ACTIVITY COST

ALL PRICES ARE ESTIMATES, AND DUE TO CHANGE WITH EXCHANGE RATE AND VARIABLES.

    RATES

Limited time Super Internet  Interline Special Rates 

Columbus Heights $699 7 days 6 nights for 2 Adults and kids under 12 /wk for 1 bedroom Deluxe Villa

Columbus Heights $899/WK for 2 Adults and kids under 12 /wk for 2 bedroom Deluxe Villa

Each added adult $200

Pango Pango $1900/wk for 4 adults 4 kids each added adult $200.

Pango Pango $1300/wk for 2 adults

Airline Employees

In case of space A travel we only charge for days you actually stay, we are airline people we understand space A.

Rates. Refer to your Travel Dept or Flyers for Airline Specials disregard rates on this site. 

Note:!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In order to provide the low interline rate we reserve the right to provide one of our1 bedroom units to couple or guess with 1or 2 small kids. These are smaller versions of  2 bedroom units in the same complex and provide  the same services..

Call 404-786-8049 and identify your airline.

Refer to Travel Dept.

Best Airlines for non-rev travel.

American Trans Air offer service charge passes

Air Jamaica offer code share with Delta, United and many other airlines.

American Airlines via MIA and JFK

U S Air via Charlotte and PHL and sometimes BOS (note: US Air have a very high no-show rate. Even overbooked flights often leave with many open seats( if possible talk to gate agents the same agent often work these flits and can give straight scoop.

Pilot Jump seats.  

Northwest thru Memphis

U S Airways  Charlotte and Philadelphia

American Mia and JFK

Air Jamaica has no official agreement and is up to the Capt.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. WHAT IS THE TRUTH ON CRIME IN JAMAICA????

About 90% of the crime in Jamaica is related to Kingston or to drugs.

The solution is stay away from Kingston and stay away from drugs.

Kingston is a very large city and like any major city has its element of crime.

Many American come to Jamaica for drugs and go into places that, like in the US are dangerous. These places are very easy to avoid.

Much of the "Bad Rap" that Jamaica gets on crime is from the all inclusive who want you to spend all the money on their compound, and travel agents who make large commissions by sending you to the expensive resorts.

I have found over the years that most people who talk about how unsafe Jamaica is, either have never been there or stayed in an all inclusive.

Our Development is a 1st Class, gated, high security complex, however we encourage our guest to see the real Jamaica, it is there that you will fall in love with our Island and its wonderful people.

2. IS IT CHEAPER TO STAY AT AN ALL INCLUSIVE??????

Almost  never!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Many of the so called  All inclusives  do not include the more expensive activities, such as horse back riding, Golf, Jet Skis and the scuba Class, some require you to pass a swim test that  weeds out about 75% of the guest because small groups they actually have time to train.

If you take tours you will also end up paying for many meals you don't get to eat.

We have stayed at all the better All inclusive. They are a great way to play it safe if you do not mind spending the extra money, you do not know where to stay, and you do not want to see the real Jamaica..

Many of our return guest are Jamaica regulars who stayed at the all inclusive resorts before discovering us. You will find it far cheaper and a better service in a Pvt. Villa.

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The Options: from least expensive to most preferred

(a) local Bus very cheap not recommended after a long day of travel

(b) Tour Bus Service. This is the same bus that most of the hotels use. The cost is about $20 US per person. The disadvantage is it stops at Hotels along the way. This may mean a longer travel day.

(c) Private limo. We can arrange this for you. Pickup at airport and bring you directly to the Villa. The cost $60 each way for up to 4 adults. For Local transport in Ocho Rios we have drivers who are honest and do a fantastic job of showing you around.

(d) Rental Car. This has become our recommend way of travel due feedback from our guest. The Company picks you up at the airport and carry you about half way to the Villa, from there it is a straight shot to Ochi. Having your own car gives you a lot of freedom to see all of the great attractions in the area. We have a special deal of $300/wk for what is considered a nice car with AC. If you plan to do a lot of touring you total cost of airport + local taxi will probably be close to this amount. Driving takes a little getting use to, but it is well worth it. This also allows you full use of Golf and our private Beach Club in Runaway Bay in addition to the beach in Ochi.

Note: How do local Jamaican overcome the high cost of transportation?

