Wise Wellness Centre Reopens in Treasure Beach
The Wise Wellness Centre in Treasure Beach has reopened. Empress Thandi Wise talks about the rebuild, its vegan café, yoga, day spa and health food store.
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.
The Wise Wellness Centre in Treasure Beach has reopened. Empress Thandi Wise talks about the rebuild, its vegan café, yoga, day spa and health food store.
There are some nights in Treasure Beach when everything seems to move a little slower. The sea settles into its rhythm, the heat eases off, conversations linger a little longer, and people begin drifting toward the same place, For the last decade, those nights have often arrived with the full moon. On Thursday, August 27th, starting…
There are places that recover after a storm, and there are places that emerge stronger because of it. Treasure Beach knows the difference. The Calabash International Literary Festival is pleased to announce its return to Treasure Beach, Jamaica, from May 21–23, 2027, bringing together writers, readers, thinkers, dreamers, and friends from around the world for another…
What's happening this week: the community event calendar, published every week as a printable PDF.
High season is upon us and more events are on the way, with most of this week's activity centred on Heroes Weekend, October 17 to 19, and the Hook-n-Line Fishing Tournament. The weekend kicks off Friday, October 16, at 5:30 p.m. with the Captain's Cocktail at Dougie's Bar at Jake's Hotel, where 2025's fishing tournament champion, Captain Jason, also known as Froggy Gordon, will be in attendance. Ki's on Di Beach reopens seven days a week starting Friday night with Bonfire Fridayz headlined by DJ Sheriff. On Saturday, Jack Sprat has a beach party at noon with selecta DJ Ratty and Bones, and Beyond Sunset has Jamaican Fusion night, with themed menus on tap through the weekend, including Seafood Night on Sunday. Early Sunday morning, Janette Kaloo's JK Breast Cancer Foundation presents its annual Women with a Purpose 5K Run/Walk and Breakfast Party, and the official groundbreaking for the Treasure Beach Health Centre follows at 10:30 a.m. at BREDS Sports Park. On Sunday evening, Grego's Seafood and Grill has Spirited Sunday drink specials and Vinyl Sundays returns at 6 p.m.
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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.