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Jamaica

Proven Jamaica Destination Management Company: DMC and Planner
for Specialist Incentive, Conference, Event and Convention Travel Organisers Worldwide

	GLAMOUR DESTINATION MANAGEMENT
Contacts Lot 1225 Providence Drive Ironshore Industrial Estate Montego Bay Jamaica Tel: + 876-953-3810 / 0762 Fax: + 876-953-3740 Email: jamaica@dudmc.com Web Site: www.glamourdmc.com Contact: Rachel Anderson - Director Business Expansion Susan Wallace - Account Manager - Groups/Events Tamika Davis - Account Manager Links Company Destination Example Programme Suggested Sightseeing Theme Party Ideas for Incentives A Few Extra Touches Welcome Gifts Specialist Groups

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General Information

Company

A pioneer in Destination Management Services in the Caribbean, Glamour was established in Jamaica over 20 years ago by a team of the island’s most successful travel professionals.

Our corporate headquarters are in Montego Bay, Jamaica, but our expertise is known throughout the Caribbean. Founded in 1987 by Chairman and Director Roy Anderson and Co-Director Myrtle Dwyer with the intent to provide the highest level of ground services in the Caribbean, Glamour is your Destination Concierge and will provide you with innovative travel concepts across the region. Rachel Anderson, a graduate of economics from Davidson College, North Carolina, U.S.A., joined in 2008 to build on the great framework which her parents initiated.

Glamour began with the introduction of program planning for groups as well as providing luxury ground handling services for their discriminating clients staying at Half Moon in Rose Hall, Jamaica. With the knowledge and success gained from that venture, Glamour grew to own its own fleet of luxury vehicles and offers a wide range of services to international clients.

Myrtle Dwyer talks about Jamaica at WTM 2009 -  http://www.glamouratwtm

Destination

Jamaica is blessed with some of the most picturesque land and seascapes in the world. Here, you can experience a wealth of natural wonders, from intricate coral reefs, to miles of white beach, cascading waterfalls, coastal plains and the famous Blue Mountains - home to the best coffee in the world.

Example Programme

Day 1 -ARRIVAL TO MONTEGO BAY
Arrival at the Donald Sangster International Airport.

Meet and Greet at the airport by Glamour DMC staff, and transfer to your hotel in Montego Bay.

Airport Meet/Greet: There’s nothing better than to be greeted with a friendly face when entering a foreign country – our resident airport team will be happy to extend a warm Jamaican welcome to the group after they’ve cleared immigration and customs and enter into the Transportation/Arrival Hall. A name sign or company logo will be used to allow easy recognition to each arriving participant. Participants after being met and greeted will be escorted out to their waiting pre- assigned motor vehicle to effect airport transfer.

Porterage: Our porterage service is designed to "take the hassle out of travel." Porters are pre-assigned and briefed on the arrival and departure details, also the colours for the baggage tags (identification). As soon as the group exits Customs, then the luggage will be carefully handled by the Porters who will transfer them to the Luggage Truck for loading and direct transfer to the hotel. On the return leg, the loading of luggage will be coordinated by the hotel for direct transfer to the airport. Again, pre-assigned porters will handle the luggage and place them in the designated area in the departure lounge.

Round-Trip Airport Transfer to resort: Impeccably maintained and serviced we ensure that each of our vehicles provides it's passengers with a worry free trip. Depending on the flight pattern, our 45/49 seater luxury motor coaches and/or 29 seater mini buses will be used to effect the group’s transfer to the host hotel. Although our luxury motor coaches are equipped to handle passengers and luggage, we will also provide our Luggage Truck as further assistance in the transportation of luggage.

Cold Towels and bottled water: This service is always highly appreciated by our clients when handed out on the buses.

Hospitality Desk: On-Site hospitality desk will be manned by one of our Sales representatives to assist the Travel Director or Company Executive at the Hospitality Desk; coordinating all functions, answering all questions relating to the island, helping with sign-ups, possible group check-in, establishing check-out times and baggage pick-up etc.

PM - Welcome reception at the hotel - Junkanoo Beach Party
Jankanoo Jamaican Beach Party! With a mix of Jamaican music, laughter and audience participation, The Fun, Fun, Fun includes activities like a hula hoop, Limbo Dance and much more… you can show us your best moves in the Hula Hoop contest! But don’t stop there….we’ve got three other contests ready to go as well! Each and every participant will be singing and dancing good Vibrations as they leave the beach.

