![]() “This pandemic has enforced a new way of living and it is for that reason that we are taking this downtime to upgrade our facilities as well as implement new policies and procedures to ensure the safety and comfort of both our guests and staff.” ![]() “It was a very difficult decision to make but we’ve decided to stay closed until October 1”, said manager Taji Reid. ![]() The best all-inclusive hotels in Jamaicaīoutique hotel The Cliff isn’t quite as optimistic.Meanwhile Sunset at the Palms, a laid-back adults-only all inclusive in the popular town of Negril, is aiming for a July 1 reopening date. The 400-acre Half Moon Hotel is due to reopen its Rose Hall Villas for island resident stays from June 11. It’s all a bit bizarre, but it’s good to be getting back to a new normal,” said Grant. “We’re cleaning constantly, maintaining social distancing and, because masks are mandatory in Jamaica, not seeing co-workers' or guests’ faces. Celebrity’s chef and manager, Johnathan ‘Mikey’ Grant, confessed he is “a little scared, but excited” to get back to work. He continued: “We have suspended room service and introduced enhanced cleaning measures, paying attention to items including television remotes, door and furniture handles, telephones and temperature control panels.”Ĭelebrity Villa in Montego Bay, the tourist capital of Jamaica, is also preparing to welcome back its first guests. “Apartments offer privacy and a less crowded experience than hotels, which have a high turnover of guests and communal dining spaces,” said Biggs. The guesthouse offers spacious one- and two-bedrooms apartments – each with its own fully equipped kitchen, living room, dining room and private balcony – and owner Clive Biggs hopes this will appeal to returning travellers. Jamaica’s famous beaches have already reopened to domestic tourists, as have some hotels and resorts – including Clock Tower Guest House in Discovery Bay, a popular resort spot on the island’s north coast. The Caribbean island of reggae and rum is dependent on tourism – it receives more than 4.3 million visitors every year, with one in 10 Jamaican workers directly employed in the industry – and the government is keen to get the ball rolling as soon as possible and salvage the summer, with borders reopening to international travellers from June 15. Matt Hancock may have ruled out “big, lavish international holidays” for Britons this summer – but once FCO advice changes to permit non-essential travel, avid travellers might be able to make it to Jamaica before too long.
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