Its picturesque Caribbean scenery, Jamaica's vibes are passionately African. With its jerk seasoned cuisine, gospel churches and rhythmic reggae dancehalls, the island's African energy is effervescent and highly contagious. Glide through the rainforest on canopy tours or go crocodile spotting in the wetlands. The Blue Mountains produce some of the world's best coffee, so start your day with a steaming cup before setting off on your escape.
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A collection of private villas, cottages and beach huts are what makes GoldenEye feel like a private residence as opposed to a luxury resort. Set amongst tropical gardens that create natural pockets or privacy, you are whisked away to a place of serenity and island glamour. Having captured the imagination of guests for the last 20 years, the Beach Villas, Lagoon Cottages and Beach Huts have housed the most discerning travellers. Fresh from the sea, the cuisine is locally sourced seafood with Jamaican flavours, bringing to life the cuisine and the sea. The bamboo bar sits on Button Beach and is a laidback place to try homebrewed rum and sample authentic Jamaican Jerk. For those looking for cocktails and Red Strip, head over to Shabeen that sits on its own freshwater pool next to Smugglers Cove. The rooftop lounge is the prefect place to catch the sunset. The island experience wouldn’t be complete without a host of water sports. Jump aboard paddleboards and explore the coastline or venture out onto the ocean in a private yacht.
Passionately African, Jamaica’s energy is effervescent and highly contagious. Since 1950, the Jamaica Inn has been ranked amongst one of the top resorts and vacation destinations in the Caribbean. Small, exclusive and elegant, this property is located on an eight-acre estate which features a 700-foot private beach in Ocho Rios. Loved by so many, the Jamaica Inn has seen the likes of Winston Churchill, Ian Fleming and Marilyn Monroe walk through its doors. A Caribbean classic, this property oozes in a timeless allure which pays tribute to its colonial past through its wooden décor and accents of Wedgwood blue and white. Slightly retro and traditional, a stay here will feel as if you have been transported back to the Fifties, where the lack of televisions and alarm clocks strengthens its calm serenity. As tranquil as you would like it to be, by day guests can explore the range of spa treatments and water activities. By night, enjoy live reggae under the stars and feel the rhythm of Jamaica getting into full swing.