Area code is 876.
Restaurants:
Sugar Mill*…………………………..Half Moon Club, 953-2228
Towne House……………………….Gloucester Ave. (Hip Strip) 952-2660
Margaritaville*…………………….Gloucester Ave., waterslide, music, snacks, lunch & fun
!Marguerite’s By the Sea*………..Gloucester Ave., 952-4777
Most of the above offer free transportation.
Burger King………………………….Gloucester Ave. and Ironshore Estates
The Pork Pit*………………………..Gloucester Ave., excellent Jerk pork and chicken, 952-1046
Scotchies* ……………………………..Rose Hall main road; World famous Jerk!!
* Denote favorites!
Night Clubs:
Margaritaville…(a must!!)……….Gloucester Ave., daytime for families/nights for adults
Pier One………………………………..Pier One, downtown Friday night parties
Coral Cliff Casino …………………..Gloucester Ave., live music, food and slot machines
Beaches:
Doctor’s Cave Beach – sugary sand, fed by mineral springs.
Aquasol Theme Park (previously Walter Fletcher Beach)
Tryall Beach
Dead End Beach
Tropical Beach, by the airport, great for Ironshore guests
Golf:
Half Moon Country Club…………………….953-2560
Cinnamon Hill (previously the Wyndham Rose Hall Inter-Continental……953-2650
Tryall (PGA Approved)…………………..…956-5660 (to 5667)
Ritz Carlton’s White Witch Golf Club
Misc:
Fun~n~Frolic Party boat trips!
Rocky Point Stables……………Beach & Mountain riding, 953-2286. (Half Moon)
Chukka Cove Stables …………Beach & Mountain Riding, Ocho Rios/Discovery Bay area
Good Hope Riding………………Jungle and waterfall trails, 954-2289.
Barnett Estate ……………………Great House & Sugar Plantation.
Dunns River Falls……………….Great fun! Ocho Rios.
Fern Gully………………………….Rain forest
Rocklands Bird Sanctuary…….Open 3:30-5, 952-2009.
Jet Ski Rentals Ltd………………Gloucester Ave., 952-0481. (at AquaSol Theme Park)
Tree House @ Negril…………..free beach, chairs, showers, hammocks.
Margaritaville Negril ………….free beach, kids playhouse, showers
Mighty Moves Health Club……at Aquasol Theme Park, MoBay, health club; 952-8608.
Roaring River……………..……..Caves with a river running through it.
Canopy……………………………..Zip line tours thru the jungle!
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.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip
