Stylist Mecca-James Williams Takes Us on a Trip To Jamaica's Portland Parish by Vogue on Postcard

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Stylist Mecca-James Williams Takes Us on a Trip To Jamaica's Portland Parish

on 2021.12.15

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"When the pandemic hit, stylist Mecca James-Williams says she found herself “stuck in New York, trying to put the pieces of my life, career, and happiness together daily.” So shortly after Jamaica’s borders reopened last summer she quickly booked a flight to the island country that she’s grown to love and has frequently visited over the last half decade. [...She] knew it would serve as the perfect location for her birthday celebration. So this past August the stylist packed her bags—with tropical looks, curve-accentuating swimwear, Supergoop sunscreen, and a custom Bob Marley tee by Bandé—and brought along her family and closest friends." By Christina Liao -- For the full guide, visit the link below.

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Geejam Hotel

Hotel · Portland

"For the four-day extravaganza the stylist chose to stay at the boutique Geejam Hotel in Port Antonio, Jamaica."

Soldier Camp

Restaurant · Portland

"On the first night we had a family-style dinner at Soldier Camp where the feast included red pea soup, lobster, fish, and cheers with Red Stripe Sorrel."

Courtesy of Destinee Condison

Blue Lagoon Tour Portland

Tourist attraction · Portland

"On our second day we took a boat tour that started from the Blue Lagoon and ended at Winnifred Beach, with stops at Monkey Island and Dragon Bay along the way."

Courtesy of Destinee Condison

River at Frenchman's Cove

River · Portland

"Three of my closest friends at Frenchman’s Cove."

Courtesy of Destinee Condison

Winnifred Beach

Beach · Portland

"Winnifred is my favorite public beach in Jamaica, and has such a local charm. We arrived and were greeted by a beautiful beach bonfire waiting to be lit at sunset."

Courtesy of Destinee Condison

Cynthia’s on Winifred

Restaurant · Portland

"We had dinner at Cynthia’s on Winnifred where we enjoyed Escovitch fish, chicken, breadfruit, and Jamaican festivals."

Courtesy of Destinee Condison

The Trident Hotel

Hotel · Portland

"We got up bright and early to go to Trident Hotel for a 5- course breakfast meal including Ackee & Saltfish, Almond Porridge, and my favorite local fruits."

Courtesy of Destinee Condison

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Geejam Hotel

Hotel · Portland

"For the four-day extravaganza the stylist chose to stay at the boutique Geejam Hotel in Port Antonio, Jamaica."

Soldier Camp

Restaurant · Portland

"On the first night we had a family-style dinner at Soldier Camp where the feast included red pea soup, lobster, fish, and cheers with Red Stripe Sorrel."

Courtesy of Destinee Condison

Blue Lagoon Tour Portland

Tourist attraction · Portland

"On our second day we took a boat tour that started from the Blue Lagoon and ended at Winnifred Beach, with stops at Monkey Island and Dragon Bay along the way."

Courtesy of Destinee Condison

River at Frenchman's Cove

River · Portland

"Three of my closest friends at Frenchman’s Cove."

Courtesy of Destinee Condison

Winnifred Beach

Beach · Portland

"Winnifred is my favorite public beach in Jamaica, and has such a local charm. We arrived and were greeted by a beautiful beach bonfire waiting to be lit at sunset."

Courtesy of Destinee Condison

Cynthia’s on Winifred

Restaurant · Portland

"We had dinner at Cynthia’s on Winnifred where we enjoyed Escovitch fish, chicken, breadfruit, and Jamaican festivals."

Courtesy of Destinee Condison

The Trident Hotel

Hotel · Portland

"We got up bright and early to go to Trident Hotel for a 5- course breakfast meal including Ackee & Saltfish, Almond Porridge, and my favorite local fruits."

Courtesy of Destinee Condison