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Negril, Jamaica |
Are you
looking for a nice, quiet, & peaceful Caribbean getaway where you
experience nothing but the peaceful lapping of the waves upon the shoreline?
Well...THIS AIN'T IT!
(Can you say... TOGA?) |
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U.S. Citizens: Passports are
required for international air travel to all destinations outside the
USA.
 If
you have visited Hedonism # 2 before 2002, upon your return, you may hardly
recognized the public areas, the main beach section, the common grounds
adjacent to the main dining area or the spa facilities. In addition, several
Garden and Ocean View Jacuzzi terrace rooms have been added. Existing rooms
were modified to include an outside Jacuzzi, a fun addition for party minded
folks. The resort's improvements are terrific additions and are
impressive.
Hedonism II is a fun resort for adults only, singles and
couples. The resort has 280 rooms in several two-story buildings with two twin
or king beds in each room. Some rooms face the beach, some are garden view
locations. The resort is really the "Mother of all inclusive, adults only
resorts" and has a world-wide reputation for fun and frolic. Our clients who
visit Hedonism # 2 come from every continent in the world and they're there for
one reason--to have fun. If you like to read a book and vege out, you can do
that, but the place is so active with lots interesting people, you may miss
some of the greatest opportunities to meet the most fun loving people...from
all over the world.
Total beach length is over 1,000 feet long.
Hedonism is between the Point  Condominiums and Grand Lido Negril on
one side and Sandals Negril on the other side. One beach section and building
unit area is called the "prude" beach and the other, the "nude" beach devoted
to
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clothing-optional sunbathing with building units
located there as well. Within the "prude" and "nude" classifications, you may
choose oceanview or garden view accommodations.
The resort was built in
the late 70's, the first part of the SuperClubs resort chain owned or managed
by the John Issa family of Jamaica. Hedonism # 2 was renamed and replaced the
original resort called the Negril Beach Village in 1981. There never was a
Hedonism I, leaving many eternally confused.
If you haven't been to
Hedonism # 2, go with an open mind and relax.....you do not have to participate
in any of the resort's organized activities whatsoever...you can just sit back
and watch the fun or you can choose to participate....it's your choice and it's
your vacation.
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 This tropical resort on the far
western tip of Jamaica is built on a beautiful bay facing the Caribbean with
white, sandy beaches throughout the property. Hedonism # 2 is located in
Negril, just over 60 miles west of Montego Bay, Jamaica, at the island's
westernmost point. Hedonism is next door to its sister property, Grand Lido
Negril. Hedonism # 2 occupies about 25 acres. The little town of Negril is
about 5 miles from Hedonism with a craft market and a few bars...the most over
rated of which is Rick's, good for a beer and a sunset. Save your money and
enjoy the nude sunset catamaran cruise right from the resort....and you don't
have to get dressed, either !
Most travelers fly into Montego Bay. You may elect to
take either the complimentary bus shuttle to the resort or fly from Montego Bay
to Negril on an air taxi such as Tim Air. Costs range from $120-$130, round
trip per person and takes 15 minutes. (Price subject to change without notice)
You can buy a one-way ticket if you wish. If you want to take the bus, do so
upon arrival because you may not feel like it on the way back. You can make
reservations at the resort's tour desk.
U.S. Citizens: Passports are required for international air
travel to all destinations outside the USA.
The beach
road to Negril is scenically wonderful.....and takes a little over an hour to
reach Negril from the Montago Bay airport. You may also take the Tim Air
charter to reduce the trip to 15 minutes. The Negril airstrip is virtually
across the street from Hedonism and its sister property, Grand Lido Negril.
Take your pick of flights that service Jamaica….but plan to fly
into MONTEGO BAY as your final destination since it's the closest international
airport to Braco. Kingston is several hours away over mountainous roads.
Options: Charter airlines worldwide, American Airlines, Continental,
U.S. Airways, Delta, British Airways, Condor and many others service the
island, too. The most charters originate in Europe from the UK, Italy, Germany
and the Netherlands. Air carriers are subject to change without notice.
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Hedonism # 2. We've been there and visit often; we know the place and the
people so we can tell you accurately about the location, layout, daytime and
evening activities & themes, dos and dont's, where to have fun and tips to
make your trip more enjoyable.
