Sandals Whitehouse, an all-inclusive resort within a wilderness preserve

The adults-only Sandals Whitehouse stands alone in its location on Jamaica’s south coast, within a 500-acre wilderness preserve. The resort comprises 50 acres of woods and has a half-mile white-sand beach. There are three European-inspired villages here, Italian, French and Dutch, all home to luxurious, ocean-front rooms and suites. There are seven restaurants and bars and four pools, one reportedly the largest in Jamaica, and  activities are held day and night. There is also a nature trail here for those inclined to hike, as well as a fitness center, and spa, where treatments can be booked at extra cost.

All accommodations at Sandals Whitehouse are beach-facing and within yards of the ocean. Featuring both concierge and butler service accommodation, there are 360 rooms and suites located in three villages with distinct Italian, Dutch or French architectural features set in acres of colorful tropical gardens.

The categories are: Luxury room, with fine furnishings and appointments; concierge room, where Sandals concierge service includes VIP check-in, special luggage handling, private parties and a concierge dedicated to your needs; and butler room, where butlers trained by the Guild of Professional English Butlers organize and assist guests with all their needs, including unpacking and making reservations, as well as preparing candle-lit baths.

The restaurants and bars here are:

•Giuseppe’s: Italian cuisine with pastas, pizza and antipasti bar against backdrop of vaulted ceilings, domed windows and a wood-enclosed wine tower, open for lunch and dinner.

•Jasmine’s: Asian accents highlight this restaurant which serves Asian fare for dinner only.

•Café de Paris: The place to come for pastries, crepes, coffees and dessert, open from early morning until 11 p.m.

•Eleanor’s: Caribbean cuisine with white-glove service in a restaurant of plantation style with a turning waterwheel and stone fireplace, open for breakfast and dinner.

•The Bayside: International fare served in a restaurant with sponge-painted walls and vivid mosaics, open for all meals.

•Bluefield Beach Club: Traditional Jamaican food, served noon until 6 p.m.

•Neptune’s: Set overlooking the beach, this restaurant serves classic Mediterranean fare for dinner only.

A wide range of activities are offered here, in addition to the use of four swimming pools, four whirlpools and the beach. Non-motorized water sports included are canoes, kayaks, windsurfing, hydrobikes, snorkeling, Hobie Cats, rides in a glass-bottom boat, knee boarding, sailing, water-skiing and scuba diving (certified divers get two free dives a day and newbies can take a scuba course for $80). Land sports include ping pong, shuffleboard, day and night tennis, a fitness center, board games, beach volleyball and billiards. The Red Lane Spa is where you can book treatments at extra cost.

There is a variety of nightly entertainment here, including a piano bar, talent shows, live shows, a Caribbean Night, live bands and a charity casino night.

Sandals Whitehouse
Whitehouse
Westmoreland, Jamaica
Phone: 888-726-3257
Website: http://www.sandals.com/main/whitehouse/wh-home.cfm
Rates from $193