Entertainment Suggestion:
• Stilt Walkers, Limbo Dancers & Fire Eaters
• Jamaican Storyteller
• Steel Band for cocktails
• Disc Jockey to entertain during dinner
• Craft Vendors

Day 2 - Optional Activities

Option 1 - Catamaran Sail & Snorkel

On this excursion you will:

• Enjoy a welcome from the crew as you board the spacious 53’ or 63’ Tropical Dreamer, Day Dreamer or Island Dreamer sailing catamaran.
• Sit back and relax while the music flows and the sails unfurl as you depart for the snorkel site.
• Don your snorkel equipment and descend the forward stairway which lowers directly into the water providing easy access for swimming and snorkeling.
• Enjoy the opportunity to observe the colorful creatures and coral reefs of Montego Bay’s Marine Park.
• Lounge at the open bar with a thirst quenching selection of Red Stripe beer on tap, rum punch, fruit punch, rum and vodka drinks, sodas and bottled water.
• Laze on the front nets as the caress of a gentle Caribbean breeze and the reggae and soca music fill the air as you sail towards Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville.
• Enjoy Margaritaville’s exhilarating water slide that splashes into the sea or test your acrobatic skills on the water trampolines.
• Sit and relax at the bar and enjoy the ambiance before setting sail along the coastline with beautiful vistas of white sand beaches, seaside cliffs and verdant hills; ladies will enjoy a special treat of a soothing foot massage and you can learn the latest dance moves with the zany crew as you sail back along Montego Bay’s scenic harbor to Cornwall Beach on the famous “Hip Strip.”

Option 2 - Bamboo River Raft / Gentle Raft & Liquer Tasting with making Pina Colada

Enjoy a leisurely raft ride on a 2-person bamboo river raft (2 persons per raft).

On this excursion you will:
• Take a short 30-minute ride through the mountainous interior to a village called Lethe.
• Begin your spectacular trip as you board a 30' bamboo raft.
• Have your trip enhanced by the captain’s stories and knowledge.
• Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience rafting on Jamaica’s great river.
• Experience a liquor tasting and experience the making of a Pina Colada directly from the coconut.
• Enjoy a complimentary fruit drink and visit the gift shop.

SAMPLE LUNCH MENU
Baked Chicken Tenderloin
With Cilantro & Herb sauce
Paired with
Sweet/Savory potatoes
In a honey sauce
String Beans sprinkled with crushed almonds/onions
Cucumbers coated with bread crumbs
Fried with bacon bits.
Sweets
Jamaican Rum Cake

BAR
Fruit Punch / Bottled Water / Red Stripe Beer / Chilean Wines – Merlot / Chardonnay

Option 3 - Bird Watching – Bluefields Mountains
This tours offer premier birding tours at Bluefield’s which is one of Jamaica's Important Bird Areas (IBA). It is also one of the most scenic areas on the island and just over an hour from Negril or Montego Bay.

• From the mountains to the sea, we are exceptionally fortunate at Bluefields to see a tremendous number of species of birds. Of the 28 Jamaican endemic species we have observed 20, plus a further 13 endemic sub-species in our local area. Among the regular favourites on our tours are the: Jamaican Tody, Jamaican Oriole, Jamaican Stripe-headed Tanager, Orangequit, Jamaican Euphonia, Jamaican Elaenia, Jamaican Pewee, Olive-throated Parakeet, Northern Potoo, Rufous-tailed Flycatcher, Jamaican Woodpecker, Arrow-headed warbler and White-eyed Thrush, Red-billed Streamertail, Vervain and Mango Hummingbirds.

• Jamaica has more endemics than any other island in the Caribbean. In all, we have around 290 species including a large number of winter visitors, transients and vagrants that can be observed depending on the season.

• In winter, through migration, we nearly double the number of species in Jamaica. These migrants can arrive in August and remain here until May. For guest from North America it is a good opportunity to see species that do not occur in their home territory. Whilst from Europe, the winter season is an ideal time to visit and to catch the mainly North American influx. Many of the species that come at this time add to our own resident populations. In spring, we have a few species that migrate to breed here. (Black Whiskered Vireo, Caribbean Martin, Antillean Night Hawk).

EVENING - Dinner off property at the Bellefield Great House & Gardens

Theme : Port Royal Pirates Party / Duration: 3-4 hours

The Bellefield Great House other wise known as the Barnett Estate is one of the area's finest examples of Old World colonialism in Jamaica and is excellent for welcome receptions and Gala Dinners. Relive the Grand Era of the notorious pirate turned Governor of Jamaica Captain Henry Morgan as we recreate the rum taverns of old Port Royal – the grandest city in the colonies. Vice and decadence thrived in the city of sin with an abundance of ale, hearty food, wenches and wine along with lively fiddlers and toe tapping beats makes this a fun filled and exciting trip back in time with the infamous “bad boys” of old.

