About Port Antonio
Nestled on the northeast shore of Jamaica is the small town of Port Antonio, a quaint destination that doubles as the island’s third largest port. Historically a well-known shipping site for some of the islands more tropical staples, including coconuts and bananas, nowhere else on the island can you so pro find the quintessential feel of old-time Jamaica. A plantation heavy island in its colonial days, Port Antonio celebrates this history throughout much of its aesthetics, uniquely charming in an antiquated sense.Throughout the 1940′s and 1950′s Port Antonio assumed its now synonymous status as a popular tourist destination, though tourist travel dates back to the 1880′s, when wealthy American vacationers first found their way to the island with any regularity. Over the course of just over a half century, Port Antonio was transformed from a little mentioned coastal community to a playground for the rich and famous from across the world, including Hollywood stars and foreign royalty. The area quickly caught on large due to its picturesque setting and inimitable natural beauty. With treasures such as the famous Blue Lagoon and Reach Falls and accented by hidden gems like Frenchman’s Cove Beach, Port Antonio is a must-visit destination on the island of Jamaica, offering a different perspective on the nation as compared to many other popular tourist cities. Today’s Port Antonio caters largely to tourists, offering an island escape so archetypal Hollywood has attempted to capture the proverbial paradise on film, as seen in the 1988 Tom Cruise blockbuster Cocktail. Of course, you don’t have to be on the run from life or love to enjoy the many intricacies of Port Antonio, only in need of a little fun, sun and relaxation complete with a beautiful backdrop behind you.