This FAQ will help you answer many questions about
COR - Couples Ocho Rios.
We want to make your trip as easy as possible, so that
you will know what to expect and do not miss out on
anything. We started this after we returned from our
sixty-second trip to Couples Ocho Rios; we will update
as time goes on. Keep in mind that event availability
and times may vary during
your stay.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT COUPLES OCHO RIOS
What are the differences between the various room
categories?
There are 206 rooms and spacious suites. The
regular rooms are all the same except for the view.
You will have a garden view and ocean view. The patio or
balcony has two chairs and a table. All rooms have
king size bed, A/C, ceiling fan, satellite TV,
telephone, CD player & radio, shower, bath, hair dryer,
iron and ironing board, coffee maker and in room safe
(approximately 10" x 5" x 6").
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What should we pack?
Let’s start with clothes! You should pack
lightweight cotton clothes due to the heat and humidity.
If you are planning on eating at Le Gourmet, the French
restaurant which is formal and elegant, men need to wear
a nice shirt with a collar, long pants and closed toe
shoes (no sandals) while women would need dresses, nice
blouse & skirt or a nice pants outfit, women's dress
sandals are acceptable. No swimwear, tank tops,
etc. For evening meals other than at Le
Gourmet, shorts with a nice shirt/blouse and
shoes/sandals will be fine. For breakfast and
lunch you can wear shorts, top and shoes as well as
swimwear with a cover-up we seen people being asked to
go and put a shirt on to eat lunch at the buffet).
The beach grill is much more casual; swimsuits are
common although if you wear a “skimpy” suit, shorts or a
sarong would be appropriate. Of course you can
dress up as much as you like at any of the meals.
All other times normal summer and swimwear attire. If
you plan to go horseback riding long pants are
recommended. For golfing, typical golf club attire
is required. Note: if you plan to go into
town or tour the countryside it is not appropriate to
wear only beach attire. Be sure to pack plenty of
sunscreen as the sun is very strong; plan to use it even
if you already have a tan. Your normal toiletries,
prescription drugs, various OTC medicines for headaches,
upset stomach, etc. and aloe for sunburns or sun dried
skin. Take a camera with plenty of film; if you
have a digital camera have rechargeable batteries or
plenty of extra batteries and be sure your memory card
is of sufficient size. A waterproof disposable
camera is suggested if you plan to parasail, snorkel,
scuba dive, swim with the dolphins at Dolphin Cove, or
go on the Catamaran cruise. You can buy many of
these items at COR but it is somewhat expensive.
If you like to read on the beach, take paperback books
or magazines; avoid bringing hardback books due to the
weight (and potential damage from water) and you
can always leave the paperback books behind to make room
for souvenirs, coffee, rum, etc. A small
soft-sided suitcase that you can fold up and pack in
your large suitcase would come in very handy for items
that you will purchase to bring home.
NOTE: Pack a carry-on with a change of
clothes for both, swim wear and cover-ups, your normal
toiletries, any medication that you might be on, various
OTC medicines for headaches, upset stomach, etc.
This way if the checked luggage gets lost or does not
make a transfer you will at least have something to
change into. We have met several couples at many
different times that checked everything. They
arrived at Mobay and did not get their luggage for many
days. This is the airline’s responsibility and the
resort has no control of this. In sixty-two trips
we have never had late luggage because we only take
carry-ons.
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What should we wear to the resort?
Wear lightweight, comfortable clothes and shoes.
Even if you get cold on the airplane, plan on wearing
shorts. You are going to the tropics and it is
very warm and humid. A/C at the airport and in
many of the buses/vans is not as efficient as back in
the States. You will be much more comfortable
wearing shorts once you arrive in Jamaica.
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Should we bring beach towels and/or floats?
No, COR provides lounge chairs, cushions/floats and
beach towels. There will be two beach towels in
your room upon arrival. The towels can be
exchanged for clean, dry ones from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at
the water sports department on the beach. At the
end of your stay, turn your towels in and they will give
you a receipt that you must show at checkout (or pay
$15/towel!).
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Should we bring large insulated mugs? I heard that
the glasses are small.
