No resorts, no crowds. Fishing villages, warm water, and hosts who'll remember your name.
Treasure Beach is a fishing and farming community on Jamaica's south coast in the parish of St Elizabeth, made up of a string of communities from Great Bay to Ft. Charles. Discover the real Jamaica right here in Treasure Beach, the home of community tourism. If you’re looking for a destination that will leave you yearning to return again and again, you’ll find it in the laid-back, boho-chic vibe that Treasure Beach is known for.
A smashing success at the first Food, Rum & Reggae Festival in 2023, the Treasure Beach Rum Bar Crawl is on again: Saturday, November 7, 6 bars, 6 rum drinks, from the Jack Sprat parking lot.
Beyond Sunset in Calabash Bay serves a Mexican menu this Sunday, November 1, from 3 pm. It's one of many themed food nights around Treasure Beach, from Taco Tuesdays to Stew Peas Thursdays.
Vantage Point Jamaica: A Reporter’s Chronicle, by Treasure Beach’s own Earl Moxam, is now available in hardcover: thirty years of Jamaican journalism, seen from behind the scenes.
What's happening this week: the community event calendar, published every week as a printable PDF.
It's the calm before the storm in Treasure Beach: the Food, Rum and Reggae Festival takes centre stage next weekend, November 6 to 8, and Treasure Beach is literally sold out for it. This week, Beyond Sunset Resort serves a specialty themed Mexican cuisine menu from 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 1, and on Tuesday, November 3, BREDS Sports Park hosts the Tourism Product Development Company Limited (TPDCo) Licensing Expo from 9 a.m. till 4 p.m.
Issue #76, published
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Treasure Beach is more than a destination—it's a way of life. Far removed from the hustle and bustle, this community embraces sustainable tourism, local culture, and a deep connection to nature. Engage with warm, friendly locals, explore pristine beaches, and support eco-friendly initiatives and local businesses while you relax. Stay with us and experience a slower pace, where the sun, sea, and stars offer the perfect backdrop to your vacation.
