Jamaica Travel News

Roaring Pavilion Villa & Spa Offering Caribbean Fete Package

During JAPEX (the annual Jamaican travel trade show) this year, we had the opportunity to tour one of Jamaica's top villas, Roaring Pavilion. Located just west of Ocho Rios, this villa has been a favorite of the jet set for several years; celebrities ranging from Celine Dion to Mariah Carey to Jack Nicolson have all been lucky guests.

We just received word of a new package offered by this 5,000-square-foot estate with a one-to-one staff-to-guest ratio and a full-service, onsite spa.

The Package: The Caribbean Fete package includes:

• Accommodations in four Master Suites
• Private Chef
• Butler
• All meals (with new Spa Menus by famed Caribbean cookbook author Virginia Burke)
• Two bottles of wine daily
• Celebration bonfire barbecue on James Bond Beach with fireworks
• Four signed copies of Virginia Burke's recent book Eat Caribbean
• Unlimited spa services, using Linge St. Barth and custom-blended products
• Full use of the house, grounds and spa
• Daily housekeeping service
• Nightly turndown service
• Beach attendant
• Airport transfers from Montego Bay
• Car and driver
• Concierge service

Price: The package starts at $4,500 per night for up to eight guests.

Rejuvenation Menus: The villa has tapped acclaimed Caribbean cookbook author Virginia Burke to design a series of spa cuisine Rejuvenation Menus based on ingredients that are indigenous to the Caribbean, rich in antioxidants and known to boost the immune system. For example, upon rising guests are offered Sorrel, Fever (Lemon) Grass or Sour Orange teas. (The herb Jamaican Red Sorrel is a powerful antioxidant.) Breakfast options include freshly squeezed juices, fruits and berries, whole grain breads and the traditional Jamaican breakfast of sautéed ackee (the national fruit of Jamaica) and saltfish. (The fat in ackee is monounsaturated - the same type as in olive oil).

Highlights of Virginia Burke's lunch and dinner Rejuvenation Menus include Pumpkin Soup followed by Fresh Escoveitched Chicken Salad with Pineapple and Cucumber; Conch Cerviche (marinated in lime juice, onions, tomatoes and sweet peppers) followed by Snapper Filet Steamed in Banana Leaf and served with Stuffed Chayote (squash); Grilled Jerk King Fish with Passion Fruit Sauce; Jerk Chicken served with a Salad of Papaya, Avocado and Watercress; and Grilled Lobster or the Catch of the Day served with Sweet Potatoes Dressed with Orange Vinaigrette. Guests can even indulge in healthy rum cocktails made with Sorrel and Ginger.

The spa cuisine is prepared by Roaring Pavilion's private chef Johanna Mitchell, who studied under world-renowned chef Albert Vinazza. Chef Mitchell can also prepare delectable European and Caribbean fusion fare and tailor menus to meet guests‚ special dietary needs. Meals are complemented by selections of fine French wines and a beautiful table, complete with Spode china, Christofle flatware, Waterford stemware and sterling silver tea service.

Customized Activities: Unlike a resort stay, villa life is fully customized to guest schedules. Roaring Pavilion's majordomo will arrange activities such as Caribbean cooking lessons; onsite yoga classes; golf, tennis and horseback riding excursions; water sports; and shopping. Guests are driven to their activities in a luxury car with a private chauffeur.

For more information:
• call 800-387-2726 from the U.S. and Canada
• e-mail info@lacurevillas.com
• visit the LaCURE Villas website

Labels: Ocho Rios, villas

posted by Paris and John @ 2:50 PM