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Spotlight On
Not many people know that Port Maria, the “Puerto Santa Maria” of the Spanish, was the second town to be established in Jamaica by the colonising Spaniards. Formerly a bustling seaport under both Spanish and English rule, the town today reflects little of its former prosperity or importance. Except for a handful of buildings, not much remains of the Colonial era architecture. > Learn More
| A unique eco-tourism attraction sited on 130 acres of tropical forest including 40 acres of landscape gardens. Cranbrook offers a hiking trail along the Little River that leads to the cathedral-like source of the river with the water rising from a 14 foot deep pool. See dozens of tropical plants, flowers and birds, relax by the river or frolic on the 4 large lawns. Ideal for nature lovers, weddings and group get togethers. > Learn More
| Enjoy the peace, tranquility and privacy of Mammee Bay while living a Garden of Eden lifestyle in this spacious 2 bedroom, 3 bath villa. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, fishing or glass-bottom boat rides at a beautiful beach only 500' away, or visit magnificent Dunns River Falls which is only 5 minutes away. > Learn More
| Dine in a casual or intimitate setting where your taste bud will endulge in local and international cuisine complimented with classis table service in a comfortable setting. > Learn More
| This event has changed from an international focus to a more local festivity. These tournaments will be held over seven days and the events will be supervised by the Jamaican Chess Federation. > Learn More
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Falmouth families:
At one time the entire coasted area between Falmouth and Montego Bay was owned by two families - "The Barretts took from Little River to Falmouth, the Lawrences from Little River to Montego Bay". The first Barretts came to Jamaica with the English army of conquest in 1655 and obtained extensive land grants in the area. Lawrence descendants at one time owned estates which included Ironshore, Running Gut (Half Moon estate) and Fairfield.
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