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SYMBOLS OF TRUST
Port Antonio Sightseeing Tours
If your villa is located in Port Antonio, you will be very fortunate to meet Joanna Hart who lives right in town and has the best tours of the Port Antonio Area. She lives there with her family and knows the area and people very well. This area is an absolute jewel and Joanna is the best person to show you the local secrets. She loves Port Antonio with a passion. There is free pick up at your villa, Spanish and English is spoken. Please contact Joanna directly on EMAIL Joanna: joahart@gmail.com or PHONE (876) 8318434 OR (876) 8593758
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Long Bay It's an absolutely breathtaking half mile long beach with waves and white caps. People are always stunned when they see it! A photographers dream!" "Cool Running's" is the thatch hut restaurant on the beach. Natural fruit drinks, pizzas and seafood dishes are served there. Errol Flynn Properties Errol Flynn came here in the late 1940's,fell in love with Portland which he described as being"more beautiful than any woman he had ever seen"! He bought a lot of property including Navy Island nestled in the twin harbours of Port Antonio, 2,000 acres of cattle farm, and his home, all of which we see on my tour. We'll hear about his adventures and maybe even run into his wife, Pat who still lives here. |
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Princess Nina Agha Khan Island Nina, a top British model and jet setter in the 50's married Baron von Thysson, owner of the largest private art collection in the world. The island was a wedding present from him and is a jewel of a sight and you can swim, snorkel or simply gaze at it for inspiration from the lookout at Goblin Hill. More about her on the tour. Baron von Thysson's homes can be seen directly facing the island on the other side at Alligator Head. . . |
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The Boston Jerk Center "Jerk pork"is a famous authentic Maroon culture cuisine
native to Port Antonio . |
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Boat Excursion and Snorkel Trip Tour the magnificent coastline in a boat, stop to snorkel and swim by the coral reefs. |
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Rafting on the Rio Grande Float on a bamboo raft down a banana tree lined river. An outing originated by Errol Flynn himself. . . |
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De Montevin Lodge and Titchfield Hill Up the Titchfield Hill sits Demontevin Lodge once the home to the Custos of Port Antonio. An original Victorian heritage house with delightful interiors .A real treasure to visit! We'll hear the story of Lorenzo Dow Baker who was the father
of tourism in Jamaica building the first hotel ever there
with 400 rooms, the Titchfield hotel ,and see the site |
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Reach Falls Dive into crystal clear pools, loll there and swim or climb the waterfalls with a guide. |
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Folly Point The haunting remains of a Tiffany heiress's home in the late 1800's. See the indoor swimming pool with remains of Tiffany tiles, hear how they air-conditioned the place with blocks of ice ,and many an interesting account of the family on my tour. |
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Frenchmans Cove One of the most beautiful beaches on the island nestled in a cove with a pristine river running into it. It is on the Frenchman's Cove Hotel site, once the most expensive hotel in the world in the 1960's, where royalty and Hollywood stars rubbed elbows. A very reasonably priced lunch is served on the beach of jerk chicken, lobster or fish. |
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Trident Castle Trident Castle, part of Trident Hotel, the Caribbean's only
castle has been host to a multitude of weddings, celebrity
visits, and boasts magnificent period furnishings in it's
interior'' |
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The Bottomless Blue Lagoon The world famous "bottomless Blue Lagoon" was once the home of Robin Moore, the writer of the French Connection, Green Beret and other stories. Swim in the Lagoon, or sun on a floating raft in the center of the Lagoon. A mineral spring is also on the property, many a site for films, model shoots etc. The restaurant serves seafood, spicy chicken, lamb, and has exotic tropical drinks too. |
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The Village of St. George A brilliant "hodge podge" of eclectic European facades in a shopping mall unlike any other''.on my tour as well , with all the story of it. . |
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Blue Mountains Breathtaking views of waterfalls, lush foliage, ancient tree ferns and flowers growing wild. See how the famous Blue Mountain Coffee is processed. |
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Winnifred Beach A delightful public beach with warm, shallow water and local food available. |
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Nonsuch Caves and Athenry Gardens Stalactite and stalagmite caves dating back 1,5 million years. See the Arawak Indian findings, discovered inside. Gorgeous gardens and panoramic mountaintop view of the coastline below. |
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Bonne View & Navy Island Up a steep hill, 10 minutes from the city center sits Bonnie
View, a magnificent site with Navy Island, once owned by Errol Flynn sits off the peninsula in the distance''he supposedly lost it in a poker game! |
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The Crafts Market and Local Market Visit the local vegetable and crafts market to pick up some
typical Jamaican craft items. |
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Restaurants, Nighttime and Activity Options for eating out can be a simple hamburger at "Woody's, a charming local joint, to a four course meal. . Italian,"spicy "jerk, seafood etc. Ask at your hotel, and enquire on your daily rounds too. |
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Scuba Dive at the Blue Lagoon Scuba dive, snorkeling, boat rides, kayak rental, glass bottom boat rides. |
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Kumina African Drumming Dance Kumina is the authentic drumming and ritual attached to a certain African sect. Soul stirring rhythms and the drumming spectacle are not to be missed if you like this kind of experience!!!!!! ( A two day advance booking is necessary) |
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Fort George An old British Fort with cannons pointing out to sea in front
of the gorgeous Navy Island. |
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Hiking, Bicycling and Nature Trails There are many interesting trails offered with Valley Hikes. . some pass waterfalls, streams, rare birds, lush foliage and wild flowers abound. . . . Meet the charming country folk too! Blue Mountain bicycle tours does a downhill ride from the beautiful Blue mountains |
