Nestled on the cliffside of Breezy Hill Santa Maria Villa has secluded privacy with nearby conveniences in the town of Port Maria located in the valley below. World class shopping, restaurants, sporting activities, beaches and many eco tour destinations are within a short picturesque drive along the north coast road. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Jamaica/santamariavilla/hotel/1706/17/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:08:16 EST To the west side of "Breezy Hill", you can walk down the hill to "Cap and Olive's", our local seaside bar that serves daily jerk pork and chicken, a Jamaican favorite. Up the road is the site of "Firefly Cultural Museum". Situated 1,500 feet above the coastline, was once home of the famous playwright Noel Coward, who entertained many Hollywood movie stars and foreign diplomats. Tour the home and sprawling estate and admire old style Jamaican architecture and beautiful maintained gardens. On Sunday local plays are performed in a large outdoor amphitheater carved into the mountain side overlooking the ocean. Travel down the road and you pass "James Bond Beach", a beautiful private beach located in "Oracabessa". The next town is "Ocho Rios", the cruise ship destination with all the tourist rewards!. This city has world class duty free shopping, restaurants, nightclubs, golf, water sports and the famous "Dunns river Falls". Ocho Rios to the west and Port Antonio to the east, many activities are commonplace between these towns. Many waterfalls, caves and private lagoons dot the landscape of this mountainous north coast region. AMENITIES: The kitchen has a refrigerator, gas range, coffeemaker, blender, toaster, pots and pans, eating and drinking utensils. Both bathrooms come supplied with bath towels. The three bedrooms are supplied with all bed linens. Cable TV, stereo, ceiling fans, hot water heater, 1200 gallon freshwater tank reserve, staff housekeeping services provided. ACTIVITIES: Our main goal at "Villa Santa Maria" is to make sure every guest has a comfortable pleasant vacation in Jamaica and not just a "vacation in the compound" experience; but a vacation full of memories that will last a lifetime. Meet new friends and experience a third world culture that reflects the island people who are a cheerful generous bunch, full of earthy humor and deeply inspired by the natural beauty of their island. Jamaica has unlimited destinations whether it be for the naturalist eco minded, sports enthusiasts or the beach lounging " Margarita patrol". Reggae rhythms, water sports, fine dining and a lively nightlife, is yours within a short picturesque drive. Find your own secluded beach along the rugged north coast line. Majestic waterfalls situated in serene tropical rainforest, limestone caves that delve miles below the mountainous interior, Jamaica's diverse spectrum will satisfy any vacationers expectations. DINING/RESTARUANTS: Type: Villa Beach Location: Off Beach (Tropical Setting) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Jamaica/santamariavilla/hotel/1706/17/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:08:16 EST