Things to Do RESTAURANTS NEGRIL BEACH *Robinson Crusoe's Restaurant Man Friday's Patio/Beach Bar - On Property! - Click here for our Menu! *ALFRED'S OCEAN PALACE - One of the older establishments in Negril, Alfred's Ocean Palace is a popular hang out spot during the day and night and is frequented by both locals and foreigners. Alfredo's restaurant and bar is open every day serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. It also offers live entertainment on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday nights. (Friday is the most happening night). *ROOTS BAMBOO BEACH - A rustic hang out spot that is another one of the venerable establishments in Negril featuring live entertainment on Wednesday nights. *DE BUSS - Located on Negril's 7 Mile Beach. It is a bar, restaurant and general hang out spot that offers live entertainment on various nights of the week. De buss is known for its jerk chicken and pork and offers a true Jamaican party experience. *RISKY BUSINESS BAR GRILL - Phone: 876 957 3008 Known as one of the hotter party spots in Negril, Risky Business is hopping Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays offering drink specials and live entertainment. *MARGUERITAVILLE CARIBBEAN BAR GRILL - Phone: 876 957 4467 Margueritaville is another hot spot which offers live entertainment, competitions, giveaways and more. An extensive drink list is offered from a state-of-the-art bar using quality local and imported ingredients. The restaurant offers an international menu and large portions. In addition to a gift shop and a chock full of beach activities, the establishment offers a free shuttle service. * HEDONISM II - Hedonism II is an internationally known resort and is a part of the Super Clubs chain of hotels. The name says it all, this place is wild and certainly not for the inhibited. This is an all inclusive resort but day and night passes can be purchased. Day Pass is US$65.00 (10:00AM-6:PM), a Night Pass is US$75.00 (6:30PM-3:OOAM) 18 OVER ONLY. BRING A PICTURE I.D. BEACH BARS Fine venues for drinks and sunsets... *MARGUERITAVILLE BEACH BAR GRILL - On 7 Mile Beach, 5 minute drive. *NEGRIL CABINS BEACH - (Bar Restaurant) Bloody Bay Beach. 15 minute drive *HALF MOON BEACH- (Bar Restaurant) 25 minute drive. *BOOBY CAY (Accessible by boat only) *COSMOS BEACH- (Bar Restaurant) 12 minute drive. 876.957.4330. SUNSHINE VILLAGE COMPLEX- Souvenirs, Jewelery, Pharmacy, Supermarket, Cambio, Western Union, Bank. TIME SQUARE MALL- Duty Free Stores, Cigar Shop, Boutique, Souvenirs. CORAL SEAS PLAZA- Jewelery, Souvenirs, Pharmacy, Cambio, Florist. BANKS Bank Of Nova Scotia Jamaica Ltd. National Commercial Bank. HEALTH BEAUTY SALON DELORES- (Grand Lido Point Village) SWEPT AWAY- (Salon Sports Complex) COUPLES HOTEL- (Salon) SCISSORS SALON- (Bar-B-Barn) Dr. MICHAEL S. CLARKE- (General Practitioner) NEGRIL MINOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTER Dr. MICHAEL J. HARVEY- ( Chiropractic Service) NEGRIL VISION CENTER- ( Dr. Tom Mirabile - Optometrist). Although a few miles away from the 24 hr bustle of the Negril Strip, The Caves is within walking distance to some of the area's most famous landmarks. The resort is nestled in the natural vegetation next to the preserved Negril lighthouse. Dating back to the 1890's, visitors can expore the lighthouse area and its surroundings. RIVER HIKE - WATERFALLS Mayfield Falls- A 75 minute drive from the hotel. Mayfield falls is located deep in the mountains of Westmoreland and Hanover. This trip should take most of the day and includes a 90 minute up river trek where you will experience waterfalls, natural pools and rustic country scenery. A bar and restaurant serve tasty jamaican dishes and beverages. Experienced tour guides are provided. Y.S. Falls- A 2-hour drive from Negril. Y.S. Falls is situated in the parish of St. Elizabeth. Open 9:30am-3:30pm daily except on Mondays and all National Public Holidays. BIKING Rusty's Excellent Adventures Bicycle Tours offers a number of different rides including: Virgin trails, Wicked Cross Country, Crazy Downhill, Jungle Single Track, Ride Down Waterfalls, Stoopid Cliff Jumps, Rasta Recreation and countless other adventures. The Caves will gladly arrange tours through the front office. Prices vary. HORSEBACK RIDING Rhodes Hall Plantation - Situated in the parish of Hanover, Rhodes Hall Plantation is a 30 min. drive from the hotel and provides horseback riding tours. STAGE 1- Beach, Bird Crocodile watching by the lake STAGE 2- Bamboo Grove, Beach, Bird Crocodile watching by the lake STAGE 3- Mountain, Bamboo Grove, Beach, Bird Crocodile watching by the lake. Paradise Park - A 45-minute drive from the Hotel. Paradise Park is a beautiful farm that is spread out over a large area and has a number of rivers, a beach and sprawling fields. A maximum of 10 people per group and reservations are required one day in advance. SKYDIVING Skydive Caribbean - Offers a number of different skydiving packages. Skydives for certified jumpers aff, dual jumpmaster, jump aff single, jumpmaster level. Office: 879 957 0102 OPEN Monday-Sunday 9:00am-Sunset Note: Jumpers must be at least 16 years old. No alcohol consumption is allowed prior to jumping. There is also a weight limit of 230 lbs. WILDLIFE Cashoo Ostrich Park - Located in Lacovia, St. Elizabeth. 