Here there are still virgin and deserted beaches
the exuberant tropical vegetation covers the hills, where all kinds of exotic birds; do you hear his song? on the horizon, blue mountains descend to white beaches in deserted bays, while the Caribbean water, crystal clear, shines under the tropical sun. If we walk a bit, we find blue lagoons, hidden waterfalls and mighty rivers that fill every corner of this paradise with peaceful life. Sink your feet in the sand; take a deep breath. You have reached Port Antonio.
Frenchman's Cove, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world
Others have fallen in love with this Jamaican island before you: in the decades of the 60s and the 70s, aristocrats like the baron Heinrich von Thyssen or the prince Sadruddin Aga Khan They bought property in the area. The russian princess nina she even had her own island, and she moved around with legendary extravagance: letting her hair blow in the wind on her convertible jaguar , or taking walks with your Black Panther.
Billionaires, Hollywood stars like Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn or Grace Kelly, members of the English royal family… they all made this haven away from the hustle and bustle of the main tourist centers their home away from home. Now, it is his heirs who continue family vacations here, sharing acres with modern stars like Jay-Z and Beyonce .
The Island of Princess Nina
THE PERFECT REFUGE
But in Port Antonio there is not only room for big names: there are also shelters where they wait for you One of them is Mockingbird Hill Hotel , a 100% sustainable accommodation that has received more than 20 awards for its tireless ecological desire -use renewable energy, treat their own rainwater, recycle, avoid plastic, use only locally sourced and organic food ....-. And that, in addition, is absolutely charming.
"Perched on a hill with stunning views of the Port Antonio coastline and nestled in over seven acres of continually blooming gardens , our hotel exudes a elegant caribbean atmosphere ", they tell us from the accommodation. "Inside this bubble of tranquility, guests relax and return to connect with themselves adapting to the rhythms of nature".
Mockingbird Hill Hotel, the perfect retreat
The hotel is also surrounded by some of the best beaches in the world , like the nearby Frenchman's Cove , where it is not uncommon to enjoy lonely of the boundless marine beauty. Also just a walk away is the mysterious Blue Lagoon, with its multicolored water fed by fresh underground springs. Reach Falls , a hidden waterfall that spills out surrounded by giant ferns and whose soundtrack is played The parrots is also located nearby.
To all these places the expert guides from Mockingbird Hill, with whom you can also do rafting in Rio Grande, surf on Boston Bay, kayak on San San Beach or trekking in the rain forest. Although you may want to dedicate yourself only to the contemplative life, comfortable in your hammock ; that is also an option -and one of the best- in this Caribbean garden.
Views from the Mockingbird Hill Hotel