Sandals Whitehouse Quick
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Jamaica |
City: |
Whitehouse |
Distance from Airport: |
90 minutes |
Number of Rooms: |
360 |
Number of Categories: |
9 |
Number of Restaurants: |
7 |
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A Part of the Signature Collection |
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pinnacle of luxury and world-class service, Sandals Signature
Collection improves upon perfection and sets a whole new standard
of opulence in the Caribbean. |
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About the Signature Collection
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If you thought you'd seen all that Jamaica has to offer, think again.
The Island's south coast, a virtually untouched
area that boasts sweeping views of the turquoise Caribbean Sea and
peaceful woodland spots, was its best-kept secret-until now. With
a population just shy of 5000, the own of Whitehouse is a burgeoning
area that, thanks to the construction of new luxury homes, is rapidly
becoming the Beverly Hills of the south coast-the next hot vacation
spot. It's also home to the 360 room Sandals Whitehouse European
Village & Spa, the
latest in the collection of Sandals and Beaches
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| Touch Jamaica's
Soul |
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Located
just 33 miles from the tourism capital of
Montego Bay, Whitehouse is the hub of Bluefields
Bay, an area of Breathtaking scenery and
coastal splendor that could be more different
in spirit form the hubbub of Montego Bay.
Discovered by former Christopher Columbus
shipmate Juan de la Costa, Bluefields Bay
was established in 1519 as the first Spanish
settlement in Jamaica and later became the
first major port for European ships stopping
for supplies.
Although cruise ships have yet to disturb the drowsy reveries
of crocodiles, the waterfronts of Whitehouse bustle with international
activity of a different sort. The town is Jamaica's largest fishing
village, and the packaging of conch and lobster for export is
the major source of employment for the locals. It's also a vacationing
fisherman's paradise, where the catch of the day could be conch,
lobster, kingfish, snapper, barracuda or tunny. |
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Beneath the Caribbean Sky |
Dazzling sunsets and
bird watching are also part of this region's claim to greatness.
Migratory birds such as the great white crane and the green heron
make annual pilgrimages o the Whitehouse area. The nearby Font
Hill bird sanctuary is a must stop for those who yearn to see our
feathered friends in all their glory.
The area even boasts a homegrown celebrity, Peter Tosh, who was
only second to Bob Marley in popularizing reggae internationally.
A monument in his honor is located in nearby Belmont. |
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| Dine in Splendor |
The
best way to enjoy the area's natural serenity
is à deux at the couples-only Sandals
Whitehouse resort. Opening in February 2005,
the resort lies amid 50 acres of woods and
tropical landscaping in Parker’s Bay,
Westmoreland. It features a beautiful, private
quarter mile stretch of beach, the longest
on the south coast, and comprises three distinctly
themed European villages-French, Italian
and Dutch-each with its own distinctive décor.
In all, the new property offers 360 luxurious oceanfront rooms
with balconies, including 54 beachfront one-bedroom suites featuring
suite concierge service. Every room marries the style of the Old
World-amenities such as king-size mahogany four-poster beds; furniture
crafted by local artisans, and a separate dressing and vanity
area-to the conveniences of the modern world-a 25” television
an Internet access. |
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| Unimaginable
Amenities in Uncharted Territory |
For
drinks and dining, guests can choose from
among six full-service bars, two of them
swim-up pool bars, and seven outstanding
gourmet restaurants, including Italian, Caribbean,
Asian, Tex-Mex/Beachside Grill, an international
buffet and a European patisserie.
Active recreation opportunities abound: freshwater swimming pools,
including a 12,000-square-foot main pool, Jamaica’s largest-a
dive training pool and three whirlpools; a jogging trail and a
nature trail; four tennis courts (lit for nighttime play), two
squash courts, a basketball court and a volley ball net, shuffleboard
diagram and a miniature golf course. Watersports enthusiasts will
want to participate in scuba divining, snorkeling and windsurfing,
all with complimentary equipment. Kayaks, Hobbie Cats, paddleboats
and aquatrikes are also available for guests’ use.
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| Lavish Luxury
in Undiscovered Lands |
For
those who choose fitness as a vacation lifestyle,
a sate-of-the-art, air-conditioned fitness
centre offers Life-Fitness equipment, free
weights, elliptical cross-trainers, treadmills,
stationary bikes and stair steppers, along
with Aquafit and aerobics classes. Horseback
riding and fishing are options too, for a
nominal charge.
At night Sandals Whitehouse comes alive
with a variety of entertainment choices:
a two-story indoor theatre, a nightclub,
a piano bar, billiards room and the Xboxtm
Game Oasis, featuring today’s hottest
video games courtesy of an exclusive partnership
with Microsoft’s Xboxtm.
In addition, the property boasts over 11000
square feet of extensive meeting facilities,
including a three-level amphitheatre. |
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| Lavish Luxury
in Undiscovered Lands |
For
the last word in pampering, guests will want
to take advantage of the full-service European
spa with six single rooms, four couples’ rooms,
a hydro therapy room, a fitness centre, a
beauty salon, a sauna and steam rooms, hot
and cold plunge pools and a court yard for
relaxation. It is available to guests at
an additional charge.
Even with such an exciting array of activities
to choose from, couples my find that their
favorite pastime at Sandals Whitehouse
is that ultimate of luxuries: time spent
together in an idyllic setting. Whether
it’s spent relaxing poolside or beachside,
diving for treasure or drowsing on the
divan, an all-inclusive vacation at Sandals
Whitehouse is sure to ignite ad invigorate
the senses. |
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list of local tours available at Sandals
Whitehouse |
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