Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SUNDAY, January 16, 1994 TAG: 9401190004
SECTION: TRAVEL PAGE: F4 EDITION: METRO
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Ian Robinson, Explorer's ja. For personalized guided tours of central-western Jamaica: (809) 997-5798. Cost is about $70 per person.
Good Hope. bFirst-class guest accommodations on a Georgian plantation that's a working farm, near Falmouth; $175-$250 per night, double occupancy, includes breakfast. Manager Tammy Hall: (809) 954-3289. Guests of Half Moon Golf, Tennis and Beach Club, an all-inclusive resort near Montego Bay, can arrange to spend the night at Good Hope as part of their plan. Half Moon rates range from $95-$400 per person per night; (809) 953-2211.
Natania's. Located on the south shore, this small guest house (eight bedrooms) was touted in Conde Nast Traveler as ``Jamaica's most perfect hotel.'' Looks like a nice headquarters for exploration of the the western interior and the south coast, which for now remains largely unspoiled by tourism. Located in Bluefields, between Bluefields and Savanna-la-Ma, the rate is $50 per night, double occupancy. Peter Probst, proprietor: (809) 963-5342.
Tensing Pen Village. Your own fully appointed tropical tree house/villa by the sea, in Negril, runs from $90 to $250 per night, double occupancy. Friendly hosting by Dave and Bernice Cunningham: (809) 957-4417.
Jamaica Tourist Organization. For information on all-inclusive resorts, villa rentals, and other accommodations. Montego Bay: (809) 952-4425; New York: (212)-688-7650.
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