com
Altamont Court Hotel 1–3 Altamont Terrace, Kingston 5 Tel: 876-929-4497-8 / 5931 altamontcourt.com
Knutsford Court Hotel 16 Chelsea Avenue, Kingston 10 Tel: 876-929-1000 / 3407 knutsfordcourt.com
Christar Villas Limited 99A Hope Road, Kingston 6 Tel: 876-978-3933 / 7864 / 8066-71 christarvillashotelja.com
Liguanea Club 80 Knutsford Blvd., Kingston 5 Tel: 876-926-8144 / 5 or 6 theliguaneaclub.com
The Courtleigh Hotel & Suites 85 Knutsford Blvd., Kingston 5 Tel: 876-929-9000 courtleigh.com
Medallion Hall Hotel 53 Hope Road, Kingston 6 Tel: 876-927-5721 / 5866 / 6116 medallionhallhoteljamaica.com
Courtyard by Marriott 1 Park Close, Kingston 5 Tel: 876-618-9900 / 564-3294 marriott.com/kincy
The R Hotel 2 Renfrew Road, Kingston 10 Tel: 876-968-6222 / 929-2006 rhtelja.com
Hotel Four Seasons 18 Ruthven Road, Kingston 10 Tel: 876-926-0682 / 8805 hotelfourseasonsjam.com
Shirley Retreat Hotel 7 Maeven Avenue, Kingston 10 Tel: 876-927-9208 / 946-2679-81 shirleyretreathotel.com
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MONTEGO BAY Altamont West Hotel 33 Gloucester Ave., Montego Bay Tel: 876-952-9087 / 929-4497-8 / 979-9378 altamontwesthotel.com
Couples Swept Away Norman Manley Boulevard P.O. Box 3077, Negril Tel: 876-957-4062-6 / 957-4061 couples.com
Zoëtry Montego Bay 22 Mahoe Bay, Rose Hall Tel: 876-953-9150 zombj.com
Foote Prints on the Sands Hotel Norman Manley Boulevard P.O. Box 100, Negril Tel: 876-957-4300 / 3152
NEGRIL
Jewel Grande Resort & Spa Rose Hall, Montego Bay Tel: 876-953-8000 jewelgrande.com
Azul Sensatori Jamaica Norman Manley Blvd., Negril Tel: 876-620-0100 azuljamaica.com
Mangos Jamaica Coopers Pen, Falmouth, Trelawny Tel: 876-872-9118 / 459-1683 mangosjamaica.com
Secrets St. James Montego Bay Montego Freeport, St. James Tel: 876-953-6600 secretsresorts.com
Beaches Negril P.O. Box 12, Negril Westmoreland Tel: 876-957-9270-4 beaches.com
Melia Jamaica Braco Village Braco, Trelawny Tel: 876-361-4878 / 618-6068 melia.com
Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay Montego Freeport, St. James Tel: 876-953-6600 secretsresorts.com
The Boardwalk Village Norman Manley Boulevard Negril, Hanover Tel: 876-957-4633 / 322-0869
El Greco Resort 11 Queens Drive P.O. Box 1624, Montego Bay Tel: 876-940-6116 / 6120 elgrecojamaica.com
Palm View Guesthouse & Conference Centre 22 Delisser Drive, Montego Bay Tel: 876-952-1738 / 8321 / 1800 palmviewjamaica.com
Silent Waters Villa White Sands Beach P.O. Montego Bay Tel: 876-971-9119-21 jamaicavillas.com
Excellence Oyster Bay Oyster Bay Peninsula Coopers Pen, Trelawny Tel: 876-633-9100 excellenceresorts.com
Richmond Hill Inn Union Street, P.O. Box 362 Montego Bay Tel: 876-952-3859 / 5432 / 6107 richmondhillinnja.com
Casa Maria Hotel P.O. Box 10 Castle Gardens District Tel: 876-725-1005 / 831-1107 / 542-4361 casamariahotel.net
Skyborne Great House Kempshot, St. James Tel: 876-952-1739 / 979-1733 / 836-8078 skybornegreathouse.com
RIU Montego Bay Mahoe Bay, Rose Hall Tel: 876-940-8010 / 8030 riu.com