No. Couples’ Policy- Drinks are to be served
in glasses or cups provided by Couples Resort.
(Management on October 12, 2004 restated this policy.)
Besides, the glasses at the bars are standard size that
you would get in the States. When you are on the
beach or by the pool, it is not far to go to the bar.
There is a swim up bar with stools, snacks on the au
natural island. Service is quick and it is fun
talking to the bartenders.
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We heard that it rains a lot, should we bring an
umbrella?
It can rain everyday in the afternoon normally
between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm, at least in July when we
usually visit. Normally at that time of the day
you are on the beach or in the pool or at the bar and
most of the time it is only for a few minutes. It
is up to you, but in sixty-two trips we never needed an
umbrella.
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How much money should we bring?
It will depend upon how much shopping and off site
excursions such as tours, horseback riding, golf,
Margaritaville, Dolphin Cove, etc that you will do.
Anything you would buy at COR you can charge to your
room and pay with a credit card upon checkout.
Most of the off site tours that you would arrange
through COR you can charge to a credit card. Most
of the stores in town and at the airport take credit
cards. The shops at the craft park normally
require cash. You can always get money from the
bank at COR.
NOTE: When shopping in town, you will find stores
that will charge a fee for you to use your credit card.
It’s up to you what you do, but if this happens we
either pay cash or walk out to another store.
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Do we need to exchange US dollars for Jamaican dollars?
No, US money is acceptable currency in Jamaica.
In fact, most items are priced in US dollars.
Therefore, do not waste your time and money with
currency exchange. In fact when you buy something,
if you use Jamaican Dollars (J$) the store will
“convert” the J$ to US$ at a premium, i.e. a service
fee. Do have small bills ($1 & $5) ready for
tipping.
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If we come from a country other than the US do we need
to exchange our currency for J$?
You have to exchange it for either J$ or US$.
We would recommend exchanging your currency into US$
since most items are priced in US$. This way you
can avoid any unnecessary conversions. (see above
question)
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Can we use traveler checks? Where do we exchange
them?
Yes. You can exchange them at the airport,
banks, and some stores as well as at COR. They
will be converted into J$, again at a fee.
Depending upon where you exchange the traveler checks,
the fee could be 10% to 20% above the official exchange
rate. We recommend bringing 200 US$ or convert
your currency into 200 US$ with some being small bills
for various off site tipping. Then use your credit
and/or debit card as much as possible. If you are
not from the
US, the purchase price will be 1% to 3% above the
official international exchange rate by using a credit
card. This is the best possible exchange rate that
you can obtain. (see note under “How much money we
should bring?”)
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Does COR charge a deposit to your credit card?
When you check in, they will place a $250 hold on
your charge or debit card to cover incidentals that you
may charge to your room such as photos, film, suntan
lotion, etc. If you do not charge anything, then
nothing is actually put onto your card. If you do
not have either a charge or debit card, then they will
ask for $250 cash deposit. All hotels in the US do
the same thing upon check in.
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Which credit cards does Couples Ocho Rios accept?
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover.
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Do we need passports?
To enter Jamaica a valid passport is
required (starting January 7th 2007)
Be sure to secure these documents before you arrive
at your departure airport. [Some airlines will not allow
you to get on your flight without them]
Citizens of United States and Canada do not require
a visa to visit Jamaica.
Other nationalities please contact your local
Jamaica Tourism Board office or (www.visitjamaica.com)
to verify correct documentation needed.
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What do we do after arriving at Mobay airport?
After deplaning, (some flights exit to a skyway,
others directly to the tarmac) you will first go through
Immigration with the Immigration cards that you filled
out for EACH person on the airplane. After
clearing Immigration you will then retrieve your luggage
bypassing currency exchange (see currency question
above). After retrieving all your luggage proceed
to Customs with your Customs declaration card(s) that
you filled out on the airplane); 99% of tourists are
only bringing in personal items so in this case proceed
to the “Nothing To Declare” lines. Please note that the
customs cards are one card per family or one card per
person if you have different last names. To
clarify, your customs card must be filled out with the
name used on your identification (passport or birth
certificate). This means if you’re married but
using a birth certificate or passport with your maiden
name, you must fill out a card using your maiden name.
