Travel
Fly directly to Montego Bay's
Sangster International Airport, or via Kingston's
Norman Manley Airport.
For
many countries no visa is required for tourists, and a conference
counts as tourism (I asked the Jamaican Tourist Board).
Here's another site
with similar information.
If in doubt, contact
your local Jamaican embassy.
A taxi from Sangster to the Hip Strip where you should be staying, probably
in one of the hotels listed below, costs about US$10 (it's a bit expensive,
but they've got the market cornered there).
Take a JUTA taxi if you want a safe, government-approved, ride.
Local taxis are cheaper, typically safe, but you may experience some hassle.
Either way, agree on the price with the driver before you start the journey.
Accomodation
The Wexford Hotel (the
conference hotel) is offering a special rate of US$75 per night for
a double room, including all taxes.
This offer is good until 31st October.
The rooms will be a mixture of garden and ocean view, allocated on a
first-come-best-roomed basis.
Book directly with the hotel on +1 876 9522854 (Jamaica is an "area"
in the US phone system), asking for the LPAR-12 rate.
Email may work, but will be a slower process.
The Wexford offers a breakfast package for US$10/day (you can arrange
that when you book or when you arrive).
There are also several places in close walking distance where breakfast
can be bought.
Other hotels nearby include:
- Coral Cliff Hotel
5 minutes walk to the Wexford.
Their WWW site seems broken.
- Casa Blanca Beach Hotel
5 minutes walk to the Wexford.
Right on the beach.
Recently renovated (hopefully that's all done by now!).
- Caribic House
10 minutes walk to the Wexford.
Cheaper than most, quality unknown.
- Montego Bay Club
10 minutes walk to the Wexford.
Multi-story that should provide a great view if you get a room on
the sea side.
Entrances at the beach level and across to the hillside.
Couldn't find a WWW site for them.
- Gloustershire Hotel
10 minutes walk to the Wexford.
Directly across the road from Dr's Cave Beach.
I've stayed there - it's just fine.
- Dr's Cave Beach Hotel
10 minutes walk to the Wexford.
One of the old established hotels on the strip.
-
Breezes Resort
10 minutes walk to the Wexford.
All inclusive, and great for families with children.
An American rather than Jamaican experience.
- Toby's Resort
15 minutes walk to the Wexford.
Cheaper family run hotel with a good reputation.
- Montego Beach Resort
15 minutes walk to the Wexford.
Right on the beach. Previously called the "Jack Tar Village".
You can book these through the usual online agents.
Here's a long list of
hotels in the general area,
with links to the hotel WWW sites.
Anything Else?
If there's anything else you'd like to know, just email Geoff Sutcliffe.
We'll find out and post the information here.
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