
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: SUNDAY, January 16, 1994                   TAG: 9401190003
SECTION: TRAVEL                    PAGE: F4   EDITION: METRO 
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LUXURY RESORTS

The hotels and resorts of Jamaica have turned the package vacation into an art form.

The SuperClub Resorts, which include Couples and Sans Souci Lido in Ocho Rios, Hedonism II and Grand Lido Negril in Negril and Jamaica Jamaica in Runaway Bay, position themselves as luxury properties offering romance and convenience for couples and singles. SuperClub's Boscobel Beach is for families where children can play in the Kids Club appropriate for their age group. San Souci Lido is SuperClub's newest resort with 111 rooms. Prices at all the clubs range from $1,600 to $3,500. At Boscobel, first child under 14 free, second child is $50 per night. (Call (800) 859-SUPER.

Sandals Resorts offer six resorts for couples only: Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Royal Caribbean and Sandals Inn, all in Montego Bay, and Sandals Negril, Sandals Ocho Rios and Sandals Dunn's River at waterfall near Ocho Rios. The resorts are all by the ocean and feature lush grounds with gardens. From $2,000-$3,500, per couple; (800) SANDALS.

Enchanted Gardens tries to create a Southeast Asian mood with botanical gardens and nine jungles on its 20 acres; $2,900 per couple; (809) 974-1400.

Swept Away Resorts emphasizes a healthy lifestyle, offering an extensive veggie bar for snacks as well as a regular menu for noncalorie counting guests. From $2,765-$3,500 per couple; (800) 545-7937 or (809) 957-4040.

Negril Inn's 46 guest rooms are nestled in two-story buildings, steps from the beach. From $160 to $200 per night, double occupancy; (800) NEGRIL-N

Ciboney Ocho Rios offers villa-style accommodations with private patios and pools and a European-style spa, from $190 to $520 per person, per night. (800) 333-3333.

Club Jamaica on Turtle Beach is minutes from Dunn's River Falls and close to the shopping and night life in Ocho Rios. From $145 to $210 per person, per night; (800) 972-2158 or (809) 974-6632.

Jack Tar Village Beach Resort bills itself as an adult activity playground for couples, singles and honeymooners. From $160-$170 per night, double occupancy; (800) 999-9182.

Sea Garden Beach Resort has private terraces overlooking mountains, gardens, the ocean or the Olympic-sized pool. From $115 to $161 per person, per night; (809) 952-4780.

Franklyn D. Resort is a family resort at Runaway Bay with a playground and arts and crafts center for kids. From $245 to $260 per person, per night; two children 15 and under free; (800) 654-1FDR or (809) 973-3067.

NEWSDAY

by CNB