Jamaica Focus: Laidback Luxury in Port Antonio

Truly undisputed beauty is the essence of Jamaica’s easterly resort area of Port Antonio. As if specially endowed by Mother Nature herself, this small coastal town abounds with lush foliage, tall thriving forest and verdant hillsides that roll towards the sea, ending in golden sand beaches. Port Antonio has been a secluded hideaway for decades, its natural beauty, semi-remote location and quiet air appealing to the likes of movie stars and celebrities.  Today, it maintains its exclusivity and is a hidden haven of lavish properties, private villas and eco-chic boutique hotels. Whether you’re seeking respite from millions of fans or simply an endless to-do list, Port Antonio’s seductive charm invites you to experience the ultimate in laidback luxury.

Trident Hotel

The recently refurbished Trident Hotel is a vision of contemporary luxury set on the edge of the Caribbean Sea. Thirteen oceanfront villas featuring private plunge pools and five star amenities ensure guests enjoy a premium experience.  Uninhibited panoramic views of the ocean can be seen throughout the property, the cool blues complimenting the hotel’s simplistic contemporary design. A world class spa treatment facility, media lounge and Time Bar, which serves house-made drinks daily, are also part of the sanctuary that is Trident Hotel.

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Bay View Eco Resort

Located on the grounds of a former coconut estate the Bay View Eco Resort is enveloped by over 30 acres of lush forest overlooking the Turtle Crawl Cove. This 33-room boutique-style hotel caters to the nature lover and eco-traveller, with sustainable green practices committed to reducing their effect on the environment. The tranquil surroundings are the main attraction at Bay View Eco Resort, offering the guests nothing short of total relaxation.

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Hotel Mockingbird Hill Nestled between the Blue Mountains and the Caribbean Sea, Hotel Mocking Bird Hill is an eco-chic retreat serving organic meals, welcoming indigenous birds and offering visitors an escape in any of their 10 rooms. This intimate boutique hotel consistently ranks as high for its green operations and was one of the first in the world to be certified environmentally friend. Surrounded by nature, Hotel Mocking Bird Hill is also an ideal location for birdwatching as their garden welcomes over 28 endemic bird species.

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Geejam Hotel

Geejam Hotel infuses Jamaica’s most synonymous feature with their idyllic location, blending the pulsating rhythms of reggae with the natural beauty of Port Antonio. There, the vacation experience centres on sight and sound, from the views of the coastline below to the bass line coming from their on-site recording studio, Geejam Studios.  At Geejam, relaxation is a constant state, easy to achieve in their cabin styled rooms with nautical white decor, situated on the verdant hillside.

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