A harmonious contrast between the old and the new, Manchester’s capital is a booming business centre set amidst rolling hills and lush vegetation. The town is situated some 2000 feet above sea level, and is one of the more peaceful and attractive places on the island. The name Manchester comes from the days when the Duke of Manchester, who later established the capital and named it after his son, the Viscount of Mandeville, in 1816, governed Jamaica. > Learn More

Bellefield Great House captures the essence of Jamaica’s plantation-rich history: expansive views, tropical gardens, and an unforgettable mansion replete with antique furnishings and classic family heirlooms. This exciting explosion of “island life” is located on the privately owned Barnett Estate. Visitors are transported back in time as they explore the 300-year old great house and enjoy the breathtaking view of the 3,000acre estate. After which they are treated with a sample of freshly-pressed cane juice, age-old rums, spicy “jerk” chicken and coconut milk. > Learn More

Cave Valley, so called because of its proximity to the large system of interconnecting limestone caves that stretch through the north and west of the country, is located on the banks of the Cave River. The village falls within an old historic district, not far away from the Vera Ma Hollis Savannah, one of the major bases of activity for the first Maroons – those freed slaves of the Spanish Colonial era that took to the hills to wage guerrilla warfare against the English. > Learn More

Sitting on 11 lush acres in the capital city, the stately Devon House mansion was the home of Jamaica’s first black millionaire, George Stiebel. Built in 1891, on what was originally a 51 acre property known as Devon Pen, Devon House is a national landmark and heritage site. Its manicured lawns and sprawling grounds make it a popular recreational spot. > Learn More

On the border between St Andrew and St Thomas lies Bull Bay, coincidentally or not, beside its lesser-known sister bay, Cow Bay. It is said that both bays were so named because the whole area was once a slaughter centre in the days of the buccaneers and the early days of English Colonialism. Bull Bay has an energetic, close-knit community, and at night, the coastline pulsates with rhythms from the various nightclubs that line the beach. > Learn More