Personal note: Please for the benefit of everyone, fill
out the Immigration and Customs cards on the airplane or
before you get in line. If the airline does not hand out
Immigration & Customs cards during the flight, please
ask for them. This has happened to us several times with
several different airlines.
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What about tipping at the airport?
You don’t have to worry about this until after you
clear Customs as you’ll be handling your own luggage
until that point. Once you clear customs you may
have several people asking to carry your luggage.
I suggest not doing it as they may carry it literally 10
feet and set it down and ask for a tip. At this
point someone else will ask to carry your luggage.
If you have a lot of luggage you’ll already have it on a
cart, so take your own luggage to the Couples desk.
Once you’re ready to board the bus/van, a baggage
handler will take the luggage of several people to the
bus/van. Let them handle it, because it can be a
long haul to the bus/van. This person you do tip;
$1 per bag is acceptable.
When you arrive at COR, it is up to you but we
generally tip the driver a few dollars (we usually give
$10.00 for both of us). Once you step off the
bus/van no one gets tipped. In fact they can get
fired for accepting tips. Anything off the resort,
tip as you would in the States.
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How do we get transportation to COR?
After clearing Customs you will enter the “arrival
area,” ask for the Couples desk. They will "check”
you in. You will get a numbered luggage tag for
each bag; be sure the tag correctly identifies the
resort you are visiting. You may have to wait 15
to 30 minutes until all the couples that arrived at the
same time clear Customs. They have a lounge where
you can get beer, water and soft drinks. They will
then transport you to COR by air-conditioned (but not as
cool as your car!) bus/van. Prior to boarding,
make sure all your luggage gets loaded onto your
bus/van.
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How long does the bus/van trip take to COR?
Approximately 90 to 120 minutes depending upon the
time of day and day of the week.
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What if we arrive early and our room is not ready?
Official check-in is 4:00 pm. You may be able
to get into your room earlier if your room is ready.
The best thing to do is to have your swimwear and
cover-ups easily accessible. This way if you want
you can change in the bathroom or if available,
hospitality room and go to the beach and/or pool.
Otherwise grab a bite to eat, have a rum punch, relax
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What do we do with our luggage while we check in and/or
wait for our room to be ready?
After arriving at COR, you will proceed to check in.
You are asked to remain and confirm that all of your
luggage is unloaded from the bus/van. Until you check
into your room, it would probably be best to keep
valuables with you. COR will watch your luggage
until you are checked in and your room is ready, at
which time they will take you and your luggage to your
room.
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When are meals served?
Continental breakfast is available on the Patio from
5:30 am to 6:30 am. If you prefer, you can have a
Continental breakfast (only room service available)
delivered to your room from 6:30 am to 10:00 am; there
are tags on the back of your room door to order this.
Full breakfast is from 7:30 am to 10:30 am; this
includes omelets and fried eggs made to order, pancakes,
waffles, French toast, bacon, ham, sausage, potatoes,
fresh fruits, smoothies, and much more. Light
lunch of casual fare and snacks is served at the Beach
Grille from 11:00 am to 4:30 am; including hamburgers,
hotdogs, pizza, patties, and chicken (jerked if you
like). The Patio serves a buffet lunch featuring
hot and cold dishes, sandwiches, salads, fresh fruits
and pastries from 12:30 am to 2:30 pm. Dinner is
served at four restaurants. The Veranda is open from
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm serving international cuisine.
Le Gourmet takes reservations with seatings at 6:30,
7:30, and 8:30 Tuesday through Sunday; they serve French
& international cuisine. Reservations are required
and are taken up to 3 days ahead. Reservations at
Le Gourmet normally fill up fairly quickly, so book
early in your stay. Personal note: some people
don’t want to bother dressing up, but we believe the
food and the experience are worth it. Le Gourmet
is closed on Mondays for a private dinner for repeat
guests. During the week there are two
buffets Saturday & Monday.
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Should we fly from Mobay to COR?
