| Staying in Silver Sands villas has many advantages. | | | | For the children there is the Coconut Island that is |
| For one, it is your home away from home. Whether | | | | definitely worth a visit. The island is perfect for |
| you stay in a villa or a cottage, you'll be offered the | | | | children under 48" (4 feet). It goes without saying |
| best of services at the most affordable costs. And | | | | that the slides here are less intimidating and end in |
| that is just part of the picture. The other is that a | | | | shallow splash pools. There are well-trained lifeguards |
| stay in Jamaica villas lets you experience the best of | | | | on duty here so your kids can look forward to a |
| what the country has to offer in terms of hospitality | | | | delightfully safe adventure. Aside from the slides, the |
| and culture. Added to this is the fact that Silver | | | | other main attractions of the island are Mikie Manatee |
| Sands villas also provide you convenient access to | | | | and Captain Mikie, the mascot of Kool Runnings |
| some of Jamaica's most important tourist attractions. | | | | Water Park and his alter ego who is said to have |
| One such attraction is the Kool Runnings Water Park | | | | been shipwrecked there. There is an interesting story |
| in Negril. Established in early 2007, the park is a | | | | that goes that after years of being a mean and |
| family-friendly option, and like Silver Sands villas, | | | | thoroughly nasty individual, Captain Mikie finally |
| caters to all tastes and age groups. | | | | changed for the better. Today, he welcomes children |
| Go through the entrance of the park and you will | | | | to share in interactive water games, one of which |
| be confronted with a water world promising you all | | | | involves a giant coconut that dumps water on people |
| possibilities for an exciting fun-filled day, ranging from | | | | when they least expect it. |
| the staid and secure slides to the ones that test the | | | | The park has its dry area, one such being the |
| spirits of the adventurous. | | | | Anancy Village where there is much in store for both |
| So lets first begin with those who want something | | | | the adults and kids. You can check out the traditional |
| really tranquil. The best place to start is a ride down | | | | merry-go-round called the "Peenie Wallie Carousel," |
| the "Rio Bueno," a lazy river that is one-quarter mile | | | | enjoy horseback riding or jump on the "Bug-A-Boo |
| long. Sail gently down the river and take in the scenic | | | | Bungee Trampoline." The ropes and wires of this |
| views of the lush Jamaican landscape. | | | | trampoline are like the web of the spider Anancy, |
| Looking for something more active? Check out the | | | | which is famous in traditional Jamaican folktales for its |
| "thrill rides" that have such interesting names as | | | | smart tactics. And if you thought that Anancy Village |
| Jamaica Bobsled Ride, the Duppy Conqueror, the | | | | was for the staid, think again. Be prepared for an |
| Green Grotto, the Kickpuppalick, Lightening Bolt, the | | | | adrenalin rush at the Palisadoes Go-Kart Track. |
| Sly Mongoose, or the Red Snapper. Well you get the | | | | And if all this action leaves you hungry, you need |
| picture. To give you an idea, take the Green Grotto | | | | not despair. Kool Runnings park has numerous theme |
| slide named after the famous cave and underwater | | | | based restaurants which serve everything from |
| lake on the island. This 40 feet high, 54 inches wide, | | | | snacks to traditional Jamaican cuisine. |
| and 385 feet long slide features the latest in 3D | | | | After an exciting day, it is time to return to your |
| virtual reality image and sound technology and is | | | | home at Silver Sands villas where after a long relaxing |
| appropriately designated ‘the ride of your life.' | | | | soak in the tub, its time to enjoy a sumptuous dinner |
| Take the ride and you will soon find out why. Just to | | | | prepared by the chef and to share the adventures |
| point out that some of these rides are for one | | | | of the day with your family and to write back home |
| person only while there are others with tubes that | | | | to your loved ones. |
| can accommodate upto three people. | | | | |