Additional Enhancements:
• Hijacking of the buses on the way to Bellefield by Rebel Pirates on horses
• Cigar Roller and Rummier
• Photographer
• Reggae Band
• Decorated Dance Floor
• Staging & Lighting

Wenches Tavern

Hors D’oeuvres
• Conch Fritters with Spicy West Indian Remoulade Sauce
• Salt Cod Cakes with Tropical Tartar Sauce
• Oysters with Caribbean Jus
• Smoked Marlin Ceviche with Breadfruit Chips
• Escoveitch Fish

Beverage
Cocktail Bar & Signature Drinks

Dinner
Bucaneers Buffet
• Suckling Pig with Sweet Potato Stuffing and Rum Sauce
• Crown Roast of Beef with Gravy and Savoury Bread Pudding
• Carved Jerked Turkey with Cornbread Croutons
• Roasted Potatoes
• Roasted carrots and Onions
• Baked Plantain
• Pickled Salads

Day 3 - Group Activity - Dunn's River Falls and Shopping in Ocho Rios
Don't miss the opportunity to visit Dunn’s River Falls, what some say is the 8th Wonder of the World.

On this excursion you will:
• Take a wonderful scenic 2-hour drive past some of Jamaica’s most beautiful villages, resorts, vacation homes and historical attractions.
• Arrive at the fall in Ocho Rios. Have the opportunity to climb the 600' waterfall and bask in its refreshing natural pools.
• Stop for shopping before going back to the resort, time permitting, at City Center.

Evening - Dinner at Leisure
Here are a few recommendations for off-site dinning :-

1. The Sugar Mill
Tiny twinkling lights softly illuminate the original stone terrace and entryway that welcomes guests to the enchanting Sugar Mill restaurant. Dine al fresco and enjoy a magical evening of gourmet contemporary Caribbean Fusion Cuisine, live music and romance. The Sugar Mill is open for dinner only and is available for private parties and receptions.

2. Marguerites by the Sea
The cuisine, described as "Creative Caribbean seafood" is considered amongst the island's best. Constantly being tweaked in sync with diner's tastes and availability of the freshest marine specialties, the menu celebrates the abundance of local seafood, including shrimp, scallops, fish, calamari and lobster. Pasta and vegetarian entrees complement Marguerites' signature dishes, Sanibel Island Treasure Chest, Tijuana Shrimp and Sesame Seared Yellow fin Tuna Meat-lovers aren't forgotten, however, and can enjoy a large selection of imported steaks.

3. Three Palms
Set in a country club-type building, Three Palms caters to a crowd who enjoy posh continental cuisine and ambiance. The menu items are somewhat pricey, but the Long Island duck, lobster dishes, and seafood choices are skillfully prepared to make the sacrifice worth it.

4. The House Boat Grill
Moored in the calm waters of the Montego Bay Marine Park Fish Sanctuary, The HouseBoat Grill offers a unique setting for an intimate, one of a kind dining experience. Enjoy dinner downstairs in our cozy dining room, upstairs on our upper deck under the stars, or waterside to be entertained by our nightly aquatic ballet performed by snook & tarpon game fish. The HouseBoat Grill features a constantly evolving fusion menu created by internationally trained Chef Rich Nurse. Come casually elegant. Heels not recommended.

Day 4 - Day at Leisure
Evening - Final Night Gala at the RoseHall Great House.

PM Private dinner off property
Theme: Plantation Evening

Stage your celebration in the perfect venue, the majestic Rose Hall Great House. This location offers many stylish settings to gives your festivity the right ambience.

Rose Hall Great House
Rose Hall great house, the most famous in Jamaica, is a Georgian Mansion with a stone base and a plastered upper storey, high on the hillside, with a fantastic panorama over the coast. Built in the 1770s, Rose Hall was restored in the 1960s to its former splendour, with mahogany floors, interior windows and doorways, paneling and wooden ceilings.

It is decorated with silk wallpaper printed with palms and birds, ornamented with chandeliers and furnished with mostly European antiques. Rose Hall is most famous for the story of its mistress Annie Palmer, who came here in 1820.

