TAH,

I understand your cautiousness. After all, you are being accompanied by your precious Empress. Keeping that in mind, I would never recommend to anyone a place, event or person that would require one to be overly guarded. Portland allows me to walk, play and dance without being noticed. It may be because I don’t project radiant beauty as I envision your Empress does. Or it could be that they just don’t care. Either reason, I’m rarely approached, let alone harassed…especially on the beaches..,and never do I feel I need to watch my back.

Accommodations…okay there are no RIU’s, Sandals or Breezes in Portland. Unique/Specialty hotels, villas and guesthouses are what you will find. I need a kitchen/kitchenette so I search for villas and guesthouses. From all the places I stayed or toured, Winnifred Breeze is the first I can endorse on this board. Secure, clean, good location and the owners are gems. Mrs. Scott 876-388-1129.

Here are some pictures.







My unit was on the second floor. The breeze was so refreshing and strong I only used the AC 3 times. I would open the door and the wind circulated the entire unit…including the bathroom when that window was open. And ZERO mosquitoes. I’ll provide more details about the property in a separate post.

Down town Port Antonio is a mess because of the installation of the sewer system, but it’s a “clean” mess and only down town. They work hard to keep the roads clear of construction debris and water. But outside of town is nothing but lush, green landscaping and plenty of beaches and coves for you and your Empress to enjoy undisturbed.