Travel Arrangements

2024 TRAVEL AWOL TRAVEL INFORMATION

Hedonism  CHECKLIST

Here are some tips and suggestions to review before you travel.

Your July trip co-hosts are: Michelle & Mike from Florida plus Kat & Dean from California.

ALERT: Info below about travel, airport services and the resort is subject to change without notice and is not guaranteed.

YOUR TRAVEL PLANS

Have your flight plans and schedule changed? If so, send us your latest flight schedule, flight numbers, time and dates.

Review your paid invoice, take a copy with you or take a photo of it with your cell phone. Your SunHoliday transfer AND Hedonism telephone numbers are included in your invoice. It's handy if you miss your flight.  This was emailed to you by your travel advisor from Castaways between June 14-17, 2024.

NOTE:   If you arranged your own private transfers, PLEASE TELL CASTAWAYS.   Castaways pays out-of-pocket for your SunHoliday shuttle transfer.  If you are a "No Show" SunHoliday also charges Castaways a penalty.

Send CASTAWAYS your flight itinerary regardless as it also alerts your hosts and the resort when you expect to arrive.

Questions? Contact us at: INFO@castawaystravel.com

Castaways office hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-5 PM, Central (Texas time)

PROOF of CITIZENSHIP, Immigration Form and Health Protocols*

1) Required Jamaica Immigration C-5 form is ON LINE Submit free Immigration card (Form C-5) online prior to travel at https://enterjamaica.com   There is no cost and expect to submit your passport information during the process.  Check your passport if it's valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel dates to Jamaica.

2) No Covid Test is required to enter Jamaica

3) No Covid Test is required to re-enter the USA by air.

Canadian Residents: There are no Covid travel restrictions at this time.

DOCUMENTS/MEDICATIONS

Documentation and paid hotel invoice are sent to you via E mail. Questions? Call (281)465-4960, Text/call 800-470-2020 or send E mail to: INFO@castawaystravel.com

Take your airline boarding pass, paid hotel invoice including airport transfer info and PASSPORT. Has it expired? KEEP your immigration entry receipt upon arrival with your passport; return the form upon departure.

PRE-REGISTRATION for HEDONISM

Click on the PDF link to print the form.  Complete it to save time when you check in at the resort instead of standing in line.  This is optional.

HEDONISM REQUIREMENTS TO CHECK IN

1. Provide Driver’s license or valid Passport for each individual checking in and
2. Provide refundable deposit of US$250 – via either credit card.  Hedo accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express or you can leae a cash deposit. The amount will be refunded when you check out of the resort.

TIP: Take a cell phone picture of your documents AND your checked luggage, too.

TIP: Make hard copies of your documents, paid hotel invoice and passport. Keep a duplicate set in your luggage, a set in your carry-on and one for your relatives/friends.

TIP: Split up your medications: Keep some in your carry-on if you've packed the rest in your luggage.

CLUB MOBAY:  This is an optional arrival/departure service that requires a pre-paid reservation.  Due to popularity, the club is frequently sold out.

Club MoBay contacts if your flight is delayed:

• Email: Club MoBay: reservations@vipattractions.com Subject: “Urgent Flight Change”
• Phone: (Local) 1 876 619-1565 for Jamaica or (954) 837-6290 for USA/Canada

SUN HOLIDAY SHUTTLE BUS to HEDONISM from MONTEGO BAY AIRPORT

Castaways has arranged your roundtrip tranportation to and from the resort ONLY IF you provided Castaways with your flight information.  Transportation to the resort is via Sun Holiday (if you supplied your flight itinerary to Castaways). Check in at Sun Holiday's transfer desk in the Arrivals hall after clearing customs....usually position # 5 for Sun Holiday. Obtain your return transfer ticket at the Sun Holiday desk before you depart for Hedonism. You will be escorted to your transfer bus. If you want a porter to carry your bags, expect to tip US $1/bag.

Sun Holiday Transfers phone at Montego Bay airport:

• 876-979-1061876-979-1061 - Airport office for Sun Holiday
• 876-896-5128 - Cell phone at Sun Holiday airport desk

COURTESY REQUEST If you arranged your own transportation to Hedonism, please tell Castaways. Castaways pays out-of-pocket for your transfers. 

If you are a "No Show" or use another method to reach Hedonism, Castaways has paid for your SunHoliday transfers in advance. SunHoliday also charges Castaways a penalty for "No Shows."

NOTE:  Always send us your flight itinerary so your Hosts and the Resort know when to expect your arrival.`

RETURN TRANSFERS
SunHoliday schedules your pick up time usually 4+ hours before your flight departure time. Upon arrival at the MBJ airport, SunHoliday will give you a return ticket with your scheduled pick up time at Hedonism. Give that ticket to the shuttle driver for your return to Montego Bay. Do Not Lose it.

Baggage Pick Up tips at Hedonism
TIP: Confirm luggage pick up time the day before you depart the resort and do it in person with the bellman. Get the name of the person who confirmed your baggage pick up time. The morning of departure, call the bellman again to re-confirm your baggage pick up time. If the phones don't work, re-confirm again in person on your way to breakfast and make plans to take your own bags to the front desk. Place your bags outside your guestroom door to be picked up and taken to the lobby before you depart the resort. Attach luggage tags to your bags with your ID. Look outside your door to double check someone actually picked up your bags. If not, roll them up to the reception area. Don't assume anything at Hedonism!

HEDONISM
The resort is about 1.5 hours west of the MoBay airport, depending upon traffic. Your room accommodations, all meals, snacks, beer, wine, bar drinks, entertainment, activities, theme nights, water sports, hotel taxes, service charges and tips are included.

CHECK IN TIME to GET YOUR ROOM:
After 3 PM up to about 6 PM or later. This time is totally dependent upon:

1. When the previous guests vacate your assigned room you will occupy and
2. When maid service completes cleaning your room.

TIP: Leave your bags with the bellman, take off your clothes, your watch and start your vacation. Don't waste valuable "fun" time standing around the lobby; you won't make the time go any faster; you're wasting your vacation and party time. Relax and have fun....pick up your room key bracelet (water proof) later.

NUDE ETIQUETTE
If you're in or around the nude pool and nude beach, expect to be nude. The area is called that for a reason: Folks with clothes and swim suits will be invited by security to enjoy the clothing-optional area. If you prefer to wear a swim suit or enjoy the beach topless, the "clothing-optional" beach is the place. HINT: "Gawkers" wearing swim suits at the nude pool and nude beach may be invited to use the clothing optional beach by hotel security and typically not allowed in the nude pool area.