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1221. Hotel Jamaican Colors

Hotel Jamaican Colors (Ross Craig district, cell tel. 876/893-5185 or 876/407-4412, hoteljamaicancolors@hotmail.com, www.hoteljamaicancolors.com, US$70) is run by a nice French couple, Martine and Robert Bourseguin, who live on property with their son Romain.
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1222. Zion Country

Zion Country (Muirton Pen, just east of Manchioneel, contact Free-I, cell tel. 876/451-1737 or 876/871-3623, info@zioncountry.com, www.zioncountry.com, US$55 including breakfast) has four basic rooms that share a sea-view balcony, with standing fans.
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1223. Uncle Lenny’s

Uncle Lenny’s (Castle, tel. 876/913-1680, 8:30 a.m.9 p.m Mon.Fri., US$2.503) serves tasty local dishes like stewed beef, stewed peas, and fried chicken.
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1224. Getting There and Around

Route taxis are the most affordable way to get between Port Antonio and points east along the coast. Route taxis depart Port Antonio from the square and can always be stopped along the road provided they aren’t overflowing with passengers. Otherwise, for day trips to Reach Falls, which is a few kilometers off the main road, it’s best to hire a driver.
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1225. Morant Bay

St. Thomas parish holds an important place in Jamaican history. In the early colonial period, its mountainous terrain played an important role in providing sanctuary to the runaway slaves who formed the Maroon settlements of eastern Jamaica. Later, it became an important sugar- and banana-producing region under British rule.
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1226. Morant Bay Courthouse

The burning Morant Bay Courthouse played a central role in spurring the Morant Bay Rebellion of 1865, in which disenfranchised poor led by Paul Bogle revolted against the local government and the white planters, sending tremors through the British Empire.
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1227. Morant Bay Market

The Morant Bay Market on the main road has an excellent stock of produce and a fish market in the back that rivals that of Downtown Kingston. It is a great place to stop for a stroll around to take in a bustling market.
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1228. Lorna's Crafts

Lorna’s Crafts (cell tel. 876/396-9337) has some nice Jamaican crafts, jewelry, and Rastafarian motif goods in the Old Arcade.
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1229. East Fest

East Fest (Goodyear Oval, Springfield, St. Thomas) is held annually on Boxing Day (December 24). The event is organized and hosted by the cultural reggae group Morgan Heritage (www.morganheritagemusic.com).
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1230. Dave's Place

Dave’s Place (cell tel. 876/461-3103) just past Scotia serves good chicken.
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