Trident Hotel, Port Antonio, Jamaica
Bringing Jamaica back to the top of a lot of peoples’ bucket lists, this refurbished remote beauty combines a hip, ultra-modern vibe with a sensuous retro-contemporary style, spectacular views, and of course, full-on five-star amenities.
Set in Portland Parish, home to the Blue Mountains and dubbed ‘the Jamaican Riviera’, the Trident is hemmed in by a mecca of natural attractions so you’re in a great spot to raft the Rio Grande, explore the iconic Blue Lagoon, the rainforest-shrouded Somerset and Reach waterfalls, the secluded, unspoilt beaches and the marina, named after Errol Flynn, who, back in the 60s, was one of the area’s most famous residents.
Trident's 13 villas are divine sanctuaries with splashes of colour, gadgets galore, oceanfront porticos, private soaking pools and landscaped lawns. All have space for rollaway beds or cribs, or for a full-on splurge, rent the turreted Trident Castle next door which over the years played host to A-listers like Audrey Hepburn, Denzel Washington and Johnny Depp.
Serving up breakfast, lunch and small plate service, Veranda's dishes come with side of spectacular sea views. Sip sublime cocktails at the Time Bar, and enjoy the brilliant blend of Jamaican dishes at Mike's Supper Club, a cabaret lounge with the character of a high-end speakeasy, a Ferrari-red vintage baby grand and live jazz.
You come to Trident to switch off and explore the region's outstanding natural beauty. So in-between adventures, you'll relax at the infinity pool, or the small, private sandy cove with its shaded wooden deck and beach bar; trying yoga, or indulging in the spa's aromatic massages and blissful body scrubs, which take full advantage of the island's indigenous ingredients.