Spanish Court Montego Bay 7 Gloucester Avenue Montego Bay, St. James Tel: 876-979-0000 spanishcourthotel.com
The Cliff Hotel & Spa West End Road, Negril Tel: 876-550-0899 thecliffjamaica.com
Negril Tree House Resort Norman Manley Boulevard P.O. Box 29, Negril Tel: 876-957-4287-8 negriltreehouse.com
Sunscape Resorts P.O. Box 1168, Montego Freeport, Montego Bay Tel: 876-979-8800 sunscaperesorts.com
CocoLaPalm Resort Norman Manley Boulevard P.O. Box 2576, Negril Tel: 876-957-4227 / 3455-7 cocolapalm.com
Negril’s Idle Awhile Ltd. Norman Manley Boulevard Negril Tel: 876-957-3302 / 3303 idleawhile.com
Toby’s Resort 1 Kent Ave., P.O. Box 467 Montego Bay Tel: 876-952-4370 tobysresorthotel-montegobay.com
Country Country Beach Cottages Norman Manley Boulevard Negril, Westmoreland Tel: 876-957-4273
Rayon Hotel Ltd. Norman Manley Boulevard P.O. Box 3388, Negril Tel: 876-957-9166 rayonhotels.com
The Tryall Club Sandy Bay Main Road, Hanover Tel: 876-956-5660-3 tryallclub.com
Couples Negril P.O. Box 35, Negril Tel: 876-957-5960-9 couples.com
RIU Club Negril Norman Manley Blvd., Negril Tel: 876-957-5700 / 5985 riu.com
Members The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel 81 Knutsford Blvd., P.O. Box 333 Kingston 5 Tel: 876-926-3690-9 / 3100-8 jamaicapegasus.com
Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort & Private Island P.O. Box 167, Mahoe Bay, Rose Hall, Montego Bay Tel: 876-953-2301-8 sandals.com
The Wexford Hotel 39 Gloucester Avenue P.O. Box 108, Montego Bay Tel: 876-952-2854-5 thewexfordhotel.com
SeaGarden Beach Resort 8 Kent Ave., Montego Bay, St. James Tel: 876-979-7761 / 971-3231 seagardenjamaica.com
JHTA HOTELS / RESORTS
Sandals Montego Bay Kent Ave., P.O. Box 100, Montego Bay Tel: 876-952-5510-5 sandals.com
Half Moon Resort P.O. Box 80, Montego Bay Tel: 876-953-2211 / 2344-93 halfmoon.com
Breathless Montego Bay Resort & Spa Sunset Drive, Montego Freeport Tel: 876-953-6600 breathlessresorts.com
Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa P.O. Box 9, Rose Hall, Montego Bay Tel: 876-953-2650 rosehallresort.com
Deja Resort 92 Gloucester Avenue, Montego Bay Tel: 876-940-4173 /971-4095 dejaresort.com
Holiday Inn Resort P.O. Box 480, Montego Bay Tel: 876-953-2485-9 / 2499 caribbeanhi.com/jamaica
Doctors Cave Beach Hotel Gloucester Avenue, P.O. Box 94 Montego Bay Tel: 876-952-4355-9 doctorscave.com
Hotel Gloriana 1–2 Sunset Blvd. Montego Bay Tel: 876-979-0669 hotelgloriana.net
Round Hill Hotel & Villas John Pringle Drive, P.O. Box 64 Montego Bay 1 Tel: 876-956-7050 roundhill.com Royalton White Sands 1A Mountain Spring Road Trelawny Tel: 876-632-7401 / 684-6200 royaltonresorts.com Sandals Carlyle Kent Ave., P.O. Box 412 Montego Bay Tel: 876-952-4140 sandals.com
Charela Inn Hotel Norman Manley Boulevard P.O. Box 3033, Negril Tel: 876-957-4277 / 4648-50 charela.com
Fun Holiday Beach Resort Norman Manley Boulevard Negril P.O. Tel: 876-957-3585 funholidaybeachresort.com Grand Palladium Resort Point District, Lucea, P.O. Box 4779, Hanover Tel: 876-619-0000-9 fiestahotelgroup.com Grand Pineapple Beach Resort Norman Manley Boulevard P.O. Box 3058, Negril Tel: 876-957-4408 / 4475 grandpineapple.com Hedonism II P.O. Box 25, Negril Tel: 876-957-5200 hedonism.com/hedonism-resort Negril Palms Hotel Norman Manley Boulevard, Negril Tel: 876-957-4375 negrilpalmshotel.com
