All apartments have spacious living / dining areas which open onto your own private patio or balcony where you may enjoy the ever changing moods of the sea. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Jamaica/seapalms/hotel/519/17/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:44:25 EST Each apartment has a Fully Equipped Kitchen which is always at your disposal... though you will enjoy the leisure and luxury of having your meals prepared and served by your personal maid / cook, Island Style! You may choose from 1, 2 or 3 bedroom units. The spacious master bedrooms have king size bed as well as walk-in closet and private bath. Second and third bedrooms have twin or queen beds. The two and three bedroom apartments have an additional full bathroom. Ocho Rios does not, as its name suggests, have eight rivers. The original Spanish name was, appropriately, Las Chorreras (meaning "waterfalls"), which the English settlers inexplicably garbled into Ocho Rios. Rivers are, however, a very prominent feature of the Ocho Rios area. Most famous of these rivers, which also boasts Jamaica's most famous waterfall, is Dunn's River. No one should miss the experience of climbing this magnificent falls! Today, Ocho Rios is one of the most popular travel destinations in Jamaica, boasting a wide range of attractions and activities. From craft markets to art galleries; from roadside "Jerk Pork" stands to European style restaurants; from strolling the beach to teeing off on world class golf courses; from snorkeling in a sheltered cove to Para Sailing over the sea, Ocho Rios has indeed much to offer! Ocho Rios is in the Parish of St. Ann, called the "Garden Parish" because of it's lush tropical beauty. Shaw Park Gardens, famous for its profusion of hibiscus and poinsettia and its breathtaking view of the bay and coast below, is just minutes away. Also nearby is Fern Gully, a three-mile roadway through a river bed, with numerous twists and turns beneath a canopy of lush topical rain forest foliage. For reggae enthusiasts, the final resting place of Jamaica's reggae superstar, the Honourable Bob Marley is at nearby "Nine Miles" which is near the town of Runaway Bay, so named as the area where many runaway slaves escaped before emancipation. AMENITIES: All bedrooms are air-conditioned, and ceiling fans throughout the apartment compliment the cool Caribbean sea breezes! Of course all linens, towels and beach towels are included. Personal laundry service is available at a small additional charge. - Air Conditioned Bedrooms - Ceiling Fans - Spacious Living / Dining Area - Cable or Satellite TV - Private Patio or Balcony - Fully Equipped Kitchen - Personal Cook/Maid ACTIVITIES: Sea Palms is near to water-sports, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, golf, horseback riding, shopping, restaurants, clubs and all other Ocho Rios attractions including the world famous Dunn's River Falls! And so much more! From searching for that special bargain in the Ocho Rios Craft Market, to world class golf at the Sandals Golf and Country Club, you'll have plenty to do in the Ocho Rios area! DINING/RESTARUANTS: At Sea Palms of Ocho Rios you will enjoy the pure luxury of having your meals prepared to your taste by your own personal cook! After you are settled, you may purchase provisions at any of several nearby grocery stores. Your cook can help you shop, or even shop for you! . If you prefer, you may arrange for a "grocery package" to be in the apartment when you arrive. All apartments have excellent cooks and you'll be sure to enjoy their specialties prepared with fresh local ingredients. See a sampling of Typical Jamaican Meals here. Whenever you prefer to "eat out", there are many nearby restaurants, ranging from down-to-earth rootsy Jamaican fare to top class European Cuisine! In fact, one of the best is right across the street at the Harmony Hall Gallery and Restaurant. Downstairs, Toscanini's Authentic Italian Restaurant offers many classic Italian dishes. Specialties of the house include marinated marlin, home-made pasta, and a wicked tiramisu. The delightful setting makes it an ideal spot for lunch, or a romantic candlelit dinner. Upstairs, in the galleries, you will find some of the best art and craft on the island! There is everything from whimsical hand painted items to prints and cards to the finest in local art and sculpture! And best of all, you can just walk there! Type: Vacation Rental Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Jamaica/seapalms/hotel/519/17/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:44:25 EST