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A January 2005 trip to Port Antonio by COG

Quote: Our week in the the hidden paradise of Port Antonio, Jamaica. There were three of us: me, my husband, and our four-year-old daughter. It is such a beautiful, peaceful place that has not be ruined (yet) by the trappings of the tourist trade.
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We found this villa on the web at JAVA villas. It offers 28 villa units of either one or two bedrooms, with sitting room, kitchen, bathroom, and large terrace/balcony. Each villa is staffed by its own cook/housekeeper who prepares meals, does the shopping, and tidies up after you. Our housekeeper was Shirley, and she was wonderful to us and prepared fabulous food, including a bountiful selection of fresh fruit, freshly squeezed juice, and multi-course dinners just to our liking. We had many dinners on the terrace, taking in the fabulous views. Each villa looks out to the sea or SanSan Bay at one end and the mountains and lush greeenery at the other side. The views were spectacular. We h...Read More

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Goblin Hill Villas

Port Antonio, Jamaica
1(800) 472-1148

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This private beach was free entry for us through our villa rental (Goblin Hill). You arrive at the front gate and have to walk through a natural garden, crossing small bridges over the river that flows to the ocean. The walk is short, but there's lots to see along the way, such as interesting birds, butterflies, flowers, and luxourious foliage. Upon arrival at the beach, one of the staff usually greets you to explain all the facilities they offer--they have a small change room with a washroom just up the hill, the beach provides a bar and lunch service, and the service is impeccable. We had Ray helping us all week while we were there, and he got to know where to put our lounge chairs and what...Read More

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The Town of Port Antonio is a bustling market town on the northeast coast of Jamaica in Portland. It is a town where people live, shop, go to school, work, and meet up with friends. It is not a tourist town, and you will notice that you are very much left alone to go about your business. Wander through the shops that the locals shop at--I can't even recall a "souvenir" shop. The market that sells vegetables, meat, household goods, and clothing at the front has a small craft market tucked into the back--that is where you can buy your carvings, T-shirts, or other treasures. No one pressures you, and they are more than happy to show their wares or skills. Rock Bottom is working on traditional carvi...Read More

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