Quick Links Accomodations Additional Expenses Things To Do Excursions What To Wear What To Bring FAQs About White Sands

Anthony and Father Morrow
We are both here for you all week whenever you need us. Fr. Morrow will hear confessions any time you wish and you can schedule confession or an appointment to meet with him as well. Father will give a couple of talks as well. Anthony will hold a couple of discussions groups and an ice breaker, as well as meet with anyone to talk. He will be available for any need. It will never be hard to find us. We are both pretty much at the beach all day.

Getting To Know the Group
You get to know the group by mingling. Meet up at the beach, get a group together for a meal time, arrange to go on excursions with others. It's a flexible time and it's not hard to find where anyone is. Make the most of your time and try to get to know as many of the group as you can.

Things To Do
There are lots of activities and excursions. Besides the warm water of the ocean and fabulous beach, you can scuba, snorkel, jet ski, parasail, go on a horse back ride, mountain bike ride and much more. The resort has a pool, pool table & ping pong table as well. Or rent a scooter or bike and see the area.

Room Rates and Availability
All room rates are quoted on the basis of a full week, and include taxes and transfers, roundtrip transportation from the airport. Prices do NOT include food, drinks or excursions. All rooms contain air-conditioning, and either a balcony or porch with access to the pool, game room, beach bar and grill, sun deck on the beach and gift shop.

The rooms are rustic, but comfortable enough. If your expectations are high about the details, amenities or comfort level of the rooms, you will need to lower them. We are "Off the Grid", and that includes our rooms. It does not just mean "No TV". Remember your spirit of adventure :)

Apartment Rooms are the largest sized room with a bedroom, living room, dining room, kitchen and full bathroom. You have a double bed option and a twin bed option with this room.

Deluxe Rooms are a little less room than the larger units that have a bedroom and full bathroom. You have a double bed option and twin bed option with this room.

Standard Rooms are the smallest rooms that still have plenty of room. There is no separate bedroom and has a full bathroom. You have only a twin bed option on this room.

Mass and Eucharistic Adoration
The Mass and Eucharistic Adoration schedule is to be announced. But we will have Mass every day.

What To Bring
The following is not a complete list, but it is a good starting point for things you definitely need and/or might want to bring with you to Jamaica.

• Snorkel/fins/mask
• Beach towels
• Swim suits
• Sunglasses
• Sun hat
• Bug spray
• Suntan lotion
• Camera, video camera, film, tapes, batteries, etc.
• Cash (U.S. Currency), travelers checks and ATM cards
• Sandals and/or water shoes
• Anti-itch ointment (Cortaid or Caladryl) in case of mosquito bites
• Aspirin
• Imodium (in case you have a weak stomach)
• Benadryl
  

There are stores and pharmacies there in case you forget anything or need something.

What To Wear
It's the Caribbean, it's the beach, and it's hot! There are NO formal clothes needed of any kind. Just casual wear. One long sleeve shirt and one pair of long cotton pants at the most. There are mosquitoes (so I hear), so consider that in your evening wear. But mostly summer clothes and swim suits (obviously). Ladies, a one-piece swim suit is respectfully requested.

Additional Expenses to Consider
Additional costs will vary for each person. It all depends on what you do. You might not know that until you get there. So the following are possible additional expenses that will help you get an idea of how much to bring. Keep in mind that you will be able to use U.S. currency, Travelers Checks and credit cards. If you use their ATM machines, you will get Jamaica currency out of the machine. It would be wise to consider bringing cash to have with you, or use your credit card.

Airfare - $470 average
Our travel agent, Laura of Caribbean Journey, can book your airline ticket. She indicates that the price will be between $410 and $560, depending on where you are located in the U.S. (other countries may be higher). She can guarantee you a seat for a $150 deposit and then continue to attempt to get you the best rate available if you book airfare through her after you complete registration. Airfare purchases are non-refundable. To work with her on your airfare and travel insurance (which we HIGHLY recommend, too), call her at 1-866-236-1924.

Food and Drinks
There is a lot of great food in the area. We will have a list of recommended places to try, but you can go off and discover places on your own as well.
Breakfast is always a challenge because if Mass is in the morning or your excursion leaves in the morning, there many not be time. But we are arranging the beach bar to have continental breakfast style items available for a very small fee.

Lunch, dinner, snacks and all beverages can be obtained in many ways. There are all kinds of food stands, grills and restaurants all over, even all along the beach. You can even have food delivered to the beach from a couple of great food places.

The average lunch is $8-$10, and dinner can range anywhere from an average of $14 to $35, depending on where you go. It is our recommendation that you consider $30-$60 per day for food and beverages.

Transportation and Tipping
What took us by surprise the most in our first time was the amount of tipping and paying for transportation. A trip in a taxi anywhere can be $3 to $7. And people expect a tip for everything. So be prepared to spend about $12-$15 per day in transportation and tipping. If you want to move about the area to sightsee, or go to shops or to night spots, etc, the best way is to take a cab. The price is totally negotiable. You work it out with the driver. Scooters and bikes can be rented as well.

Activities and Excursions
There will be a lot of things to do around where we are staying. There are places to rent things like snorkel equipment, etc., and places to take organized excursions. How much you need to bring for these depends on how much you want to do. We will provide some organized excursions for you to sign up for, but there is no obligation to do any of them.

Cell Phone Rental
If it is a "must" that you keep in touch with family, friends and your business while you are in the Jamaica, you can rent a cell phone. It is inexpensive and calling rates are very affordable. Pricing is as follows:
$5 per day
$20 for 7 days
All incoming calls to your cell phone are FREE
The international calling rate is flat to any country in the world and the cost is approximately 30 cents per minute. It is actually less expensive to make calls using a cell phone when compared to the cost of making calls using the regular phone in their lobby.
You can even reserve your phone number before you arrive so you can give it to those you need to call you. Just email us and ask to arrange it for you.