Hi stretchyclare,
Oh I love Jamaica. Many years ago I spent four months there and still
remember the awesome beauty, the friendly cheerful people, and those
beaches! WoW.
Frenchman's Cove Hotel
http://www.portantoniojamaica.com/hot_frenchmans_cove.htm
"Frenchman's Cove Hotel is an unusual collection of secluded "Jamaican
Stone" houses scattered among the cliffs, on a park-like setting above
famous Frenchman's Cove Beach. Each house offers dramatic sea and
mountain views. The 1, 2 or 3 bedroom houses have recently been
refurbished in a combination of wicker and dark wood furniture. Other
features include large walls of glass that are screened and louvered,
ceiling fans, kitchen (no cooking allowed) and separate living and
dining areas. Some houses have bathrooms with sunken shower and large
closets. Regular guest rooms are available in the hotel's main house
where complimentary continental breakfast is served daily to all
guests. Beachside lunch and cocktail service is also available daily
at Frenchman's Cove Beach."
History of the area:
http://www.fantasyisle.com/frenchman.htm
Frenchman's Cove has long been a favorite spot for movie and music
video producers looking for the perfect combination of romantic beauty
and a truly tropical atmosphere.
You have probably seen our spectacular beach in movies such as
Club Paradise (with Robin Williams)
Treasure Island (with Charleton Heston)
or The Mighty Quinn (with Denzel Washington)
You may have scene our exotic tropical gardens or our crystal clear
mountain stream in Music Videos created by numerous Jamaican and
International superstars.
Frenchman's Cove
Activities: dining, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, sunbathing,
swimming, water-skiing, wind-surfing
13 Special Attractions at this site:
http://smarterliving.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g147314-Activities-Port_Antonio_Jamaica.html
History of the beautiful are at this site:
http://www.mobay.com/town2.htm
"One of the best kept secrets in the Caribbean has always been Port
Antonio, a tropical Eden and the jewel in Jamaica's crown. Portland
offers visitors unparalleled natural beauty rugged, exciting
coastlines, a romantic beaches, hidden coves, rivers, and waterfalls
with the Blue Mountain range providing a spectacular backdrop Port
Antonio, as the capital of Portland, has retained its charm as a quiet
rural township and is home to one of the most beautiful harbors in the
Caribbean."
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"A walk through town is a walk in history, with its narrow streets
lined with buildings from another era including the neo-Romanesque
Anglican stone church (1840) and the charming gingerbread DeMontevin
Lodge (1881), now a popular guest house on Titchfield Peninsula. Fort
George (1729) over looks the harbors, with its cannons pointing out to
sea. Just outside of town lie the ruins of Mitchell's Folly built in
1905 of cement and sea water.
Navy Island, just off the twin harbors is a picturesque spot, once
owned by Errol Flynn. It's worth taking the ferry and enjoying the
view of the town with the hills rising above it.
In the late 19th century, Port Antonio was renowned as the world's
banana capital, some claim that Jamaica's tourism was born here when
banana boats returning from Boston, U.S.A. brought the firs tourists
to our shores. Precisely because of its seclusion, Port Antonio has
attracted many celebrities and the wealthy.
Portland offers an enchanting vacation experience. Glistening
waterfalls, many of which are small secret gems, such as Scatter Water
Falls and Nanny Waterfalls; romantic coves with beautiful beaches; the
magical Rio Grande River weaving its way through the deep valley and
rolling hillsides covered with lush tropical forests; picturesque
banana plantations; spectacular mountain views in the Land-of
look-Behind, Maroon Country, are some of the features which draw those
seeking the authentic and still natural Jamaica."
Google search: Port Antonio Jamaica hotel history Caribbean
Best regards,
tlspiegel
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