Most visitors already have a mental picture of Jamaica before they arrive: its boisterous culture of reggae and Rastafarianism; its white sandy beaches; and its lush foliage, rivers, mountains, and clear waterfalls. Jamaica art and cuisine are also remarkable.

The island has fine hotels and savory food. Its well geared to couples who come to tie the knot or celebrate a honeymoon. And Jamaica boasts the best golf courses in the West Indies, some of the finest diving waters in the world, and good river rafting. In this section, we will lay out our favorite places and experiences.

This is the place where the world first fell in love with Sandals - and it's easy to see why. Because the original Sandals still has the clearest waters anyone has ever seen, as well as the largest private white-sand beach in all of Jamaica. And a fun loving staff can help make every couple as lazy as the sun and as free as the sea - and the only rule to follow is to do whatever you please. As often as you want.

• All Inclusive
• Size: 3 floors, 248 rooms
• Location: situated on Montego Bay's largest private beach

• There is construction of a photo studio, renovations of gift shop and departure lounge. Work is being carried out from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm daily until December 1, 2003.

• Roundtrip airport transfers provided by Sandals
• Taxes, tips and service charges
• All meals, snacks and beverages
• 24 Hour Food Service
• Live entertainment
• Access to the state-of-the-art fitness center equipped with treadmills, stairclimbers, rowing machine, universal weight equipment, exercise bikes, aqua fit classes, aerobics classes, free weights, saunas, hot and cold plunge pools
• Watersports including canoeing, kayaking, sailing, water skiing, windsurfing, Aquatrykes, paddle boats, scuba diving, snorkeling, glass bottom boat rides and Hobie Cats
• Land sports and activities: tennis, billiards, shuffleboard, horseshoes, croquet, volleyball, table tennis, basketball, outdoor/indoor chess, bocci ball, slot machines, cards, and board games

• Baggage check
• Beach - private
• Courtesy room
• Entertainment
• Handicap accessible
• Health club facilities
• Hot tub/jacuzzi - 4
• Lounges/bars - 5
• Refrigerators in selected rooms only
• Restaurants on premises - 5
• Safety deposit box
• Sauna
• Steam room

• Activities desk/concierge
• Gameroom/arcade
• Golf - 5 miles to nearest course
• Swimming pools - 4 outdoor
• Tennis courts 4, equipment rental included
• Watersports available on premises including canoes/kayaks, windsurfing, water-skiing, sail boats, hydrobikes, kneeboarding, snorkeling, scuba diving. and hobie cats. Additional watersports may be available for an additional fee.

• Distance from airport - 2 miles
• Located on private beach
• Free airport transfers - provided by Sandals
• Parking