What use to be called Robot Taxi are now called route taxi's and mini bus. These are shared rides. look for Cars or minibuses with PP on the license plate. They are very cheap. To go from Ocho Rios to our beach in Runaway Bay would cost $20 to $25 by taxi only cost about $2 US by route taxi. The draw back is it may take 2 minutes or 20 minutes to get a ride, you never know. I use to love to ride the large TATA Buses, they were a lot of fun and a good way to meet local people, there are fewer of them around these days.

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Keep in mind that you are staying in a fully equipped Villa with full size refrigerator and microwave. See our suggested list of what to bring, Always bring lots of snack items.

The cost of average 7 days stay for 2 adults and 2 kids is around $150 to 200/week. This compares to about $400 to $700 you would pay at most hotels, and you will find your personally prepared food and service far superior.

5. HOW MUCH SHOULD I TIP THE COOK/HOUSEKEEPER ?????

This is a very personal matter. You will find our staff to be among of the best in the world. To Insure Service your tip is part of their compensation. Show your appreciation by tipping. This is not required but a normal tip would be from $75 to $150 US depending upon the number of people and the services rendered.

6. WHAT FACILITIES ARE LOCATED IN THE COMPLEX ????????

(a) Very large semi private pool

(b) Tennis Courts

(c) Great Food Commissary and Gift shop                  

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(d) Gated development with 24 high hr security

(e) On site Management office

7. IS BABY SITTING AND CHILD CARE AVAILABLE????????

Yes, Highly responsible and loving care is available at very reasonable rates.

8. WHAT ARE THE VERY BEST ATTRACTIONS IN JAMAICA??????????

(a) "Denny's ultimate trip to the Falls. This is a personal friend who carry you to the falls by boat and gives a wonderful day of water activities you will remember for a lifetime for about 1/2 the normal rate of many operators.

(b) Cocka Cove

(c) Prospect Plantation Tour

(d) Cranbrook Farms

(d) Wassi Arts

(e) Wilderness Resorts

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WELCOME TO AN INTRODUCTION TO OUR FINE DINING  IN PRIVATE LUXURY

Small Sample of Jamaican Menu

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN

Tender chicken slowly cooked with fresh pineapple and seasoned with Jamaican spices.

VEGETABLE CASSEROLE

Medley of Jamaican vegetables steamed topped with cream sauce and cheese.

FILET OF SNAPPER

Fried Red Snapper with onion, sweet pepper, tomato seasoned and cooked in tomato sauce, between two filets and topped with cheese

SNAPPER DE CHEF

Poached Red Snapper served on steamed calaloo covered with a cream sauce

COCONUT CHICKEN

Stuffed with bacon, sweet potato, callaloo, celery, garlic cooked in coconut milk.

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PARAKEET SHRIMP

Onion, garlic, scallions thyme sautéed in olive oil and cooked to your taste with scotch bonnet pepper.

PORK CHOPS NATIVE STYLE

Fried and cooked in tomato sauce, onion, scallion, thyme, garlic hot pepper

CHICKEN PAPRIKA

Chicken cooked in paprika, chicken stock and onion.

LOBSTER

Grilled, Broiled, Steamed or Curried. Have it your way!

FRESH SEAFOOD

Lobster, Crab, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Kingfish

Everything you want to know about Jamaican food including best recipes

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MUST SEE/ TRY/ DO ITEMS

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What to bring

To enter Jamaica you are required to have passport or Birth Certificate and photo ID.

Buying American Items outside the US can be relatively expensive. There are a lot of shipping and duty charges that merchants have to pay. if you are interested in saving additional money on your vacation there are some items you may want to bring down. You must bear in mind that you will be staying in a fully equipped villa with a kitchen. We suggest that you bring lots of your favorite snack items such as chips ( we recommend vacuum pack such as Pringles). Bring all the nonperishable food items you enjoy. My family generally do not eat canned meats, but you will be impressed by what the helper does with the items below.

Things not allowed in Jamaica

• Your Bills
• Your Rain & Snow
• Your Problems Your cold weather
• Your blues
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ARRIVAL INFO

Let make sure everything is set. Within 1 week of your arrival please contact me to confirm your arrival time and transportation and balance due. Any funds paid in Jamaica must be in cash or travel check.

Contact number US cell 404 785 80 49, Home 404 459 9164.

in Jamaica  Tenzie 876 973-6892, Cell 876-829-6206, Ruddy 876 346 8735.

