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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...

PUBLISHED NOV 11, 2009 Hospitality Jamaica Kirk Hamilton, a young architect, has vision to bring the concept of sustained tourism development to Jamaica. He says that the ?green design route? could be the stepping stone to revolutionizing the island?s resort development and tourism industry. Hamilton believes that Jamaica could become the catalyst of 'Green' tourism in the Caribbean; the diversity of the land is incomparable and has a lot of potential for sustainable development. "The island should look beyond the 'Yeh Mon' image that has been created," Hamilton said. "We can market our tourism products effectively; all we need to do is to set standards that are beyond the normal." He believes that visitors to Jamaica do not get a sense of how the country truly is and are isolated in their 'conditioned' world. "I want the visitor who comes to Jamaica to truly soak in all the elements of this beautiful island, beyond the sun and the sea, ...