August 4-8, 2022
WELCOME TO JAMAICA
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ITINERARY
BUS SCHEDULE
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Upon disembarking the plane, descend to the bottom of the ramp and identify yourself to the Club MoBay Representative (wearing a turquoise, black or red uniform with the Club MoBay logo) holding a Club MoBay sign. (WEEKS FAMILY REUNION).
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You will be escorted by a representative to the VIP Immigration & Customs fast track line followed by a visit to the Club MoBay Arrival lounge should you choose.
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The Representative will guide you to your ground transportation if you have prearranged transportation.
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3.5-hour excursion. Sail to a snorkeling location to swim among live coral reefs and schools of tropical fish. Cruise to Dunn's River Falls aboard a catamaran
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Dig into a beachside buffet of traditional Jamaican food accompanied by an open bar (fee). At Dunn's River Falls, climb the terraced falls to the top, accompanied by your local guides, for views of the surrounding countryside.
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Snack, rum punch, snorkel gear and round-trip hotel transportation are included.
SPA
Weeks Family Reunion
Welcome to the "Weeks Jamaican Family Reunion 2022". I know that everyone is extremely excited and looking forward to having an awesome time. DOWNLOAD the RIU app. Please review all of the information below.
RECENT UPDATE
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ALWAYS refresh website each time you go in order to get current updated information.
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Review "FUN FACTS below the Map of Jamaica.
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Please view the excursion link to see all of the activities for Jamaica. Once we get to the resort, they will have an excursion desk and they will be able to book any activities that you want. If I remember, they take cash only (I am not for sure) so I would take cash just in case.
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For the Dunn's catamaran excursion please bring: Towel, water shoes, bathing suit, camera, sunscreen and cash. You can also purchase and bring the UV ray long sleeve shirts for swimming. (Cash Bar)
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Cancellation Policy on SPA Treatment:
Cancellations with more than 24 hours : No cancellation fee.
Cancellations with less than 24 hours : 50% cancellation fee of the total purchase amount.
No shows : 100% cancellation fee of the total purchase amount.
Delays : If you arrive 15 minutes or more after your scheduled appointment time, it will be considered a no show situation.
For some treatments, you will have the option of a reduced service time .
SPA
Please review spa link above. If you are interested in purchasing a session please let me know RIU Resort wants a notice 72 hours before we arrive. Deadline is Monday Aug 1st.
$ 35.- Spa Credit per person to be used Towards 1 Renova Combination Massage - 80 min.
USE CODE: RS98
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
THURSDAY
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Semiprivate cocktail hour 5:30 - 6:30 PM. Meet at the Plaza bar which is across from the Dunn's river bar (Main Bar) adjacent to the lobby area.
FRIDAY
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Dunn's River Excursion departs resort at 11am and returns at 4:30 PM. Wear family reunion t-shirt with swimwear underneath and watershoes.
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Semiprivate "White Night" Family Dinner. Line starts approx 6:15 PM at the Italian Restaurant. Reserved seating area closes at 6:45 PM. Graduates will be celebrated at this time.
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Main entre will be ordered off of the menu while soup, salad, pasta/pizza and desserts are served buffet style.
ACCOMODATIONS
Jr. Suite with Sea View
In these rooms, you'll find one king-size bed or two small double beds, a sofa bed in the lounge area, satellite TV, air conditioning, a minibar and a balcony or terrace with sea views.
2 bedroom Superior Family Room
The rooms have two bedrooms, one with two queen-size beds and the other with one king-size bed, satellite TV, air conditioning, a minibar and a balcony or terrace.
Map of Jamaica
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
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All MEALS and SNACKS
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ALL DRINKS and ALCOHOL
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Travel protection
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Transportation to and from hotel
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Tips and gratuities to drivers, porters and guides
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Excursions
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Personal expenses
TRAVEL UPDATE
CANCELLATIONS:
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No shows, reductions will be charged, and the room category canceled.
COVID UPDATE
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No Covid Test required when leaving the US or returning to the US.
REMINDER: DON'T FORGET
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Passport. Make sure your name matches passport information on flight reservation.
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Copies of reservation or take a picture of it.
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Tip $
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FUN FACTS
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Ocho Rios (Spanish for "Eight Rivers") is a town in the parish of Saint Ann for the number of rivers in the area.
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Ocho Rios was originally settled by a tribe of Arawa Indians called Tai'no, who had settled in Jamaica around 1,000 BCE call the land Xamayca, meaning land of wood and water. After Christopher Columbus landed in 1949 and claimed the island for Spain, Ocho Rios was named Las Chorreras, meaning rapid rivers.
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The Spanish were the first to bring sugarcane and slavery to the island. They ruled the land for a century and a half until they were defeated by the English in 1655.
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Slavery was abolished in 1834.
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Jamaica is the third largest of the Caribbean islands and the largest English-speaking Island in the Caribbean Sea.
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Ocho Rios is a port town on the north coast of Jamaica. A former fishing village but now caters to tourist. It's now a resort area with a cruise ship harbor and a busy beach that is lined up with hotels.
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Jamaica is the third largest of the Caribbean islands and the largest known to be the birthplace of reggae, Bob Marley, world's fastest sprinters, Blue Mountain coffee, Red Stripe Beer, Jamaican rum, beautiful beaches, jerk dishes and majestic waterfalls.
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Taste the traditional spicy, smoked jerk meats served at the popular "Ocho Rios Jerk Center".
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Jamaica is one of the poorest countries in North America despite being considered and upper-middle-income country by the World Bank.
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The capitol of Ocho Rios is Saint Ann's Bay. The average temperature is 77 degrees. Situated 90 miles from Cuba, 600 miles south of Florida and is approximately 146 miles long and 51 miles wide.