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JHTA MEMBERS RIU Palace Tropical Bay Bloody Bay, Negril Tel: 876-957-5900 riu.com Rockhouse Hotel Lighthouse Road, West End P.O. Box 24, Negril Tel: 876-957-4373 / 0621-6 rockhouse.com Rondel Village Norman Manley Blvd., P.O. Box 96, Negril Tel: 876-957-4413 / 4651-2 rondelvillage.com Rooms On The Beach Negril Norman Manley Blvd., Negril Tel: 876-957-3500 superclubs.com Samsara on the Cliffs Norman Manley Blvd., P.O. Box 23, West End, Negril Tel: 876-957-4395 negrilhotels.com Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa Norman Manley Blvd., P.O. Box 12, Negril Tel: 876-957-5216-7 / 5230-1 / 5254-5 sandals.com Sandy Haven Resort Norman Manley Blvd., Negril Tel: 876-957-3200 sandyhavenresort.com Shields Negril Villas Norman Manley Blvd., Negril P.O. Tel: 876-957-3112 / 9001 / 9006 shieldsnegril.net The Spa Retreat Boutique Hotel 48 West End Road, Negril Tel: 876-399-3772 thespajamaica.com Sunset at The Palms Resort & Spa Norman Manley Blvd., P.O. Box 118, Negril Tel: 876-957-5350 / 5360 thepalmsjamaica.com 68 2018/2019
Tensing Pen Hotel West End Road, P.O. Box 3013, Negril Tel: 876-957-0387 tensingpen.com Travellers Beach Resort Norman Manley Blvd., Negril Tel: 876-957-9308 / 3039 travellersresorts.com The Westender Inn Hotel Lighthouse Road, Negril Tel: 876-957-4991 White Sands Negril P.O. Box 60, Norman Manley Blvd., Negril Tel: 876-957-4291 / 4445 whitesandsjamaica.com OCHO RIOS Beaches Ocho Rios Oracabessa, P.O. Box 63, Ocho Rios, St. Ann Tel: 876-975-7777 / 7666 / 618-1030 beaches.com The Cardiff Hotel & Spa P.O. Box 98, Runaway Bay, St. Ann Tel: 876-973-6671-4 / 973-6865 thecardiffhotel.com Columbus Heights P.O. Box 383 Ocho Rios, St. Ann Tel: 876-974-1921 Couples Sans Souci P.O. Box 103, Ocho Rios, St. Ann Tel: 876-994-1206-14 couples.com
GoldenEye Oracabessa, St. Mary Tel: 876-622-9007 goldeneye.com
Prospect Plantation Villas P.O. Box 38, Ocho Rios, St. Ann Tel: 876-994-1373 / 1452 prospect-villas.com
Hotel Mockingbird Hill P.O. Box 254, Port Antonio Tel: 876-993-7267 / 7134 hotelmockingbirdhill.com
Fly Jamaica Airways 2 Holborn Road, Kingston 10 Tel: 876-656-9832 / 619-3595 fly-jamaica.com
Grand Bahia Principe Jamaica Hotel Salt Coppers, P.O. Box 106, Runaway Bay, St. Ann Tel: 876-973-7000 / 7655 bahia-principe.com
RIU Club Ocho Rios Mammee Bay, St. Ann Tel: 876-972-2200 riu.com
Trident Hotel Anchovy, Port Antonio P.O. Tel: 876-633-7000 / 7100 tridentportantonio.com
MBJ Airports Limited Sangster International Airport Montego Bay Tel: 876-952-2712 / 3124 mbjairports.com
Rooms On The Beach Ocho Rios P.O. Box 280, Main Street, Ocho Rios, St. Ann Tel: 876-974-2008 / 6632 roomsresorts.com
SOUTH COAST
