For more information contact:
Jennifer Williams, Author/Retreat Director
e-mail:
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Accommodations and Travel

   2007 WRITERS' RETREAT - JAMAICA
                   August 15 - 20, 2007


                                                 




Accommodations:

The south coast district of Treasure Beach is authentically laid back. The folks who live here
either fish or farm. And the folks who come here like to chill. The chilliest of the chill spots is
Jakes. Vogue calls it “the chicest shack in the Caribbean.” The Evening Standard calls it
“officially the coolest place to stay in the world.”  





For flights to Jamaica (Montego Bay) on
Air Jamaica and Continental Airlines; contact
Valerie Pollard at
http://www.protravelnetwork.com/vpoll  to make your airline reservations. If
your trip is paid in full by
April 30, 2007; you will receive a $150.00* discount on your airfare
when you book through
our agent. (*A $150.00 refund check will be mailed to you July 31, 2007).


For ground transportation to the retreat — and you’ll need it because Treasure Beach is a
2 1/2 -hour drive from either airport — Roundtrip transfers for three (3) separate groups, arriving/departing
MoBay will be secured with
TREASURE TOURS, one of our best on-island guide/transport services
(charter day sailing for up to 12 people also available aboard 'The Adventuress').  Your best
resource for comprehensive information on Jamaica — including the south coast and
Treasure Beach — is the 50 year-old
Jamaica Tourist Board.


Main Area:    
For villa reservations contact:
registration@jamaicawritersretreat.org.
Mar Blue Veranda and Mar Blue Domicil
Old Wharf, St. Elizabeth
Stylish seaside villa w/ staff; 5 minutes to Jake's.                


Taino Cove
Old Wharf, Treasure Beach Great Bay, St. Elizabeth
It's the perfect blend of tropical splendor, Old World charm, vibrant cultural attractions and
serene exclusivity...an absolutely wonderful escape from your everyday stress and worries;
w/ staff;  10 minutes to Jake's.

Coquina
Great Bay, St. Elizabeth
Seaside villa on fishing beach w/ staff;  10 minutes to Jake's.

Blue Marlin -
Great Bay, St. Elizabeth
Seaside villa on fishing beach w/ staff;  10 minutes to Jake's.

Driftwood -
Great Bay, St. Elizabeth
Oceanfront/small cove beach, Private off-road grounds; 10 minutes to Jake's.

Unforgettable -
Fort Charles
Luxury Ocean/beachfront. On-staff driver, housekeeper. Breakfasts included. Cook
available for other meals to order at additional fee. Pool/private beach.

RECEIVE one (1) night's accommodation free* when your retreat registration is paid in full by
April 30, 2007.   (*Payment to villa made upon arrival).


Transportation
Transportation will be provided from Montego Bay Airport to retreat villas.  The average cost
of taxis for personal trips is usually $25.00 per person one-way not including tip.   The main
workshop area for the retreat is walking distance and motor transportation not required
unless you choose.  Transportation will be provided for group tour; however minimum
gratuity per person is $7.00.  




Travel                                
Please be advised you must have a U.S. Passport to enter Jamaica.  You can renew your
passport online, but if it is your first one you
must apply in person by going into any U.S. Post
Office that has passport services or to the Federal Building (by appointment only).  To obtain
your passport you must have an “Authorized Copy” of your birth certificate and [passport
photos.  For complete details and information go to:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/passport_1738.html





Currency                        
* In the South Beach area they accept Visa & Master Card Credit Card, US & JA Dollars.
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