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 Hedonism's package is all inclusive
which means all your basics are provided for in one price such as complimentary
bus shuttle from airport, room accommodations, all meals, bar drinks, premium
liquors, water sports, activities, entertainment, theme nights, hotel taxes and
gratuities. All 280 rooms are plain and clean which contain a clock/radio,
telephone, television/satellite TV, coffee maker and private bath. Other
features include fitness center, racquetball, basketball, sailing, snorkeling,
SCUBA diving, tennis, windsurfing and water skiing. No tipping allowed but many
clients do a little extra for employees they may find performing beyond the
call of duty. Optional activities include trips to the other side of the bay
and nude catamaran sailing trips plus off site excursions you can buy at the
tour desk in the resort's lobby.
Make sure you ask your waiter's name,
introduce yourself, be happy and converse with the locals. Remember, Jamaica is
a low-income island so be friendly but expect to be offered items for sale on
the street. Drugs are against the law.
 Additions at Hedo # 2
include a rock climbing wall, plunge pools and swim-up bar in front of the
disco on the prude beach, open air café adjacent to the plunge pool in
front of the disco, see through hot tub atop the disco, air conditioning for
the disco (applause), jungle bridge and water slide, large fitness center, spa
and beauty salon, Munasan open air Japanese restaurant, upgraded main pool,
pool deck and Jacuzzi and an internet cafe. NOTE: WiFi may not be available so
don't visit expecting the service to be available.
The spa additions
and treatments will put Hedo # 2 on the map as one of the finest salons on the
island.....so gals, take your charge cards and prepare to be pampered!
Most rooms are king bedded anyway, but all the bedding converts to two
singles or a king. Rooms are plain, clean and contain a clock/radio, telephone,
satellite TV, coffee maker and private bath. All bathrooms have been upgraded
and the existing tub has been replaced by a shower stall with multiple shower
heads, great for more than one person to enjoy while sharing the shower!
Hedonism # 2 has 5 bars, 1 main buffet restaurant, 1 Italian ala carte
restaurant, a Jamaican cuisine bistro,a Japanese restaurant, 3 jacuzzis (2
nude), 3 pools (one nude), Veronica's piano bar, shops and lots of parties with
theme nights and entertainment daily.
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 Hedonism # 2 offers several restaurant and munchy choices at
the resort. Restaurants include the open air café on the beach,
Pastafari Italian dining, open air meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner at the
terrace adjacent to the main pool and an Asian cuisine bistro called Munasan,
adjacent to the main restaurant near piano bar. Themed restaurants have proven
popular at other SuperClubs resorts and the food preparation lends a nice
diversion to buffet meals.
A full buffet is served in the one main
restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The "fine dining" restaurant
adjacent to the buffet is a pasta bar called "Pastafari." Nothing spectacular
but you have waiters serve your dinner with wine available out of a bottle.
The best jerk chicken is served at the nude beach grill, next to
Delroy's bar at the nude pool, usually around 6 PM most days...a great way to
top off a fun afternoon in the nude pool. Yum Yum!
Jamaican, American
and seafood dishes are featured during the main buffets. The food is plentiful
and filling. Premium liquors are served along with beer and wine.
NOTE:
Pastafari and Munasan Restaurants require reservations. Make your reservations
at the reception desk or guest services well in advance, Don't expect to
"crash" them to be admitted, no matter how many times you've been there.
Weekly there is a Manager's party and repeat guests' reception to Thank
You for support. Typically, the client with the most visits to Hedonism # 2
will receive some free nights for a return visit.
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Per person nightly rates start at about $150 /person /night
up to $200+ /person /night. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Seasonal specials and early booking discounts apply to some parts of the year.
The rooms are priced according to location--nude beach vs. prude beach and
ocean view vs. garden view rooms. Check with us for an exact quote for the
resort and airfare. Charter airfare packaged with resort rooms offer the best
value for an all inclusive vacation. CASTAWAYS TRAVEL sponsors numerous group
trips annually, so join us!
