FOOD SUPPLIES
Meals and drinks are not included in the rental rate.
You will need US dollars cash to pay gratuities, the driver, the fisherman, the vegetable man and all small purchases and some activities such as yoga, spa treatments etc. There are safes in all bedrooms. The supermarket bill may be settled by credit card.
It is suggested for you to work out a menu plan with our cook the day after you arrive and she will go to the local market and stock up on your groceries for the week. This is a very simple procedure as she has had much experience in catering to visitors and has many recommendations to make your selection easy. She will know what you would need for the week and brings back receipts to account for all your purchases. Kitchen supplies are pre-purchased to provide meals and drinks for the first 2 days. Please meet with her on your second day to complete the week’s shopping. At the end of the week she presents all receipts to reconcile accounts for purchases.
BUDGET ESTIMATE
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approx $385 - $455 /adult /week – for children budget less – this may vary.
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approx $55-65 /day adult
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approx $25 /day pre-teens
Shrimp, Lobster, Imported Beef and additional alcohol may increase your budget.
PREPAYING FOR SUPPLIES
You may prepay for your groceries and have your kitchen stocked for when you arrive. Topping up your stock is always possible when you are at Sea Grapes. To do this, simply calculate:-
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$385 /week /adult
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$175 /week /pre-teen
Add $25 as a handling fee then add this figure to your villa rental fee. This payment is required 60 days prior to travel. Please inform us if you have any special dining requests
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preferences for your shopping list
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specially desired meals
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allergies
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vegetarian requests
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and other requests.
The cook will know what to purchase for guest's Jamaican and international menu.
FOR A LOCAL EXPERIENCE
You may like to travel to the local market with the cook into Browns Town or Discovery Bay otherwise she can do the shopping in a taxi as you relax at the villa. Fresh fish, Lobster and Conch can often be had from the passing fishermen depending on the season. she will always negotiate the best price for you.