Villa
Destiny Villa
We have all 5 bedrooms for the week, with Samantha and Angela sharing one room. The villa will be our home base for pool time, chef meals, Samantha's birthday dinner, and easy nights nearby.
Aug 30 - Sep 5, 2026
Treasure Beach Birthday Trip
Everything for Samantha's 50th in one place: where we're staying, flight details, food picks, trip ideas, and whatever we lock in next.
Dates
Sun, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 5
Home Base
Destiny Villa, Billy's Bay
Travelers
6 people, 5 bedrooms
Airport
Montego Bay (MBJ)
Confirmed
Flights
Arrival
JFK → MBJ
Sun, Aug 30
8:20 AM - 11:34 AM
Delta DL1955 nonstop on an Airbus A321neo. Plan for customs, bags, and roughly a 2-2.5 hour transfer from Montego Bay to Treasure Beach.
Departure
MBJ → JFK
Sat, Sep 5
12:59 PM - 5:59 PM
Delta DL1957 nonstop on an Airbus A321neo. Leave the villa around 7:00-7:30 AM so the airport timing stays comfortable.
Budget
What the Trip Costs
Everyone has the same Delta fare, and we're splitting the villa evenly. Anything optional or still being figured out is listed separately so it's easy to see what's already included.
Villa + Staff Gratuity
Accommodation Share
$970.03approximately per person
$5,061.01 reservation total + $759.15 recommended staff gratuity (15%) = $5,820.16 for the group. The gratuity is paid at the end of the stay.
Delta Main Basic
Round-Trip Flight
$465.12per person
$268.00 base fare + $197.12 in taxes, government charges, and airport fees. Six matching fares total $2,790.72.
Core Trip Cost
Villa + Flight + Airport Transfer
$1,513.48approximately per person
$9,080.88 for the group, including the recommended villa staff gratuity and both $235 airport-transfer legs. This does not include the remaining extras below.
Additional Costs
Extras to Keep in Mind
Carry-on + personal item
$0 per person
Included with the Delta Main Basic ticket.
First checked bag
$45 each way
$90 round trip per traveler for a standard bag up to 50 lb / 23 kg.
Second checked bag
$55 each way
$110 round trip per traveler, in addition to any first-bag fee.
Oversize, overweight, or more bags
Varies
Delta may charge additional fees. Confirm in My Trips before departure.
Round-trip MBJ transfer
$470 total
$235 each way for all six travelers, approximately $78.33 per person round trip. Pay the arrival leg at Destiny and the return leg at the airport.
Villa grocery shopping service
$50 total + groceries
About $8.33 each for the service if divided evenly. Groceries and beverages are paid at the end of the stay, with receipts provided.
Birthday cake
Confirmed
Chocolate, chosen by Samantha.
Liquor
Varies
The host recommends bringing liquor from duty free. Beer, soda, juice, and other beverages can be purchased locally.
Food, activities, and personal spending
Not finalized
Groceries, chef meal ingredients, bars, excursions, and personal spending will be tracked separately.
Flight amounts and baggage fees come from Chris's Delta receipt issued July 20, 2026. Baggage waivers may apply based on eligible Delta status or card benefits. The per-person villa number is rounded, so use the group total if anything looks a few cents off.
Destiny Villa
Villa Photo Gallery
Tap any photo to see it full-size, or use the Airbnb buttons above to look through the complete listing.
Who's Where
Room Setup
Room 1Samantha + Angela
Room 2Chris
Room 3Jason
Room 4Amber
Room 5Brandon
Nobody has to do everything together. Some people can take it slow while others head out for bars, a boat day, or whatever sounds fun.
How We're Doing the Week
The Vibe
Birthday Monday
Monday, Aug 31 is Samantha's birthday. Since YS Falls is closed Mondays, we're keeping her birthday close to home: beach, pool, chef dinner, chocolate cake, music, and maybe a nearby bar.
Easy Nights
Jack Sprat, Jakes, and Dougie's Bar give us plenty of nearby options without turning a night out into a whole road trip.
The Paperwork
Reservation Info
Airbnb Reservation PDF
The reservation PDF is here whenever anyone needs the villa, check-in, or host details.
Quick Note About the Villa Cost
The PDF only shows the Airbnb reservation price. The recommended 15% staff gratuity is separate, but Chris already included it in everyone's villa share shown on this page.
What the Host Told Us
Food, Cake & Villa Details
Bedrooms
Shared Room Confirmed
Samantha and Angela will share one of the villa's larger rooms.
Groceries
Stocking the Villa
We'll send our grocery list one week before we arrive. Shopping is $50 plus the groceries themselves, and we'll get the receipts and pay for everything at the end of the stay.
Birthday
Dinner & Cake
The host can help with Samantha's birthday dinner and can order a chocolate cake. Her example birthday spread included escovitch fish, a curry, fried or jerk chicken, rice and peas, salad, mixed vegetables, and macaroni pie.
Meals
Dinner Is Family-Style
We'll all share the same meal instead of ordering separately. For six people, the host recommends 2 entrees and 2 sides per dinner. We can ask for extra if we want leftovers.
Meal Planning
What We Need to Pick
We need exact menus for arrival night and Samantha's birthday. Breakfast can be one big wish list, and we can decide how we want things cooked each morning. The rest of the dinners can be figured out together once we're there.
Nearby
Local Food & Bars
Host mentioned Ki's On Di Beach a few steps from the villa, plus Jack Sprat, Jakes, Gregors, and other Treasure Beach options.
Transportation
Airport Ride
Transportation is $235 each way for all 6 guests, or $470 round trip. Pay after arriving at Destiny and again at the airport for the return. The coastal drive can include a comfort or jerk-food stop.
