It's a very sensual place. Its two seafront acres hide many secrets—sundecks and nooks, even grottos in the cliff itself. One of these grottos is designed for dining—lit with candles and strewn with flowers. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Jamaica/thecaves/hotel/508/17/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:12:32 EST The Caves is an organic interpretation of romance. Designed by Greer-Ann and Bertram Saulter, each of its 10 handcrafted cottages is planted in a garden on the edge of the sea. It's the perfect choice for guests who value spirituality, privacy, romance and verdant beauty. The Caves is located on the Lighthouse Road in the West End of Negril, a resort town in western Jamaica. Staying at The Caves puts you in the center of a lush, serene environment — with easy access to the nightlife and legendary beaches of Negril. The Caves is one hour by car from Donald Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay and 15 minutes from the Negril Aerodrome. Ground transfers from Negril are complimentary. Ground transfers from Montego Bay are available. Moon Shadow is a two-story self-contained unit with one bathroom (downstairs) featuring an outside shower. The master bedroom is upstairs; the bed is king-size and looks oceanward past a windowed seating area and louver doors leading to the balcony, which overlooks the resort's Jacuzzi and the ocean. The downstairs bedroom features a queen-size bed, writing desk and private entrance. This unit has a living room area and kitchenette (a refrigerator stocked with beverages, coffee-maker, coffee, teas, milk and sugar, mugs, glasses, and utensils) with small breakfast counter and stools. Maximum number in unit: four. Sun Dancer Sun Dancer is a two-story self-contained cottage of wood and thatch with two bathrooms. The master bedroom is upstairs; it's king-size bed looks toward the ocean through louvered double doors leading to the balcony, which extends into a sun deck. Sun Dancer has a traditional bath and shower, upstairs seating areas and writing desk complete with telescope. The second bedroom is downstairs; it features a queen-size bed with an ocean view and a small writing desk. The bathroom is part indoors and part outdoors with a private outdoor shower. It has a living room area, kitchenette (a refrigerator stocked with beverages, coffee-maker, coffee, teas, milk and sugar, mugs, glasses, utensils and toaster oven) with breakfast counter and stools, and front and back porches. Maximum number in unit: four. Sun Dancer is a deluxe two-bedroom suite. One Drop One Drop is the closest one-bed unit to the ocean. It is a self contained A-frame cottage of wood and thatch. It features a queen size canopy bed draped with mosquito netting and an outside shower. It has a seating area looking towards the ocean through foliage, and a small writing desk under a beautifully hand painted glass window. Maximum number in unit: two Bird's Nest Bird's Nest is a second floor unit with a great ocean view, and lots of privacy. Bird's Nest features beautiful motifs throughout, with a hand-carved king size bed and beautifully molded inside shower and bath. This unit is a deluxe suite. Blue Dolphin Blue Dolphin is a first floor unit with furnished front patio, ocean view, beautifully hand carved king size bed and beautifully molded inside shower and bath. A living / dining area and kitchenette (features a refrigerator stocked with beverages, coffee-maker, coffee, teas, milk and sugar, mugs and utensils.). Macka Tree Macka Tree is a second floor unit, the most popular of our one bedrooms. It is the ideal honeymoon suite with it's wide ocean view from the king-sized bed, draped mosquito netting, a fantastic cut-work facade, and breezy gauze curtains separating the small kitchenette (features a refrigerator stocked with beverages, coffee-maker, coffee, teas, milk and sugar, mugs and utensils) and writing desk areas from the bed. This unit is a deluxe suite. Blue Hole Blue Hole is a ground floor unit with an ocean view through the foliage, with a private patio with large Wicker chairs providing a view of the sea through a large blowhole. It features a unique king-sized bed, with a beautifully hand carved bed-head, molded into the center of the room. Butterfly Butterfly is a second floor unit with a great ocean view and handcrafted bed draped with mosquito netting. It comes with its own kitchenette (features a refrigerator stocked with beverages, coffee-maker, coffee, teas, milk and sugar, mugs, glasses and utensils.) This unit is a deluxe suite. Sea Turtle Sea Turtle is a first floor unit with ocean views and beautifully hand carved king size bed with mosquito netting. Sea Turtle comes with its own kitchenette (features a refrigerator stocked with beverages, coffee-maker, coffee, teas, milk and sugar, mugs and utensils.). AMENITIES: The rooms at the Caves are cozy and romantic. They are airy and spacious and designed with verandas and other elements such as outdoor showers that enhance the sense of openness. 10 naturally ventilated private cliffside villas with one or two bedrooms, ocean views, verandas and garden baths or showers - Mini bars for entertaining - CD players and CD libraries - Telephones and data ports - TVs and VCRs on request ACTIVITIES: - A natural cave furnished for intimate dining - Aveda Mini-Spa - Cliffside Jacuzzi - Sauna - Hot tub in a cave - 24-hour self service bar - Stairs and walkways for easy access to the sea - Saltwater swimming pool - Authentic land and sea excursions - Water rafts, kayaks and snorkeling equipment - Bicycles DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: All Inclusive Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Jamaica/thecaves/hotel/508/17/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:12:32 EST