Personal opinion, no…to fly to COR after clearing
Customs you would wait to get shuttled over to another
part of Mobay airport, wait to board a small airplane
for the 15 to 20 minute flight to Boscobel (the airport
nearest COR), wait for a van to take you to COR about
twenty minutes away. You may save 15 to 20
minutes. Is it worth the money and the extra
luggage handling? Only you can decide.
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Does COR have Internet access?
Yes. It is located on the lobby level next to
the bank. There is no charge. They request
you limit your access to 15 minutes at a time if people
are waiting. You must stand to use the Internet,
so please check occasionally while you’re in the room to
be sure there’s no one waiting. WIFI is available
free of charge.
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What about storage of valuables?
Each room has a small safe. When you check in
they will give you a lock and one key. Do
not lose the key, as it will cost you $100.00 to have
the lock replaced.
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We know alcohol is included -- what kinds of drinks are
available?
You can get beer, red and white house wine, various
juices and almost any type of mixed drink. If you
can tell them what is in the drink you can most likely
get it. COR has an excellent selection of top
shelf spirits. You can get any of the mixed drinks
with or without alcohol. The tap water is
excellent and safe to drink. You can also get Blue
Mountain coffee, said to be the best in the world and
various teas. Be sure to try some of their
“specialty” drinks like the Dirty Banana, Hummingbird,
etc. There is a book of drinks at the Patio Bar.
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Can you get alcoholic drinks before 10:00 am?
At breakfast you have the ingredients to make a
Bloody Mary. Other than this you have to wait
until 10:00 am unless you have a suite with a minibar.
Remember, the Piano Bar stays open from the night before
until the last guest leaves.
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Do we need to sign up/make reservations for anything
other than dinner in Le Gourmet?
Yes. The catamaran cruise, the Bayside Pasta
restaurant, horseback riding, golf, shopping, &
Margaritaville. Signup is at Guest Services in the
lobby. You don’t need reservations for Dunn’s River
Falls or shopping trips. Water sports activities include
snorkeling, glass bottom boat, wind surfing, sunfish
sailing and water skiing; again, you can find the
schedule and sign up at the water sports area.
Scuba diving has limited days and times; if you’re not
certified you must take and pass a class the day before
your dive( if you are certified be sure to take
your card with you!) Check the schedule and
sign up at water sports. Other activities include
golf with shuttle departures at 8:00 am and 1:00 pm
(green fees included, club and cart rental extra,
mandatory caddy fee) and private sports lessons like
tennis. For a complete list of activities attend
the COR orientations which are offered twice daily.
They will explain what they have to offer, what needs to
be signed up for and show you where everything is. You
can also tune into the Couples channel on the TV. The
activity schedule repeats every week. See
"Activities at COR" below. The information is
accurate as of July 2004.
NOTE, you should check and sign up for dinner and
any activities as soon as possible because many have
limited dates of operation and are limited to the number
of people.
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Can you sign up or make reservations for dinner and
activities prior to arrival at CN?
No you can not. If you make them the day that
you arrive or the following morning, you should not have
any problems.
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Watersports & Scuba at Couples Ocho Rios
Scuba
Certified Diver Program
Dives are offered Sunday through Friday,
deep dive in the morning and shallow in the afternoon.
On Saturday morning we offer a two tank dive and no
afternoon dive. The dives and gear are included with the
price of your stay. We offer Night Dives for an
additional charge. Consider upgrading your certification
while you are visiting by taking an Advanced Course for
an additional charge. Certified divers can may dive once
per day.
Non-Certified Divers
For non-certified divers complimentary
Resort certification and one introductory dive is
offered. Additional non-certified dives are $50 per
person, subject to availability. The Resort Course is
offered Monday through Friday at 9:00 am. Guests are
asked to sign-up one day in advance. This is not a
certification course.
Full Open Water, Advanced Open Water,
Rescue Diver and Dive Master Certifications available
for an additional charge.
Open Water Referrals
Our PADI Instructors can continue and
complete any portion of the Open Water Course you may
have begun at home for an additional charge.
PADI certifications, Advanced and Specialty Dives
Can be organized at an additional cost.
