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JAMAICA

Fri, 27 Dec -  Mon, 6 Jan
(11 days, 10 nights)

Return flights from London Heathrow: Virgin Atlantic

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  • Outbound: Economy / short stop in Turks & Caicos (Providenciales)

  • Inbound: Upper Class / direct flight straight to London

  • Booking Confirmation Number: FESEYL

  • Checked Bag: 1 x 23kg Bags (each)

  • Munya: confirmation​ was emailed to you.

Outbound (VS 163): London Heathrow (LHR) to Montego Bay (MBJ)

​Fri, 27 Dec: 08:00 -  15:20 (same day)

Flight time:12 hr 20 mins (1 stop but no plane change)

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Inbound (VS166): Montego Bay (MBJ) to London Heathrow (LHR)

Mon, 6 Jan: 19:30 - 09:20am (+1 day)​

Flight time: 8 hr 50 mins (direct flight)

ACCOMMODATION​

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27 - 30 Dec (Mountain Spring Bay) 3 nights​​

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  • Ocean Eden Bay​​

    • Booking Reference: CN04-005242

    • Address: Mountain Spring Bay Trelawny St

    • Check-in 3:00pm // Checkout 12:00 noon

    • Google Maps Location

    • Junior Suite Ocean View: All inclusive (might want to triple what isn't included)

    • Paid in full, BUT if you're asked for my card at the desk and you cannot present it, they will charge you again and refund me.

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30 - 31 Dec (Kingston) 1 night

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31 Dec - 5 Jan (Port Antonio) 5 nights

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  • Geejam Hotel​​​

    • Address: 122 Skippers Blvd San San, Port Antonio, Jamaica

    • Check-in 3:00pm // Checkout 11:00am

    • Google Maps Location

    • Drum & Bass Suite (Breakfast for 2 included)

    • Paid in full.

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5 - 6 Jan (Ocho Rio) 1 night: â€‹

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ITINERARY

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So you have a few facts under your belt! Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean, and it's got the the second largest economy (after Trinidad & Tobago). Its national bird is the 'Doctor Bird' - a species of hummingbird with a long ass tail - graphic below!​ When it comes to food, the national dish is "ackee" and salt fish. Ackee is a type of fruit that's the same family as lychee (there's a photo of it below). The other things to try are fried festival bread, Blue Mountain Coffee and of course Jerk Chicken!

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The currency is the Jamaican Dollar (JMD), roughly GBP £1 = JMD $195, but you can use USD $ in touristy areas. I reckon have at least USD $400 on you as a back up and then make sure you take out some JMD $ at an ATM at the airport. 

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Getting around:​ Private Transfers

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I've booked you guys private transfers to/from your hotels. I'll indicate below which ones have been paid and which ones you'll still need to pay.

28 Dec (Ocean Eden Bay)

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  • Nothing planned. I figured you might want to just chill and enjoy the hotel.

  • The hotel is all inclusive so you might as well take advantage of everything they've got on.

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Accommodation: Ocean Eden Bay

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29 Dec (Ocean Eden Bay)

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  • Nothing planned for today either. Some suggestions...

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Hampden Sugar Estate (Rum Distillery)

  • 45 mins drive from your hotel

  • One of the largest sugar estates in Jamaica

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Nine Mile Village

  • 1 hr 30 mins drive from your hotel

  • Tour to the birthplace of Bob Marley

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Luminous Lagoon

  • ​10 mins drive from your hotel​

  • This is an evening boat tour to check out the bioluminescence!

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Falmouth

  • 20 mins from your hotel

  • Jamaica's "Best preserved Georgian Town"

  • This is a big cruise ship port so it might be a bit Disneyland-y. However, there's a market, some old buildings and might be nice for a walk. 

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Martha Brae Bamboo Rafting

  • 15 mins from your hotel

  • Float down the Martha Brae river on a bamboo raft

  • Lots of blogs saying it's a top thing to do in Jamaica, but does look touristy.

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Accommodation: Ocean Eden Bay​​​

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27 Dec (London to Montego Bay)

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  • 08:00: Departing London Heathrow 

  • 15:20: Landing Montego Bay

  • You'll be met at arrivals and taken to Ocean Eden Bay.

    • After clearing custom, go outside to the arrival area.

    • Use the first door on the right​, exiting the terminal at the Information Desk. Once outside, look to the right, a Representative will be waiting for you holding a "Ultimate Excursions Tours and Taxi Service" sign with your name printed on it.

    • If you do not see the driver, call +1-876-356-2902 or +1-876-834-9494 and a operator will assist you.

    • Pay driver USD $70 in cash.

  • Drive to Ocean Eden Bay is approx 1 hr.​

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Accommodation: Ocean Eden Bay

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30 Dec (Ocean Eden to Kingston)

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  • 12:00: Noon transfer to Kingston with JamaicaTaxi.com

    • Drive takes approx 2 hrs 30 mins

    • This has been paid in full

    • Contact number: ‪+44 7985 190947‬

    • Driver will drop you at your Kingston Hotel

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  • Might be an idea to get to the Bob Marley museum today coz the morning of the 31 Dec, you'll be on a tour.

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Dinner suggestions:

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Devon House Bakery:

  • Seems to be a complex of restaurants in a nice area.

  • From street food (patties & jerk chicken!) to smoothies and salad spots.

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TerraNova:

  • Fancier Bar & Restaurant in an old colonial hotel

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Accommodation: Courtyard Marriott, Kingston

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31 Dec (Kingston to Port Antonio)

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  • 14:00: Transfer from Courtyard Hotel to Geejam Hotel, Port Antonio
    • Drive is about 3 hrs over the Blue Mountains​

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  • 21:00: Geejam New Year's Eve Party​​
    • You've got PDF tickets with Eventbright​

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​Lunch Suggestions:​

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Moby Dick:

  • "Authentic Jamaican culinary experience that pays homage to the vibrant local food culture"

  • Read some reviews that say service is awful but "that's the whole experience"

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Devon House Bakery:

  • Seems to be a complex of restaurants in a nice area.

  • From street food (patties & jerk chicken!) to smoothies and salad spots.

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Accommodation: Geejam Hotel

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​​ 1 Jan - 5 Jan (Port Antonio)
 

  • I figured 1 Jan you'd just want to chill but then 2/3/4 you might want to do some excursions.

  • ​Haven't planned anything yet, but will send some suggestions in the next 2 days.

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5 Jan (Port Antonio to Ocho Rios)

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  • Check out and driver to Ocho Rios

  • 1 night accommodation in/around Ocho Rios

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6 Jan (Montego Bay to London)

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  • 11:00: Checkout from hotel

  • 14:00: Transfer to Montego Bay Airport

  • 19:30: Virgin Atlantic flight back to London/

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