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My first trip to Jamaica was in August 1982 and I immediately fell in love with the island, its people, and its food. Since then, I've been back over 60 times, going two or three times a year. Until recently, I only went to Couples Resorts (below). This past April 2019, I took my first trip to Treasure Beach. What a difference! It was the all-inclusive versus the "real" Jamaica.
Jamaican food is not all hot and spicy, despite what you may have heard. Jerk is Jamaican barbecue and it's the sauce that makes it burn. Ackee and salt fish, the Jamaican national breakfast, resembles scrambled eggs but tastes completely different. Curried goat, oxtail in brown sauce, bammy, festival, rock buns, I could go on and on, but you'll just have to go there and see for yourself. Like the Jamaican tourist board says, "Once you go, you'll know." True dat. You've lots of choices where to stay in Jamaica. Most tourists opt for the all-inclusive. Couples Resorts is the best of the lot. This page, however, is dedicated to the rest of the resorts and hotels I've stayed in while visiting my favorite island. Full joy! |
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Jake's Treasure Beach
Treasure Beach is on the southwest end of the island and unless you know about the place, you're not likely to go there. Jamaicans will and the hip tourist crowd has learned about the place. It's a totally different experience from the all-inclusive. The rooms are bright, somewhat rustic, and perfect for the seasoned traveler who can sense a bargain, good food, and a peaceful location. |
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Jack Sprat Restaurant Treasure Beach
Jack Sprat Restaurant, next door to Jake's, is now owned by the Henzell family. This means if you stay at Jake's, you can charge your meals at Jack Sprat to your room. Make sure you have the Jerk Chicken Pizza! |
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Floyd's Pelican Bar
Sitting in the middle of the Caribbean Sea on a sandbar, you'll find a remarkable wooden structure that houses a bar, restaurant, and a cannabis farmer. You go by boat from wherever you're staying to the Pelican Bar. You can say hello to Floyd, the guy who build the place, and drink yourself into a stupor. The food is from the sea below and the booze is as cold as ice can keep it. Tip: bring Jamaican money with you. They don't take credit cards and the exchange rate is in their favor. |
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