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You may exchange vows over the Blue Lagoon in
Port Antonio; at Lovers Leap, near the South Coast’s rugged edge; or
on Negril’s cliffs at sunset. Or you may select a secret garden in
Ocho Rios, a stately old church in Kingston, or an elegant great house
in Montego Bay. To think…these are just a few of the possibilities
for a memorable event.
Our resort areas each have a special charm and
all are perfect for an unforgettable honeymoon. Let Portie’s quiet
allure and natural beauty cast its romantic spell; be captivated by
Negril’s seven-mile stretch of powdery sand, or relax under one of
Ocho Rios’s many waterfalls. Discover the South Coast, and let wild
things happen or create a shared past in Jamaica’s historic capital
city, Kingston.
Float down a quiet river on a bamboo raft made
for two, bicycle along misty mountain trails, pick up a honeymoon
memento at a local craft market or enjoy a candlelit dinner at a
beachside restaurant. At night, make ‘riddims’ of your own at a
local reggae club…
Here in this one-love paradise, the perfect
honeymoon awaits you…
THE MOST ROMANTIC GETAWAYS
Reach Falls
(Manchioneal): East of Port Antonio, this is
one of the oft-photographed beauty spots of the Caribbean. Visitors
enter a virgin rainforest for a cooling dip and perhaps some nude
lovemaking under the watery cascades.
Goldeneye
(Oracabessa; ): An intimate and romantic
retreat east of Ocho Rios, this is our favorite spot in Jamaica for a
tryst with your own "secret agent." This is where then-owner
Ian Fleming created the character 007, James Bond. Rock stars and
other celebs often seek it out.
The Blue Lagoon
(Port Antonio; ): Another beauty spot, this is
where teenage Brooke Shields swam nude in the film of the same name.
You can have the same experience in an enchanted pool fed by a natural
amphitheater. The water, 56m (186 ft.) deep at its deepest point, is
said to have aphrodisiac powers-which you'll have to determine for
yourself.
Bloomfield Great House
(Mandeville; ): If you should ever grow
nostalgic for the Jamaica that used to be, plan a dinner at this
historic house set on 2 hectares (5 acres) of beautiful landscaping.
After a drink on the old-fashioned veranda, enjoy an elegantly
presented and good-tasting meal in a colonial setting of long ago0.
YS Falls
(Black River): The best place to escape for a
romantic picnic is along the coast east of Negril. Three kilometers (2
miles) north of the port of Black River, in a "Me Tarzan, You
Jane" setting, you can actually swing from an overhead vine or a
jungle rope into cooling ponds made by the waterfall.
THE BEST HONEYMOON RESORTS
Sandals
(Montego Bay, Negril, and Ocho Rios; .): These
resorts pride themselves on fun, food, and drink, laid out in
abundance and all paid for in advance-no tips or bills here. Staff
members bring heroic amounts of community spirit and enthusiasm to
weddings. All the properties are high-quality, but Sandals Royal
Caribbean at Montego Bay and Sandals Dunn's River at Ocho Rios are
probably the best in the chain.
Half Moon Golf, Tennis & Beach Club
(Montego Bay; ): This resort offers
honeymooners deluxe oceanview rooms and cottages fronting a
near-perfect crescent-shaped beach. There are lots of activities, too,
such as aerobics, tennis, swimming, and, most definitely, golf.
Jake's
(Treasure Beach; ): Funky and idiosyncratic,
this is a really offbeat choice for a honeymoon where no one will find
you. Set on a remote rocky beach, the place is small and personal.
Jamaica Inn
(Ocho Rios; ): Winston Churchill slept in a
suite here; if you can't afford that suite, there are plenty of other
classy rooms fine for honeymooners. The resort opens onto a private
cove with powdery champagne-colored sand and maintains a British
colonial aura of formality.
Grand Sport Villa Golf Resort & Spa
(Ocho Rios; ): The honeymoon villas at this
stately, plantation-style spa and resort are perfect private retreats
for newlyweds. Each has a private attendant and pool. Guests are
pampered with massages, pedicures, and manicures. The resort is
all-inclusive, and there's a range of sports facilities.
Blue Lagoon Villas
(Port Antonio; ): A favorite with movie stars
visiting "off the record," this pocket of posh is pure
luxury: Each plush villa comes with a dedicated chef, housekeeper, and
butler. Break out your wallet.
Sans Souci Resort & Spa
(Ocho Rios; ): Sink into one of the whirlpool
tubs in the elegant marble bathrooms here-with your newly acquired
spouse, of course-and the day is yours. This is a far classier joint
than the Sandals properties. An on-site spa and clothing-optional
beach are also alluring for many couples.
Breezes Runaway Bay
(Runaway Bay; ): Ten kilometers (6 miles) west
of Ocho Rios, this all-inclusive hotel re-creates the South Seas on
Jamaican soil. It's stylish, with luxurious accommodations and good
food. Activities include reggae classes.
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