This is the real Jamaica 🇯🇲
With reggae booming into the air from roadside speakers, the pale blue ocean on my left and the never-ending cluster of green mountains on my right, this is like no usual drive from an airport.The country famous for its sun, sea and sand was living up to its reputation. It was enough to make me forget while I was here… almost. My aim was to delve beyond the postcard perfection.
The hotel, in the very central business district, New Kingston – is a short 25-minutes from the Norman Manley Airport.Visit local bars for delicious food and cocktails As I made my ascent, the hustle and bustle of the main roads were soon replaced with lush greenery. We were soon driving through the Irish Town section – one of the first settlements for the Irish who arrived in Jamaica in the mid-1600s.The drive up winding and precipitous roads can be heart-stopping, but the breath-taking views make the journey worth it, and once you reach Craighton Estate, a coffee plantation, any unease disappears.
It feels surreal to be standing on the same ground that the late One Love icon spent much of his early music career treading. There’s even one of Bob’s first vehicles rusting in the drive. One of the highlights is Fern Gully – a tranquil road through of shady tunnels formed by around 300 varieties of towering green ferns.Ocho Rios is a former fishing village that’s now a resort with a cruise ship harbour and a busy beach lined with hotels. But tucked discreetly away is Jamaica Inn. Since 1950, it has been ranked among the top hotels in the Caribbean.
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