The town's twin harbours, jewel blue sea and verdant hillsides still ensnare the visitor. The story of this old port is the story of men who came, saw, and were conquered by its beauty. All of them, from Captain Lorenzo Dow Baker to movie star Errol Flynn and billionaire Garfield Weston sought to develop the town. All of them failed. Port Antonio, like Montego Bay, claims to be the cradle of the tourist trade, but unlike other resorts in the island, its tourism potential remains undeveloped and undamaged. And therein lies Port Antonio's charm, and the lure of the parish of Portland. Cradled between lush tropical vegetation and the translucent Caribbean Sea, Port Antonio’s beaches are, perhaps, the most spectacular on the island. The lagoon’s mysterious waters fascinate visitors with seductive hues, seemingly endless depths and brisk temperatures. Truly a natural wonder, it defies imagination...