Portland Guidebook
Sightseeing
This iconic beach is a famous spot in Portland and has even been used to set the scene in movies, such as Knight And Day (2010), and No Time To Die (2021). Frenchman’s Cove boasts of jewel-blue waters. Its unique layout consists of a tranquil river flowing directly into the Caribbean Sea.
You can enjoy the grounding feel of the warm, fluffy, white sand, or conveniently rent lounges, chairs and tables from the Frenchman’s Cove staff. There is also an on-site restaurant available, with delicious menu options, island cocktails, and other refreshments.
If you are interested in going, our concierge can make the necessary arrangements for your special day passes.
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Frenchman's Cove Beach
This iconic beach is a famous spot in Portland and has even been used to set the scene in movies, such as Knight And Day (2010), and No Time To Die (2021). Frenchman’s Cove boasts of jewel-blue waters. Its unique layout consists of a tranquil river flowing directly into the Caribbean Sea.
You can enjoy the grounding feel of the warm, fluffy, white sand, or conveniently rent lounges, chairs and tables from the Frenchman’s Cove staff. There is also an on-site restaurant available, with delicious menu options, island cocktails, and other refreshments.
If you are interested in going, our concierge can make the necessary arrangements for your special day passes.
One of our top rated activities in Portland is rafting on the Rio Grande. This is a relaxing two to three hour ride on a bamboo raft, down the scenic Rio Grande river. One raft can carry up to two adults and one small child. There are optional add-ons (mentioned below) that would extend this activity to around 4 hours.
Optional Add-ons:
Belinda's Riverside Restaurant* - halfway down the river is a famous pop-up restaurant, where you can enjoy authentic Jamaican dishes and have a refreshing swim.
Secret Waterfall - for an additional cost, you may also stop along the river for a 10-15 minute hike to a hidden waterfall. Your raft captain will be the one to guide you to this beautiful spot.
*Belinda is not always on the river. If you wish to have lunch with her, we must know at least 24 hours in advance, so we may contact her and make the necessary arrangements.
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Rio Grande
One of our top rated activities in Portland is rafting on the Rio Grande. This is a relaxing two to three hour ride on a bamboo raft, down the scenic Rio Grande river. One raft can carry up to two adults and one small child. There are optional add-ons (mentioned below) that would extend this activity to around 4 hours.
Optional Add-ons:
Belinda's Riverside Restaurant* - halfway down the river is a famous pop-up restaurant, where you can enjoy authentic Jamaican dishes and have a refreshing swim.
Secret Waterfall - for an additional cost, you may also stop along the river for a 10-15 minute hike to a hidden waterfall. Your raft captain will be the one to guide you to this beautiful spot.
*Belinda is not always on the river. If you wish to have lunch with her, we must know at least 24 hours in advance, so we may contact her and make the necessary arrangements.
You might know Boston Bay as the birth place of the famous jerk pork and jerk chicken, but it is also well-known to locals as a prime surf spot! For this area, our concierge recommend starting the day with surf lessons, then grabbing lunch from the Boston Jerk Centre. Surfboards are available for rent at the beach.
Let us know if you would like us to make the necessary arrangement. We can also help with transportation.
Portland Surf Collective
You might know Boston Bay as the birth place of the famous jerk pork and jerk chicken, but it is also well-known to locals as a prime surf spot! For this area, our concierge recommend starting the day with surf lessons, then grabbing lunch from the Boston Jerk Centre. Surfboards are available for rent at the beach.
Let us know if you would like us to make the necessary arrangement. We can also help with transportation.
Food scene
Boston Jerk Centre is the location where the "Jerk" cooking style was born. There are numerous jerk stands in this area, offering various jerk dishes and sides, such as jerk pork, jerk sausage, jerk chicken, jerk lobster, roasted yam, roasted breadfruit, fried festival, fresh coconut water, fresh fruit juices, and more. We recommend bringing your food a walk away to Boston Bay Beach. There, you can eat with the beautiful beach scenery and surfers in the background.
I&R Boston Jerk Center
Boston Jerk Centre is the location where the "Jerk" cooking style was born. There are numerous jerk stands in this area, offering various jerk dishes and sides, such as jerk pork, jerk sausage, jerk chicken, jerk lobster, roasted yam, roasted breadfruit, fried festival, fresh coconut water, fresh fruit juices, and more. We recommend bringing your food a walk away to Boston Bay Beach. There, you can eat with the beautiful beach scenery and surfers in the background.
If you don't mind a bit of a wait, Woody's is a must-go! Our favourites are his jerk burgers, callaloo burgers, fries, and milkshakes. The burgers are a bit small though, so you might need to order two.
Local Tips:
- Call ahead to order for a large group.
- Love spicy food? Ask for a side of the jerk seasoning, mix it into your ketchup, then dip those fries! Yum!
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Woody's
If you don't mind a bit of a wait, Woody's is a must-go! Our favourites are his jerk burgers, callaloo burgers, fries, and milkshakes. The burgers are a bit small though, so you might need to order two.
Local Tips:
- Call ahead to order for a large group.
- Love spicy food? Ask for a side of the jerk seasoning, mix it into your ketchup, then dip those fries! Yum!