Sandals Ocho Rios
Sandals Ocho Rios is situated in Ocho Rios in northern Jamaica. Resort facilities include a choice of 11 on-site restaurants, as well as seven main swimming pools (93 private pools) and 22 whirlpools. The all-inclusive price includes water sports such as kayaking and scuba diving, land sports such as tennis and golf and nightly entertainment. The Ciboney Villa suites include a private balcony offering either mountain, garden or swimming pool views, a villa pool and a four poster bed. Basic villas have swimming pools that are only semi-private, while more luxurious accommodations offer not only private swimming pools, but also a whirlpool. Golf is available at the Jamaica Golf and Country Club which is owned and operated by Sandals. The course is an 18-hole, par 71 course and has been rated four stars by Golf Digest.
Sandals Grande Ocho Rios
P.O. Box 771
Main Street
Ocho Rios
Jamaica, West Indies
(876) 974-5691
sandals.com
Half Moon Resort
The Half Moon Resort is located on Montego Bay. Amongst the resort's many facilities are 13 on-site restaurants and bars, 51 swimming pools, a dolphin lagoon and 2 miles of private beach. The rates for an all-inclusive villa include use of facilities such as the 18-hole putting course, jacuzzi, sauna, Olympic-size lap pool, villa-catering and on-site restaurants and nightly entertainment. Amenities at the villa include a personal butler, cook and housekeeper, private swimming pool and two golf carts. The resort has an on-site golf course, which is a par 72 course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and named Best Caribbean Golf Resort by Caribbean World Magazine. However, for villa residents there is an additional fee to use this particular course.
Half Moon P.O.
Rose Hall
Montego Bay
Jamaica, West Indies
(876) 953-2211
halfmoon.com
Couples Swept Away Negril
The Couples Swept Away Resort is located in Negril, along Seven Mile Beach. Facilities at the hotel include six on-site restaurants, a sports and fitness center and a full service day spa. In addition to accommodation and beverages, the all-inclusive price also includes use of the sports complex, non-motorized water sports and scuba diving. In addition, it includes a catamaran cruise, a shuttle to Margaritaville and unlimited golf. The resort offers villa accommodation with its atrium and beachfront suites. Amenities include a balcony or terrace with a hammock and views of lush tropical grounds, a private shower and bathrobes. Nightly turn-down service is available. The Negril Hills Golf Club is the course used by Couples Swept Away Resort. Negril Hills offers a par 72, 18-hole course.
Couples Swept Away Negril
3077 Norman Manley Blvd.
Negril
Jamaica, West Indies
(800) 268-7537
couples.com
About The Author
Shiromi Nassreen has been writing professionally since 2005. She specializes in travel and outdoor topics, and her articles have appeared in various print and online publications, including "DISfunkshion Magazine" and Matador Travel. Nassreen holds a Bachelor of Arts in theatre studies from Rose Bruford College of Speech & Drama.
