Strawberry Hill

When you're absorbing an Ayurvedic spa massage, diving off the end of a boat into crystal waters, or taking in the Strawberry Hill Bar's rum punch to live music, the rest of the world just slips away. It's a frequent effect of staying here, where guests follow in the footsteps of artists like Sting, Trent Reznor, and Bob Marley, who have all stayed at this amazing bit of paradise owned by the founder of Island Records.

The Hill's 12 airy cottages feature panoramas of nearby Kingston and the verdant Blue Mountains. The hillside trails make for fantastic hiking, the fertile soil nurturing the jewels of Jamaica's botanical treasure.

A loving attention to detail shows in the accommodations' hand-carved fretwork celebrating different themes in various cottages: sensuality, Bob Marley, even the Strawberry Hill workmen. The interior design emphasizes harmony between structure and nature, the rich mahogany and flowing linens complementing tranquil mountain ambiance.