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Treasure Beach
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Jamaica's best kept secret: this beach offers a striking landscape and uncrowded sands, but strong undercurrents can make swimming tricky.
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PatsyCline_12
London, UK77 contributions
A hidden treasure....but for how long?
Feb 2022
This is a lovely part of Jamaica that not everyone knows about. Most tourists stick to the usual places like Montego Bay, Ocho Rios and Negril. In some ways that's good for those of us who do know about it as we know it will remain unspoilt for a little longer.

This area is home to the famous Jakes boutique hotel, a few other boutique hotels and many other types of accommodation. There is something for every budget.

There are places to eat like Jack Sprats and other local restaurants/cafes.

The community of Treasure Beach is committed to maintaining a safe, and relaxed atmosphere. This is part of the charm if I'm honest. It is suitable for couples, families and solo travellers.
Written February 21, 2022
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Kristen b
Spring Hill, FL127 contributions
Small local beach
Jun 2022 • Family
Quiet little spot away from the city and crowds. Tucked away in a small town and perfect for a relaxing day at the beach. Great food , changing rooms and public restrooms. Free parking and music.
Written June 23, 2022
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Expedition22376
Hampton Beach, New Hampshire1 contribution
The love of Treasure Beach
Grassy meadows, fruit trees, scenic wonders, beautiful sea, spectacular sunsets, loving and down to earth people, splendid cuisine, fantastic accomodations. A definate for those who want to break free of the all inclusive black hole. I have always questioned why on earth someone would leave their country for vacation, to only spend their holiday with other tourists. There is so much more to Jamaica then what the travel agency's brochure shows. When you realize that- then, you will truly experience the beauty of Jamaica.The most important thing I can tell you is ONE WEEK IS NOT ENOUGH. Unless of course, you are comfortable with crying out loud in public because you don't want to go home.
Written June 8, 2003
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Lollylo25
San Diego, CA102 contributions
Quiet & Safe Area, Not Too Exciting
Apr 2019
I have come to TB for many years, although have not been in a few years. I made friends, & got to know the locals. That was the fun part for me---new experiences, super kind folks, good cheap food & pretty scenery. TB not upscale or trendy & is rather expensive, considering it costs taxi fare $150 (U.S.) one way from MBJ airport. The accommodations & guest houses are below average & overpriced. Jake's is by far the most upscale, but not cheap. All in all, I'd go back to see my acquaintances but not for the area.
Written March 31, 2020
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Global21988
Los Angeles, CA1 contribution
Don't stay in Treasure Beach - consider other options
Wow, is this place awful. First off, the "hamlet" (and that's being generous) is in such a remote place you better leave a bread trail to find your way back to Earth. Second, at night, all you can hear is screams, from where, we couldn't tell. This is not a snap-shot from the movie "Calar's Heart". Even the jerk food didn't taste right. You're better off making plans in Port Antonio, if you'd like a unique experience. There, you have a room without huge bugs, excellent food, safety and mainland conveniences when you want them. If you want to visit a "freak-show" for one day, Treasure Beach is good for that, but otherwise, it is seriously bizarre! I still wonder where those screams were coming from?
Written November 22, 2004
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Inspiration27945
West Patterson, NJ1 contribution
Good Beaches, Great People
I loved the beaches, swam several times a day, ate sweet fruit and fresh fish and home style meals, enjoyed walking along the a coast line with the variety including sand, rock, meadow, cottages, and trees. And now that I am home, what I remember is the people. Another visitor said “they treat us like guests, not tourists”. Instead of night club acts, there are people to talk with, people who sing while walking down the road, people who listen, people who show me how they are making a drum or carving wood or how their paintings developed, people who tell me how the villages were before the hotels started, people who wave when they see me again, people who tell me of their travels away from Jamaica and their return, people who treat me offhand like a local customer. When I wanted to be left alone, I usually was (since the beaches are quiet and the hills are serene); when I wanted company, I could always find some at the local coffee shop or beach shack or grocery store or dance hall. I have been there twice, and been surprised that people recognized me a year later after a short visit. Yes, I will return again, I need to see how everyone is doing!
Written October 29, 2004
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taunaj
Nampa, ID988 contributions
A special place in our hearts
A group of 5 of us visited Treasure Beach in May 2005. It was one of the nicest and most relaxing vacations ever. We were met by Kevin at the airport and the fun began. During our 10 day stay everyone we met treated us like family. We ate nothing but Jamaican food, played cricket on the beach, flew kites with the local children and were even able to buy our souveniers at our door. The housekeeper would let us know when the vendors would be by and if we felt like shopping we could. There was a reef 30 yards off the beach so we were able to snorkel everyday. If you are looking for the glitzy night life and alot of touristy things to do you should look elsewhere, but if you want warm friendly people, quiet, beautiful scenery, and consider a night out on the town playing pool and drinking Red Stripe with some locals at the corner bar then Treasure Beach is for you. Not ever did we feel uncomfortable or unsafe. There was more than one night we went for late night walks down unlit streets and were only met by friendly Jamaican smiles.
Written July 20, 2005
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msambors
Ottawa170 contributions
Great place for an active vacation
Treasure Beach is a great place for a person who doesn't want to spend his/her vacation just sitting on the beach. In early 2004 I stayed for a week in a simple beach house and went on kayak and cycling trips with South Coast Adventures. They have quality P&H kayaks (single & double) and Trek mountain bikes for rent.

