Chukka Caribbean Adventures..............Zip line, Tubing, etc.; MoBay 953-6699; Ochi 972-2506

                                Dolphin Cove..........................swim with the dolphins! Pricey but fun! 795-2272; 974-5335

                                Rose Hall Great House............Historic plantation, 953-2323.

                                Mayfield Falls..........................Not as touristy as YS or Dunns River Falls

                                Appleton Estate.......................Rum factory and plantation.

                                Mo Bay Yacht Club.................Jet skiing/water skiing & fishing. 979-8038.                            

                                Coral Cliff Casino.............…....Gloucester Ave., slot machine gaming.

                                Rick’s Cafe..............................Negril, sunsets & cliff diving.

Historic Montego Bay:

            St. James Parish Church 1775

            Sam Sharpe Square

            Barnett Estate

            Rose Hall Great House 1790

           Greenwood Great House  1770

Private Yacht Charters:  Montego Bay Yacht Club, 979-8038

                                         Pier 1 also has private boats for hire 

Montego Bay Marine Park: Extends from the eastern end of the airport to the Great River.

Covers 9km and an area of 6000 acres (10sq mi.).  Visibility 60 to 100 ft.  Water temp. 68F+.

            Basket Reef, Black Coral Alley, Widowmakers Cave, Point and Airport Reef.

Doctors Cave Beach has a spring fed area and offers most water sports.

Annual Miscellaneous Events:           

            Air Jamaica Jazz & Blues Fest, MoBay, late January

            Pineapple Cup Montego Bay Yacht Race; Miami to Montego Bay, mid-Feb., 952-0565

            Int’l Horse Show & Polo Match, dressage, polo & jumping competitions, Feb., 953-2286

            Easter Regatta, March or April, 952-0565

            Int’l Marlin Tournament, September, 952-0565

            The Heritage and Jazz Festival, October, 979-7963

            Reggae Sunsplash, Montego Bay, late July

            Sumfest, Montego Bay, July/August

          Jazz & Blues Festival, Ocho Rios, October

Tennis:

           Montego Bay Racquet Club

           Half Moon Tennis Club

Rental Cars: 

Car rentals can be obtained at the airport.  British laws apply    Use of a Gold Card waives the $1500 deposit required for insurance except on van rentals.

Phone Calls:  

Please note:  Telephone calling cards (i.e. MCI WorldCom Card) may not work in Jamaica.  All direct dialed phone calls must be collect or you may purchase a World Talk Calling Card, in Jamaica for pre-paid calls on and off the island.

To reach an Operator to make a collect call to the US dial:

            1-800-872-2881 for AT&T and USA Direct

            1-800-877-8000 for Sprint Worldwide

            1-800-888-8000 for MCI Access 

            For an International Operator dial 098-00-000. 

Emergency Numbers and Information:

            Police                                           119

            Fire & Ambulance                        110

            Telephone Info.                            114

Airlines:   (It is best to call in the early morning.)

            Air Canada                                    952-5160

            Air Jamaica                                    952-4300

            American Airlines                           952-5950

            Northwest                                     952-9740

            US Air                                          940-0171

Shopping:     

Duty Free shopping areas are everywhere.  Shopping at the Straw Market is fun and bartering is expected.  You can also shop poolside at the villa.  Local ladies will carry their wares on their heads in baskets, for you to look at, only if you wish.  They are very polite and will ask permission before coming onto the villa grounds.  Your staff will advise them whether you do not wish to be disturbed.  You may also have tailored clothing made and delivered to you the next day.

Etc.:

            *All drinking water is filtered/purified by modern methods.

            *Time zone is Eastern Standard.  Jamaica does not change their clocks.

            *Since late evenings and early mornings may be cool, a sweater is suggested.

*Electrical system - 110 volts 50 cycles (US is 60 cycles). Shavers, blow dryers, laptops etc. will function properly yet clocks may not.

*Water Pressure & Hot Water: More than likely the pressure will be normal.  During periods of drought the pressure may become low.  This is most noticeable with large groups of guests.  At this time it is suggested that showers be staggered and brief. 

            This may also true for hot water with larger parties of guests.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

Internet:

Before your trip, email icquery@infochan.com.  They will fax an application for temporary Internet services.  Fees are quite low for subscription and daily access.  Service will be connected made on the agreed upon date.  Please take an extension cord, surge protector and phone splitter.  You may also need a 3 to 2-prong plug adapter.

Many villas now offer internet access for your laptop. 

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Linda Battaglia
Distinctive Villas for the Discerning Traveler to Jamaica
Woburn, MA 
(781) 932-0620 USA
webvillas@aol.com

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