Page 5 - JAMVAC Newsletter - MAR 2022

Did you know that the Giant Swallowtail, the largest
butterfly in the New World is to be found in Jamaica and is

endemic to the Blue and John Crow Mountains?

#DoGoSee

The Blue and John Crow Mountains

National Park, Holywell

TAKE THE LESS TRAVELLED Holywell offers a unique opportu-
PATH FROM THE PORT TO nity to take a day trip that feels like
THE MAJESTIC MOUNTAINS discovering a portal to a nature
TO DISCOVER THE LUSH AND lover’s paradise 3,000 feet above
TRANQUIL HAVEN THAT IS sea level featuring panoramic
HOLYWELL PARK. views of the the city of Kingston
and the Kingston Harbour - the

Explore the park’s protected seventh-largest natural harbour
area covering over 193,000 in the world; Port Royal and it’s
acres or close to 5 percent fascinating historical buildings;
of Jamaica’s total land mass and the Caribbean Sea. Scope out
with a range of birds, flora and comfy cabins designed to host Coffee Company for local indul-
fauna. Here, the possibilities the perfect weekend getaway gence and valuable export. Just
to explore and unplug from or anytime retreat with all the before arriving at your final desti-
the chaos of the world are modern conveniences of WiFi, nation in Holywell, stop by the
endless. kitchenette, and bathrooms with New Castle Camp parade ground
hot water. of the Jamaica Defence Force for
even more unobstructed views of
The special treat of Holywell starts Kingston in all its glory.
with the journey there. On the
route up be sure to see Craighton Holywell is a definite must-visit
Estate built by Scottish coffee on your trip to Jamaica. Escape
planter, George Craighton in the the hustle and bustle of a
1800s. There you’ll find premium busy city and experience an
Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee eco-friendly paradise designed
now produced by the Ueshima by nature, just for you!

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