JAMAICA IN A NUTSHELL
When we started Caribtours in 1979, our first chosen destination was Jamaica – it had (and still has) some of the finest luxury resorts in the Caribbean. Almost 25 years on, there is still no doubt in our minds that Jamaica is the most vital and engaging of all the Caribbean islands; couple the welcoming and hospitable Jamaican people, culture, music, history, mountains, rivers, beaches and local food with the outstanding hospitality in fine resorts and you have an undeniably special and unique holiday experience. Whether you are looking for elegance or action, luxurious villas or charming inns, we have something very special for you in Jamaica. Excellent internal and international air connections make getting around easy in this, the third biggest island in the Caribbean; the roads between Negril, Montego Bay and Ocho Rios have been improved enormously in 2003. We recommend taking a two-centre stay on Jamaica to experience all that it has to offer.
CARIBTOURS' PERSONAL VIEW
Fiona particularly enjoys markets and has this advice "The Ocho Rios and Montego Bay markets are great – a real flavour of Jamaican life but try to avoid cruise ship days when they can be more crowded," Gemma adds "The best beach is in Negril – enjoy a snack of jerk chicken at Rick's Café and watch the spectacular sunset from the cliffs. As with the markets, don't miss Dunn's River Falls but avoid cruise ship days – for those closer to Montego Bay, Mayfield Falls is a more tranquil alternative."
DID YOU KNOW...?
Jamaica was the first tropical country to enter the IOC Winter Olympics – the bobsleigh team's efforts inspired the film ‘Cool Runnings’. The only country in the world to have won Miss World more often than Jamaica is Venezuela.
Round Hill has been a favourite amongst discerning travellers since the 50s.
The stylish influence of the charming MD, Josef Forstmayr, combines with a wide choice of luxurious accommodation in private villas and hotel rooms to create a truly special resort.
To us though, Round Hill’s real charm exudes from the staff – the epitome of warm and friendly professionalism.
The cuisine is of a very high standard and the attention to detail, whether it’s for an intimate wedding ceremony or simply your favourite cocktail, is exemplary.
The new Spa is one of the most attractive in the Caribbean.
LOCATION
On a 110-acre private peninsula, 8 miles west of Montego Bay.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
The website www.babygoes2.com - the definitive guide for parents travelling with children - has announced its 2004 awards.
The Villas at Round Hill were voted as the 'Best Luxury Self-Catering Long Haul Holiday'.
Platinum Plan Features
(optional and highly recommended)
• Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner daily
• Drinks at the bar and house wine with dinner
• Bottle of champagne, fruit and hotel gift in your room
• Half hour massage
• River rafting tour and glass bottom boat ride
• 1 mountain/ocean horseback ride
• Non-motorised watersports
Facilities
Oceanfront terrace dining, cocktail bar, beach bar and barbecue, pool, gym, yoga classes, 5 tennis courts, well-run dive school and watersports.
The beautiful new Spa and pool at Round Hill has been created within an original plantation house for adults only; the pathway there from the resort winds alongside the ocean on one side and tropical flora on the other.
An all-inclusive plan including spa treatments is available on request.
Younger guests can enjoy the supervised Pineapple Kids Club open daily (ages 3 to 11yrs) and a Tennis Clinic with former Davis Cup players during the summer and October half term holidays.
Hotel is suitable for
Children (supervised Club)
Available activities
Snorkelling
Scuba diving
Spa
Extra features
All-Inclusive (optional)
Contemporary/chic
Villas available as an option
Additional benefits
Non-stop flight
Accommodation
36 spacious Superior (ground floor) and Deluxe (first floor) Oceanfront Rooms in the Pineapple House, overlooking the sea and pool; these are being refurbished under the supervision of Ralph Lauren during autumn 2003.
Superior, Deluxe and Master Villa Suites are located within the 27 villas dotting the hillside; Deluxe and Master Suites have a shared pool.
We especially recommend that friends or families choose one of the Two to Five Bedroom Villas, most with private pool and each individually designed and decorated to a very high standard with its own charming staff.
Special ‘Villa Hideaway’ weekly rates, including breakfast, are available for the villas (Two Weeks for the Price of One offer does not apply). All bedrooms are air- conditioned.
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Round Hill