Best room locations on the nude side are
those facing the nude beach around the numbers 2110-2130 and then the 2161-2180
range and upstairs. For less noise but still a good nude side location, the "H"
block rooms run from 2131 to about 2145, Garden Nude rooms. The rooms nearest
the nude pool can be noisy late at night if the nude hot tub attracts a crowd
of partiers. The best and quietest rooms on the resort are opposite the nude
side...at the other end of the resort at the Ocean view rooms on the prude
beach. Prude side Garden view rooms are fairly quiet, too, and are the best
value on the resort.
The single-share program at Hedonism # 2 is a good
deal for single guests, who normally get penalized at most resorts with a
supplemental charge. The single-share program permits you to pay for your room
based on double-occupancy, where the resort assigns you a room mate of the same
gender. The most popular room choice is the Jacuzzi terrace accommodations. A
little over a dozen or so existing rooms have been transformed into…..not
a suite, but a terrace with a patio and Jacuzzi. Needless to say, the rooms get
a work out and you've got to book them far in advance to score one. See the
Photo Album for shots of the rooms and including a Jacuzzi terrace.
Group Trips To Hedonism II
Check out our group trip listings to see what's coming up for
Hedonism II and other resorts as well. Our Group Trips are a BLAST, and often
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Guest ages vary from the lower 20s to over 60, with most
averaging in between. Some weeks, there are more couples; summertime sees more
singles generally when prices are lower. Couples comprise most of the guests,
although SuperClubs has developed a 3 for 2 package where 3 women can stay for
the price of 2.
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 All guest rooms have been renovated. Still, guests don't
usually vacation at Hedonism for its food or rooms--they go to meet other fun
loving extroverts who return year after year. The nude beach, pool and nude hot
tub areas attract most of the laughter and mischief. The disco with its pajama
parties on Tuesdays, Toga night on Thursdays and body painting on the beach all
set the theme for a "summer camp" for adults. There is some type of
entertainment or theme each day and night. People are fun and get a little
crazy. There is so much to do there, however, you sometimes feel like you need
a vacation upon your return to reality.
Here is a current listing of
theme nights: (As of April 27,
2009)
- Monday - Pirates & Wenches – Pirate’s
Bootie
- Tuesday - PJ Party - Dress as your favorite erotic
character
- Wednesday - Pimper’s Paradise – Big Pimp
Style
- Thursday - Caesar’s Taboo - Staff & Guest
Show/Toga Party
- Friday - Rock Star Night – Glitter, Glam &
Bling
- Saturday - Fantasy & Fetish – Expose Your
Alter Ego Use Your Imagination
- Sunday - Wear Your Jamaican Colors
Alert: All these activities
and theme nights listed above are subject to change without notice, sometimes
at the last minute whim of the resort. If theme nights are very important to
you, please check with us a week out and we'll get you the most updated info we
can.
For all its reputation, the grounds and feel of the
place can be quite romantic with a wonderful tropical ambiance, with beautiful
flowers and ivy mixed with huge hardwood trees and palms.
 Hedonism II has an overrated reputation for indiscriminate sex, in
our opinion. While we can't say it never happens, we find that probably about
10% of the guests are responsible for 90% of the reputation. To lay the
question to rest, management policy from Hedonism says: public sex is not
permitted. If caught breaking the rules, with flagrant, chronic violations, you
can be escorted off the property without a refund. End of story.
Go to our Frequently Asked Questions Section
for a little more discussion on the sex subject. ALERT: You may
see outright public sex occur around the nude pool and beach occasionally when
large special interest groups are there for the week.
Dress
throughout the resort is CASUAL, with beachwear the norm from thongs to shorts.
Hedonism is NOT a nudist resort, but most of the guests on the nude side of the
beach st ay that way for most of the day. Most guys and girls wear
shorts, T shirts and polos for meals and in the evenings. Some actually "dress
up" for dinner although it's not required.
All rooms have updated
plumbing, water supply and air conditioning improvements but sometimes a few of
the room's A/C compressors have had their share of overload, so crank the unit
down all the way for a cool night.
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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 Hedonism # 2 and the local areas plus Montego Bay.
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There are other sights to enjoy locally other than
the beaches, sparkling Caribbean sea and beautiful coral cliffs. The locals are
fun to kid with but be ready to bargain if you find that certain something that
catches your eye.
