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Montego Bay, Jamaica
Blake Kingsley
Chief Concierge: Round Hill

A native of Montego Bay, Kinsley started as a bellman at the hotel in 1972 and is now Chef Concierge.



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Best Golf Course

The White Witch Golf Course at the Ritz Carlton, Rose Hall.

Winding through the mountains of Jamaica's historic 4,000-acre Rose Hall Plantation, The White Witch Golf Course is carved out of 600 acres of lush greenery and rolling countryside that features panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea from 16 of its 18 holes.

Best Local Sporting Event
Sunday afternoon cricket at Pondside, Hanover.

That's where you'll find real country folks. They play cricket between communities. A DJ plays reggae music at the match. It's very crowded, mostly locals.

Best Hiking
Mayfield Falls, Hanover.

Jamaica's number one eco-tourism attraction: 52 varieties of ferns, an abundance of exotic flowers and plant species, several types of birds, butterflies, and indigenous wildlife, and of course - the crystal clear mountain spring waters with two beautiful waterfalls and twenty-one natural pools.

Best Place to go for A Run
Round Hill Estate.

Pass by plants, birds, a garden, sculptures.

Best Place To Catch A Sunset
Rick's Cafe in Negril.

Watch amateurs and professionals dive off the cliffs into the ocean below.

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