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Frenchman's Cove

Port Antonio, Jamaica
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Ranked #4 of 17 attractions in Port Antonio
Type: Beaches
Activities: Scuba diving, Sailing, Water-skiing, Windsurfing, Snorkelling, Dining, Sunbathing, Swimming
Owner description: You've always wanted to enjoy elaborate, fruit-flavored cocktails on a beautiful tropical beach, so here's your chance; this beach offers spectacular... more » Owner description: You've always wanted to enjoy elaborate, fruit-flavored cocktails on a beautiful tropical beach, so here's your chance; this beach offers spectacular sand, surf and service. « less
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Charlotte, NC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Visited here with some friends whose relatives live nearby. They serve drinks & food, so it's easy to lose track of the hours in the day. It costs about $10US per person, but well worth it. Clean, beautiful and serene. It also has a creek that runs into it, making the water a bit cooler than other beaches in the... More

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Schertz, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

Frenchman's cove is beautiful, just watch out for the currents when you get further out into the sea. The water at the junction of the river and sea is pretty cold. Quite a few birds and plant fauna to see on the way there --- one tree was in full bloom and the parrots were eating the blossoms --- the... More

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Kingston, Jamaica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

This place is lush, green and breathtaking. There is the option of beach or the river. It has a great atmosphere. dislike: the drinks are overpriced. I ordered iced tea and got quite a watered-down version of the drink but the ambience of the place made me overlook that. Next time I wont order iced tea lol

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Hamden, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Frenchman's Cove property is really beautiful with a fresh water stream meandering throughout and entering in the sea at the beach. The beach is clean and depending on the weather and wind can be anything from a calm sea to big waves. One of the most photographed spots on the island and a filming location for many feature films.

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Charleston, South Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We were early arrivals and found other visitors, locals, and staff at the beach area very engaging. Restaurant on the beach was great for local seafood, Jamaican style, of course!

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Surfers Paradise, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Frenchman Cove is worth a look. 8km out from PA and bus fare was $100 from Folly Oval. $700 to enter and the burger and fries was passable. Beautiful clear stream runs through the property. Nice enough beach to grab some sun on. Water was fairly choppy the day I was there but definitely a nice (but little) beach to... More

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Toronto
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Frenchman's Cove is a perfect little cove of a beach. Usually its very calm but when we were ther is was quite rough. Despite this we enjoyed jumping in the waves! There is a nice little river that runs into the sea here and it was a great spot to enjoy some calm and cooler water--very refreshing! While it does... More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Loved relaxing on the white sandy beach where a cool fresh water river runs into the warm blue raging sea.

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Kingston, Jamaica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

I have never been to a beach so beautiful, and I've been to many! The river that runs into the sea is a unique feature that allows for two different experiences while there. We had a great time and we knew how beautiful it was because it was raining!

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West Coast
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Frenchman's Cove is a beautiful spot, but we were shocked by the treatment that was given to our friend who accompanied us. He happens to be a black Jamaican, and the waiter did not want to serve him lunch. He gave my husband and I (who are white Americans) menus, but not our friend. This experience upset us all so... More

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