The Islands - Romantic Escapes in the Caribbean: Lovetripper Guide - page 225

Special Features/Activities: overlooks water, gardens, pool, ten-
nis.

Hotel Mocking Bird Hill
Point Ann

876-993-7267; fax [phone]
www.hotelmockingbirdhill.com
$$-$$$
This 10-room hotel is often cited for its eco-friendly policies, so -
lar energy use, locally made furniture, and natural landscap -
ing. Even the restaurant, the excellent Mille Fleurs, features
local produce.

T This property is very popular with eco-tourists and
offers many tours that explore the natural attractions
of the Port Antonio area.

Special Features/Activities: restaurant, hiking, gardens.

Trident Villas and Hotel
PO Box 119

876-993-2602; fax [phone]
Reservations: 800-742-4276

www.tridentjamaica.com
$$$
With only 26 rooms, this intimate hotel makes visitors feel like
royalty, from afternoon tea to white-glove service. Each of the
rooms is decorated with antiques.

Special Features/Activities: cliffside, casual and fine dining,
freshwater pool, tennis, private beach.

Tables for Two
Jamaican cuisine is among the most flavorful in the Caribbean.
Spicy dishes trace their origin back to the earliest days of the is-
land when the Arawak Indians first barbecued meats. Distinc-
tive seasonings were developed by Africans who came to the
island as slaves in the days of Spanish rule. In the 17th century,
English influences developed the Jamaican pattie, a turnover
filled with spicy meat that's a favorite lunch snack with locals.