Awaken each morning to the sounds and scents of nature. Here, time stands still and serenity reigns. Set amidst gardens of trees and flowering plants at the edge of Negril, Jamaica’s laid-back, west coast resort area, the intimate, all-inclusive Sunset at the Palms offers chic and serene accommodations - an environment so tranquil and calm, it will leave you breathless. And it’s all just steps from the resort’s five beachfront acres – two miles of white, sandy beach. And from the martini bar to the beach bar, the Sunset at the Palms delivers the best of Jamaica’s beauty and endless charm.
Accommodations As you walk through the gardens towards your private “tree-house” bungalow, you’ll soon discover why its design was praised in the pages of Architectural Digest. These stylish cottages have dark-wood floors; high, peaked ceilings with wooden fans; and chic, Asian-inspired furnishings including king-sized platform beds swathed in canvas drapes. White linens, colorful throws and warm wood tones lend a welcoming air. French doors open to verandas with daybeds. Modern bathrooms boast slate tiles, chrome fixtures and glass-enclosed showers with four body jets and two showerheads, plus a slate bench with handheld showerhead. All rooms feature individually controlled air conditioning, armoire with TV and U.S./European cable channels, desk and cushioned chair and direct-dial phones. We offer two categories of lodging: the airy Tree Top Deluxe Rooms, nestled in the gardens, and the exclusive split-level Tree Top Suites, with two full baths, a master bedroom on the second story and two verandas. All-Inclusive Features Your all-inclusive vacation begins when you step into your “tree-house” style accommodations and wander from the air-conditioned interior onto your private balcony. Walk to the two-mile long, white sand beach and enjoy kayaking, snorkeling, sailing on a Sunfish, a pedal boat or windsurfing. Relax on your chaise by the pool, the spa tub or on the sand. Walk the garden with “Shorty,” our resident expert. Treat yourself to meals prepared with fresh ingredients from our ten-acre tropical garden, or take a cooking class to learn how it’s done. Quench your thirst with your choice of beverages and cocktails. Stay in shape in our new, air-conditioned gym filled with Cybex equipment or play tennis on our hard-surface court. Connect with our free Internet access. Join in our menu of daytime activities and nighttime fun and our weekly cocktail party to mingle with resort managers and staff. And remember: wander without your wallet, because all taxes and tips are included! Dining Casual is on the menu at Negril—and so is great tasting fare, both international and authentically Jamaican. Join us at the Palm Grove restaurant for open-air dining and buffet-style breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dress in your elegant resort-wear best and sample a-la-carte specialties from the eclectic Asian-fusion menu at the Lotus Leaf. Getting hungry at the beach? The Palm Breeze Beach Gar & Grill has sandwiches and Jamaican “jerk” favorites, with our famous Red Strip beer or other cool libations to wash them down. At the pool? Swim up to the Bamboo Bar to refresh your spirits or pull up a stool after dark for a tropical drink before the night begins. Or, enjoy an afternoon of live music at the Martini Lobby Bar, or join friends to sip a signature martini before dinner. Activities This is the capital of “laid-back,” so there’s nothing to do but relax by the turquoise-blue pool—unless you choose otherwise. Just in case, we have a whole array of non-motorized water sports to keep you busy on the two-mile long, crescent-shaped beach: try your hand at kayaking, bobble along on a water beetle or skim by on a windsurfer. Under the waves, you can snorkel around Negril’s arches, caverns, coral gardens and offshore reefs. On land, check out our island cooking class, learn to mix with the pros at our cocktail course or take in a classic film under the stars. Get toned at our new, air-conditioned gym with Cybex equipment, or play a game on our hard-surface tennis court. Off-site, our guest services desk can help set up day trips for river rafting, canoeing, diving, horseback riding, mountain biking and much more. And when you get back… Unwind in our poolside hot tub or keep cool on an underwater stool at the swim-up bar. Fitness Factory Our air-conditioned fitness center will help you stay in beach-ready shape with state-of-the-art Cybex exercise equipment. Beach/Watersports Negril’s main attraction is the Seven Mile Beach, a crescent of clean, aquamarine waters, coral reefs and a backdrop of palm trees, but there’s plenty of beautiful shoreline to go around. Bloody Bay Beach—beyond Long Bay Beach Park—is an excellent and very private getaway, where you can catch an all-over tan and lunch on barbecued jerk pork. Water sports abound in this pristine paradise: Sunset at the Palms offers kayaking, snorkeling, pedal boating, Sunfish sailing and more, and you can book all kinds of exciting motor sports (for a fee) such as waver runners, deep sea fishing and water skiing through our guest services desk. This is also home to some of the best scuba diving in Jamaica. Area Attractions Outside the resort grounds there are plenty of fun things to do. Mingle with the locals at the famous cliff-side Rick’s Café, rated as one of the Top Ten Bars in the World. Spend an afternoon of horseback riding at Rhodes Hall Plantation, an 550-acre range great for beginners to experts. Book a deep sea fishing trip for top game such as white marlin, dolphin and tuna. Check out the amazing scenery from the Negril Lighthouse. Go off-roading in an ATV adventure to Sandy Bay or zip through the rainforest canopy. Head down the river on an inner tube or a bamboo raft—or take a glass-bottomed boat out over the ocean. Or just spend the afternoon browsing the Negril Crafts Market. Spa It’s our mission at Sunset at the Palms to help you relax. Should there be any residual stress trying to sneak in on your vacation, we highly recommend a visit to the Treatment Garden. Here our professional team of therapists will ensure you receive the perfect remedy to whatever may ail you, body or soul. Between the sumptuous massages, the indulgent facial treatments and the full-service beauty salon, you’ll return home a totally new person, ready to tackle whatever life may throw your way… Wedding Nature provides the breathtaking sunsets, the white sand beaches, and the lush green gardens; let us provide everything else. We offer several different packages for you to exchange vows whether in our wedding gazebo or under a beautiful canopy on the beach, and later celebrate your union with cake, champagne, photographs, music and more. Our experienced wedding planners will help you choose what’s best for you—all you have to do is smile and say: “I do.” We’re also happy to help with renewals, anniversaries and any extras you might require. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED WHERE APPLICABLE: • Proof of citizenship; notarized copy of birth certificates • Proof of divorce (if applicable); notarized copy or original certificate of divorce • Notarized copy of death certificate in the case of widow/widower • Notarized copy of adoption papers also reflecting name changes • Notarized Change of name deed if other than that stated on the birth certificate which is not associated with a marriage or adoption • Legal translation of documents to English where originals are in another language All documents including the wedding request forms must be notarized and sent to the resorts at least six weeks prior to the wedding date and the originals given to the wedding coordinator upon arrival. |