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The Gold List 2005

BEST FOR ROOMS

Quiet, unpretentious classic from veteran hotelier Chris Blackwell, 3,000ft up Jamaica's Blue Mountains

ROOMS
12 cottages built on clever elevations to maximise privacy, set in 26 acres of tropical gardens. Gorgeous mahogany four-poster beds

FOOD
Dinner (spicy, fruity Jamaican dishes) best enjoyed al fresco on The Library terrace with the lights of Kingston twinkling below. New spa menu

SERVICE
Utterly likeable staff, especially the barman Desmond

FACILITES
Swimming pool with famous views; substantial Aveda Concept spa

COST
Doubles from US$358

Irish Town, St Andrew, Jamaica (00 1 876 944 8400; fax: 944 8408; www.islandoutpost.com)