Driving from Port Maria to Annotto Bay, you can turn left to Robin's Bay and Strawberry Fields, about 10 km before Annotto Bay. After 10 minutes drive you reach at crossroads, turn right to go to Strawberry Fields. The countrysite is beautiful there, with wild horses and a view at the seasite and the blue mountains. Strawberry Fields is a small commity of about 30 people. From the River Lodge (www.river-lodge.com) you can take a guided walk or boattrip (with lunch) to Black Sand Beach and a fantastic waterfall. Phone the owner of River Lodge before you go there.
LOVE ST. MARY LIVED THERE FOR 16 YEARS. ORACABESSA IS NOW HOME TO A BEAUTIFUL BEACH AND SOMEWHAT LAWN APTLY NAMED THE JAMES BOND BEACH WHICH IS NOW THE VENUE OF MANY MAJOR SHOWS.VERY REFRESHING TO TAKE IN THE VARIOUS TALENTED MUSICIANS WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY ENJOYING SOME SEA BREEZE.ST. MARY ALSO HAS MANY RIVERS SUACH AS THE WHITE RIVER AND THEY OFFER RAFTING.
A working plantation
Brimmer Hall is a 2000 acre plantation, still working. It is located not far from Bailey's Vale. Main products are bananas, pineapple, sugarcane and coconuts.
The grounds are centered on a impressive wooden Great House.
Inside the Great House you will find a huge collection of furniture, most with an oriental flavour.
Tours are available from Ocho Rios (for cruise passangers), but you also can visit the plantation on you own.
From Port Maria it is about 6 miles and its open from 9am till 5pm.