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Because of Russell Villa's key location, you will find an abundance of recreational activities to choose from including full membership priviledges at Wyndham Rose Hall Resort & Country Club(farm heights villas) or The Ritz Carlton Resort(caribbean heights villas) which come with every Russell Villa rental.
Here is a listing of some of the many activities available to our guests:

WYNDHAM ROSE HALL RESORT & COUNTRY CLUB. A 400 acre tropical paradise nestled between Russell Villas & the Caribbean sea. Your membership priviliges, courtesy of Russell Villas include:
Activities Include:
  • Private beach with snorkeling, windsurfing, kayaking & sailing.
  • Sugarmill falls water complex, with three terraced pools which intermingle with a lazy river, relaxing lagoons & cascading waterfalls, all leading to a swim up bar.
  • Discounted golf greens fee on the 18 hole 72 par golf course.
  • Unlimited use of six tennis courts(subject to availability).
  • Horseback Riding, Parasailing, & Water Skiing(at additional cost).
Dining & Entertainment:(access)
  • The Ambrosia Restaurant
  • The Terrace Restaurant
  • Luna di Mare Restaurant
  • Mangoes Restaurant in Sugarmill Falls
  • The Cafe


  • The Poolside Grill
  • Pool Bar/Swim Up Bar
  • Gazebo Bar
  • the Cricket Club
  • Casino Game Room

THE RITZ-CARLTON RESORT. 5,000 acres of class, elegance & fun. Your membership priviliges, courtesy of Russell Villas(caribbean heights) include:
Activities Include:
  • Access to the 18 hole White Witch golf course.
  • White Witch clubhouse with driving range, restaurant, pro shop, locker rooms, general facilities and equipment.
  • The Center with two tennis courts located at The Ritz-Carlton.
  • The Ritz swimming pool, whirlpool spa, pool lounge, beach and restaurants.
  • The Business Center and Ritz-Kids.
  • Spa and fitness facilities at The Ritz-Carlton
Dining & Entertainment:(access)
  • Jasmines Restaurant
  • Horizon's Restaurant
  • Mango's Grill
  • The White Witch Club House
  • Cohoba's
  • Reggae Jerk Center

GOLF COURSES. Russell Villas Offers a golfers paradise overlooking the beautifly manicured Half Moon Golf Club. Just to the east you'll find two more world renowned courses in Wynham Rose Hall & the Ritz Carlton. Another choice just 5 minutes west of the villas is the Super Clubs course. We don't want to leave out the world Famous Tryall Golf club which hosted the Johnnie Walker Open for years.
It's just 20 minutes west of the villas.
Golf Club Links & Phone Numbers:

PRO TENNIS VACATION - Russell Villas are perfectly suited for Tennis enthusiasts of all levels. Ladywood Villa & Ladywood Main House boast their own private tennis courts, plus tennis is available with your membership priviliges at both Wyndham Rose Hall Country Club & The Ritz Carlton. Private & personal tennis lessons are possible from world class professional tennis players Richard & Ryan Russell.
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DUTY FREE SHOPPING. Just a short walk from Half Moon Golf,Tennis & Beach Club you'll find Half Moon Village, Montego Bay's newest & most upscale shopping center. Here you'll find an array of duty free & souvenir shops as well as restaurants & even an English pub.

THE "HIP STRIP". Ten minutes west of the Russell Villas, you'll find Mo'Bay's famous "Hip Strip"(Gloucester Ave). The main drag of the area for locals & tourists, laced with restaurants, nightclubs, shopping & public beaches. We will list just a few of the "Hip Strips" offerings here.

Hip Strip-Restaurants:

  • THE BREWERY-Casual dining in a relaxed atmosphere. Reasonable prices & good food.
  • BULLSEYE STEAK & SEAFOOD-Tex-Mex style with great steaks & seafood. Moderately priced.
  • MARGUERITES-Fine dining with an ocean view. Expensive.
  • THE PORK PIT-Jamaican style Jerk pork & chicken with all the trimmings. Reasonably priced.
  • MA LOU'S AT CORAL CLIFF-Upscale dining. Good food with upscale prices.
  • RAINES CAFE-Very casual open air cafe. Great for breakfast or lunch. Very reasonably priced.
  • GUANGZHOU-Chinese restaurant with good service & large portions of good food. Reasonably priced.
  • THE PELICAN-Chain restaurant style atmosphere with very consistent menu. Reasonably priced.
  • THE NATIVE- Casual Jamaican style food. Outdoor terrace dining. Reasonably priced.
  • THE GROOVY GROUPER-In the Doctors Cave Beach complex. Seafood & burgers. Moderately priced.
  • FAST FOOD-Burger King, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut & Doninoes Pizza all on the "Hip Strip" or within walking distance.
Hip Strip-Nightclubs:
  • THE BREWERY-Sports bar style with different entertainment nightly. Concerts, dancing, karaoke, etc...
  • CORAL CLIFF-Gaming lounge & entertainment club. Slot machines & a Las Vegas style(almost) show nightly. Great atmosphere & decor.
  • MARGARITAVILLE-Disco dancing, waterslide, different DJ's weekly.
  • PIER ONE-Known for it's Jamaican style atmosphere, offering dancing, fashion shows, karaoke, etc...
Hip Strip-Public Beaches:
  • DOCTORS CAVE BEACH-Most famous of the Mo'Bay beaches. Well manicured with shops, restaurants & bars. There is an admission charge.
  • CORNWALL BEACH-Smaller, more quiet & low keyed than Doctors Cave. Nice big shade tree & beach bar.
  • WALTER FLETCHER BEACH-A favorite for the locals.
  • DEAD END BEACH-No security. Usually pretty quiet.