Excursions
Getting Around
The airport driver can also arrange local outings and quote fees directly. The host can arrange a boat captain from the villa for a coastal trip to Pelican Bar and Black River; price per person is still pending.
Drinks
Duty Free Tip
The host recommends bringing liquor from airport duty free. Beer, sodas, juices, and other beverages can be added to the local grocery order.
Destiny Jamaica
Villa Menus
Tap any menu image to open it larger. These are the current options the host sent for breakfast, dinner, sides, and desserts.
Breakfast
Dinner Selections
Sides & Desserts
The Plan So Far
Our Week
Tuesday at YS Falls is the only finalized activity day. Sunday and Saturday are fixed travel days because of our flights. Monday and Wednesday through Friday are still open and can move around.
Sun, Aug 30Travel day
Arrival + Villa Night
Land in Montego Bay, private transfer to Treasure Beach, settle into Destiny Villa, pool time, chef dinner.
Mon, Aug 31Birthday details in progress
Samantha's Birthday
Current idea: a villa birthday day with beach, pool, optional massages, chef dinner, chocolate cake, music, and maybe a nearby bar.
Tue, Sep 1Finalized
YS Falls
YS Falls is our confirmed Tuesday activity. Appleton Estate was suggested as a possible add-on, but that part is not finalized. We'll work out timing and transportation with the driver.
Wed, Sep 2Wide open
Do-Your-Own-Thing Day
Ladies can keep it relaxed with beach, pool, massages, Jakes, or Jack Sprat. Younger group can do boat/fishing/local bars.
Thu, Sep 3Idea ยท pricing pending
Black River + Pelican Bar
Host-recommended boat day from the villa's doorstep along the coast toward Pelican Bar and Black River. The host can arrange the captain; per-person pricing is pending.
Fri, Sep 4Wide open
Billy's Bay Beach + Final Dinner
Keep the final full day relaxed at Destiny and Billy's Bay, with an optional short outing if the group wants one. Finish with a final family-style chef dinner at the villa.
Sat, Sep 5Travel day
Departure
Early breakfast, pack, private transfer back to MBJ.
What We Can Get Into
Things That Look Fun
YS Falls is locked in for Tuesday. The boat day and the other nearby options still look fun, but they are not part of a finished schedule. Tap a card to see more.
What's Set + What We're Considering
YS Falls is finalized for Tuesday. We're still deciding on everything else and waiting on the boat price and route.
Finalized Tue, Sep 1
Waterfall Day
YS Falls
Seven waterfall tiers, natural swimming pools, gardens, and an optional canopy ride. River shoes are recommended because some areas are rocky. Current published hours are 9:30 AM-3:00 PM.
SwimmingOptional ziplineBring river shoes
About 60-75 min by car
Captain route pending
Nature Boat
Black River Safari
The regular safari is a one-hour ride through the wetlands, with mangroves, crocodile sightings, and a crocodile nursery. We just need to find out what our captain's version of the day includes.
MangrovesWildlifeGuided river option
Boat pickup at the villa
Pricing requested
Boat + Drinks
Floyd's Pelican Bar
A wooden bar sitting on a sandbar about a mile offshore. Think cold drinks, seafood, swimming, dominoes, and great views. The captain can pick us up right from the villa.
SwimmingSeafood + drinksGreat group day
Boat pickup at the villa
Easy group night
Food + Local Bar
Jack Sprat
A lively local hangout for grilled seafood, jerk crab, pizza, drinks, music, dominoes, and a breezy deck by the beach. Current published restaurant hours are noon-9:00 PM daily.
Casual dinnerRum barBeach deck
About 10-15 min by car
Optional add-on
Rum Tour
Appleton Estate
A guided rum tour with the estate story, how it's made, and a tasting. The host suggested pairing it with YS Falls, but Appleton itself is not finalized.
Guided tourRum tastingLonger day
About 75-90 min by car
Optional scenic stop
Scenic Stop
Lover's Leap
Lighter scenic outing with cliff views. A good low-pressure alternative if the group does not want another full excursion.
Cliff viewsShorter outingGroup-friendly
About 35-45 min by car
Host says a few steps
Our Neighborhood Spot
Ki's On Di Beach
Billy's Bay beach bar and restaurant with food, drinks, sunset views, and occasional music or bonfire events. This is the easiest spontaneous option because it is right by the villa.
Food + drinksSunsetPossible events
A few steps from Destiny Villa
Drinks + social scene
Jakes Hotel
Dougie's Bar
A relaxed poolside bar overlooking the Caribbean, known for rum punch, cards, backgammon, dominoes, and an easy social atmosphere. Jakes also has a locally focused restaurant and seaside spa.
Rum punchGamesSpa nearby
About 10-15 min by car
No itinerary needed
Beach-Hopping
Treasure Beach Bays
Treasure Beach includes Billy's, Calabash, Great, and Frenchman's bays. The shoreline is laid-back and community-oriented, with fishing beaches, quiet coves, and casual food stops.
Billy's BayCalabash BayFrenchman's Bay
Billy's Bay is at the villa
Photos and details come from the official attraction and local tourism pages. We'll double-check hours, prices, water conditions, and events closer to the trip.
Next Up
What We Still Need to Lock In
- Book the $470 round-trip MBJ transfer with the host's driver.
- Use the group vote to choose the exact Aug 30 arrival dinner.
- Choose Samantha's Aug 31 birthday dinner. Chocolate cake is confirmed.
- Send the villa the general breakfast, dinner, beverage, and fridge list one week before arrival.
- Collect everyone's dietary restrictions, fridge requests, and meal votes.
- Work out Tuesday's YS Falls timing and transportation with the driver.
- Ask the host to confirm the Pelican Bar and Black River boat price per person.