2 Hours from Negril. A large farm where ostriches that are imported into the island are bred and raised. There is a herb farm on the property as well orange groves and fruit trees and a number of other farm animals. A restaurant and bar are conveniently located on the property and serve tasty Jamaican fare. The park is open every day except Tuesday from 10:00am-4:30pm. WATERSPORTS. BOAT TOURS *BANANA BOAT RIDE - Negril Tree House: 876.957.4287 *GLASS BOTTOM BOAT - Mickey Hill *PRIVATE GROUP BOAT CHARTERS Nautica Water Sports - Arrangements are made depending on the type of boat required. Prices are then negotiated. *SUNSET CRUISE - Negril Tree House: 876 957 4287. DEEP SEA FISHING AQUA NOVA Water Sports - 957-4323 Nautica Water Sports. ISLAND PICNIC TRIP -Negril Tree House: 876.957.4287 Price: $30.00 PER PERSON ( Food Liquor Included ). PARASAILING Airtime Watersports Ray's Parasailing Operation Negril Tree House. SCUBA - Negril Scuba Centre.(Negril Beach Club) PADI open water certification. Daily two tank dive package, morning: one tank dive afternoon: one tank dive, night dives and refresher courses also available. For more information: 876.957.4425 or 1.800.818.2963. SNORKELLING - Equiptment is available on property. We can also arrange for reef snorkelling tours. WAVE RUNNER JET SKI Negril Tree House: 876.957.4287. WATER SKIING Negril Tree House: 876.957.4287. Public transportation consists of mini-buses and taxis, there are rental agencies for motorbikes and automobiles, and a car and driver can be retained for airport transfers and day trips. MOTORCYCLE CAR RENTAL JUS JEEP RENTAL ISLAND CAR RENTAL TYKES BIKE RENTAL. (Average car rental rate per day is US$ 65.00. Average bike rental rate per day is US$ 50.00. NOTE: More information and brochures are available at the front office.

Travel Info - Jamaica Airport Description Sangster International Airport, Norman Manley International. Best Time to Visit December 15 - April 14, winter is the best and most popular time to visit. Resort Areas Montego Bay, Negril, Falmouth, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio, Kingston, Spanish Town, and Mandeville. Bank Information Banking hours: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Monday to Thursday; 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, and then 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Friday. Currency Jamaican Dollar. Departure Taxes $28.00 U.S. Drinking Water All drinking water in Jamaica is purified and filtered by modern methods. Bottled water is available. Duty Free Shopping Duty free is available in the airport, U.S. citizens can return with goods up to the value of $150, including 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars,2 litre of spirits,2 litres of wine. Climate/Topography Jamaica, about 235 km (146 mi) long and 82 km (51 mi) at its widest point, is bisected by highlands, bending east and west, that cover 80% of the island. The highest elevations are in the Blue Mountains to the east. The coastal plains are widest and most arid to the south. Most of the soil of the island, particularly in the central section, contains a high percentage of limestone, making cultivation difficult. Rainwater does not remain near the surface but percolates through the limestone soil to unusable depths. The island has few large rivers; only the Black River is navigable. The mean annual temperature is about 27° C (80° F) on the coast. Annual rainfall averages 1,955 mm (77 in), but it reaches 5,080 mm (200 in) in some mountainous regions. Jamaica has a great diversity of vegetation, although many areas have been cleared for agriculture. The climate is tropical all year, temperate in mountain areas, it may tend to get a little cooler in the evenings. The rainy months are May and October, but showers may occur at any time. Electricity 110 volts AC, 50Hz, single phase. Gambling There is no casino gambling in Jamaica, although a number of resorts have game rooms with slot machines. The only legal betting is on horse racing at Caymanas Park Race Track in Kingston. Innoculations/Vaccination No vaccinations are required to enter the country unless, in the last 6 weeks, you have visited: Asia, Africa, Central South America, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Trinidad or Tobago. Language Official language is English. Location Description Jamaica, a nation in the West Indies, occupies the third largest island in the Caribbean Sea. Located south of Cuba and west of Hispaniola, Jamaica is slightly larger than the island of Hawaii. Kingston is its capital. Proof of Citizenship Valid U.S. passport, or state issued birth certificate with raised seal and photo ID backup. Montego Bay The Half Moon Golf Course is a Par-72 championship course designed in 1961 by renowned