You will be welcomed by local school children attired in traditional Jamaican Bandana singing an array of local folk songs. A signature drink “Witches Brew” or “Annie’s Potion” along with hors d’oeuvres greet you as you make your way toward the Ball room the soft, melodic sounds of Jamaican Reggae float through the air. You will be drawn into the historic mystique as you are escorted to your table by hostesses dressed is period garb – feel free to take photographs.

During the evening your guest will be left spell bound by the dramatic dance presentation.

Theme description:
A final night or award evening your guests will always remember. A truly elegant event as only Half Moon has created for over 50 years. A combination of European sophistication, British pomp & circumstance with Jamaican warmth and flair.

Décor: An assortment of potted plants are placed around the perimeter of the room. Tables are covered with floor length black table cloths and gold overlays, white napkins and white chair covers is complimented with gold tie backs. Centerpieces consisting of low arrangement with hurricane shade, pillar candles an assortment of tropical and imported flowers or high topiary floral arrangement on gold stand surrounded with four votive candles. Menus scrolled with gold ribbons and placed on Half Moon or gold plated Show plates. Two Pedestal Floral Arrangements located at your preferred locations, vases with flowers in restrooms. Cold towel service before or at the end your meal.

Lighting: Intelligent lightings will accentuate the band stage; gold and amber lights with up-shots will create a stunning ‘glow’ in the room and prepare your guests for an evening of elegance and style. Yours servers will be elegantly dressed in black & white with black vest and gloves.

Entertainment: Children's Choir, Native Showcase and Reggae Showband.

Day 5 - Departures
• Transfers to airport from the Resort per flight manifest
• Required airport pick up will be two hours prior to flight departure time
• Bag pull service, which is recommended one hour prior to bus pick up time
• Deparute notices can be done upon the request of the client

Suggested Sightseeing

• Golf Tee Times
• Dunn’s River Falls
• Blue Mountains Trail Hiking
• Rafting on the Martha Brae
• Rose Hall Great House Tour
• Jungle River Tour
• Appleton Rum Estate Tour
• Canopy Tour
• Dolphin Cove
• Coyaba River Garden
• Horseback Riding

Tours:

• Coastal boat trips
• Beach tours and water sports
• Water park
• River rafting
• Village and cultural experiences
• Shopping and dining
• Snorkeling and scuba diving
• Sailing cruises
• City tours
• Great House tours
• Plantation tours
• River Falls
• Eco tours
  
  

Theme Party Ideas for Incentives

Pirates of the Caribbean
Ahoy mates! Recreate the revelry of a time with pirates and wenches, buccaneers shipwrecks and hidden treasures under the sea. A delectable menu of tropical bounty, succulent meats roasted and grilled over open flames accompanied by savory sauces that satisfy the lustiest of appetites.

Décor
Set by the sea, be transported back to the time when Captain Morgan docked on our shores. Rustic wooden tables are topped with wrought lanterns, tiki torches, treasure chests, canon, eve patches and skull caps. A ship wrecked boat is positioned for photos of laud lubbers. Waitors & Waitresses dressed in black and tropical print completes to complete the theme.

East meets West in Thai-Caribbean Fused Event
The Lost Kingdom of Siam will be brought to life as Half Moon's spacious Royal Pavilion and lawn are transformed into a tribute to the splendid dynasty that ruled southeast Asia for over 400 years.

Phra Buddha Chinnarat and Phara Buddha Chinnasi stand guard as guests enter the grand reception.  Khou dancers will greet each guest with the traditional Phuang Malai (flower garland) as traditional Thai music create the perfect tone for an evening to remember.

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served by staff dressed in the traditional attire of the Ayutthaya court as guests meet around an ice-carved temple replica. 

When dinner is called, guests will be directed to the dining pagoda, designed to celebrate the intricate drama and beauty of Thai architecture.  Decorated with cascading orchids, scented with intoxicating Jasmine and teaming with breathtaking floral creations, and jewel-coloured fabric guests will be invited to dine on traditional benches dressed with comfortable silk cushions.  Here a six-course, Thai-inspired menu fused with exotic Jamaican flavours will certainly sate the appetite. 

Khou dancers continue to entertain throughout the evening interspersed with traditional folk music from both Thailand and Jamaica.

After dinner, a relaxation pagoda awaits with therapists on hand to administer sample treatments from Half Moon’s innovative Fern Tree, the Spa at Half Moon.  While guests retreat to the relaxation pagoda, others can enjoy a Thai-inspired garden under the magical, star-lit Jamaican sky.  Here aperitifs, teas and petit fours will be served and a dramatic fireworks display over sea will punctuate the celebration of the Lost Kingdom of Siam.

