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Laura Facey, one of Jamaica's leading sculptors, grew up between uptown Kingston and Mount Plenty, amid the lush, green hills of St. Ann. There, she maintains an art studio and occasionally hosts exhibitions, as she did in December, 2011 when she turned the estate into a gallery and invited friends and fans to share in an afternoon of art, good company and great food.

Lobster and tenderloid surf & turf, snapper ceviche, ackee and saltfish sliders, lamb chops and bread pudding, are among the dishes served over the years, with the free flowing wine perhaps the most exotic item on the table. Each month, Jakes Hotel organizes farm-to-table dinners (US$100 per person) by moonlight at Farmer Dull's a few minutes inland from Treasure Beach in Southfield. Invited chefs flex their pop-up kitchen skills to serve guests gathered communally round a long table, calabash lanterns dangling overhead.

Eight days in crystal waters, cool mountains and lush gardens

Where to go and what to do with two weeks

For adventure travelers looking to jump from one adrenaline rush to the next, Jamaica can satisfy almost any craving.

Kiteboarding

Kitebarding Jamaica will find you at your hotel and take you to a suitable launch site in the Montego Bay vicinity. Gear is available to rent.

Surfing

Jamnesia Surf Club, located in Bull Bay, east of Kingston, has professional surfing equipment and respectable surf on a good day. A skateboard park entertains when the seas are flat.

Get pampered in unpretentious oases or soak away your pain like a local

Laidback Spas
Jamaica has world-class spas based predominantly at the high-end resorts. These facilities are not for those traveling on a tight budget or those seeking an authentic Jamaican vibe. There are several inexpensive local spas that tend to be rough around the edges but can make for entertaining and relaxing visits.