Pango Pango phone 876 973-6892, Columbus Heights 28e 876 974-0251,

To enter Jamaica you are required to have proof of Citizenship ( Birth certificate or passport) and a photo ID card (driver license will do).

Your address for  immigration is Columbus Heights, Ocho Rios

Go to the line to far LEFT  marked nothing to declare it may be long but will move quickly.

As you exit Customs there will be someone with your name on a card.

If you are Renting for Driving Direction click  map

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TRANSPORTATION

We arrange your Pvt. pick-up from Montego Bay to bring you directly to our villa. There are Pvt. drivers, we can highly recommend who are  honest and reasonable, because of our location few people need to rent a car. However for those who really want to see Jamaica by special arrangement we are able to offer one of the lowest prices on rentals for the ultimate vacation.

SHOULD YOU RENT A CAR?

Transportation in Jamaica is relatively expensive because of the high duty on cars.

For years in the interest of saving money and most of our guest not being use to driving on the left side, our recommendation was not to rent a car.

If you are looking to relax and only do a few things you do need to rent.

Many of our guest after arriving discover all the wonderful things to do spend as much on Taxi and bus as they would renting a car.

Many of our guess stay with every year, and some vast two or three times a year, all say rent the car, not because you have to but because there is so much to see and do. Most of the things to do in Jamaica are very reasonable, it is tour or transportation charges that add so much to the cost.

This would depend on the type of vacation you are looking for.

Cost From the Airport.

Tropical Tours. This is the bus that most hotels use to transport guest to Ocho Rios. The cost is $25 per person each way.  The negative is you sometime stop to drop guest at hotels along the way. This is least expensive for 2 adults. Phone 876-973-9100 fax 876-973-9119

Tenzies Tour.  A Private limo Service that brings you directly to our Villa. The cost is $75 for four adults ea way and $15 for each added adults..

Sunshine Car Rental. Offer a special rate of $300/wk. This has become our recommendation due to the flexibility it allows you to do the many great things available in the area.

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  What our Guess Say about us

Guest Comments

"This week has been an experience far beyond the "The life styles of the Rich and Famous". Everyone has been so wonderful to us. There is no way to compare this huge villa to our usual hotel room. Nadine, words cannot express the beauty you have added to this place and our stay, you seem to add a magic touch each day. I feel like at midnight there will be no or glass slipper, but another day of Sun, Fun and the wonderful Jamaican people. We will be back! -Willie Bray Continental Airlines

"Thanks for the free vacations. After coming to Jamaica for 12 years, We have finally discovered you. The four of us normally stay at all-inclusive Couples or Ciboney our savings this year is over $2800, and your personal touch and beautiful complex has provide us one of our best vacations ", The Johnson's and Browns St. Louis

"Toto, we aren't in Kansas anymore! What a paradise! Like home away from home! The people are fabulous. The food -to die for-. Nadine is a Gem. We shall return. Thanks for all the wonderful memories. "Jeff & Becky Warnement Columbus Ohio

"Many Thanks for your hospitality. The Villa is truly enchanting and view spectacular. Nadine and Jennifer were marvelous not only in their cooking but in giving sage advice. "We soon come back Mon". Howard and Felica Jones US AIR

"We are having an awesome time, this is truly a blessing from the lord. The Villa is soooo beautiful, we could not have dreamed anything more beautiful. The view spectacular, the country breathtaking and the food awesome. We have gained 10 lbs but "No Problem Mon"

Christie and Dave Knoxville Tenn.

"Many, Many thanks to all of you for a true Dream Vacation, We normally stay at Sandals and this is the most beautiful place I have ever stayed. Alton you are you are not only an asset to Jamaica, but to the entire human race, I have never seen such wit and easy going charm. It is relaxing just being around you, at age 56 I have learn something's about life from you. Nadine you are Awesome. We never left one tidbit of food on our plates, Everything you cooked was great I just cant seem to get enough. This has been by far our best  vacation ever, hope to see you next year. "The Henderson's and Cadenzas.

