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| Grand Lido
Negril is a AAA 4-Diamond Award resort and the winner of Conde Nast Traveler's
Readers Choice Award for "Best Resort - Caribbean. |
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U.S. Citizens: Passports are
required for international air travel to all destinations outside the
USA.
This is a beautiful, upscale all inclusive 5 star
resort for adults only, singles and couples.  The resort contains 200 luxury
rooms--junior suites with garden or ocean views, one bedroom full suites with
separate living room as well as beachfront full suites and the Prime Minister's
and Royal Suites. Each room contains satellite TV, CD player, A/C, direct dial
phones, coffee maker, hair dryer, ceiling fans, room safe,
 24 hour room service and complimentary
laundry and dry cleaning service.
The resort is built around a
beautiful, tranquil bay facing the Caribbean with white, sandy beaches
throughout the property. One beach section is devoted to clothing-optional
sunbathing. Resort built in 1989, part of SuperClubs properties owned by the
John Issa family of Jamaica.
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Lido is located in Negril, a little over 50 miles from Montego Bay, Jamaica, at
the island's westernmost point. Grand Lido Negril is next door to its sister
property, Hedonism II, which offers day passes or evening passes. Grand Lido
occupies more than 25 acres of property. The little town of Negril is about 4
miles from Grand Lido.
Most travelers fly into Montego Bay. You may
elect to take either the complimentary bus shuttle to the property or fly from
Montego Bay to Negril on an air taxi such as Tim Air. Costs range from
$80-$130, round trip per person and takes 15-20 minutes. (Price subject to
change without notice). The resort is across the street from Negril airstrip.
The bus shuttle takes about 1-1.5 hours.
Grand Lido guests in premium
category rooms enjoy exclusive airport transfers in a Mercedes Benz luxury air
conditioned bus called the "Lidosine.
U.S.
Citizens: Passports are required for international air travel to all
destinations outside the USA.
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Grand Lido's package is all inclusive which means all your
basics are provided for one price such as complimentary bus shuttle from
airport, room accommodations, all meals, bar drinks, premium liquors, water
sports, 24 hour room service, hotel taxes and gratuities.
Other luxuries include
complimentary spa treatments (manicures and pedicures) for the ladies, valet
& dry cleaning services, fitness/health club, sailing, snorkeling, SCUBA
diving, tennis, golf, windsurfing and waterskiing. Concierge services
available. Optional spa treatments are available at extra charge. No tipping
allowed.
 Make sure you ask your
waiter's name, introduce yourself, be friendly and converse with the locals.
Remember, Jamaica is a low-income island so be friendly and expect to be
offered items for sale on the street. Drugs are against the law.
NOTE:
Please take care of your valuables, cash, airline tickets and passports while
on vacation. Some vacation destinations are considered "third world" countries
and experience petty theft. Recommendation: Do not take precious jewelry unless
you wear it all times; keep your cash, valuables, watches, travel documentation
and cameras with you and don't expect your in-room safe to be "safe." Just a
word of caution to make sure you remember to practice common sense with your
valuables while you're on vacation.
Additions and Upgraded Services
BEACHES The Travel Channel recently voted Grand Lido Negril as having
the 6th best beach in the world.
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  Fine restaurants are on
site plus full buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily.
Buffets are in the Gran Terrazza casual evening meals are at La Pasta and for
fine dining, Cafe Lido features Continental fare while the Piacere offers award
winning French dining (jackets required). The Reggae Café offers Jamaica
fare on a seasonal basis. There is 24 hour room service provided and fast food
at the Stone, Timber and Beach Houses offer snacks and burgers, while pool bars
are available throughout the resort. Premium liquors are served along with fine
beers and wines.
In addition to existing excellent restaurants described
above. additional dining at the Timber House includes an expanded, casual
experience for island dishes including fish, chicken and currie presentations.
A Japanese restaurant, Munasan located in a separate building, features
oriental cuisine and casual sushi lounge
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Per person nightly rates start at about $200+/person
up to $400+/person. Seasonal specials and early booking discounts apply to some
parts of the year. Check with us for an exact quote for the resort and airfare.
Best room locations are the suites and those facing the nude beach around the
1060-1070 ranges. Highest room rates are from December 15-April 15.
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Client ages vary from the lower 30s to over 60, with most
averaging in between. Also Grand Lido - Negril attracts a great many European
guests.
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The resort is contemporary but usually quiet and
refined while tending to cater to the upscale client who enjoys a higher level
of service, dining and vacation options. Nude be ach, pool and hot tub areas
attract most of the laughter. Disco, huge VCR tape collection and fine dining
are nice touches, although the night life can very subdued.
Finer
evening wear is recommended for dinner, although ties are not necessary. Long
pants and polos for the guys; skirts or long pants and blouses for the girls at
night. Guys, take a jacket for dining at Piacere.
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Did You Know...
Castaways Travel KNOWS the
surrounding area around Negril to help you plan to get the most out of your
holiday in and around Grand Lido Negril and the local areas plus Montego Bay.
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There are few sights to see nearby. The locals are
fun to kid with and be ready to bargain if you find that certain something that
catches your eye. Many escorted tours can be arranged a the resort. There are a
couple of small native craft markets there, one across the street from the
resort.
 Since you are on the far West coast of Jamaica, you might want
to forget going to Montego Bay or Ocho Rios. Why not try Rick's cafe to watch
some cliff diving and catch the sunset. Or better yet have the resort arrange
transportation for you to the "undiscovered" YS Falls. Its about an hour and a
half away, along the mostly deserted, but beautiful, South Coast of the island.
Often you can have the entire falls to yourself and "do what you want to do"
when you get there.
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We think being met at the door with fine champagne
and led to a private area for check in are nice touches. The resort is perfect
for those upscale travelers who just want to get away from it all to relax and
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 SuperClubs has recently installed a Sunshine
guarantee. The guarantee says basically you can get a free day for every day of
your vacation that the sun fails to shine. |
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The resort can be very quiet at times with no one
seemingly around. Most guests are off at golf, SCUBA diving, at the spa, pools
or beaches. Fine guest mix assures you of a refined experience. |
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Manager's specials may be offered at times where
repeat guests enjoy an extra night free. |
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Marriage ceremonies are free and can be arranged with
a 2 day residency requirement for both people. Send your documents ahead for
filing before you reach the resort. There is a $150 administrative charge
levied by the local parish to register your marriage certificate. Rate subject
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Fall, winter and early spring can be less humid than late
spring and summer. Late spring through summer can be more humid, with daily
rain showers the norm. Of course, late August through early October can be
unstable weather with a hurricane or two skimming around the Caribbean. Prices
are generally higher from December 15 to April 15, with Christmas holidays
rates higher than any time during the year.
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Resort has it all except an energetic night life for those
that want it. Some guests visit Hedonism next door for evening energy at the
disco or fun and games during the day. There is usually a charge to
visit.
We also wish that they would change their brochure a bit. While
certainly the resort is beautiful and it is nice to ocassionaly dress for
dinner, Grand Lido, Negil is NOT near as "stuffy" as the brochure might
suggest.
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photos of Hedonism II. Some were taken by us, some by clients, some by folks
just like you.
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You can arrive any day of the week so
call CASTAWAYS TRAVEL for your vacation. You can stay as long as you like.
Now that you know, GO! Contact CASTAWAYS TRAVEL via our
reservations page or 800-470-2020
during the business day to get a quote or book your trip. Thank you for
visiting our website. We appreciate your kind consideration. |
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