Strawberry Hill Jamaica

Strawberry Hill Jamaica is regarded as heavenly to most vistors. Nestled amongst the Jamaica Blue Mountains, Strawberry Hill is located a few minutes drive outside the main Kingston area. Coming from the Kingston Airport (best entry point) the drive would be about 1 hour. But beleive me it’s worth all that time and much much more. The drive alone up the hill through narrow roads, steep cliff sides and lush green vegetation is enough to get you in the mood for a lovely mountain side paradise.

It is quiet, secluded and not your average beach front 1,000 room resort. As the name suggests be prepared to go up and down steps and slopes as you traverse the property (not the best for mobility challenged individuals). Soon after arriving you will appreciate the “HIll” in Strawberry Hill. Nevertheless the service is excellent, the views breathtaking and the food world renowned. Strawberry Hill is one of those places you take a very important international client for lunch or dinner. Movie Stars and the likes have been known to drop in (literally by hellicopter) from time to time.

It consists of 12 handcrafted 19th century Georgian style cottages. The have deluxe villas, one bedrooms and some studios. The property also houses the Strawberry Hill Spa. The hotel is rich with history with its beginnings as an 18th century coffee plantation owned by the British Royal  Family. It then evolved after being purchased in 1972 by Chris Blackwell, famous for launching the career of Bob Marley. Strawberry Hill’s Bar and Conference Room is home to a significant photographic tour of music’s most influential players over the past four decades. Guests at the mountaintop retreat can visually experience personal photos from Mr. Blackwell’s collection, which includes shots of U2, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, Mick Jagger, Phil Collins, Millie Small, Sinehead O’Conner, Peter Tosh, and Sting (and studies from the Adrian Boot Collection).

So if you are planning that getaway to Jamaica make sure you put Strawberry Hill on the list. It’s luxury so it aint cheap. However if you can afford to its a trip of a life time. Search for Strawberry Hill here. Do enjoy…Irie!

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