DINING
At FDR Pebbles they bring your family closer together. Your family can eat and drink as much as they want at almost anytime of the day. FDR Pebbles offers dining choices for everyone. From International to Italian, to Jamaican, to Kids Meals, there are choices to tempt everyone's palate. Sample pawpaw, mango, ortanique. Savour watermelon, pineapple, grapes and cantalope. Don't forget to leave room for the many pies, cakes, cookies and ice cream which accompany each meal!
Take the time to dine together and enjoy your meals in the all-you-can-eat buffet style Oceanside Restaurant which offers a varied menu guaranteed to appeal to the fussiest palate. Here, in a lively family atmosphere, meals are served three times daily on an open terrace with stunning views. The chef at The Beach Grill serves up some of the best jerk chicken, jerk pork and spicy Jamaican patties found anywhere on the island. Open from 11:00 a.m. until midnight, guests enjoy Jamaican specials and all-day snacks while lingering over a cold beer. It's a favorite meeting place right on the beach!
Their adults-only specialty restaurant "Sabbia", located on the oceanfront, serves exquisite Italian Cuisine. The decor is rustic yet classy and is decorated in red, green and white Italian colours. The food is hearty, the atmosphere warm yet romantic, the service attentive and courteous. Open for dinner only, the service is a la carte.
The popular "Overproof Restaurant" is open for dinner nightly, and here, you can taste Jamaican specialties such as oxtail and beans, curried goat, ackee and salt fish, steamed and escoveitched fish - all served with a choice of sides such as ripe plantains, rice and peas, yams, bananas, festivals and much more. Open from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Service is a la carte, adults only.
They have not forgotten about the little ones! The Kidz Buffet (dinner) is served above the main restaurant. After a hectic day of activities their special kiddies buffet meals are varied in choices to keep them energized. Salads, shepherd's pie, chicken fingers, fish bites, spaghetti and meatballs, soups, yummy cakes and jello are just a sample of the items that they include to keep the little ones happy and on the go. Open for dinner only between 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. daily.
VACATION NANNIES
FDR Pebbles has an extra special concept which will afford you the time, freedom and peace of mind to relax and truly rejuvenate yourselves: Vacation Nannies - specially trained members of staff are assigned to families with small children and who will always be on hand to care for your youngsters during your stay. Vacation nannies are competent, experienced and love what they do. They're warm and caring people who will accompany their little charges to all the activities at FDR Pebbles such as swimming, painting or treasure hunts. They become your child's first Jamaican friend. They will fondly remember their Vacation Nanny long after you return home. Vacation Nannies remove the worry factor from your vacation and allow you the parental freedom to take time to yourselves, rekindle romance or simply relax. In the event that parents need time alone to go shopping, scuba diving or participate in other activities, the Vacation Nanny will care for the children by taking them to the playground, by the poolside to play games, or for a stroll around the property. Vacation Nannies will also provide additional assistance to parents by bathing, dressing and feeding infants at meal times. Family reunions are also a special time for the Vacation Nannies who are often called on to organize dinners, birthday parties and anniversaries for guests. During your all-inclusive Soft Adventure, Vacation Nannies develop a caring bond with your children and help to make your family vacation in Jamaica an experience to remember!
ACTIVITIES
Family time at FDR Pebbles includes fun and adventure. Learn to reggae and sing calypso…they'll teach you about the different Caribbean sounds. Challenge your kids to a game of tennis, take a biking trip or just take a family walk down the beach. They teach sailing, windsurfing and kayaking. Their glass bottom boat cruise and snorkeling trips are both educational and fun. See snapper, parrot, squirrel, trumpet and doctor fish in bright neon colours. Spot a barracuda. They all live in their pristine bay. Scuba Diving is an optional activity at Pebbles Resort (additional cost). S.C.U.B.A. Jamaica is P.A.D.I. Certified and offers the best in dive experiences ranging from Recreational to Professional experiences for beginners to professionals. They offer the Bubblemaker's program for kids from 8 years and up, the Discover Scuba program for Teens and Adults, Padi Certification while on your vacation, night dives and much more. They are also Jamaica's ONLY IDC Dive Center with Nitrox & DPV.
FDR Pebbles is environmentally responsible. They are proud of their Green Globe 21 certification as a property that exemplifies sustainable travel and tourism practices. Their habitat friendly grounds are home to many wonderful creatures like the Jamaican icon streamer tail hummingbird, called 'Doctorbird' locally. Children enjoy finding hermit crabs nestled in little seashells. Tiny tree frogs hide in the hibiscus bushes and 'bleep' a gentle greeting in the evening. Cricket songs fill the dusk. Chameleons, aka 'lizards', hunt in the banana trees, changing color on a whim. You'll learn about the history, culture, ecology and natural features of Jamaica. You'll learn why the Caribbean Sea glistens and dances in the richest blues ever imagined.
For kids
At Pebbles Resort they entertain your whole family! Play together on the Family Fun Day, learn to dance Calypso, Soca, Ska and Reggae. The emphasis is on learning, but having fun doing it. Challenge your son to a game of tennis, take a biking trip or simply take a walk on the beach together. The bay is untouched and ideal for Sailing, Windsurfing or Kayaking. Kids will enjoy Adventure activities such as fishing in the fishing ponds or in the Caribbean Sea. They will be learning how to sail, collecting shells on the long stretch of adjoining beach, or just playing in the children's wading pool. The Children's Center is open from 7:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. daily and is bursting with the latest in state-of-the-art educational and computer games. Here, your Vacation Nanny will take your children to their favorite movies, play Nintendo WII, Sony PlayStation or tie-and-dye and paint T-shirts, participate in arts and crafts, fishing, photography lessons and treasure hunts. Your dedicated Nanny will be there during the daytime, ensuring your youngsters receive the care and attention you expect. She will make sure they are having a lot of fun, no matter what they're doing.
