Warm waters, sandy beaches and a laid-back way of life are just some of the things that call people to visit Jamaica. This tropical island is located in the Caribbean Sea and is an ideal vacation spot for those who are seeking breath-taking scenery and relaxation. Enjoy snorkeling, swimming and SCUBA diving, or just soak up the sun and surf. There are several hotels on the island for you to consider staying in.
Situated in Kingston, the capital of Jamaica, this hotel has 300 guestrooms--from a deluxe room with a balcony to a two-bedroom luxury suite. All rooms feature LCD flat screen televisions, refrigerators, coffee makers, high-speed Internet access a radio and CD player and a view of the mountains or the water. Suites boast mini-bars and a separate lounge area. Other on-site amenities include two restaurants, two bards, 24-hour room service, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, two tennis courts, gift shops, a salon, a full service spa and a children's play area. While in Kingston, visit Caymanas Park or go to Bog Walk--the oldest town on the island.
The Jamaica Pegasus
81 Knutsford Boulevard
Kingston 5,
Jamaica, West Indies
876-926-3691-9
jamaicapegasus.com
This hotel, located Ocho Rios, has been named one of the top hotels on the island since 1950. Each of the 47 suites have a private balcony or veranda that overlook the water and come complete with a sofa, arm chair, breakfast table, coffee table and writing desk. Wireless Internet access, mini refrigerators, robes and either king-sized or two twin-sized beds are also included in each suite. You could also stay in a private one or two bedroom cottage--three of which have private plunge pools. Dine in the Inn's restaurant or in your room. The Inn also has a full service spa, a swimming pool and offers a host of water activities, including snorkeling, kayaking and windsurfing. While in Ocho Rios, climb the famous Dunn's River Falls.
Jamaica Inn
P.O. Box 1, Main Street,
Ocho Rios, St. Ann
Jamaica, West Indies
800-837-4608
jamaicainn.com
This hotel is situated on the beach in Montego Bay and has been selected as "The World's Best Villas" by the World travel Awards for seven years in a row. Accommodations range from oceanfront rooms to suites to private villas. All accommodations are elegantly appointed, have radios and CD players, safes and private baths and are stocked daily with ice water. Suites have private sitting areas and some have semi-private pools. The hotel offers a pillow menu, so you can select whether you'd like to sleep on a feather pillow, a standard pillow and the even offer a maternity pillow. Other amenities include five tennis courts, a double infinity edge pool, a beach bar, a walking path, a spa and a fitness center. Dine while looking at the sea. The Pineapple Kids' Club is exclusively for kids and provides them with such activities as arts and crafts, talent shows and reggae lessons. Visit the Rum Jungle--which provides nightly entertainment--or go horseback riding on the beach.
Sunset Beach Resort
John Pringle Drive
Montego Bay
Jamaica, West Indies
876-956-7050
roundhilljamaica.com
