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Spotlight On
Port Antonio is today’s grown-up playground for mature free spirits. The old seaside town has long been a favourite resort for the rich and famous who, attracted to the seclusion, sophistication and serenity of the place, built elegant villas in the surrounding areas. Port Antonio is one of the most accessible towns in Jamaica. Within the town itself, few places are out of walking or bicycling distance. > Learn More
| At the close of the 19th century, Port Antonio burst onto the international stage as the banana capital of the world. The boats that came to collect the “green gold” also brought hundreds of visitors to the scenic port. Quickly, the town became a revered vacation spot for the world’s rich and famous and a haven for wealthy merchants, many of who built “winter homes” throughout the town. Although the banana trade waned in the early decades of the new century, this charming town was soon rediscovered and glamorised by the Hollywood stars of the 1940s and 50s. Still frequented by movie stars and visitors looking for a quiet escape, Port Antonio of today is a low-key, peaceful spot, cradled by nature’s profuse beauty. In and around the town centre elegant old buildings beckon, silently reminding us of the town’s celebrated history, while new developments promise to re-position “Portie” in the limelight once more. > Learn More
| Breakfast or dinner on a breezy terrace with views of the East Harbor, the garden and the sea... This is Ivanhoe, historic Tichfield Hill’s oldest family run guest house. > Learn More
| Located just opposite Frenchman's cove Beach in San San, Port Antonio. San San Tropez offers fine dining in a tropical setting, serving local ingredients cooked with Italian and other international recipes. All menu items are made in house, such as pastas, pizzas, and ice-cream. > Learn More
| Fishing is just half the fun as the parties and receptions sponsored by Jamaica's leading corporate brands are not to be missed!!! > Learn More
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Pimento:
The pimento plant is native to Jamaica and is a major agricultural crop which is exported mainly to Russia, Germany and the U.S.A. The Spaniards named it Pimienta de Jamaica. Today it is widely known as Allspice-a combination of many spices. Pimento is widely used in the meat curing and in the confectionery and food processing industries. Also the berries and the oil distilled from the leaves are commercially valuable
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