course architect, Robert Trent Jones. Sculpted from the foothills of the western Jamaican coastline, the course has an international reputation for being challenging and beautiful. A member of Jack Nicklaus's Great Golf Resorts of the World, Half Moon has hosted a number of prestigious tournaments. With four tee markers on every hole, scratch golfers and beginners will find an enjoyable challenge as they tackle Robert Trent Jones's design and the ever-present trade winds. The Half Moon Club also offers a full service Golf Shop and the David Leadbetter Golf Academy. The Ocean Course at Wyndham Rose Hall is renowned for its imaginative layout and historic site, with a bedeviling Par 4 8th hole only 322 yds from the rear tees, but ominously close to the Caribbean along its left-hand side. This challenging, recently renovated 18-hole Par 72 course stretches to 6,590 yards, with breathtaking views of Jamaica's Blue Mountains and the Caribbean Sea. The White Witch Golf Course winds through the mountains of Jamaica's historic 4,000 acre Rose Hall Plantation, along 200 acres of lush greenery and rolling countryside, with panoramic views of the ocean, mountains and island. Located at The Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall, this 6,800-yard 18 hole Robert von Hagge design is set along 1,500 feet of beachfront, with multiple tee locations and dramatic elevation changes. Tryall Golf Course is a 6,221-yard, Par 72 course widely considered among the finest in the Caribbean. Tryall attracts the game's leading players and prestigious international events, like the Johnnie Walker World Championships, Mazda Champions, Jamaica Classic and Shell's Wonderful World of Golf. Designed by Ralph Plummer, the course's sculpted fairways and manicured greens meander through forest-green hills, between stands of coconut palms and fruit trees, round lily-padded ponds, down to a one-and-a-half mile long shoreline. Ironshore is an 18-hole, Par 72 course noted for a challenging layout with a number of intriguing blind holes and a total of 6,633 yards. This is a links-type course, with well-bunkered greens requiring accuracy and steely-nerved approaches. Negril Negril Hills is an 18-hole, par-72 course measuring 6,333 yards, with gently undulating fairways, elevated tees and greens, picturesque water hazards and lush vegetation. Located in the lush green hills high above the white beaches of Negril, this sporty course offers the challenging topography and natural beauty that characterizes the great golf courses of the world. A tennis court, restaurant, pro-shop and club house are all on the property. Runaway Bay The Superclubs Breezes Runaway Bay Course is a Par 72, 18-hole championship course offering an exhilarating experience for beginners and accomplished golfers alike. Designed by Commander John Harris, the course was opened in 1960 and features sand bunkers, long rolling fairways, and large flat greens protected by grassy mounds. The host of many championship events, the course measures 5,389 yards and is slope rated 117 from the forward trees. From the back it measures 6,870 yards and is slope rated 124. The course is well trapped, protecting it from certain errand shots and wind gusts of up to 35 mph. Guests of the resort receive unlimited greens fees and complimentary entrance to the on-site golf school. Ocho Rios Sandals Golf Country Club is an 18 hole, Par 71 course with a total of 6,311 yards, located two miles from Ocho Rios,amidst verdant hills 700 feet above sea level. This is one of Jamaica's most scenic courses, noted for majestic trees, rolling fairways, constant breezes, a plantation clubhouse and a 10th hole offering a spectacular view of the Caribbean. Dress Description Lightweight tropical clothing is best suited throughout the year. On the beaches shorts and swimwear are acceptable. A light sweater is suggested for evening, especially in the winter months. Some hotels require casual evening wear for women and a jacket for men when dining. Laundering and dry cleaning facilities are available. Rental Car Information To rent a vehicle, the driver must be 25 years of age. A valid drivers license, valid for 12 months, may be used for up to a 3 month period. The driver must post a bond to meet insurance regulations with cash, major credit card, or travelers checks. Rentals are available from many different companies. Time Zone Eastern Standard Time/No Daylight Savings. Tipping Taxes Hotels have a service charge of 10-15%, the same amount is generally accepted at restaurants. Tourist Board Phone # (800) 233-4582. Wedding Requirement Original or certified copies of birth certificates. If either party is divorced, original or certified copies of divorce papers. If either party is widowed, original or certified copies of spouse's death certificate. Couple must be in Jamaica for 48 hrs. Weather Conditions Jamaica's average annual temperature is 80°F / 27°C. The average yearly temperature range is between 78°F and 85°F. Extreme temperatures range from a low of 65°F to a high of 95°F.