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8 Best Hotels in Jamaica, From Kingston to Montego Bay | Condé Nast Traveler

"Far from the tourist hustle and bustle of the northwestern coast, Jamaica’s smartest and arguably most famous address is located on the northeastern coastline of Oracabessa—a small town jewel of about 5,000 people, with a thriving community of creatives. Writer Ian Fleming became so enamored with Oracabessa while on assignment with the British Navy during World War II, that he returned to buy a property, building GoldenEye , where he would go on to write all thirteen James Bond novels during his winter stays. In 1976, Bob Marley became the owner, later selling it to Chris Blackwell—founder of Island Records—who expanded the property to include a range of private huts, cottages, and villas dotted around the tropical 40-acre grounds. The tropical beachside hideaway is home to four restaurants and bars, including the laidback bamboo bar which served Jamaican Jerk BBQ right on the sandy Low Cay beachfront." - Ruth C. White

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