Jamaica, a country of many wonders, has been one of the most popular Caribbean tourist destinations for decades and the wide variety of entertainment, leisure and travel options in the country prove it. But what many don’t realize about Jamaica is that gambling in the island nation is legal. It may not be Vegas, but a trip to a Jamaican casino can really add some flavor to an already exciting vacation. One destination which hosts this excitement is the family-oriented, all-inclusive Holiday Inn Sun Spree Resort and Casino in Montego Bay.
Open daily from 9AM to 1AM, the SunSpree Casino occupies a cozy corner of the hotel’s first floor. When you stay at the Holiday Inn Sun Spree, be sure to visit the game room, which houses some 50 gaming machines. Try your luck with virtual Blackjack or video Poker or pull the lever on a slot machine for a chance to win back some of the money you paid for your vacation. There are no table games, but drinks for gamers are free.
Before you start gaming, check into one of the Holiday Inn SunSpree Hotel’s 524 rooms and suites. Each room offers satellite television, Internet access, elegant décor, comfortable bedding and 24-hour front desk and room services. Also available are 24-hour babysitting, laundry/dry cleaning and secretarial services. For a real treat, try a multi-room suite with all of the above amenities as well as a private balcony and other goodies.
With six restaurants and four bars, you have plenty to choose from when you get hungry or want a drink. For breakfast, lunch or dinner, try Portside, the hotel’s main restaurant, which serves up Pizza and other buffet-style foods all day long. For a quick bite to eat, try the Barefoot Bar & Grill, a full-service “snack shack” open during peak daytime and evening hours. There are also four prime dinner restaurants that serve local cuisine, Italian and other Western-style dishes.
Opportunities for leisure abound at the resort. Whether you’re looking for land-based fun or water-based adventure, SunSpree has it. First drop the kids off at the KidSpree activity center where childcare professionals make sure that they have the fun they can stand while you break away for a little R&R. Start with a little workout at the fitness center and then take a dip in the freshwater pool. Afterward, get a massage at the spa; pamper yourself. For more energetic endeavors, take out a kayak, canoe, sailboat or catamaran for a fun tour of the Caribbean.
At night enjoy a wide array of hotel activities. For teens, there’s a special arcade area where they can play video games and socialize with friends. For the kids, there is special supervised night programming and for adults, there’s live music, a disco and Witches Nightclub.
To find the Holiday Inn SunSpree Hotel and Casino, fly into Montego Bay International Airport and take a 10-minute drive to Sun Spree Resort, Rosehall, St. James, Montego Bay, Jamaica.