Hermosa Cove Villa Resort & Suites Hermosa Street, Pineapple, Ocho Rios, St. Ann Tel: 876-974-3699 hermosacove.com Hibiscus Lodge Hotel 83 Main Street, P.O. Box 52, Ocho Rios, St. Ann Tel: 876-974-2676 / 2594 / 2813 hibiscusjamaica.com Jamaica Inn P.O. Box 1, Main Street, Ocho Rios, St. Ann Tel: 876-974-2514-8 jamaicainn.com Jewel Dunn’s River Beach Resort & Spa P.O. Box 858, Mammee Bay, Ocho Rios, St. Ann Tel: 876-972-7400 jewelresorts.com Jewel Paradise Cove Beach Resort & Spa Silver Spray Road, Runaway Bay P.O. Tel: 876-973-4520 jewelresorts.com
Royal Decameron Club Caribbean P.O. Box 65, Runaway Bay, St. Ann Tel: 876-973-4675 / 6348 / 4802 decameron.com Sandals Ochi Beach Resort P.O. Box 77, Main Street, Ocho Rios, St. Ann Tel: 876-974-5486-9 / 5691-6 sandals.com Sandals Royal Plantation Golf Club & Spa P.O. Box 2, 142 Main Street, Ocho Rios, St. Ann Tel: 876-974-5601-2 sandals.com Shaw Park Beach Hotel & Spa P.O. Box 17, Cutlass Bay, Ocho Rios, St. Ann Tel: 876-974-2552-4 / 795-1300 shawparkbeachhotel.com Sunflower Beach Resort Villas P.O. Box 150, Runaway Bay Tel: 876-973-6171 sunflowerseavillas.com
Jewel Runaway Bay Beach & Golf Resort Main Street, Runaway Bay P.O., St. Ann Tel: 876-633-4000 jewelresorts.com
PORT ANTONIO Bay View Eco Resort & Spa Anchovy, Williamsfield Port Antonio, Portland Tel: 876-993-3118 bayviewecoresort.com
Fisherman’s Point Turtle Beach Road, P.O. Box 6201, Ocho Rios Tel: 876-974-4147 / 973-6171 thefishermanspoint.com
Moon Palace Jamaica Grande Main Street, Ocho Rios, St. Ann Tel: 876-795-1694 / 974-6405 / 2200 palaceresorts.com
Geejam Hotel San San, Port Antonio P.O. Box 7312, Portland Tel: 876-993-7000 / 7246 geejamhotel.com
Franklyn D. Resort P.O. Box 201, Runaway Bay, St. Ann Tel: 876-973-4591-8 fdrholidays.com
Mystic Ridge Jamaica Ltd. 17 DaCosta Drive, Ocho Rios, St. Ann Tel: 876-431-8685 mysticridgejamaica.com
Goblin Hill Villas P.O. Box 26 Port Antonio, Portland Tel: 876-993-7443 / 5737 / 7549 goblinhill.com
Couples Tower Isle P.O. Box 330, Ocho Rios, St. Ann Tel: 876-975-4271-5 couples.com
Golf View Hotel & Conference Centre 5 1/2 Caledonia Road, P.O. Box 189, Mandeville Tel: 876-962-4471 / 4474 thegolfviewhotel.com Jakes Hotel Calabash Bay P.A.,Treasure Beach Tel: 876-965-3000 / 0635 / 3185 jakeshotel.com Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa P.O. Box 5000, Whitehouse, Westmoreland Tel: 876-640-3000-9 sandals.com
SERVICES AND ALLIED AIRLINES & AIRPORTS AUTHORITY Airports Authority of Jamaica Norman Manley International Airport, Kingston Tel: 876-924-8452-6 airportsauthorityjamaica.aero British Airways Norman Manley International Airport, Kingston Tel: 876-417-1622 britishairways.com Caribbean Airlines Limited Norman Manley International Airport, Kingston Tel: 876-924-8318 / 945-6322 caribbean-airlines.com Delta Air Lines Inc. Sangster International Airport, Montego Bay Tel: 876-952-4033 delta.com
