I just returned from my second trip to Jamaica in the past year.

Last time I did the all inclusive thing at a resort in Ocho Rios and it was quite nice, this time however I struck gold on the island's northeast coast at the Moon San Villa in Port Antonio.

It is without question the most fantastic, magical place I have ever visited.

The ocean views from the cliff side perch are spectacular, the quite narrow lane where Moon San is located is lined with tropical forest on one side and a handful of world class ocean front villas on the other. The short walk to the ocean or the Blue Lagoon for a morning swim is like passing through a lush botanical garden on your way to a private beach.

The accomodations at the villa are first class. The decor is tastefully done, all the rooms are spacious and imaculately clean. I especially enjoyed dinning on the veranda overlooking the turquoise bay while watching the sunset behind the foothills of the Green mountains.

Best of all the host, Greg Naldrett has assembled a dedicated, attentive staff who take care of everything from your meals to arranging for day trips and sight seeing. I have travelled all over the world and have never had better service or met more caring, friendly people who attend to your every need. Ask for the homemade Key Lime pie, it is incredible!

Jamaica may be the best kept secret in the West Indies, at the risk of giving away my own secret gem of a retreat, Moon San Villa and Port Antonio are as good as it gets.