Strawberry Hill, Jamiaca

Island Records founder, Chris Blackwell, the man who brought the musical talents of Bob Marley to the world, created the equally wondrous Strawberry Hill. Set 3,100 feet above the Caribbean Sea in Jamaica’s beguiling Blue Mountains, this is a one-off hideaway perfect for honeymooners looking to loose themselves in nature and a cool vibe. Strawberry Hill evolved into a meeting place for famous musicians and entertainers, Reggae artists, fashion models and discerning travellers. Spend your honeymoon here, and you’re following in the footsteps of singer Lauren Hill, model Naomi Campbell, Prince Charles and Camilla.

Driving up through the dense forests of the Blue Mountains past adventure mountain biking outposts and ramshackle cafes, it’s a wonder when the pretty wooden buildings of Strawberry Hill appear out of nowhere. Made up of 10 buildings housing 18 rooms squat amid banana trees with magnificent views. The Georgian style cottages are handcrafted. Each piece of board, fretwork and furniture has been lovingly tooled and finished on site. Royal Hut fabrics and soft white linens complement the dark mahogany furniture.

• Stay at Bridshill, a magnificent single story house with a Jacuzzi and a private terrace for dining and relaxing outside. The bedroom features a centrally places four-poster bed, adjoining walk-in wardrobes and a comfortably spacious bathroom. Doors leading into the balcony from both the sitting room and bedroom means newlyweds starts married life in a spacious slice of paradise.

• One of a kind negative edge pool offering panoramic views over Kingston city and harbour.

• Dramatic sunsets. Even the twinkling lights of Trenchtown look romantic.

• Internationally acclaimed restaurant renowned for its ‘New Jamaican Cuisine’.

• Yoga on the deck and his and hers massages in the glorious Aveda Spa. This ‘Living Spa’ specialises in stress relieving based on the five elements practiced in Ayurvedic philosophies.

• If you like this, you’ll love sister property Geejam which has only recently opened to the public, Previously a hangout for recording artists like Gwen Stefani, Bjork and Daman Albarn’s Gorillaz.

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