| If you are looking for a quiet get-away for two, a | | | | and sometimes a butler and laundress. All the villas |
| family reunion or a relaxing family retreat away from | | | | that are staffed come with a security guard. They |
| the hustle and bustle, then how about a luxury | | | | work from 6pm to 6am to ensure the safety of |
| vacation retreat in Jamaica? A Jamaican vacation can | | | | their guests. That is just another added benefit of |
| rejuvenate the body, mind and soul and the villa | | | | staying in a fully staffed Jamaican villa. |
| experience is like no other. It can offer the amenities | | | | Most every villa in Jamaica has a private pool, and |
| of a world-class hotel with the privacy and luxury you | | | | some have gyms and tennis courts for the more |
| will learn to expect and return to year after year. | | | | active guests. Quite a few villas are beachfront or |
| Jamaica has captivated and inspired thousands of | | | | offer passes to private beach clubs that are |
| visitors from Christopher Columbus to Errol Flynn. | | | | exclusive to guests staying at particular villas. Usually |
| Jamaica offers so many different types of vacation | | | | these beach clubs are with in walking distance or just |
| rental properties that you are sure to find the right | | | | 5 - 10 minute drive from the villa. Quite a few villas, |
| property to fit your budget and preferences. Villas | | | | mainly in Montego Bay, offer day passes to resort |
| offer you a great sense of freedom because you | | | | properties that give their guests access to the hotels |
| can come and go as you please, have the seclusion | | | | pools, beach, resort activities, water sports, and |
| and privacy, and still have the luxury and comforts of | | | | more. There is usually no extra cost for this type of |
| an upscale hotel. Villas are usually roomier than hotels | | | | resort access. |
| as well. | | | | Having a private cook is great for those who have |
| The smaller and more economical type of vacation | | | | special dietary needs or just prefer certain foods. |
| rental property is the apartment or condominium. In | | | | When you arrive at the villa you will sit down with |
| Jamaica apartments and condos are simple units in | | | | the cook to discuss your meal preferences. This is |
| buildings that provide basic accommodations. They | | | | the time to tell the cook of any specific allergies or |
| are usually smaller and offer one living area, | | | | dietary needs. The cook can then do the grocery |
| bedroom(s), verandah and usually a kitchen. They do | | | | shopping while you sit, relax and get settled in. And |
| not have the luxurious frills of other properties but | | | | while you are relaxing don't hesitate to ask your |
| usually have a common pool that is shared with the | | | | butler for a tropical drink. They are there to make |
| guests, a front desk where you can request | | | | your vacation the most enjoyable one yet! |
| information and some even still come with the staff. | | | | Keep in mind that these villas can book up quickly, |
| For the most part apartments and condos have the | | | | especially for the holiday seasons. If you are planning |
| same amenities as a hotel but can also come with a | | | | on traveling during the holiday, especially for the |
| kitchen and sometimes a staff to do the cooking and | | | | larger villas, you should start planning at least a year |
| housekeeping. They offer a good value for the | | | | in advance. Booking early will benefit you to be able |
| money. | | | | to choose the villa you really want. High season in |
| Villas in Jamaica are the most popular type of | | | | general can book up quickly as well. High season is |
| vacation rental property on the island. They come in | | | | considered December through April with low season |
| many different sizes from the quaint and comfortable | | | | April through December. Other holiday seasons that |
| 1 bedroom cottages to the large and luxurious 9 | | | | book up quickly is Easter, Spring Break and |
| bedroom mansions. Both of these options and | | | | Thanksgiving. |
| everything in between can be economical. For | | | | Whatever you choose you can't go wrong in Jamaica. |
| example, renting a large 9 bedroom villa is great for a | | | | With the laid back attitude and the care free, friendly |
| group of 18 and splitting the cost between a group | | | | people Jamaica is a travel destination suited for just |
| of 19 can make staying in a large villa very affordable. | | | | about everybody's needs. Relax and enjoy one of |
| Most villas in Jamaica come fully staffed. This usually | | | | the best tropical destinations in the Caribbean. |
| includes at least a cook, housekeeper, and gardener, | | | | |