The
Deluxe Villa Vacation
Location
Most villas are on a stretch of Jamaica's beautiful north coast within a 10-mile
span of the colorful town of Montego Bay and the international airport. Guests
are able to reach "home" within 20 minutes after clearing Customs.
Beautiful Discovery Bay is a 60-minute drive,
Runaway Bay is a 65-minute drive,
Negril
and Ocho Rios are each a 90-minute ride
from Montego Bay.
While
privately located and concealed from view by lush landscaping, each villa is
within easy driving distance of beaches, dive shops, boat rentals, clubs,
boutiques, restaurants, golf courses, tennis courts, deep-sea fishing,
snorkeling and other water sports, and craft markets.
Just
a few minutes from the Montego Bay villas are
Round Hill Hotel & Beach Club
... The Tryall Club with one of the world's most beautiful
golf
courses, host to PGA and LPGA Tour events ... Ritz Carlton Resort and Country
Club ...
Rose Hall Resort & Country Club
with beautiful new golf course and $7 million water park ... and Half Moon Golf,
Tennis & Beach Club, also with championship golf course and tennis courts.
Sunset sails, river rafting by torchlight, horseback riding, native floor shows,
visits to the bird sanctuaries and waterfalls ... or to a furniture factory up a
nearby mountain where you can custom order excellent quality cedar and mahogany
reproductions ... can also be planned and involve minimal driving.
Staff
and Service
Your cook will handle grocery shopping and meal preparation. She will
pre-purchase your first few meals plus pantry staples, then finish the week's
shopping after meeting with you. At week's end, she will present receipts for
all food and beverage and reconcile your account. A typical grocery budget is
$40 to $45 per adult per day ~ approx. $20 per day for pre-teens. (A few villas have higher budgets
for food and beverage.) This may vary up or down depending on market prices and
menus. If you wish to go to the various markets with her, you are welcome.
Otherwise, simply review with her your tastes and distastes and she'll handle it
all while you stay at the villa and relax.
[Note: If you prefer to prepay for your groceries, we can handle this for you.
However, we must receive your prepaid grocery money no later than 60 days
prior to travel.] A $25 processing fee will be applied to pre-payment of
groceries and/or gratuities.
The
day starts while guests are still asleep. The cook quietly places pots of
steaming Jamaican coffee on the verandah. Full breakfast is served when all
guests are ready. A typical breakfast may include fresh-squeezed orange juice
and fresh fruits, banana fritters or plantain, eggs, bacon, pancakes or cereal ~
or traditional fare of Jamaican ackee and salt fish.
For lunches and dinners, your cook will prepare her own mix of Jamaican
specialties ~ including delicious homemade soups and desserts, lobster, curried
goat, jerk pork or chicken, lamb, beef, fresh fish ~ or serve traditional
American fare as you request.
Warning: Jamaican cooks are excellent and portions are generous!
Your
chambermaid and laundress will care for every detail of your bedroom and bath ~
providing a daily supply of fresh linens and flowers, returning your
neatly-folded laundry each afternoon, and turning down your bed each evening.
The gardener will maintain the pool and grounds immaculately each day. Most
villas are staffed by a butler as well who serves, tends bar and generally
facilitates.
Available
on request are masseuses, nannies and drivers. Recommended staff gratuity at the
end of your stay is 10% of the villa rental in High Season, 15% in Low Season,
divided among your staff members in accordance with the Gratuity Guide you'll
find in your Welcome Book at the villa. Plan to pay your grocery and gratuity
monies in cash: US dollars or Jamaican dollars.
[Note: You can prepay for groceries and/or staff gratuities through us if you
wish so you do not have to deal with so much cash during your vacation. Remember
these monies are due in our office no later than 60 days before travel.
A $25 processing fee will be applied to pre-payment of
groceries and/or gratuities.
Weather
Jamaica enjoys typical Caribbean weather: 80's and 90's by day and 70's at
night. Winter to summer variance is only 10 degrees. It is more like to rain in
May/June and September/October than in other months. Dress is casual. Coats,
ties and expensive jewelry are not appropriate. In winter months, you may need a
cotton sweater after sunset. Do take mosquito repellent!
Weather
Currency
Jamaican dollars, US dollars and Traveler’s Checks in denominations of $100
and $150 are accepted island wide. Commercial establishments accept credit
cards. You may pay for groceries and gratuities in cash locally ... or prepay
through your agent if you prefer. You may also set up an account with the
grocery store to pay by credit card. [Note: If you prefer to prepay for your
groceries and/or gratuities, we can handle this for you. However, we must
receive your prepayments no later than 60 days prior to travel and the $25
processing fee for prepayment.]
Travel
Documents
www.travel.state.gov
or
http://www.passportexpress.com/default.aspx?page=news
to see changes effective Dec 31, 2007!
CANADIAN CITIZENS:
If
you have questions about these requirements or are a citizen of another country,
please call 1-800-233-4582 (Jamaica Tourist Board). Or check with the Embassy of
Jamaica, 1520 New Hampshire Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20036 tel (202) 452-0660.
Silent
Waters Villa includes a private helipad.
Check-in
and Check-out Times
Check-in time is 1:00 p.m. Check-out time is 11:00 a.m. on departure day.
In The
Tryall Club villas, check-in time is 3:00 p.m. Checkout time is 12:00 noon.
However, if no other guests are scheduled to occupy your villa on arrival and
departure days, you are welcome to check in early and check out as late as you
wish. Our office (as well as your villa staff) can advise you of the occupancy schedule.
(It is possible that new bookings may be obtained at the last minute and your
staff will be able to inform you.)
Electricity
Current is essentially the same as US: 110 volts, 50 cycles (US is 60 cycles).
Converters are not necessary for US-made appliances.
Telephone
- Overseas Calls
We recommend local Jamaican "World Talk Calling Cards" to expedite
overseas calls. Your cook will provide you with a starter Card and, at your request, will
purchase more for you in various denominations. Jamaica Telephone may not accept
AT&T calling cards and other prepaid phone cards.
CELL PHONES - Check with your carrier and
Internet
Access
Before your trip, call (876) 978-2960, fax (876)
927-8086 or email icquery@infochan.com . They
will fax an application to establish temporary Internet access while you are in
Jamaica and advise you of the subscription fee and daily fee (which are quite
low and can be charged to a credit card). Connection will be made on an
agreed-upon date. You can also contact them locally while you are in Jamaica.
Take with you an extension cord, surge protector and phone splitter if you wish
to use your laptop and access the Internet. Please note: most villas have only one
phone line.
Many villas now offer
Ground
Transportation
Self-drive rental cars, Jeeps and vans are
available, however we suggest hiring our excellent private drivers either part-time or full-time with 10 to
12-passenger and
18-passenger air-conditioned vans. Our drivers double as your personal tour
guide! See
Transportation for rates.
Payment,
Cancellation and Damage Deposit Policy
A 25% deposit confirms a reservation. Balance is
due 60 days before travel. No refunds for cancellations are made within 60 days
prior to scheduled occupancy. For cancellations 61 or more days prior to
scheduled occupancy, we will refund all deposits less a 10% cancellation fee.
A
$500 damage deposit also is required. We will refund this promptly when you
return home if no damage occurs during your stay. (The damage deposit is higher
in a few properties.)
For Christmas and New Year's weeks, the deposit is 50% and
the no-refund policy is 90 days prior to scheduled travel.
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