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Would this be an Issa family property now?
I'm so glad someone who will take care it bought it. It's an amazing property and the Villas are beautiful inside and out. Made me sad to walk by there and see it all over grown and run down.
Good news!
New name: Dance Awhile?
What about the Cliffs property? The website has been down for a few weeks now.
It is now called Idle Awhile Villas.
Idle Awhile Villas is now taking reservations, their contact number is 1-876-957-3302 or 1-876-957-9000, (Toll free) 1-877-243-5352.
By email it's stay@idleawhile.com.
Info on Moondance Cliffs
http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/l...vagabond-group
Moon Dance bought by Vagabond Group
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Published:Monday | April 6, 2015Janet Silvera
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Florida-based developer Avra Jain has teamed up with former Jamaican hotelier Mary Phillips, as well as culinary artists Delius Shirley and Cindy Hutson, to acquire Negril's Moon Dance Resort.
Operating under Jain's Vagabond Group brand, the team takes control of the five-acre property, which boasts unparalleled vistas overlooking the Negril cliffs and the Caribbean Sea on June 1.
In a media release last weekend, Vagabond announced that the property will close for a four-month overhaul of its 33 rooms (which include four villas), restaurant, spa and public areas.
Following the property upgrades, the hotel will reopen on October 1, as The Cliff Hotel and Spa.
The decision to acquire the property, the Vagabond Group said in its release, is part of an expansion and mission to own unique properties that provide "magical" travel experiences.
"As a group, we know that Jamaica is one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in the Caribbean, and we believe the culture, people, beaches and the unrivalled sunsets are like none other in the Caribbean. This is where travellers will want to be, and we are confident in Mary, and the local team she is assembling and their ability to make the resort one of the most outstanding on the island," said Jain.
Phillips for years worked as second in command at the Round Hill Hotel and Villas, Hanover, and later as general manager at the Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios, St Ann, where she spent 11 years.
Adding to the distinction of the property, Shirley and Hutson, operators of the multi-award winning Ortanique Restaurants in Coral Gables, Florida, Camana Bay on Grand Cayman Island, and Harbour Island, will be at the helm of the food and beverage operations at the resort.
Shirley is the son of international culinary icon, the late Norma Shirley, who passed away in 2010 but transferred her talent for tantalising taste buds to her son.
According to the Vagabond Group, chef Hutson, who discovered her love for cooking at age nine and who is the recipient of multiple coveted chef awards, will introduce various menus consisting of an international flair with Jamaican influences.
Phillips, who has been appointed managing director of the property, said her vision for the resort was to deliver an extraordinary experience that merges contemporary luxury with the understated elegance of island life.
"I'm very pleased to have these distinguished partners on-board who truly understand the value of a quality hospitality experience. Together we will elevate our standards for the property, taking it to the next level that Jamaica deserves. The level of product and service we will offer will not only benefit the property but also the local community and Jamaica's travel industry as a whole," she stated.
janet.silvera@gleanerjm.com
From a tourist point of view...Mary Phillips was fabulous at the Jamaica Inn...I'm sure she'll be just as fabulous in this new venture.
Has anyone inquired on pricing yet? It looks like a great property and have heard nothing but positive reviews from those who have stayed there. I have stayed in a few villas in Negril and they tend to run higher than other villas I have rented in other areas of Jamaica, and likely for a good reason due to everything that Negril has to offer.
It's was a great property before, but now with the new touches added it's even better. The rates are extremely reasonable for the quality service that is being offered.
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Living room of one of our 5 bedroom villa, Cotton.
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COTTON (5 Bedroom villa) one of our well appointed beach front villas.
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NASEBERRY (3 Bedroom villa)
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The original owner gave me a tour of the property back in 2002. Simply the most beautiful villas I have ever seen!
It sure is. We hope to have you visit us some time to see the changes that we've done.
Still is an amazing property.
The new Idle Awhile Villas
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Lush forestry leading to the lobby
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Have a relaxing day on the beach
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I want to stay here!
We've always loved walking past the property. The beach front there is fabulous. We were always amazed by how empty the place was. So happy to hear that Idle Awhile has purchased the place. We have stayed at Idle Awhile and visited the cliffs resort. Will look forward to walking past the property on our next time to Negril and see the place Idle Awhile style! I hope to one day stay there with family!
There was some construction in front in August, anyone know what they did there? I asked the security and they did not know anything.
Windsor,
We will be more than happy to have you stay with us. You can contact us at stay@idleawhile.com to book your reservation with us.
For more information you an visit our website at www.idleawhile.com.
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Originally Posted by poolguywindsor
We paved the walk way and parking area in the front. A bit of refurnish was done to the villas and interior design was changed to fit the Idle Awhile concept.
Hopefully next time you won't be walking pass the property but actually be staying with us. The villas are beautiful and homely.
I hope you meant homey, not homelyQuote:
Originally Posted by Idle Awhile Resorts
I hope the new owners let Merlyn continue to run her fruit stand at the edge of the property. She's been a fixture and I'd hate to see her displaced or hassled. She works hard, has many tourist friends and provides a fine service. Can't beat her OJ!
I'm sure the owners of Moondance Villas are to busy and polit to respond to your post. But you need to broaden your literary horizons a bit. In Jamaica and much of the English speaking world "homely" is synonymous with what we North Americans mean when we say "homey". BTW, synonymous " means having an identical meaning".Quote:
Originally Posted by saeyedoc
Slimjim,Quote:
Originally Posted by slimjim
Your response states that you speak for all of North America????? Homey where I come from is not synonymous with homely, not even close. The Doc(SAEYEDOC) is well educated, well traveled, and cultured much more than most "docs" that I have encountered. Sorry man, but your need to correct came up far short from the reality of this man........
Love this post...Quote:
Originally Posted by sabu
Booger and Doc. I was needlessly snarky and pretentious in my post. I knew it as soon as I posted. I apologize profoundly. There is no place on this board for rudeness.
However, I stand by my point. I was trying to say (badly, it would seem) that the meaning of "homely" in Jamaica is the same as the meaning of "homey" in the USA and Canada.
Interestingly if you look it up, homely is generally thought to mean unattractive in North America, while the definition can mean simple, but cozy and comfortable, for British. It's its own antonym.
Moondance was the most amazing and wonderful place to stay. We stayed in the 4 bdr villa in 2010 for a week. It was perfect for my 79 yr old mother to be on the ground floor and the rest of us on the 2nd floor. The cook and bar tender were the greatest. The location is perfect. My Jamaican friends were also welcome to visit at any time. Yes, it was a bit pricy but if you got 4 rooms at a AL it really came out better since you don't have to wait in line for meals, everything was cooked to order. It was quite and we had some prime family time. This was a gift to us from our mother. She wanted to do 1 last trip with us out of the country. Now her doctor did not think we should be going to a 3rd world country but she was determined to go. We had the time of our lives that trip! Little did we know we would lose our dear mother exactly 1 year later. Moondance Villas will always hold a special place in the Knaub family hearts.
You are both wrong Homey is what Marge calls Homer Simpson. ha ha....................::Quote:
Originally Posted by saeyedoc
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