Amanoka

Amanoka takes its name from the idea of a peaceful home, and from the moment you cross the garden bridge it lives up to it. Set on the edge of Discovery Bay on Jamaica's north coast, this beachfront estate blends Caribbean light with the calm of a Balinese retreat, using teak, bamboo and stone gathered from Jamaica and across Asia.

The estate is arranged around a main villa and an annex, linked by a landscaped courtyard of lily ponds, fountains and orchids. Living and dining spaces open onto an open-air pavilion and pool terrace overlooking the bay, and each bedroom has its own bathroom and its own outlook over the gardens or the water.

A stroll through the grounds leads to Amanoka's own private beach, complete with a waterfront gazebo and sea kayaks for exploring the calm waters of the bay. Its most memorable feature may be the spa, which floats in a tropical pavilion, while a floodlit tennis court allows for games long after sunset. A dedicated team of chefs, a butler and housekeepers looks after the household.

Montego Bay airport is about an hour's drive away, and the waterfalls, markets and restaurants around Ocho Rios make easy day trips.

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