Villas

Port Antonio’s villas are definitely some of the nicest in Jamaica, and far less pricey than those in Ocho Rios and Montego Bay. Typically these villas either have breathtaking hilltop views over mountains and out to sea, or are directly on the water, like the famous Blue Lagoon Villas--the most coveted real estate in Jamaica, perfectly placed between San San Bay and the Blue Lagoon. Blue Marlin, Nautilus, San Bar, San Cove, and Bonne Amie are among the crème de la crème. A full staff and all the amenities of home come standard in all these villas; the main difference in prices reflect principally the level of opulence you should expect.

Many of the area’s villas book through Villa Vacation (2 West St., tel. 876/993-2668, cell tel. 876/778-3241 or 876/420-9376, yvonne.blakey@cwjamaica.com, www.villavacation.net), run by Yvonne Blakey. Yvonne lives in Port Antonio, represents many of the area owners, and can perfectly tailor your interests with a villa to put you in paradise. Most of the villas are also members of the Jamaica Association of Villas and Apartments (JAVA).