Comments on: Treasure Beach: An Escape from the Touristy Chaos

By: RoxAnn Witkowski

RoxAnn Witkowski — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 02:17:15 +0000

Have have been to Treasure Beach over a dozen times. The laid back feeling, the friends you make with locals, the fresh food are unbeatable. Meeting the local fishing boats and watching how they process their catch is something else. We like being able to walk on the beach and walk to local shops. Visit the schools, take some school supplies with you. It is truly amazing how the children learn when you see the limited supplies and resources they have. Have been to other areas on the island but always come back to Treasure Beach. Nothing can beat watching the sun set with a red stripe.

By: Danielle Callender

Danielle Callender — Wed, 26 May 2021 16:45:25 +0000

I’m so glad someone enjoys the authenticity and purity of nature in Jamaica. Unfortunately our government seems to think that every single aspect of Jamaica needs this over- developed touristy and artificial remodelling everywhere for tourists. Many places that have been developed in this way have actually lost the raw natural and local features making it what it was in the first place. Some things just need to be left alone and appreciated for what it is. The gov’t prob soon roll out some over done development plans for Treasure Beach for foreign investors to trample and run over with their tracters, bull dozers, cement and asphalt and overpriced stores and facilities in the name of “tourism development”

By: Nick Doten

Nick Doten — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 16:03:16 +0000

you’ve discovered a gem in Treasure Beach ! i found this place via a random internet search back in 2014. i’ll be returning for the 7th consecutive February in 2020 (and anticipate beyond!) you’re correct about the “un-touristy” vibe. when you walk around you’ll see few tourists in the area relative to Negril and Montego Bay. one of the joys are the local farmers who operate “mobile markets” in vans and regularly visit the many small resorts in the area peddling their produce. you can buy freshly harvested , fully ripened fruit and veggies at their peak of taste. the thing which has kept me returning however are my hosts at Ital Rest Cottages. they have grown from being simply my hosts to my personal friends. throw in all the very friendly and welcoming local populace and you’ve got the ideal respite from the world’s craziness. do yourself a favor and visit this place ! you will not regret your decision !

By: Denise

Denise — Sat, 16 Jan 2016 18:08:22 +0000

It’s actually the entire parish of St. Elizabeth that’s called the Bread Basket, not just Treasure Beach. Great write up :)

By: Rick goldhardt

Rick goldhardt — Sun, 15 Nov 2015 01:16:14 +0000

Thank you for all your info .. we have always stayed on the cliffs of negril off season and love the cliffs we stay on a budget. We rented a motor bike and rode away from the hotel it was great.I really want to explore the real Jamaica I also feel.like this is my place in the world.. thank you for your insight.. rick