TIMAIR Limited Sangster International Airport Montego Bay Tel: 876-952-2516 / 979-1114 / 9795369 / 940-7766 timair.net A S S O C I AT I O N S The American Chamber of Commerce of Jamaica (Affiliate) The Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, 119 81 Knutsford Blvd., Kingston 5 Tel: 876-929-7866-7 amchamjamaica.org Culinary Federation of Jamaica L & M Meat Complex, P.O. Box 6429, Runaway Bay, St. Ann Tel: 876-871-4853 culinaryfederationja.org Jamaica Rent-A-Car Asscn. Ltd. 31 Hope Road, Kingston 10 Tel: 876-920-2872 jamaicarentacarassociation.com AT T R A C T I O N S Appleton Estate Rum Tour c/o Appleton Estate, Siloah P.O., St. Elizabeth Tel: 876-963-9215-7 appletonestate.com Bob Marley Group of Companies 56 Hope Road, Kingston 6 Tel: 876-978-2991 / 927-9152 bobmarley.com Chukka Caribbean Adventure Tours Ltd. Shop #2, Freeport Shopping Centre, Montego Bay, St. James Tel: 876-953-6699 / 684-9934 chukkacaribbean.com Devon House Development Co. 26 Hope Road, Kingston 10 Tel: 876-926-0815 devonhousejamaica.com
Doctor’s Cave Bathing Club Gloucester Ave., White Sands Beach P.O., Montego Bay Tel: 876-952-2566 doctorscavebathingclub.com Dolphin Cove Dunn’s River, P.O. Box 21, Ocho Rios Tel: 876-795-2272 dolphincoveja.com Falmouth Jamaica Land Company 6A Holborn Road,Kingston 10 Tel: 876-954-4321 / 305-539-6071 hfcport.com Five Star Watersports Ltd. Shop #14, Santa Maria Shoppes, 121 Main Street, Ocho Rios, St. Ann Tel: 876-974-2446 / 4593 / 6838 / 795-3984 fivestarwatersports.com Green Grotto Caves & Attractions St. Ann Development Company, P.O. Box 205, Ocho Rios, St. Ann Tel: 876-973-3217 / 2841 greengrottocavesja.com Jamwest Motorsports & Adventure Park Ltd. Old Hope, Little London, Negril, Westmoreland Tel: 876-842-2700 / 475-7588 / 377-6762 jamwestadventurepark.com
VIP Attractions 2A Hillcrest Ave., Kingston 6 Tel: 876-618-3651 / 3652 / 886-4144 vipattractions.com AUDITORS PricewaterhouseCoopers 32 Market Street, P.O. Box 180, Montego Bay, St. James Tel: 876-952-5065 / 6151 pwc.com/jm KPMG 14 Fairview Office Park, Alice Eldemire Drive, Montego Bay,Tel: 876-684-9922 kpmg.com/jm CAR RENTAL SERVICES Budget Rent-A-Car / International Rental 53 South Camp Road, Kingston 4 Tel: 876-759-1793 budgetjamaica.com Fiesta Car Rentals Limited 14 Waterloo Road, Kingston 10 Tel: 876-926-0133 / 929-3832 fiestacarrentals.com Island Car Rentals Ltd. 17 Antigua Ave., Kingston 10 Tel: 876-926-8861 / 5991 islandcarrentals.com
Mystic Mountain Limited P.O. Box 259, Ocho Rios, St. Ann Tel: 876-974-3990 / 382-6124 mysticmountainjamaica.com
Sunsational Car Rental Tours Suite 206, Chatwick Plaza 10 Queens Drive, Montego Bay Tel: 876-952-1212
Negril Hills Golf Club & Resort Negril P.O., Westmoreland Tel: 876-957-4638 / 4240 / 3614 negrilhillsgolfclub.com
CONFERENCE CENTRES
River Raft Ltd. 66 Claude Clarke Ave., P.O. Box 1178, Montego Bay Tel: 876-952-0889/ 940-7018 jamaicarafting.com Rose Hall Developments Ltd. P.O. Box 1, Rose Hall, St. James Tel: 876-953-2341 / 3855 / 2456 rosehall.com Sandals Golf & Country Club P.O. Box 771, Upton, Ocho Rios Tel: 876-975-0119-21 sandals.com
The Jamaica Conference Centre 14–20 Port Royal Street, Kingston Tel: 876-922-9160-7 jamaicaconference.com Montego Bay Convention Centre Rose Hall, Montego Bay, St. James Tel: 876-622-9330 mobaycentre.com DUTY FREE SHOPS B.D. Dadlani Jamaica Ltd. DBA The Casa de Oro, Suite 7C, Shoppes at Rose Hall Tel: 876-953-3371 casadeoro.com OURJAMAICAMAGAZINE.COM
