Property Type:	Villa/Estate
Website:	http://www.villaleisure.com
Phone:	1-800-526-4244

The 32 fully-staffed Royal Villas at Half Moon, each with private pool, are part of the Half Moon Golf, Tennis & Beach Club. The Royal Villas are set within a private enclave with one side adjoining the Ritz Carlton and the other side adjoining a private beach.

Half Moon Golf, Tennis & Beach Club
Step through the ornately carved iron gates into the most exclusive resort community in Jamaica and you will immediately discover why the most discerning travelers in the world, including Queen Elizabeth, other members of the British Royal family, and three U.S. Presidents, have chosen Half Moon Golf, Tennis & Beach Club.

Situated on 425 acres, with two miles of oceanfront (60% of which is beach), the easy, elegant style of Half Moon is evident throughout the resort's luxurious guest accommodations, including 174 suites and 32 private villas that blend seamlessly into the lush, tropical landscape. Each room is individually decorated with a dramatic blend of old-world European-style, tropical Caribbean colors and prints, and a touch of whimsy. Rich Queen Anne-inspired mahogany furnishings, original and colorful Jamaican paintings, sumptuous coordinating fabrics, four-poster beds, vibrant floor coverings, state-of-the-art bathrooms and dramatic ocean or garden views combine for the ultimate in barefoot elegance and style.

Each villa is complete with a private pool and a staff including a houseman, maid and cook who can prepare and serve meals in the privacy of the villa.

Create your own paradise each day from an extensive list of resort amenities such as a therapeutic day at the spa, in-villa massage, eighteen holes on the championship Robert Trent Jones, Sr. golf course, horseback riding, tennis or squash, water sports, island exploration, sunning on the private beach, world-class dining, or a day of relaxation on a float in the sea.

Half Moon is a family friendly resort that offers something for everyone, including the smallest visitors. The Children's Centre offers a complete playground, shallow pool, game room and a variety of supervised crafts, activities and adventures including: nature walks, treasure hunts, tug-o-war, water games, Jamaican story times, costume shows and reggae dance classes throughout the week.

Added in April 2003 is the Dolphin Lagoon where guests can swim and interact with dolphins in their natural environment.

Older children are also given special treatment. Their days can be filled with fun as they participate in any number of activities including tennis clinics, volleyball, nature walks, teen tennis, golf, squash, horseback riding and water sports galore. Personal babysitters and nannies may be arranged with 24 hours notice.