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Agro‐Tourism Product launched to combine heritage and agriculture and provide a unique visitor experience Published December 23, 2009 Hospitality Jamaica Christopher Columbus’s description of Jamaica, the land of wood and water, aptly fits the Buff Bay Valley, which has these elements in abundance. This is an experience, which can be soaked in by visitors as the island’s newest attraction; Buff Bay Valley – The Heritage Corridor of the Blue Mountain – was launched on December 11 in Portland. This new attraction intertwines agriculture and tourism components to provide visitors a comprehensive experience of local heritage, culture, food and nature adventure tours in one package. The project also aims to provide economic empowerment for the community who will assume responsibility for running the attractions. “Certainly the various food festivals taking place all over the island ‐ like the Yam and Breadfruit Festivals – were a good beginning in Jamaica’s attempt to link Agriculture and T...

A retreat to the home of Blue Mountain coffee and endless nature Published December 23, 2009, Hospitality Jamaica Sun, sand, sea…the proverbial Jamaica…but there is an element that rises above it; the panoramic Blue Mountain Range, with a misty coolness unparalleled and the home of the world famous coffee. Looking to break free from the traffic jams, sweat and the endless pressures of life; bliss is just 45 minutes away from Kingston. The changes are evident as one drives up, from the grey to the green, the air from the exhaust fume filled road to smell of foliage and nature. Welcome to Jamaica’s higher plane! Nestled in a coffee plantation in the foothills of Blue Mountain Range, Forres Park Resort and Spa is a getaway which offers a rejuvenating experience. Surrounded by scenic mountains, the resort offers a panoramic view of the misty mountains, lifting one’s mind and soul. Choose from suites, standard rooms or cabins, the resort offer a variety of options for accommodation. The roo...