Full Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver and
Dive Master Certifications available for an additional
charge.
All Divers
Please
CLICK HERE to review the medical questionnaire for
divers. All potential divers must review this
questionnaire and visit their local physician, if
necessary, to get the appropriate waivers, if any,
before arriving at the resorts (the form must be stamped
by the physician / medical facility). The alternative is
to visit a doctor in Jamaica to be cleared to dive.
Expect the cost to be at least $100 if done in Jamaica.
Night Dive
Available at $50 per person. Minimum of 4
participants required.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling trips are available 7 days a week. They
are included with the price of your stay.
Glass Bottom Boat Trips
Available 7 days a week. Sign-up the day of at
the water sports hut. They are included with the price of
your stay.
Hobie Cat Sailing
Offered daily first come, first served from 9:00 am –
4:00 pm, with lessons provided. They are included with the
price of your stay.
Waterskiing
Offered daily first come, first served from 9:00 am
– 4:00 pm, with lessons provided. They are included with the
price of your stay.
Windsurfing
Offered daily first come, first served from 9:00 am –
4:00 pm, with lessons provided. They are included with the
price of your stay.
Kayaking
Offered daily first come, first served from 9:00 am –
4:00 pm. They are included with the price of your stay.
Pedal Boats
Offered daily first come, first served from 9:00 am –
4:00 pm. They are included with the price of your stay.
Catamaran Cruise
Catamaran cruise takes you on a relaxing journey along
beautiful coastline. Check activities list or ask guest
relations for days and times of departure. Guests must
sign-up in advance. The cruise is included with the price of
your stay.
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May we suntan in the buff?
Sure, at Couples Ocho Rios there is a private "Au
Naturel" island for just this. The island is for couples
only, no singles allowed and you must be completely
nude. We will transport guests who wish to suntan au
naturel on a small boat to the island. The island has a
bar and beach grill facilities. For those ladies who
wish to only go topless at Couples Ocho Rios, you may do
so on the pier only. At Couples Negril there is a small
semi-private area designated for clothing optional
sunbathing on the main beach. Au naturel sunbathing is
not permitted at Couples Swept Away. Due to the
world-wide popularity of our resorts, it is possible you
may encounter some topless sunbathers on the beach, but
topless bathing is not permitted in nor around any
public swimming pools.
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Do you have to be totally nude on the “Au Naturel"
Island
Yes.
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What if I want a drink while I’m on the island?
There is a swim up bar with food & a bartender.
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How private is the island?
The Island is at least 150 yards from the beach and
can only be accessed by boat. Regular transportation is
supplied by water sports.
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Can women go topless in or around the main pool?
No. Couples’ Policy - Women are not allowed to
go topless in or around the main pools at any of the
three resorts. (Management on
October 6, 2004 restated this policy)
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When is check-out and when do we leave the resort?
Check out is at noon. You will leave the
resort 4 hours ahead of your scheduled departure.
If you leave later than noon, you may be able to use a
room to shower and change prior to leaving the resort.
It does not hurt to ask at the front desk.
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I heard that you have to pay a departure tax when
leaving Jamaica. How much is it and when do we pay?
Currently it is 1,000 Jamaican dollars or $28.00 US
dollars. Check with your travel agent if you
booked a package or with your airline if you booked
directly. Many tour packages have already included
it. Many of the airlines include it in the airline
ticket price. I know that Delta, American, and Air
Jamaica does. If it is not included, you will need
cash to pay the departure tax at Mobay airport prior to
being able to go thru security.
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Where is the best place to buy coffee and rum to take
home?
Buy your coffee when you go into town on the
shopping trip (COR provides transportation to 3 or 4
different areas, one is a craft park). You should
not pay more than $13 to $14 dollars per pound.
Make sure the coffee has the "Coffee Board Seal of
Approval" identifying it as Authentic Blue Mountain
Coffee. Keep your coffee receipt if you buy ground
coffee because the bag is a hard brick-shaped package.