For teens
Pebbles Resort recognizes that teen years can be tricky years too, so they developed a special program for teens and preteens that affords a little extra independence, but doesn't forego attention and supervision. Your teens will discover fun and excitement! They will be kept busy by the exuberant Coordinators who entertain them most of their waking hours. The program emphasizes instruction and group participation in addition to healthy fun. They take them for a swim in a nearby river, hiking, biking, snorkeling, kayaking, sailing or walking along nature trails. They'll have access to the tropical "campsite" for supervised camping and chill out with marshmallows, hotdogs and scary stories around the campfire. They'll see so many stars, they won't believe they're real! Experience a bit of the Jamaican culture - participate in the soccer and cricket clinics - taught by Jamaican professionals, listen and learn about the history of reggae music, learn about and taste fruits indigenous to Jamaica - all with new friends, while having fun! They can 'surf the Net' - WiFi is free, or pick up their email at the Cyber Center. When hanging out at the Teen's Club, they can play all the best computer games including Nintendo WII, Playstation and Xbox 360. There's pool for the cool dudes in the games room and disco for the entertainers. And they can pick up a pizza, burgers, fries, ice cream and an endless variety of drinks whenever hunger strikes in an action filled day. Your teens will enjoy Sports Program. They will become better basketball, soccer, tennis and volleyball players. They'll catch Windsurfing fever and how to sail, snorkel and play tennis, all with instructions. They'll learn about the ecology of the coral reefs upfront and in their swim mask. They can visit one of the natural wonders of the world at the Glistening Waters lagoon where bioluminescence from tiny plankton creates a spectacular light show when they are disturbed by fish or swimmers. They'll learn about the culture, visit heritage sites, they will interact with other teens from all over the world, from countries such as U.S.A., Canada, England, Australia or Sweden and at the end of it all, they will certainly trade email addresses with their new friends.
For adults
Pebbles Resort has not forgotten about parents need for personal time in developing its vision for fun family vacations. So while your children are entertained by what they've learned about Jamaica and meeting new friends, you have the freedom to learn about Jamaican cuisine, art, history and music, rediscover romance, languish in a hammock with a good book, or do absolutely nothing. Unwind. Chill Out. Sunbathe. Pamper yourself with a massage, a manicure and a pedicure. Relax in the Jacuzzi by the ocean and indulge in any number of tropical splashes at the swim up bar in the day. Mom can go shopping at the Gift Shop for hand-painted batik, souvenirs and other sundries or get pampered with a massage, manicure or pedicure while Dad goes Scuba Diving or plays golf in Montego Bay. Bring your laptop to the beach... free WiFi is property wide. It's easy to arrange optional trips to various Jamaican locations and attractions at the tour desk: Long Pond sugar plantation, Rose Hall Great House, Raft down the Martha Brae, climb Dunn's River Falls, see the bioluminescence phenomenon at Glistening Waters or count a crocodile's teeth at the Swamp Safari Crocodile Farm or visit Bob Marley's birth place. Or simply laze in a hammock and do absolutely nothing! A full range of water sports and leisure activities are available for parents too, from Windsurfing to Kayaking, Sailing to Scuba Diving, Tennis or Beach Volleyball. Make as much use as you want of their gym. They'll point out jogging and bike trails and be at the ready to help hone your athletic skills should you so desire. In the evening, sing along at the Main Bar / Piano Lounge, play billiards (pool) or Table Tennis in the games room and join in the nightly entertainment featuring folk and cabaret shows. Dance under the stars with their house band. Hang out in a hammock and let the soothing surf sounds revitalize your spirit.
Sports
Pebbles Resort will keep you active with their wide range of land and watersports. Take an early morning power walk, play a game of tennis with the pro or take advantage of an early morning aerobics class. Challenge the guys to a game of one-on-one or excel in the Pool Olympics. Later, snorkel in the untouched bay and see the myriads of tropical fish in bright neon colours. The bay is untouched and ideal for kayaking, sailing, snorkeling and windsurfing. Stay dry and enjoy a glass bottomed boat ride or immerse yourself and become certified with the optional Discover Scuba Diving program. Their sports are ideal for all ages and come with instructions and all equipment. Be as active as you want or relax and do nothing at all. The choice is yours. To keep in shape and take off those pounds gained from the sumptuous meals here, take advantage of the Gym/Fitness Center which is located just above the Gift Shop, and offers stationary bicycles, a treadmill, step machine plus Aerobics classes twice daily.
Entertainment
The nights come alive with Live Entertainment featuring floor shows, folk performances, dance troupes and cabaret singers all backed by the Pebbles Resort resident band. After Showtime, the resident band continues playing for your dancing and listening pleasure. Then there is also their one-man band to keep you entertained during your stay. The adults-only Main Bar / Piano Lounge opens every night from 10:00 p.m. until you say when. Their talented pianist delights you with live, relaxing music or sing along to favorites or your own requests. Pebbles Resort also features special Karaoke nights. The disco is available for all age groups, playing everything from Reggae to Techno, Ska to Rock and Roll. They stagger schedules to allow each age group their particular time. There are also Fashion Shows, Staff-&-Guest shows and other items on the entertainment schedule to make your vacation at Pebbles Resort a memorable one.
Cyber Cafe
Not to worry about being out of touch with Wall Street and the Stock Market during your stay with them. WiFi is available, complimentary, property wide... even on the beach. They also house the Pebbles Cyber Cafe where Internet services are available. Fax and photocopying services are also available for a minimal fee.
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