JHTA MEMBERS Swiss Stores Ltd. 107 Harbour St, Box 171, Kingston P.O. Tel: 876-922-8050-4 swissstoresjamaica.com
CGM Gallagher Insurance Brokers 27 Harbour Street, Kingston Tel: 876-948-6995 cgmgallagher.com
Perry’s Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 82 Hagley Park Road, Kingston 10 Tel: 876-923-4810 / 4340 perrysmfg.com
Margaritaville White Sands P.O., Montego Bay Tel: 876-952-4777 / 3290 margaritaville.com
ENTERTAINMENT
Fraser Fontaine & Kong LtD. 28 Pawsey Place, Kingston 5 Tel: 876-926-1140-4 ffkja.com
Prime Asset Management Ltd. 73–75 Half Way Tree Road, Kingston 10 Tel: 876-754-7265 primepensions.com
SPORTS COMPANIES
Marathon Insurance Brokers Ltd. 46 Trinidad Terrace, Kingston 5 Tel: 876-929-1468 mibja.com
Rainforest Seafoods Ltd. 23–25 Coconut Way, Montego Freeport, Montego Bay Tel: 876-953-6688 rainforestseafoods.com
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Bank of Nova Scotia Cnr. Duke & Port Royal Streets Kingston Tel: 876-922-1000 jamaica.scotiabank.com Jamaica National Building Society 2–4 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 10 Tel: 876-926-1344-9 jnbs.com I N F O R M AT I O N TECHNOLOGY Hansen Software Corporation 1855 Kirschner Road, Suite 380 Kelowna, BC V1Y4N Tel: 876- 573-2833 hansensoftware.com MIFI Jamaica Party Town District, Ocho Rios Tel: 876-350-9556 mifijamaica.com MSTech Solutions Limited Unit 65 Winchester Business Centre 15 Hope Road, Kingston 10 Tel: 876-754-9752 mstech-solutions.com INSURANCE BROKERAGES Billy Craig Insurance Brokers 28–30 Portsville Plaza, Montego Freeport,P.O. Box 214, Montego Bay 1, St. James Tel: 876-952-5070-1 billycraig.com Caribbean Assurance Brokers 94D Old Hope Road, Kingston 6 Tel: 978-5508 cabjm.com 70 2018/2019
MANAGEMENT COMPANIES Business Recovery Services Ltd. 11 Connolley Ave., Kingston 4 Tel: 876-948-0012-15 liquidateitja.com Echos Consulting Ltd. Technology Innovation Centre 237 Hope Road, Kingston 6 Tel: 876-363-7386 echosconsulting.com Evelyn Smith & Associates P.O. Box 3272, Negril Tel: 876-869-8156 caribbeanhotelsassociation.com Time Square Plaza Norman Manley Blvd., P.O. Box 2989, Negril Tel: 876-957-9263 timesquareplaza.com MARKETING, PROMOTION, PR Brawta Living Limited 14A Central Avenue Kingston 10 Tel: 876-648-7777 / 9999 brawtaliving.com Jamaica Holdings 1418 Ponce de Leon, #101 Santurce, PR 00907 Tel: 876-383-9375 Jamaica Trade & Investment 18 Trafalgar 5 Winchester Road, Kingston 10 Tel: 876-564-8871
Red Stripe 214 Spanish Town Road, Kingston 11 Tel: 876-923-9291 redstripejamaica.com ROTOTECH International Limited Unit 4C, 76 Marcus Garvey Dr. Kingston 13 Tel: 876-901-0023 / 8265 rototech-jm.com Schatzie Ltd. P.O. Box 61, Fontana Bogue, Montego Bay, St. James Tel: 876-953-6269 wrightinstyle.com Select Brands Ltd. 379 Spanish Town Road, Kingston 11 Tel: 876-758-3777 selectbrandsja.com Therapedic Caribbean Co. Ltd. 68 Lady Musgrave Road, Kingston 10 Tel: 876-927-7307 / 9466 / 5439 sleeptherapedic.com RESTAURANTS & BARS Cosmo’s Seafood Restaurant & Bar Norman Manley Blvd., Negril Tel: 876-957-9072 / 4784 / 4330 jamaicajim.com/cosmos.htm Evita’s Italian Restaurant Eden Bower Rd, P.O. Box 118, Ocho Rios Tel: 876-974-2333 / 1718 / 1012 evitasjamaica.com Goddard Catering Group (JA) Norman Manley Int’l Airport Tel: 876-924-8131-6 goddard-catering.com
