Franklyn D. Resort (FDR)
General
Information
General information about FDR All-Inclusive Resort.
These items are included in your one "up-front" price!
- All Meals; Unlimited Drinks,
including Premium Brand Liquors; Gourmet and Specialty Restaurants; Large Air-Conditioned
One, Two, and Three Bedroom Suites with Patios or Balconies, Full Kitchens, Private Bath and Shower,
Clock Radios, Telephones, Satellite TV; Fitness Center; Nightly Entertainment for Adults and Teens;
Ping Pong, Foosball, Air Hockey and Pool Tables; Discotheque/Nightclub; Live
Nightly Entertainment; Piano Bar;
Cyber Cafe; Kids Center and playground; Dunn's River Falls Tour and
complimentary shopping shuttle; and a Vacation Nanny.
- White Sand Beaches; Scuba
Diving including Certified Instruction,
Snorkeling, Windsurfing, Water-Skiing, Fresh
Water Swimming Pools; Tennis - balls and racquets included, Aerobic Classes,
Bicycles, and Volleyball.
- Vacation
Nanny is included daily from 9:00 am to 4:40 pm. After 4:40 pm
there is an additional charge paid directly to the Vacation Nanny.
- Kids
& Teens Both kids and teens get
special treatment just like their parents.
Kids:
there are supervised activities for children 2 - 11 years of age. The
Kiddies center is opened from 7:30 am to 10:00 pm for nonstop fun, games and
sports that include computer games, picnics, a playground, and a wide range
of lessons in soccer, photography, snorkeling, arts and crafts to keep them active, interested and entertained. There
is even Teetos, a restaurant that serves all your children's favorites on low
tables. Your personal Vacation Nanny will supervise your children most
of the day. Babysitting services are available in the evening for a
small charge. Teens: There are also
special activities and facilities just
for teens, a TV room, a wide range of water sports, picnics, volleyball, ping-pong tables,
air hockey, and board games. Parents will enjoy their
vacation knowing that their kids are safe and enjoying a special vacation of their own.
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Dunn's River Falls Tour departs daily at 10:00 am except Sundays and
Holidays.
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Beauty Salon services are available at an additional charge.
- Passport & Visa Requirements-
US and Canadian citizens need only show proof of citizenship with a certified copy of a
birth certificate and picture ID (Driver's license) or passport. All others must have a
passport. If you are not a US or Canadian citizen, please check for any additional visa or
documentation requirements from your country foreign affairs department.
- Tips and Gratuities- Tips
and gratuities is already included at all FDR and is strictly prohibited! However a
warm smile and a genuine "Thank You" is appreciated.
- What to Bring- Average
temperatures in the Caribbean is 82°F in the daytime and 72°F at night. Pack for summer.
There are elegant restaurants at all of the resorts. You can either glitz it up or dress
casually elegant. Bring lots of bathing suits, cover-ups, and comfortable shoes for fun in
the sun.
- Gift Shop-
FDR has an Arts and Crafts Shop for local crafts, leather, and straw
goods. Also a Gift Shop/Boutique that sells sundries and fashions. FDR
provides a complimentary shuttle that departs the hotel every day excepts
Sundays and Holidays for Duty free
shopping on the island.
- Voltage- Room outlets are wired for 110v, 50 cycle.
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Departure Tax-A departure tax is to be paid upon departure at the airport.
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Currency- There are exchange bureaus at FDR front office.. Most merchants accept US currency, Many accept major credit cards, i.e. American Express®, Visa®, and MasterCard®.