Buy your rum at the airport as the prices are very
competitive and most of the times better than what you
get in town, plus they’ll pack it up for you in a
carry-on box. On this trip the prices for Appleton
rum were: Appleton Special $10 per liter, Appleton
V/X $12 per liter, Appleton Reserve $12 per 3/4 liter,
Appleton Extra $14 per 3/4 liter.
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What is the age group? Is it all young couples?
It depends on the time of year. During our stay in
July it was probably half young couples (under 30).
You will not feel out of place if you are not part of
the young crowd.
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What toiletries does COR provide?
They only provide shampoo/conditioner, bath gel,
soap, aloe gel and moisturizer, all in small bottles.
You can buy most items at the COR store at a premium.
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Is Ocho Rios safe? Is Ocho Rios known for
violence?
Ocho Rios is safe as long as you use the same common
sense that you would in the States. You would not
walk down a dark alley at night by yourself in any city.
Ocho Rios is not known for violence. Just be aware
of your surroundings.
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What time zone is Jamaica in?
Jamaica is on Eastern Standard Time 365 days a year.
This means they do not turn their clocks back.
Therefore, from the first Sunday in April until the last
Sunday in October they are one hour behind EST, i.e.
9:00 am in New York means 8:00 am in Jamaica. The rest
of the year Jamaica is on the same time as New York.
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Is there an ATM at COR?
Yes. In fact there are ATMs near each resort.
In Ocho Rios, ATMs are in town. All cash will be
in Jamaican dollars. Note: If you use a credit card
to obtain cash at an ATM, banks treat this as cash
advanced. If you use a debit card your bank may
charge you a per transaction fee.
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What is the cost for golfing?
At Couples Resorts green fees and transfers are
included. The day before, Guest Relations will issue
your voucher. Bus departs around 8 am and 1 pm (please
reconfirm). Please Note: In Jamaica caddies are
mandatory and tipping is customary.
Couples Ocho Rios guests golf at:
Breezes Runaway Bay Golf Course
The
course is a seventy-two (72) par, eighteen (18) holes
championship golf course.
It was designed by Commander John Harris from Britain and
was opened in 1960. The features of the golf course are long
rolling fairways, large flat greens protected by grassy
mounds and sand bunkers. It has hosted many championship
events including the Ryder Cup Match between the UK and West
Indies, the Jamaica Open and World Cup of Golf Super
Qualifier.
The course measures 5,389 yards and is slope rated 117 from
the forward trees. From the back it measures 6,870 yards and
is slope rated 124. The course is well trapped, protecting
it from certain errant shots and wind gusts of up to 35 mph.- Caddy is mandatory at $16 per caddy
for 18 holes walking or one person on the cart.
- $20 for two persons on the cart.
- $23 for 9 holes using a cart. If there is one person
on cart or one person walking it will be $11. If there
are 2 persons it will be $15 on cart. -
Carts are optional at $35 per cart for 18 holes; $23 for
9 holes. - Club Rental: Titleist clubs
are available for $20 (all rentals available in ladies
and gents, left & right handed). - Shoe
rentals - $10 and socks for $12.
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Can you get postcards and stamps at COR?
Yes to both. Just be aware that postcards may
arrive 2 to 3 weeks AFTER you return home.
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Can we call home?
Yes. At COR they have phones in the rooms as
well as near the lobby. The cost to call direct is
very expensive. Some phone cards will work, but
not all and the per minute charge is still pricey.
The best thing to do is to have a prearranged time when
the person back home calls you.
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Do they get major US stations on the TV?
Yes. At COR they carry one station each of
ABC, CBS, NBC and ESPN.
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Do they have ice available to take back to your room?
Yes. Each room has a pitcher of ice.
Additional ice can be obtained from any of the bars.
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Does COR have laundry service?
Yes they have one-day service Monday through Friday.
The cost varies by article and can be quite expensive.
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Can you go horseback riding at COR?
Yes. Horseback riding can be arranged at the Guest
Services desk in the lobby.
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Does COR do anything special for Halloween?
Yes, each resort is different but
normally they put up decorations and have various
Halloween activities you can participate in. COR
has a Halloween show after dinner.
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Does COR do anything special for Christmas and New Years
Eve?