Caymanas Track Limited Tel: 876-988-2523-6 caymanaspark.com T E L E C O M M U N I C AT I O N S C&W Business 2–6 Carlton Crescent, Kingston 10 Tel: 876-926-9455 / 936-2725 cwcbusiness.com Strobe (E-Tech) Communications Limited 20 Church Street, 1st Floor, Montego Bay P.O., St. James Tel: 876-979-0325 / 940-5424 etechinc.com TOUR COMPANIES Amstar DMC Jamaica 1214 Providence Drive, Ironshore Industrial Estate, Rose Hall, Montego Bay Tel: 876-971-9887 amstardmc.com
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El Sol Vida 22 Barbican Road, Kingston 6 Tel: 876-630-0664 elsolvidatours.com
Caribbean and Latin Travel Consultant Limited 23 Haining Road, Kingston 5 Tel: 876-906-3140 / 472-2127 caribbeanlatintravel.com
GO! Jamaica Travel Company 38A Trafalgar Road, #35, Kingston 10 Tel: 876-920-7051 gojamaicatravel.net
Caribbean World Enterprises Ltd. 28 Queens Drive, Montego Bay Tel: 876-952-6404 caribbeanworldvacations.com
Holiday Services Ltd. 73 Main Street, Ocho Rios, St. Ann Tel: 876-953-2638 / 5377 / 0192 holidayservicesltd.com
Caribic Vacations Ltd. 1310 Providence Drive, Ironshore Industrial Estate, White Sands Beach P.O., St. James Tel: 876-953-9895 / 9878 caribicvacations.com
Island Routes Caribbean Adventure Tours 5 Kent Ave., Montego Bay Tel: 876-684-8672 islandroutes.com
Centro Latino 134 Constant Spring Road, Suite 241,Kingston 8 Tel: 876-755-0072 centrolatino.com.jm
Jamaica Cooperative Automobile and Limousine Tours Ltd. 80B Claude Clarke Ave., P.O. Box 265, Montego Bay Tel: 876-952-7574 / 8277 jcaltours.com
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Main Event Entertainment Group 70–72 Lady Musgrave Road Kingston 10 Tel: 876-946-1098 maineventjamaica.com
Jamaica Cultural Enterprises 7 Charlton Way, Kingston 8 Tel: 876-549-8570 / 374-6370 jaculture.com Jamaica Tours Limited 1207 Providence Drive, Ironshore, P.O. Box 227, Montego Bay Tel: 876-953-3700 jamaicatoursltd.com Jamaica Union of Travellers Association (JUTA) Montego Bay 80 Claude Clarke Ave., P.O. Box 1155, Montego Bay Tel: 876-952-0813 / 979-0778 Websitet: jutatoursltd.com Jamaica Vacations Ltd. 64 Knutsford Blvd., Kingston 5 Tel: 876-929-9371 mot.gov.jm
Leisure for Pleasure Holiday & Tours Ltd. (Affiliate) 9 Linstar Close, Kingston 19 Tel: 876-924-7027 / 7330 / 876-833-6186 / 453-8117 leisurejamaica.com
Sunshine Adventure Jamaica Ltd. (Affiliate) Providence Drive, White Sands Beach P.O. St. James Tel: 876-953-2919 sunshineadventureja.com
Nexus Tours Shop EU4, Whitter Village, Ironshore, Montego Bay, St. James Tel: 876-953-0509 nexustours.com
Tourwise Ltd. 103 Main Street, P.O. Box 17 Ocho Rios Tel: 876-974-2344 / 2323 tourwiseltd.com