Escorted tours can be arranged at the resort and
there are a couple of small native craft markets there, one near the resort,
across the street from Grand Lido Negril, adjacent to Hedonism. You can also
choose to visit Montego Bay for a day of shopping, Mandeville for a trip to the
mountains, see Y-S Falls, raft the rivers or visit Dunn's River
Falls near Ocho Rios. At least 20-30 off site tours are available from the tour
desk at the resort. A trip from Negril to Ocho Rios (through Montego Bay) is a
hike, requiring at least 3-4 hours, one way.  An overrated trip to Rick's Cafe on the cliffs in
Negril for a beer at sunset is always a common "in thing" to do. Down the beach
is Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, good for an afternoon of exploring and
sampling the imported "culture" from Key West. Cosmo's Restaurant is down the
road a mile or so, also good for some of the best and freshest seafood in
Negril... prepared to order.
For a fun and games and little bit
different nightlife off the resort in Negril, try Jimmy Buffett's
Margaritaville, Risky Business and the Jungle for adult mischief. All of these
watering holes are on the main street headed to Negril from Hedonism, a short
taxi ride away. ALERT: These places tend to change names or new locations can
crop up so ask the Tour Desk for their latest recommendations.
One
little venture we enjoy is to have take a taxi to west end Negril and have a
beer or a meal at one of the little resorts and restaurants there. Rock House
is one of our favorites on the west end for a cool little resort, a neat bar
for a beer at sunset, a less crowded venue that Ricks and a nice restaurant for
a change of pace from the resort scene.
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The funloving crowd of adults who return to Hedonism
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The older wait staff will often remember you if
you're a returning guest. They include Norman, Kendrick and Raymond,
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Marriage ceremonies are free to guests with a 2 day
residency requirement. There is a $150 administrative charge by the local
parish to register your marriage certificate. |
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From a travel company's standpoint and a satisfied
customer's perspective, the resort has made great strides to minimize and
control overbooking during heavy booking periods in January, March, July,
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 SuperClubs has 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.
BUT... If you experience a cloudy day,
make sure you get your voucher BEFORE you depart the resort or you may NOT see
it. If a staff member promises you one will be issued, get the NAME and TITLE
of that person, so you will know who to ask for to get the document. Do NOT
leave the resort without your Sunshine Guarantee voucher or document. |
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Hedonism can be surprisingly subdued at times with
few partiers around. A mix of adults who like to have fun usually means you
will find someone or a couple who you will become good friends with and perhaps
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If you have visited Hedonism # 2 before 2002, upon
your return, you may hardly recognized the public areas, the main beach section
or the common grounds adjacent to the main dining area or the spa facilities.
The improvements are terrific additions and are impressive. |
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The single-share program at Hedonism # 2 is a good
deal for single guests, who normally get penalized at most resorts with a
supplemental charge. The single-share program permits you to pay for your room
based on double-occupancy, where the resort assigns you a room mate of the same
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Fall, winter and early spring can be slightly less humid
than late summer. summer time through the fall months can be a bit more humid,
with daily rain showers the norm year round. Standard procedure--hit the hot
tub if it does rain with drink in hand. Late August through early October can
experience unstable weather due to storm season, although they're rare. Room
rates are generally higher from about Christmas to end of April, with holiday
rates higher than any time during the year.
Be prepared for it to rain
a little almost every day. Standard procedure--hit the hot tub if it does rain
with drink in hand.
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Pet peeve is the air conditioning can be inconsistent, room
to room, even with new equipment.
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• View the Photo
Album
Click on the Photo Album button to view personal photos of
Hedonism II. Some were taken by us, some by clients, some by folks just like
you. This is the largest collection of photos that we have for any destination
that we feature. You can contribute to this section - all you have to do is go
to our Contribute Trip Report / Photographs
page.
Virtual Tours of Hedonism II
Video Tours of Hedonism II
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• View Trip
Reports
We have a few, but we need more trip reports from from folks
who have recently visited Hedonism II. You can contribute to this section - all
you have to do is go to our Contribute Trip
Report / Photographs page.
Also See this comparison between Hedonism #2 &
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