"This has been our 3rd time with you in 5 months and each time it seems to get better. We are not sure we can keep us this pace but it sure has been great.  We are afraid to tell people about you, because you would always be booked. Promise us you won't change a thing. "Charles & Diane Suite

"Thanks, Fred and Regna for letting us share a little of your world, Everything the place, the food, the people has exceeded our expectations". Andrew and Shawn Palmer

"Being Airline people we vacation in some of the best places all over the world. This is beyond anything we have experienced before. My kids are spoiled for life, we will not be able to vacation in a hotel room again, Nadine has taken such good care of all of us and the place is fantastic. Our 4 year old Katy says this feels like home only better".

John Fox Captain American Airlines

"We have been to Jamaica 5 or 6 times, but staying in your beautiful villas has made this our best stay ( Good bye Sandals you can't compare). The personal touch of Nadine's cooking and her beautiful smile added a new dimension to this Island that we have come to love so much. We will be sending my son Clay and his wife down in May, we cant wait to share this with them".

Joan & Rashika Lindsey.

"When we consider the beauty of Jamaica we are reminded of Gods provision and love for us. There must be an awesome  "Creator" Behind the beautiful "creation". But even more than the natural beauty, we are thankful for the people who made this week truly restful and relaxing. Nadine, Alton, Fred and Regna, all of you are the real assets of "Sweet Jam Down" Steve Harden FED EX

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       Are we right for you? 

 No one place can satisfy everyone. What are you looking's for????

We are highly recommended For:

1. Groups of Adults who like to vacation together and explore other places.

2. Family Vacations where you have all the comforts of home and the amenities of a resort.

3. Families with kids who want responsible personal child care, while Mom and Dad enjoy a carefree night or two on the town.

3. Small wedding groups 2 to 30 people.

4. Romantic Get away for two. Honeymoons, Anniversaries ect.

5. People looking for privacy and personal space, and yet be close to all of the action.

6. Those who want see and explore all of the real Jamaica without fear and being ripped off.

7. Jamaican who wants to visit and enjoy the best of their natives land with real Jamaican cooking and pampering.

8. Those who enjoy 1st Class accommodations at very reasonable and affordable rate.

Not geared toward:

1. Those who enjoy to meeting and interacting with a lot of people in your hotel

2, Those who want a lot of activity without leaving resort.

3. Individuals vacationing alone. It is usually cheaper to stay in a hotel.

4. Swinging party groups, There are places we can highly recommend with lots of action where you will feel right at home. 

   A Mango to Mango Comparison

All inclusive vs. Dream Villa

All inclusive are great, but there is a better way to enjoy the finest while saving hundreds of dollars

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Getting Married in Jamaica

For years Regna co-ordinate some of the most beautiful weddings in Jamaica both large and small, we still have all the right contact.

Our Suggestion
The best location is Shaw park Botanical Gardens. The waterfalls and lush garden setting with spectacular view of the bay makes it very hard to beat.

The second option would be Almond Tree. Has a beautiful garden and great Facilities

The first choice for Marriages is the Pastor Major Mason.

No body does it better. Her is great for sound advice yet a sense of humor and laughter that you will remember for a lifetime. He has married more people than any other pastor and is sort after for weddings in many other countries. His phone is 876-974-0479.

We also have a video man who is an absolute artist. He skilled at capturing all of the beauty of you and your surroundings creating effects that will astound those who could not make the trip.

We would love to discuss by phone he many options.

Below is information on getting married in Jamaica using the normal process which may be very slow if you do it yourself. At the very end is our suggestion.

Waiting Period
Provided that you have applied for and have been granted a marriage license by the Ministry of National Security, a couple can be married just 24 hours after arriving in the island.

Required Documents -These documents must be either originals or notarized copies and must be in English.

1. Proof of citizenship - certified copy of birth certificate, which includes father's name.
2. Parental permission in the form of parent's written consent, if under 18.
3. Proof of divorce (if applicable) - certified copy or original Certificate of Divorce.
4. Copy of Death Certificate for widow or widower. (if applicable)

Blood Test - No blood test is required. 

The marriage must be performed before 8:00 PM and two witnesses must be present at the ceremony and for the signing of the marriage certificate.

Additional information like the occupation of the Bride, Groom and their fathers may be requested by the party making the arrangements. Please be aware their may also be a required deposit to get the ball rolling. Good luck and have a happy honeymoon in Jamaica.

Where to Apply
The Ministry of National Security and Justice
12 Ocean Blvd., Kingston, Jamaica
Office hours:
8:30am - 5pm, Mon-Thurs
8:30am - 4pm, Fri.
Phone: (876)922-0080