We did some short trips and some all-day trips on both the water and the road. The scenery from the water is really nice as the area around T.B. is not very developed. Traffic is not heavy around T.B. so the cycling trips were also nice. It was great to tour the countryside and see people going about their business.

Treasure Beach itself is a small fishing town with sandy, quiet beaches. The town gets hopping in the evenings though. The couple of clubs play reggae and dancehall late into the night for the partiers. The restaurants serve tasty dishes that include fish caught by the town's fishermen. Contrary to what I worried about, the food and water were fine to consume without any precautions.

Coincidentally, my brother took a vacation in Jamaica about a month after I did. He and a buddy spent a few days in Montego Bay but found it boring so they headed down to Treasure Beach. He said that the quiet beaches and fun activities in T.B. were far more enjoyable than anything Mo Bay had to offer.

If this interests you, then Treasure Beach is the place to visit!
Written April 25, 2004
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writeeverything
NYC11 contributions
Paradise found
I went to Treasure Beach for the first time last spring ... and have been back several times since! I fell instantly in love with Jamaica, but particularly with Treasure Beach. The quiet, easy-going, friendly atmosphere is so warm and welcoming. I've met many people in the community and feel like I've found a new home. The beaches are lovely and almost completely empty--a 'crowded' beach has about a dozen people on it! Make a point to budget for two massages: one from Shirley and one from Joshua. Shirley's herbal steam and massage will cleanse all the 'city' out of you when you first arrive, and Joshua's amazing bodywork will send you home so relaxed you might not notice right away that you're back in your office! The food is absolutely delicious. Try the jerk shrimp at Jack Sprat's, the conch soup at M&D grocery, or the conch fritters at Jake's. Or stop on your drive down to pick up some of the super-spicy grilled fish from the roadside stands outside Black River (those Scotchbonnet peppers don't play!) ... or take a boatride over to Little Ochie and have the garlic lobster ... yum! If you're looking for loud, rowdy nightlife (like Margaritaville), Treasure Beach is definitely NOT for you. If you want to meet lots of Jamaicans and really feel a part of a friendly village, give the south coast a try. The people and the scenery are lovely. The choices for places to stay are as varied as travelers' budgets: my first trip down I rented a 2-bedroom cottage for $150 a night; on my most recent trip I went 'on the cheap' and got a room in a guest house for $45 a night. Both were beautiful, well cared for, two steps from the water, safe and comfortable. There are places that are *much* more expensive than the cottage I rented, and many that are less expensive than the guesthouse room. As a woman traveling alone, I have never once felt unsafe in Treasure Beach. On the contrary, I felt that people kept and eye out for me because they knew I was on my own. This is a truly special place. Go prepared with lots of heavy-duty sunblock (don't worry that SPF 45 will keep you from tanning--it won't, it'll just keep you from roasting!) and some serious bug spray because the sun is intense and the mosquitos are plentiful. If you've been to Jamaica before and think you've seen it all, go prepared to be pleasantly surprised. I almost hate to post this review because I'd like to see the area stay off the beaten path. But after reading that totally ridiculous comment about Treasure Beach being a 'freakshow,' I felt compelled to share some of my experience.
Written June 25, 2006
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Nicky H
Varna, Bulgaria69 contributions
Not for women on their own
Jun 2014 • Solo
just don't go there - this is not a safe resort for women of any age. Stay safe, avoid Treasure Beach.
Written June 21, 2014
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