Cool Runnings
When in Jamaica – party Jamaican style. This is the way to throw a party in Jamaica, with reggae music in the air, the food spicy and hot and good vibes all around. Feast on suckling pig, pepper pot soup, spicy jerk meats, tempting sweet treats and more.

Décor
Set by soothing Caribbean Sea, gentle waves lapping ashore add to the melody of the evening. Picnic tables are decked with our national colours of black, green and gold and topped with wrought iron lanterns and centerpieces consisting of tropical flowers in natural straw containers. Bamboo buffet stations painted in traditional Rastafarian colours of its (red), green and gold complete the look and set the perfect backdrop for a robust feast. Tiki torches and paper luminaries add to the ambiance of the evening.

Rastafarian wigs are given to your guests to complete the ‘bashment one vibes’ experience. Servers dressed in black and tropical print completes the ‘one vibes’ of a Cool Running Feast. All you have to do is select the menu and the experience is authentically complete.

Beach Soiree
Entrance & Cocktail Lounge: The entrance will be decorated with a festive display of rum barrels and nautical props such as lanterns, conch shells, fish netting, bottles, rope, anchors, etc. The display will be up lit. Tall cocktail tables dressed with lime green linens and accented with Cayman Islands inspired centerpieces. Cabanas will be up lit with a soft turquoise glow to enhance the atmosphere and create ambience. The soft lounge sets will be dressed in white linen and accented with turquoise & lime green pillows, and co-ordinating floral tropical centerpieces.

Beach Decor: The beach area will be accented with the use of turquoise and lime green coloured LED lighting effects. A large air inflated balloon that illuminates 360 degree of surrounding area. The air star sits on a tripod and raised to 15’-20’ for more lighting. Entertainment will be provided by a 4 piece steel band.

Carnival Night
Entrance & Cocktail Lounge: The entrance will be decorated with arch designed with vibrant yellow and orange fabric and accented with carnival masks.There will be soft lounge sets dressed in red linen and accented with textured pillows, and coordinating floral & tropical centerpieces. The inside of the restaurant will be set up for the cocktail reception and all tables inside will be dressed in hot pink, blue and yellow linens.

10 x tall cocktail tables, tropical centrepieces, and candle votives. In the centre of each table will be a tropical inspired table centrepiece, designed with yellow & hot pink flowers and sit on a glass mirror tile. Each table will have co-ordinating candle votives in candleholders.

Area Décor: Custom draping of ceiling tent in colorful sheer fabric, accented with swags of red, yellow and green fabric.
The tent frame will also be dressed with coordinating fabric, to coordinate with the theme of the event.

A Few Extra Touches

Airport Meet/Greet: There’s nothing better than to be greeted with a friendly face when entering a foreign country – our resident airport team will be happy to extend a warm Jamaican welcome to the group after they’ve cleared immigration and customs and enter into the Transportation/Arrival Hall.   A name sign or company logo will be used to allow easy recognition to each arriving participant.  Participants after being met and greeted will be escorted out to their waiting pre- assigned motor vehicle to effect airport transfer.

Porterage:  Our porterage service is designed to "take the hassle out of travel."  Porters are pre-assigned and briefed on the arrival and departure details, also the colours for the baggage tags (identification).  As soon as the group exits Customs, then the luggage will be carefully handled by the Porters who will transfer them to the Luggage Truck for loading and direct transfer to the hotel.   On the return leg, the loading of luggage will be coordinated by the hotel for direct transfer to the airport.  Again, pre-assigned porters will handle the luggage and place them in the designated area in the departure lounge. 

Cold Towels and bottled water: This service is always highly appreciated by our clients when handed out on the buses.

On-Site hospitality desk will be manned by one of our Sales representatives to assist the Travel Director or Company Executive at the Hospitality Desk; coordinating all functions, answering all questions relating to the island, helping with sign-ups, possible group check-in, establishing check-out times and baggage pick-up etc.

CHILDREN CHOIR (Age 6-10 years)  
The children will sing melodious songs of the islands heritage. Their songs bring great joy to those who hear them. Each child in the Choir has a story to tell. Enjoy angelic voices at its best as they warm your hearts for 1 full hour.

Steel Pan Band / Caribbean Reggae Band

Welcome Gifts

• Spice & Coffee Basket
• Bob Marley CD
• Hand painted Plates each done by Jamaican Artist, company logo can be affixed to the front or back

Specialist Groups

Will research into any specialist Group some suggestion are below.

• Flowers
• Bird Watching
• Cricket
• Rugby