Photos: Treasure Beach

Enjoying the Arid Southwest Coast of Jamaica

Longtime expats and many Jamaicans will tell you that the best place to relax is either Portland Parish or Treasure Beach. Both locations are famous for low-key vibes and beautiful sights.

My family recently came to visit to celebrate my dad’s retirement at Treasure Beach. Here are our pictures from an incredible stay.

The view from the backyard of our Airbnb, right on the waters of Great Bay, Treasure Beach

Learning to Stand Up Paddle in the calm waters of Great Bay

The scene at the beach

One intrepid sand crab came up to join in our fun and was crawling within inches of our feet.

Getting curry lobster and jerk chicken at The Lobster Pot, the beachside restaurant 100ft down the sand from our vacation rental.

#TheOriginalVarvels celebrate curry lobster lunch

Taking in the red rays of the Jamaican sunset

Our hosts cooked us curry goat to celebrate New Year’s Day.

Swinging off the high rope at YS Falls

Our Appleton Rum tour hit a snag when it turned out the facility just closed for 9 months of renovations.

Returning from our post-apocalyptic trip to Pelican Bar

Afternoon sun at Lover’s Leap.