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WELLNESS
A TRUE ISLAND GEM SHINES IN JAMAICA
INSIDER TIP
Once a month, Jakes hosts a Farm to Table dinner under the full moon.
Jakes Hotel, Treasure Beach
// BY E. LISA MOSES // PHOTOS: JAKES HOTEL
Rooted in the rural landscape of Jamaica’s south coast is a sleepy fishing enclave that feeds the world’s body and soul from the boho chic Jakes Hotel.
With cottages, villas and restaurants scattered around Treasure Beach like hidden jewels, the hotel complex has reaped international acclaim from the likes of Condé Nast Traveller, USA Today, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and The Guardian. A quirky sanctuary sporting theatrical decor by owner Sally Henzell, Jakes Hotel sparkles with local riches—everything from wall mosaics fashioned from empty wine bottles, shells and broken china to hand-carved wooden furniture and art.
Even though the community attracts thousands of visitors to events such as the longest-running off-road triathlon in the world and a massive literary festival featuring past luminaries such as Salman Rushdie, resi- dents are committed to protecting and preserving its bucolic character. And they are pleased to give visitors authentic, homegrown experiences.
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