Feb 6, 2005 - Leisure & Pleasure on Treasure Beach

After several days of round-the-clock excitement in Negril, I strapped on my mobile office and stuck a thumb out. Three route taxis later (fare US$6.50) I found myself in the quiet, windswept landscape of Treasure Beach. If you are unimpressed with the promises of an 'all-inclusive' vacation package, Jamaica's southern coast just may be for you. For now, at least, this far-flung region remains free from the excesses of mass tourism. Thankfully, the lack of long sandy beaches seems to have discouraged resort developers. I stood on the...