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UTC-5 (EST) Xtabi is a cove on the cliffs of Negril, in Westmoreland, Jamaica. It consists of a labyrinth of caves and passageways carved from solid rock over millennia of ocean water striking it. [ 1 ] An eponymous hotel sits atop the cliffs.
It was built by the Government of Jamaica at a cost of $10 million. [2] It occupies 22 acres (89,000 m 2 ) at the northern end of Negril beach and has 280 rooms in two-story buildings. A 50% interest in the hotel was bought by the SuperClubs in 1989, [ 3 ] a resort company owned by John Issa & his family, for $12.25 million. [ 4 ]
190/km 2 (480/sq mi) Westmoreland is the westernmost parish in Jamaica, located on the south side of the island. It is situated south of Hanover, southwest of Saint James, and northwest of Saint Elizabeth, in the county of Cornwall. The chief town and capital is Savanna-la-Mar. Negril, a famous tourist destination, is also situated in the parish.
We recently visited Negril, Jamaica and let’s just say we’ve never fallen so deeply in love with a place so quickly, thanks to its stunning beaches, heaps of sunshine, boldly-flavored cuisine ...
Negril. Coordinates: 18°18′40″N78°20′22″W18.3110182°N 78.339386°W a. Country. Jamaica. Parish. Westmoreland Parish and Hanover Parish. Time zone. UTC-5 (EST) Negril is a small, widely dispersed beach resort and town located in Westmoreland and Hanover parishes at the far western part of Jamaica, 80.8 kilometres (50.2 mi) southwest ...
Popular Jamaican dishes include curry goat, fried dumplings, ackee and saltfish. Jamaican patties along with various pastries, breads and beverages are also popular. Jamaican cuisine has spread with emigrants, especially during the 20th century, from the island to other nations as Jamaicans have sought economic opportunities in other countries.
The Enchanted Gardens is a resort near Ocho Rios in St. Ann, Jamaica. It is located in a natural river gorge with 14 waterfalls on 8 hectares (20 acres) of land. There is a nature walk with a wide variety of local plants and jungle like atmosphere. There is also an exotic aviary featuring rare birds, scenic ponds and a seawater aquarium.
The ackee fruit (Blighia sapida) is the national fruit of Jamaica. [1] It was brought to the Caribbean from Ghana before 1725 as 'Ackee' or 'Aki', another name for the Akan people, Akyem. The fruit's scientific name honours Captain William Bligh who took the fruit from Jamaica to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, England in 1793 and introduced ...