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Jamaica

4* Couples Ochos Rios

Location

Situated on 18 acres of beautiful beach, five miles from Ochos Rios - the main shopping area - and 65 miles east of Montego Bay airport. Transfer time is 2 hours by road or 30 minutes by air (flight transfer not included, cost approx $90 per person each way).

Accommodation

206 spacious rooms including luxury One Bedroom Suites. Rooms have a view of the ocean or the landscaped gardens. All have air conditioning, ceiling fan, bath/shower, hairdryer, in-room safety deposit box, satellite TV, radio/CD player, telephone, iron and ironing board, tea/coffee maker and private patio or balcony.

 

 

 

Concept

The ultimate all inclusive holiday for couples, 24 hour dining, includes three meals daily plus snacks and wine with lunch and dinner. Unlimited international premium brand drinks from a choice of four bars. A variety of land and water sports plus organised off-property excursions.

Bar services

The Main Bar opens from 10am until 1am. The Piano Bar opens for cocktails with a pianist playing from 6.30pm and closes when the last guest leaves. The Bayside Bar is open during dining hours and the Island Bar is open from 9am to 5pm.

Dining facilities

In addition to the four speciality restaurants and a casual Beach Grill, Couples offers a 24-hour dining service. Continental breakfast is offered in the privacy of your own room from 7.30am until 10am or in the Patio Restaurant until 10.30am with Continental breakfast until 11am. The Patio Restaurant also offers lavish lunch buffets and fine dining in the evening. The Veranda is open for dinner only, serving international cuisine from 7pm until 9pm. Le Gourmet is open for dinner only by reservation, offering fine French cuisine and impeccable service. Bayside, our Italian restaurant, is open for dinner only.

Entertainment

There is nightly entertainment from the resident band and a variety of local artists, plus a weekly Caribbean Beach party.

Activities

Land sorts and activities include five tennis courts (3 lit for night play), two air conditioned squash courts (both with professional instruction) plus lawn croquet, beach volleyball, giant chess, aerobics, basketball, bicycle tours and art and craft classes. Horse riding around a plantation and unlimited golf is offered at the nearby Upton Hills 18-hole golf course with free transportation and green fees.

Water sports include scuba diving (PADI 5 star facility) with many dive sites on offer for an interesting underwater adventure, waterskiing, hobie cats, sailing, snorkelling, windsurfing, kayaks and glass bottom boat trips. All include professional instruction.

In addition to the above facilities there is an indoor games room with board games, pool, table tennis plus a separate large screen television area. An air conditioned Fitness Centre is situated on the beach and is fully equipped with ten station Nautilus free weights and Lifecycle, Stairmaster equipment and a separate aerobics desk. There is a sauna attached to the Fitness Centre. There are three Jacuzzis within the resort and two intimate Jacuzzis situated in the romantic perfumed gardens.

Excursions

Couples offers guests the opportunity to explore Jamaica and make new friends on a tour of Prospect Plantation, or walking up the spectacular Dunn's River Falls and on an evening Catamaran cruise.

Additional facilities

Complimentary internet and email access is available for all guests including the introduction of wireless technology. A wide menu of beauty, spa and massage treatment is available at extra cost plus shopping at the on-site boutique and duty free gift shop.

Free weddings

Should you decide to get married at Couples, we will arrange your wedding free of charge*. This service includes the Minister, decorated location of your choice, flowers for the bride and groom, two-tier wedding cake and Champagne. In addition, wedding and honeymoon guests will also receive a complimentary half hour massage.

* Please note that there is a charge of US$200 for your marriage certificate and licence payable 6 weeks prior to departure.