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Port Antonio

Description: Port Antonio is the capital of the parish of Portland on the northeastern coast of Jamaica, about 100 km from Kingston. ... more

Port Antonio ... It had a population 12,285 in 1982 and 13,246 in 1991. It is the third largest port of the island, famous for being a shipping point for bananas and coconuts, as well as being one of its most important tourist attractions, tourism being a major contributor to the town’s economy.

Newest Review: ... life without the brash tourist seen of Oche Rios, Negril and Mo'Bay try Port Antonio I generally travel to Jamaica in April/may, the weather is hot and sunny, the occasional tropical shower is soon over and dries rapidly. The locals are happy, welcoming and friendly Getting there: Two general methods of getting here, either independent or with a package. It is a lot cheaper to go with ... more

... a package. Independent travellers should fly to Kingston and hire a car, travel along the main coast road (A4) towards Moran Bay/ Manchioneal and Port Antonio. An alternate route is to cut across the island (A4) towards Annotto Bay then head east ...more

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Port Antonio: How life should be (349 words)
by - written on 12/08/01 (Useful, 268 readings)
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<REVISITED> Set in the undeveloped north eastern part of the island, about 3 hours drive from Kingston. Pa is set in a lush and green part of the island. I have been there times, there are lost of places to visit close by, Frenchman’s cove, the blue hole, Nonsuch caves, Somerset falls and dragon bay (where I stay) to mention but a few. The area used to be very popular with the rich and famous, Errol Flynn used to own Navy Island, Ian Flemming wrote a Bond novel there. While you are there try the Rum, Blue Mountain Coffee, Jerk Pork/chicken and Akee. If you like a relaxed interesting life without the brash tourist seen of Oche ... Read the complete review