LUXURY JAMAICA VILLAS BY LINDA SMITH
FAMILIES CAN ENJOY THE CARIBBEAN WITH GREAT PERKS FOR KIDS
Summer is the Perfect Time to Reunite Families, Relax and Unwind in a
Jamaican Family Collection Luxury Villa. Parents pack up the kids and
get ready to head for the sand and sunshine this summer in Jamaica
where Villas by Linda Smith offers a wide selection of family-friendly villas
perfect for children of all ages. The "Family Collection" offers amenities
such as grassy lawns and outdoor play areas, a safe distance between
the swimming pool and the house, plenty of children's videos and toys
and membership in various nearby Kids Clubs in the area.
These clubs offer crafts for youngsters, games, Jamaican cultural
activities and entertainment all day long. Juniors golf and tennis
programs are also available.
All of Linda's villas come with a private staff including a cook, laundress,
housekeeper and butler. The cooks are happy to prepare separate
meals for children and serve them prior to the adults' dinner hour. Cribs
and high chairs are provided upon request.
"The staff in our family-friendly villas love children," said Linda Smith,
President of Villas by Linda Smith. "We also have the best Jamaican
nannies who can spend a couple of hours with the children or live in with
the family for the entire vacation - giving mom and dad that much needed
break."
Also featured in many family-friendly villas are adjoining bedrooms for
parents and children. Some even have special kids' bedrooms, alcoves
and daybeds where kids can build forts and imagine they are in their own
little world.
Some of the villas that are great for families include:
TRANQUILLITY
Relax in this beautiful five-bedroom beachfront villa with tennis court,
large grassy lawn, wide beach, sea kayaks and tranquil views of the sea.
The well-appointed rooms of Tranquillity stretch over 4,800 square feet of
rich marble floors. The spacious Great Room opens to an 86' furnished
verandah, perfect for family gatherings. The master suite is privately
located in the east wing. Two more bedrooms connect through a hallway
in the west wing. Across the lawn on the water's edge is the two-story
Beach Cottage with king-size suite upstairs and child's bedroom
downstairs. The good Tranquillity cook will serve the kids first, and then
present a candlelight dinner to adults.
BLUE HEAVEN
Perched on a peaceful hill, Blue Heaven is named for its breathtaking
panorama of the sea and its calm, relaxing ambience. The grounds are
adorned by elegant palm trees, bo ugainvillea, hibiscus, ginger lilies,
frangipani, bamboo, ferns, lavender and periwinkle. Velvety soft zoysia
grass invites barefoot walks around the lawn. The pretty living room has
comfortable overstuffed sofas and chairs. It opens to a colorful children's
den with television, VCR and games cupboard. A daybed in the den can
accommodate one extra child and twin-size air mattresses are available
as well. Just outside the den is a removable gate should parents wish to
control access of children to the pool area. A portable Pack 'n Play cloth
and mesh playpen is available - recommended for children less than 34
inches tall and less than 30 pounds, and unable to climb out.
KNOCKANDO
Designed especially for families with youngsters, this deluxe 5 -bedroom
private villa sits atop prestigious Round Hill and features a 20' x 40'
private pool. DVD, VCR's and cable televisions include family and
children's programs. The fanciful children's playroom/bedroom includes
a toddler-height sink and toilet, bunk beds, trundle beds, and loads of
toys, games, videos and stuffed animals. It's a child's paradise! Enjoy
quality family time on a 1,300-square-foot verandah with generous
seating areas, bamboo wet bar, icemaker, fridge, cable television and
safety gates. Home-cooked meals typically are served al fresco on the
long verandah. Use the complimentary four-seater golf cart to whiz the
children to the Kids Club and beach just down the hill.
FAIRWINDS AT THE TRYALL CLUB
Fairwinds at Tryall is a beautiful four-bedroom private home with a
magnificent sea view. Families may enjoy cable television, VCR, and a
library of videos and CD's. Peruse the bookshelves or enjoy an
old-fashioned game night with many selections available. Fairwinds is
very child-friendly with a portable crib, high chair, kids' videos, inflatable
pool toys, nannies on request and membership into the nearby Tryalll
Kids Club. Families can also enjoy complimentary non-motorized water
sports. After the kids are tucked away in bed, candlelight dinners are
served on the upstairs dining balcony with the romance of lighted palm
trees dotting the hillside and the sparkling lights of cruise ships and
Montego Bay shining across the water.
WHARF HOUSE
This four bedroom waterfront home offers two bedrooms in the main
house and two more in detached cottages. The old brick building that
housed a kitchen in 1755 is now a fully outfitted child's dream cottage.
Stuffed animals, dolls, toys, games and miniature furniture fill this little
fantasy room ... plus mini pool table, rocking lion, dollhouse with 4 tiny
furnished rooms, Fisher-Price play kitchen, dressing-up clothes and little
4-poster bed for afternoon naps. Employment of a sweet Jamaican nanny
enables the best of all holiday worlds: carefree parents by the pool and
enthralled children not far away. The small private beach is every child's
delight. Kids can also enjoy satellite television, VCR's and a sound
system with a CD player.
SWEET SPOT
Sweet Spot is a family favorite. Located on a wide sandy beach, Sweet
Spot is like a pretty jewel box next to the sea. Its remarkable location is the
best of all worlds ... a 6,000-square-foot, 6-bedroom private home with a
huge lawn and beach. The 12,000-square-foot lawn is a great playground
for badminton, croquet and volleyball where kids can work it all out. The
adjacent 10,000-square-foot beach (gated from the lawn) is a wonderful
seaside playground too. Sea kayaks are complimentary. The DSS
satellite system offers news, sports, movies, music stations, and family
and children's programming. The upstairs computer provides games for
kids too.
FORTLANDS POINT
This home sits on a stunning site with three private beaches. Its
breathtaking location on the tip of the peninsula has a commanding view
that encompasses the turquoise water of Discovery Bay on one side and
the deep blue Caribbean Sea on the other. The home is designed with
five bedrooms for adults and two bedrooms especially for children.
Fortlands Point offers two complimentary portacribs, one high chair and
games for children (and adults too). The DSS television system includes
Disney and other children's programming. For more water adventures at
various costs, the 52' Suzie Q will take guests sport fishing and
picnicking, a wonderful treat for adults and children alike.
Established in 1985, Villas by Linda Smith represents 60 private villas on
Jamaica's lush north coast, dubbed "the Jamaican Riviera." Linda is
known for her private staffed villas featuring gourmet meals,
family-friendly accommodations and dedicated staff. For further
information, contact Villas by Linda Smith at (301) 229-4300.
For specific information on family-friendly villas, visit the website at
www.jamaicavillas.com/family_friendly_villas.html
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