Turquoise lagoons, adrenaline-pumping activities, cultural landmarks All
served with a side of rum punch and Bob Marley, of course.
stay
Kick back in style at the timelessly elegant yet warm and cozy Jamaica
Inn, a favourite of celebs ranging from Marilyn Monroe to Kelly Rowland.
With zero distractions (read: WiFi or television), grab a Planters Punch
and soak in the views of the hotels private sandy beach. The toughest
decision we had to make? Choosing whether to watch the sunset from our
rooms private deck, the beach, the al fresco spa or one of outdoor
dining spaces. 1-800-837-4608, www.jamaicainn.com
For a little bit more action, its all about the Round Hill Hotel and
Villas in Montego Bay. Besides the Nantucket-esque vibe (rooms were
refurbished by Ralph Lauren, so pack those nautical stripes!), theres a
slew of on-site activities to choose from, ranging from a coffee and
sugar body scrub at the spa (housed in what was a plantation house
during the 18th century) to deep sea diving and tennis. Kudos if you
manage to ever tear yourself away from the stunning double-edged
infinity pool. 1-800-972-2159, http://www.roundhill.com
do
Ocho Rios, the city where Christopher Columbus is believed to have first
set foot in Jamaica, is home to some of the countrys most exciting,
not-to-be-missed attractions, including Dunns River
Falls and Dolphins
Cove.
see
Take a trip back to colonial times with a visit to Greenwood,
a house built by Richard Barrett (Elizabeth Barrett Brownings cousin) in
the 1800s. It is filled with fascinating artifacts from both Europe and
Jamaica and the view from the breezy veranda is more than worth the
slightly treacherous trip up into the hills.
eat
There are patties aplenty (look for Juici
or Tastee,
the two most popular shops), but Jamaica is jerk country, so grab an
outdoor seat at one of several Scotchies locations and enjoy some
authentic jerk chicken, pork or fish The combination of jerk spice and
grilling on wood planks produces the deliciously addictive flavor. Add
some Scotch Bonnet pepper sauce a.k.a. one of the worlds hottest
peppers! at your own risk but dont skip the yummy sides (think fried
dough balls, pumpkin rice and a Red Stripe).
Ja man! Christine Laroche
For snapshots of our trip to Jamaica, visit the Editors
Diary.
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