Commonly Asked Questions
Anthony
and Father Morrow
We are both here for you all week whenever you need us. Fr. Morrow
will hear confessions any time you wish and you can schedule confession
or an appointment to meet with him as well. Father will give a couple
of talks as well. Anthony will hold a couple of discussions groups
and an ice breaker, as well as meet with anyone to talk. He will
be available for any need. It will never be hard to find us. We
are both pretty much at the beach all day.
Getting
To Know the Group
You get to know the group by mingling. Meet up at the beach, get
a group together for a meal time, arrange to go on excursions with
others. It's a flexible time and it's not hard to find where anyone
is. Make the most of your time and try to get to know as many of
the group as you can.
Things
To Do
There are lots of activities and excursions. Besides the warm water
of the ocean and fabulous beach, you can scuba, snorkel, jet ski,
parasail, go on a horse back ride, mountain bike ride and much more.
The resort has a pool, pool table & ping pong table as well.
Or rent a scooter or bike and see the area.
Room
Rates and Availability
All room rates are quoted on the basis of a full week, and include
taxes and transfers, roundtrip transportation from the airport.
Prices do NOT include food, drinks or excursions. All rooms contain
air-conditioning, and either a balcony or porch with access to the
pool, game room, beach bar and grill, sun deck on the beach and
gift shop.
The rooms are rustic, but comfortable enough. If your expectations
are high about the details, amenities or comfort level of the rooms,
you will need to lower them. We are "Off the Grid", and
that includes our rooms. It does not just mean "No TV".
Remember your spirit of adventure :)
| Room Types |
Double |
Single |
| Deluxe Beachside |
SOLD OUT |
SOLD OUT |
| Standard Garden Side |
$495 |
$625 |
Apartment Rooms are the largest sized room with a bedroom,
living room, dining room, kitchen and full bathroom. You have a
double bed option and a twin bed option with this room.
Deluxe Rooms are a little less room than the larger units
that have a bedroom and full bathroom. You have a double bed option
and twin bed option with this room.
Standard Rooms are the smallest rooms that still have plenty
of room. There is no separate bedroom and has a full bathroom. You
have only a twin bed option on this room.
Mass
and Eucharistic Adoration
The Mass and Eucharistic Adoration schedule is to be announced.
But we will have Mass every day.
What
To Bring
The following is not a complete list, but it is a good starting
point for things you definitely need and/or might want to bring
with you to Jamaica.
- Snorkel/fins/mask
- Beach towels
- Swim suits
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Bug spray
- Suntan lotion
- Camera, video camera, film, tapes, batteries, etc.
- Cash (U.S. Currency), travelers checks and ATM cards
- Sandals and/or water shoes
- Anti-itch ointment (Cortaid or Caladryl) in case of mosquito
bites
- Aspirin
- Imodium (in case you have a weak stomach)
- Benadryl
There are stores and pharmacies there in
case you forget anything or need something.
What
To Wear
It's the Caribbean, it's the beach, and it's hot! There are NO formal
clothes needed of any kind. Just casual wear. One long sleeve shirt
and one pair of long cotton pants at the most. There are mosquitoes
(so I hear), so consider that in your evening wear. But mostly summer
clothes and swim suits (obviously). Ladies, a one-piece swim suit
is respectfully requested.
Additional
Expenses to Consider
Additional costs will vary for each person. It all depends on what
you do. You might not know that until you get there. So the following
are possible additional expenses that will help you get an idea
of how much to bring. Keep in mind that you will be able to use
U.S. currency, Travelers Checks and credit cards. If you use their
ATM machines, you will get Jamaica currency out of the
machine. It would be wise to consider bringing cash to have with
you, or use your credit card.
Airfare - $470 average
Our travel agent, Laura of Caribbean Journey, can book your airline
ticket. She indicates that the price will be between $410 and $560,
depending on where you are located in the U.S. (other countries
may be higher). She can guarantee you a seat for a $150 deposit
and then continue to attempt to get you the best rate available
if you book airfare through her after you complete registration.
Airfare purchases are non-refundable. To work with her on your airfare
and travel insurance (which we HIGHLY recommend, too), call her
at 1-866-236-1924.
Food and Drinks
There is a lot of great food in the area. We will have a list of
recommended places to try, but you can go off and discover places
on your own as well.
Breakfast is always a challenge because if Mass is in the morning
or your excursion leaves in the morning, there many not be time.
But we are arranging the beach bar to have continental breakfast
style items available for a very small fee.
Lunch, dinner, snacks and all beverages can be obtained in many
ways. There are all kinds of food stands, grills and restaurants
all over, even all along the beach. You can even have food delivered
to the beach from a couple of great food places.
The average lunch is $8-$10, and dinner can range anywhere
from an average of $14 to $35, depending on where you go.
It is our recommendation that you consider $30-$60 per day
for food and beverages.
Transportation and Tipping
What took us by surprise the most in our first time was the amount
of tipping and paying for transportation. A trip in a taxi anywhere
can be $3 to $7. And people expect a tip for everything. So be prepared
to spend about $12-$15 per day in transportation and tipping. If
you want to move about the area to sightsee, or go to shops or to
night spots, etc, the best way is to take a cab. The price is totally
negotiable. You work it out with the driver. Scooters and bikes
can be rented as well.
Activities and Excursions
There will be a lot of things to do around where we are staying.
There are places to rent things like snorkel equipment, etc., and
places to take organized excursions. How much you need to bring
for these depends on how much you want to do. We will provide some
organized excursions for you to sign up for, but there is no obligation
to do any of them.
Cell Phone Rental
If it is a "must" that you keep in touch with family,
friends and your business while you are in the Jamaica,
you can rent a cell phone. It is inexpensive and calling rates are
very affordable. Pricing is as follows:
$5 per day
$20 for 7 days
All incoming calls to your cell phone are FREE
The international calling rate is flat to any country in the world
and the cost is approximately 30 cents per minute. It is actually
less expensive to make calls using a cell phone when compared to
the cost of making calls using the regular phone in their lobby.
You can even reserve your phone number before you arrive so you
can give it to those you need to call you. Just email us and ask
to arrange it for you.
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