Jamaica Travel News

Half Moon Reports No Damage

We're happy to report that we've received word from Half Moon; the longtime Montego Bay resort has received no damage following Gustav other than a few fallen tree limbs. Managing Director of Half Moon, Richard Whitfield, notes that there has been no physical damage to any structure or injury to any person.

The resort is still operational and will resume accepting guests once the local airport reopens.

During the storm, over 150 guests from the U.S., UK, Germany, Canada, Austria and Italy were accommodated at the resort. As Tropical Storm Gustav made its way to Jamaica, Half Moon waived all cancellation fees for reservations scheduled for August 28 to September 1. Guests taking advantage of this waiver can reschedule their visit at the original rate booked up to December 15, 2008 and between May - October 2009.

For More Information:
• call 1-888-830-5974
• visit www.halfmoon.com

Labels: Hurricanes, Montego Bay

posted by Paris and John @ 5:09 PM

Hotel Updates after Tropical Storm Gustav

We've been getting reports from Jamaica's hotels today following Tropical Storm (now hurricane) Gustav.

Sunset Resorts:

Sunset Jamaica Grande, Ocho Rios
Status: No damage to Jamaica’s landmark resort. The hotel is fully operational and remains open for all guest arrivals as of Friday, August 29, 2008.

Sunset at the Palms, Negril
Status: No structural damage has been reported, however some landscaping damage has occurred. Guests were relocated from the resort on August 28, 2008 and were accommodated at SunsetBeach Resort & Spa The hotel will reopen for arrivals tomorrow afternoon, August 30, 2008 at which time relocated guests will also be returned to Sunset at the Palms.

SunsetBeach Resort & Spa, Montego Bay
Status: The newly renovated 430-room resort has not suffered any damage and a clean-up of minor debris is in progress. The hotel is fully operational and remains open for all guest arrivals as of Friday, August 29, 2008.

RIU Hotels and Resorts:

Status: The Riu resorts in Jamaica experienced some heavy rains last night, and report no damages as a result of TS Gustav. Riu Montego Bay, which opens today, will be welcoming guests from Europe, Canada and USA. Some flight delays are expected since Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay closed yesterday at 4pm and re-opened today at 1pm.

Labels: Hurricanes

posted by Paris and John @ 4:53 PM