Yes. Christmas usually consists of a
quiet non-denominational service and Christmas Carols.
New Years Eve is a very big gala with a special dinner,
lavish entertainment, flowing champagne, and breakfast
at 1:00am.
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Can you swim with the dolphins?
Yes. Dolphin Cove is located in Ocho Rios,
approximately 25 minutes from COR. For detailed
information, costs and to make advanced reservations
contact them at
http://www.dolphincovejamaica.com/.
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Can you get a massage or other spa services?
Yes. Go to the Couples web site, click on the
specific resort, then click on Spa. It will list
the services available and appointment times. Repeat
guests get free thirty-minute massages.
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Can you register your honeymoon?
Yes. Go to the Couples web site, click on
Honeymoons and weddings and there will be link.
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What are the direct addresses for Couples Ocho Rios?
Couples Ocho Rios – P.O Box 330, Tower Isle, St Mary,
Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica, WI
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What are the phone numbers for Couples Ocho Rios?
876-975-4271 Fax 876-975-4433
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Other information
1) There is one main building with three wings
attached. As you look from the lobby to the ocean,
Tower Isle is directly in front of you.
2) The food is excellent. Food is one thing that you
do not have to worry about. Personal note: we
often hear people say “this doesn’t taste like (fill in
the blank) at home”; well, you’re not home – you’re in
Jamaica! Enjoy their cuisine! This is part
of the experience and fun of traveling.
3) This may sound silly to say, but drink
plenty of water throughout the day . With
the heat and drinking alcohol you can get dehydrated
easily and before you realize it. You don’t want
to spend a day of your vacation feeling lousy. (
Again...yes, I learned this from personal experience!)
4) There is a nurse's office with regular office hours
at no charge. If you need medical attention
outside the regular office hours a doctor is on call 24
hours. There is an additional charge if the doctor
is called or a prescription is required.
5) The electric current in Jamaica is 110Volts, 50
cycles. This is similar to the US except your
electrical appliance will run a little slower. You
probably will not notice any difference. No
adapters or converters are provided.
6) Other excursions are offered by local
travel companies. They have an agent at COR to
provide info and pricing. Depending upon your
interests, you may want to pay for an off site tour.
7) Make sure COR knows your arriving flight
information. Have your travel agent confirm, call
direct at 876-975-4271. Provide names, dates and
flight information.
8) Normally there are no problems with your
reservation, but things do happen, as can happen with
any hotel reservation. To make sure check in goes
smoothly, have a copy of your travel voucher, receipt
and/or confirmation letter from your travel agent,
booking agent or Couples. Also having a copy of
your credit card statement showing payments may come in
handy. We book directly with Couples, therefore we
ask for a confirming e-mail stating that everything has
been paid. Having the above information with you
will help with check in, if there is a problem with your
reservation.
9) Once you leave the Couples Arrival area at Mobay
and on your way to the buses/vans, you may be asked
several times by different people, if you want to buy
some drugs. If you are not interested just say "No
Thank You" or just ignore them. If you are
interested, be careful. Drug dealers can work both sides
of the street. Just remember, DRUGS ARE ILLEGAL in
Jamaica and you could face fines and/or prison time.
At the very least, if caught you will be detained.
Not a good way to start your vacation.
10) To get information and to book flights between
Mobay and Couples Resorts contact Tim Air at
http://www.timair.com/
11) Be prepared to hear “no problem” a lot J
and remember the phrase “Irie (eye-ree), mon” when
someone asks how you’re doing, how your stay is going,
etc. as it means “everything’s great”!
12) For wedding or vow renewal information
go to the Couples web site and click on honeymoons and
weddings. It will list items included, documents
required, costs, photography and video services with
costs, types and costs for passes for people not staying
at the resort as well as contact information.
13) This should go without saying, but HAVE A GREAT
TIME!!!! JA MON!
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Disclaimer:
All information assumes US citizenship. Conditions may
vary for other nationalities. Any references to time
of day, day of week, availability of activity or cost of a
particular item may be subject to change without notice.
References to credit cards or debit cards are
interchangeable.
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