Local Sightseeing & Island Tours(just a sampling):
  • MO'BAY UNDERSEA TOURS-Semi-submarine allows you to view the underwater marine park without getting wet. Ph.876-940-4465.
  • MARTHA BRAE RIVER RAFTING-Lazy river rafting on an authentic bamboo banana boat. Ph.876-952-0889.
  • MOUNTAIN VALLEY RAFTING-1 hour Great River trip. Includes banana plantation tour. Ph.876-956-4920.
  • ROSE HALL GREAT HOUSE TOUR-Discover this 1760 plantation house & home to the ghost of Annie Palmer, the "White Witch of Rose Hall". Ph.876-953-2323.
  • GALLERY OF WEST INDIAN ART-Original Jamaican style artwork. Ph.876-952-4547.
  • BOB MARLEY EXPERIENCE-A 1 hour tribute to Bob Marley. At Half Moon Resort. Ph.876-953-3946.
  • ROCKLAND'S BIRD SANCTUARY-Bird feeding station. 4 O'clock feedings. Ph.876-952-2009
  • BELVEDERE ESTATE TOUR-One of the first sugar plantations. Ph.876-952-6001
  • CALICO SAILING TOUR-Pirate style ship that sails around the bay. Ph.876-952-5860.
  • SUNSET CATAMARAN CRUISE-On the Lady Sharon. Chase the sun.Ph.876-680-0969.
  • GLISTENING WATERS-Evening boat ride by the magical luminous waters. Ph.876-954-3229.
  • DUNN'S RIVER FALLS-The most famous of waterfalls in Jamaica. Ocho Rios. Ph.876-974-2857.
  • DOLPHIN COVE-Touch, play & swim with Dolphins. Ocho Rios. Reservations Necessary. Ph.876-5335.
  • WASSI ART-Jamaican pottery factory tour. Ocho Rios. Ph.876-974-5044.
  • NEGRIL DAY TRIP-About an hour west. 7 miles of white sandy beaches & beautiful cliffs.
  • BAMBOO AVENUE-At Lacovia. Miles of bamboo trees that canopy the road.
  • BLACK RIVER SAFARI-Crocodile watching. Ph.876-965-2513.
  • YS FALLS-120 ft. waterfalls. Swimming, rope swing, etc... Ph.876-997-6055.
  • APPLETON ESTATE RUM TOUR-See how Jamaican rum is produced. Ph.876-963-9215.

Holidays & Annual Events:
  • NEW YEARS EVE/DAY - Dec. 31 / Jan. 1
  • AIR JAMAICA JAZZ & BLUES FEST. - Jan.
  • BOB MARLEY WEEK - February
  • ASH WEDNESDAY - March
  • MO'BAY YACHT CLUB-EASTER REGATTA - Mar.
  • SPRING BREAK - March - April
  • GOOD FRIDAY - April
  • EASTER SUNDAY/MONDAY - April

  • LABOUR DAY - May 23
  • REGGAE SUMFEST - July
  • EMANCIPATION DAY - August 1
  • INDEPENDENCE DAY - August 6
  • MO'BAY YACHT CLUB-MARLIN TOURN. - Sept.
  • NATIONAL HEROES DAY - 3rd Monday in Oct.
  • CHRISTMAS EVE/DAY - December 24/25
  • BOXING DAY - December 26

SPECIAL PROGRAMS. Russell Villas also offers a variety of special programs to our guests, including.
  • Anniversary/Honeymoon Packages.
  • Customized Caribbean Weddings.
  • Family Programs & Reunions.
  • Classic Tennis.
  • Spa & Fitness.
  • Scuba Diving.

    Please contact us for more information about these programs.
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