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AIR CONDITIONING
All our rooms are fully air-conditioned. While running the A/C units, make
sure the doors and windows are closed to avoid malfunction of the unit.
Also, we would appreciate it if you could please turn off the air conditioning
unit when leaving your cottage.
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BABYSITTING
If you have small children and require a baby sitter, one can be arranged
privately for approximately U.S. $8.00 per hour. Contact the front office
staff for more details on this service.
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BARBEQUE EQUIPMENT
Barbeque equipment is available for guests' use. In order to avoid conflicting
schedules with other guests and to ensure that the equipment is ready for
your use, please sign up at the front desk when you are planning to use
this equipment.
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BEACHES
All of Antigua's beaches are public. We provide vouchers for the use of
sun beds at the Rex Halcyon Beach. These can be collected at the front desk.
The sun bed charges will be added to your bill but all other activities
must be paid directly to Rex Halcyon. Without a voucher you will be liable
for the full cost of using the sun beds, which are provided to you at a
special rate. You also have access to the Bars, Shops and Restaurants at
the Rex Halcyon Resort.
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BEACH TOWELS
Towels for the beach or pool can be picked up at the front desk. Towels
are to be returned to the front desk at the end of the day. There is a charge
of US $10 to replace a lost beach towel.
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CABLE TELEVISION
Your room is equipped with cable television. Available channels are:
24 The Super Channel - Local
25 Fox Sports
26 USA
27 TMC
28 ABS - Antigua/Barbuda Broadcasting Services
29 GIS - Government Information Services - Antigua & Barbuda
30 Show Time
31
32 CNN
33 Univision - (Spanish Station)
34 Disney Channel
35 Cartoon Network
36 Fox Family
37 BBC America
38 TBS
39 Stars
40 WGN
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42 TBN - (Christian channels)
43 3ABN - (Christian channels)
44 TNT
45 PBS
46 A & E
47 Life time
48 BET
49 NBC
50 CBS
51 ABC
52 Fox
53 HBO
54 Cinemax
55 Discovery
56 ESPN
57 CCTV - (Chinese Station)
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CAR RENTAL
Please contact the front desk should you wish to rent a car. Current rates
will be provided. Please note that a local driving permit costing US$20
is required and that driving is on the left-hand side of the road.
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CASINOS
The King's Casino is a 10-minute taxi ride away in St. John's.
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CRUISES
Local charters are available for you to explore other neighbouring islands,
including our sister island of Barbuda, Montserrat, Bird Island. Check with
the front office staff for booking details, time and cost. Day trips to
other neighbouring islands can also be arranged by plane.
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CURRENCY EXCHANGE
You may cash Sterling and US traveller's cheques at the front desk. These
will be cashed in Eastern Caribbean Dollars. Identification is required
for the exchange of traveller's cheques.
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DOCTOR AND DENTIST
For assistance, please contact the front desk. Doctors are available in
St. John's and clinic hours are usually 08.30 - 16.30. Appointments are
usually necessary. In the event of an emergency or after hours, the doctor
will come out to the hotel, but please note a call out charge is applicable.
There is one public hospital and one private clinic on the island.
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FISHING AND DIVING
Trips can be arranged at the front desk which is manned from 08.00 to 20.00
Monday to Friday and from 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.
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HAIRDRESSERS
There is a hairdressing salon at the Rex Halcyon Resort. It is open Monday
to Saturday from 09:30 - 17.00.
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INSECT REPELLENT
Spray cans and repellents are available for purchase at the front office.
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INTERNET
If you are travelling with a laptop and would like to connect to the Internet
in your room, please contact the front desk for more information. Our telephone
system is digital, so you will need to rent an analogue converter from the
front desk in order to use your modem for dial up.
To access the Internet you can either choose to purchase a prepaid card
from the local Internet provider (Cable and Wireless), set up an account,
or by dialling 1 900 480 4638 for Easy Access (user name easy, password access).
Accessing the Internet through Easy Access will cost you US $0.60 per minute.
Also, internet cafe services are available at the front desk.
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IRONS
Irons and ironing boards are available on request from the front office.
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LAUNDRY
Laundry service is available. You will find a laundry bag and price list
in the bathroom. For same day service, please have your laundry ready by
09:00. The Housekeeping Department will be pleased to assist with all
requirements.
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LOST AND FOUND
To report lost and found articles, please contact the front desk.
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MAID SERVICES
Daily maid services are provided for the cleaning of your cottage. If you
wish to have your dishes cleaned by the maids, tipping is advised, otherwise
dish liquid and cloth can be obtained at the front desk.
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MAIL
Stamps are available at the front desk. Drop your mail at the front desk
and we will be happy to post it for you. The General Post Office is in St.
John's and there is a Post Office branch office at the Woods Center if you
have any additional needs.
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MAINTENANCE
Please advice the front desk if you find a fault in your room. We will then
make the necessary arrangements with our Maintenance Department.
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POSTCARDS, POLO SHIRTS AND
CAPS
Postcards, polo shirts and caps with our Dickenson Bay Cottages' logo can
be purchased at the reception. Please stop by and take a look at our selection
of cards of the historical and memorable places around the island.
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SAFETY DEPOSIT
Please protect your valuables by placing them in the safety deposit box
in your room. There is a daily charge of US $3 or a weekly charge of US
$15. Please note that Dickenson Bay Cottages cannot accept responsibility
for the loss of money, jewels or other valuables belonging to our guests.
A fully refundable deposit of US $20 must be made in order to obtain the
lock for the safe in your room.
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TELEPHONES
There are phones in the rooms. Calling instructions are as follows.
Local Calls: Dial "9" + the seven digit number. Local calls
are US $ 0.10 per minute.
International Calls, Direct Dial (North America/Canada): Dial "9"
+ 1 + area code + seven digit number.
International Calls, Direct Dial (UK, Europe): Dial "9"
+ 011 + country code + number.
International country codes can be found in the front of the telephone book.
Current charges will be applied.
**Please note: If using an international calling card, dial 1-800-225-5872.
Charges will be placed on your room bill.
If you have a digital cellular phone and wish to have it connected while
you are on the island Cable and Wireless Caribbean Cellular, Woods Centre,
provides a prepaid card service so that you will not miss your important calls.
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TENNIS
Tennis is available at the Rex Halcyon. Current charges will be advised.
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WAKE UP CALLS
Please make any requests for wake up calls with the front desk.
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WATER
Bottled water (1.5 L) is available for purchase at a charge of US $2.00
per bottle in the front office or can be charged to your room account. |
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SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY OTHER SPECIAL REQUESTS
OR QUERIES, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT US. |
