The history of Port Antonio is long and exciting. From being a sleepy Fort town to becoming a Jet Setting hang out, its seen a lot of changes. Port Antonio was among the early leaders in the tourism industry, with its then famous Titchfield hotel and unique "rafting on the Rio Grande." 

Alas, the famousTitchfield hotel was burnt to the ground and never replaced. Just like the Titchfield, the Capitol theatre burnt to the ground and the newer Delmar theatre was razed to accomodate a shopping center. Note - Investing in a multi purpose theatre could be a winner for some smart investor.

 From the late nineteen forties to the early seventies Port Antonio experienced its greatest growth. The banana and sugar industries were still highly functional and the railroad with its "train" and "diesel" still plied daily between the town and the capital city Kingston, bringing sugar, bananas, and new settlers. Drawn by the availability of jobs the population doubled within twenty five years, and new suburbs rose out of formerly uninhabited areas.

Gettng there should not be a problem as there are cheap flights to Jamaica from Dealchecker and other major airlines who operate routes throughout the Caribbean.The charming town of Port Antonio, aside from being Jamaica's third largest port and a major shipping point for coconuts and bananas, is also famous for being one of Jamaica's most popular tourist destinations. Port Antonio's most famous landmarks and tourist attractions include the fabled Blue Lagoon, Boston Bay and Reach Falls, Frenchman's Cove Beach and the Rio Grande.