Follow the Trend to the Source: Eat Your Way Around Jamaica

Half Moon in Jamaica serves food fit for a King…. Or at least a Queen and a Prince! With the likes of Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, and Prince Harry all having stayed here, Half Moon has an impressive history of hosting the British Royal Family. Prince Harry is said to have stayed at the resort during his first official Royal Tour and feasted on sumptuous meals prepared by resort staff. These meals included Jerked Smoked Chicken Breast and Ackee and Saltfish with Green Bananas and Steamed Callaloo. If that isn’t enough to tempt you (really?!), Half Moon is situated in stunning surroundings, with a two-mile beach, swim-up bar, award-winning cuisine, and plenty of activities such as golfing and horseback riding. Oh, and it’s only a 15-minute cab ride from Montego Bay International Airport!

Moxons Beach Club benefits from its personable staff and intimate pool and dining areas, with fantastic ocean views and direct access to the beach. Whilst the rooms may be basic and the location remote, the authentic Jamaican food served here is the resort's saving grace. The cocktails are said to be great too, definitely worth sampling one -- or two!

If you’re searching for a romantic getaway with phenomenal food, excellent service, and an unrivalled setting, The Caves in Negril is your best bet. A cliffside setting and private cottages and suites nestled in between garden paths are part of what gives The Caves its breath-taking beauty. In addition, The Caves is renowned for the its local produce with a focus on quality and seasonality.

Round Hill Hotels and Villas probably has more culinary awards than it’s served hot dinners. (This might be a slight exaggeration but you get the idea.) The Executive Chef, Martin Maginley, is a James Beard award-winning chef committed to showcasing the best the region has to offer, with local ingredients and cultural influences taking precedence. Breakfasts are described as "hearty, healthy" experiences and include fresh Jamaican fruit, made-to-order omelettes, and custom-blended smoothies. For lunch, fresh salads, wraps, burgers ,and pastas are on offer. For those missing their home comforts, have no fear: Afternoon tea is available…cucumber sandwiches included!

How does a private beach with drinks service, ocean-fronted canopy beds, and a fantastic golf course with no green fees sound to you? Add to that the varied and exceptional quality of the restaurants -- Sandals Royal Plantation ticks a lot of boxes!

Eight restaurants and five bars are sure to whet any appetite at this Montego Bay resort, and if you’re looking for some entertainment pre/post-meal -- why not head to the theatre? Or perhaps the spa, which is equipped with hot and cold pools as well as a salon and juice bar, making it the perfect place to end the day. The more adventurous can try their hand at water sports or head to the dive centre.

The Rockhouse prides itself on paying homage to Jamaica’s rich cultural history; as a result the cuisine is a melting pot of various culinary influences, all using the best local and seasonal ingredients. Another nice touch is the use of the on-property organic farm to create the much talked about cuisine the hotel offers. With a Rockhouse Restaurant, Rum bar, and Pool Grill and Bar, there are plenty of options.

The Jewel Dunn’s River Beach Resort and Spa has a significant amount of facilities including a full-service spa, two pools, six bars, six restaurants, and a multitude of activities. However, with 250 rooms, some parts of the property have not benefitted from the revamp undertaken in 2010. With plenty to do and plenty of places to eat, The Jewel is still good value overall.