Jamaica Island Outpost resorts offer special rates and airfares through December
Resorts in Kingston, Negril, Ocho Rios and the South Coast offer refreshing activities to rejuvenate visitors escaping the summer heat
Jamaica (August 8, 2006) – With thermostats bursting across the country (especially in California, Florida and New York), frustrated folks fantasize about cool Jamaican breezes and refreshing Caribbean waters – all while planted in front of noisy air conditioners. Now those dreams can come true when visitors learn how to “be cool” at Island Outpost’s hottest properties!
Island Outpost’s boutique hotels have everything visitors need to beat the heat: exhilarating activities, exotic beachfront locales and most importantly, a cool attitude. And with Island Outpost summer travel packages starting at $115 per person per night, based on double occupancy, valid now through December 14, 2006, (blackout dates may apply), as well as Air Jamaica flights starting at $168, both subject to availability, there’s no reason to put off that much-needed island escape!
Goldeneye, Oracabessa, Jamaica:
Guests chill like an icy martini – shaken, not stirred – at the birthplace of James Bond. Goldeneye, the 18-acre seaside hideaway and former home to Bond author Ian Fleming, is now an intimate and informal boutique resort. Test speed limits with a Jet Ski safari around the island. Wade into the blue waters for aquatic life meet and greets at nearby Stingray City and Dolphin Cove. Enjoy the wonders of the Caribbean and snorkelling excursions on Goldeneye’s glass-bottom boat. Summer rates start at $750 for two people and include breakfast, lunch, dinner, fruit juice, house wines and spirits, local tax and service charge.
Jakes’ Treasure Beach, Jamaica:
“Cool” is the word at Jake’s, where both body and mind chill out thanks to the beachcomber lifestyle. A bohemian resort located near a secluded fishing village, Jake’s offers a variety of opportunities to escape from the heat. The legendary Pelican Bar, located on a sandbar at sea, is a local hotspot for those in the know, where snorkelling and refreshing cocktails maintain the relaxed island vibe. YS Falls, an untouched, exquisite 120-foot, eight-tiered spectacle, features cool pools perfect for swimming and rope swing thrills. Enjoy fishing and boating excursions by sunrise or moonlight. Summer rates start at $115 per person per night, based on double occupancy, and include a complimentary trip to the Pelican Bar.
Strawberry Hill, Blue Mountains, Jamaica:
Cool island breezes, breathtaking mountain views, blue ocean waters and occasional reggae rhythms set the scene at Strawberry Hill. Guests commune with nature to refresh mind, body and soul. After a relaxing treatment at the Caribbean’s only Aveda Concept Spa (which designs treatments according to guests’ elemental readings), take a dip in the serene 60-foot negative-edge swimming pool. Explore the lush vegetation and cascading waterfalls of the Blue and John Crow Mountains preservations with Holywell Nature and Community Tours. Exhilarating boat trips to the Blue Lagoon and Lyme Cay are also on the itinerary. Summer rates for Strawberry Hill start at $295 per person per night, based on double occupancy, and include all meals, beverages, taxes, service charge, stress relieving treatment and Elemental Nature consultation.
The Caves, Negril, Jamaica:
Located on a volcanic cliff honeycombed with grottoes, The Caves features handcrafted cottages and a petite Aveda Spa. Find ultimate serenity here, where coral reefs, cliff crags and lush vegetation merge with exhilarating water adventures. Take a morning cliff jump into the refreshing Caribbean waters. Soar through the cool island air with parasailing adventures.
Explore natural wonders beneath the sea with snorkelling and scuba lessons. Horseback ride through streams and beaches for an unforgettable tour of the island. Summer rates start at $515 for two people and include breakfast, lunch, dinner, local and premium spirits, house wines, eight per cent government tax and 10 per cent service charge.
For reservations call 1-800-OUTPOST in Canada and the US or 0800-OUTPOST1 in the UK. For more information you can also see the resorts’ listings under Jamaica – Kingston, Negril, Ocho Rios and South Coast at www.caribbean.com.
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