Prestige Leasing & Tours Ltd. 3–5 Victory Bldg. Shop 10A Fourth Street, Montego Bay Tel: 876-952-8495 / 9363 prestigetoursjamaica.com
Tropical Tours Ltd. 28 Queens Drive P.O. Box 85, Montego Bay Tel: 876-952-1126 / 953-9110 tropicaltours-ja.com
Kiuki Tours and Transportation Shop #1 Bisco Mall, Embassy Place, 6–8 Union Street, Montego Bay, St. James Tel: 876-940-0521 kiukitours.com
Rapsody Tours, Cruises & Charters Ltd. Cornwall Beach Complex, Gloucester Avenue, White Sands P.O. Montego Bay, St. James Tel: 876-979-0102-4 dreamercatamarans.com
Knutsford Express Services Ltd. 69 Gloucester Ave., Montego Bay Tel: 876-855-1389 knutsfordexpress.com
Real Tours Jamaica Simmonds Heights Montego Hills Tel: 876-335-7922 realtoursjamaica.com
Turissimo Jamaica DMC 28 Queens Drive Montego Bay Tel: 876-265-0449 TRAINING & E D U C AT I O N University of Technology, Jamaica School of Hospitality &Tourism Management 237 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6 Tel: 876-927-1680-8 utech.edu.jm OURJAMAICAMAGAZINE.COM
JHTA INFORMATION
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Association is now in its 57th year of representing the thriving hospitality and tourism sector of Jamaica. Through partnerships with entities and representation on the boards of government agencies such as the Jamaica Tourist Board, Tourism Product Development Company, Tourism Enhancement Fund, the Association has been successful in delivering its mandate of supporting the sustainability of Jamaica’s tourism industry.
The Association has an unwavering commitment to ensuring that our members operate in an environment which is favourable to their growth. We also place keen focus on giving our members the tools they need to thrive through an on-going focus on best practices in marketing, technology, finance, environmental awareness and service delivery. This is done by way of seminars, workshops, webinars and General Manager’s Think Tanks - which encourage sharing between members of industry. We ensure that our members are equipped to not only do business, but to do business well. We are also the host of Jamaica’s premier travel trade show, Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) which sees annually some 800 attendees from around the world keen on learning more about Jamaica’s tourism product, making connections and closing deals with the island’s hoteliers, attractions and tour operators. We are the organisation behind the Our Jamaica magazine -Jamaica’s official in room visitor guide, which we hope will be your companion as you explore our beautiful island. Bask in the sunshine, explore Jamaica’s hidden treasures, have the beat of reggae music run through your veins as you make our island your home away from home. OURJAMAICAMAGAZINE.COM
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ESTABLISHED IN 1961, THE JAMAICA HOTEL & TOURIST ASSOCIATION (JHTA) IS THE ORGANISATION THAT REPRESENTS JAMAICAN HOTELS AND OTHER VISITOR ACCOMMODATIONS, AS WELL AS MOST SUPPLIERS OF GOODS AND SERVICES TO THE TOURISM INDUSTRY.