Good Hope … a special piece of paradise

Sheena Gayle, Gleaner Writer

Western Bureau:With its dazzling blend of history, adventure and relaxation, the Good Hope Estate in Trelawny is not only a location for tourists to enjoy but a place where locals can feel right at home without the burden of travel expenses.

The picturesque property, which is home to the famous Good Hope Great House and several adventure tours provided by Chukka Caribbean, is one of the hallmarks of an authentic Jamaican experience that cannot be relived elsewhere.

Overlooking the Queen of Spain Valley, Martha Brae River, and the Cockpit Country, this location oozes a rich history that many locals should take the time out to experience - especially the great house, which gives visitors a peek into the mystic and eerie colonial past and helps to renew one's appreciation for the freedom we enjoy today.

Watching the internationally renowned master sculptor David Pinto moulding clay into works of art is something that should pique your interest as your journey around the Good Hope property. Pinto's art is considered a platform for education that can benefit students and adults alike.

The Good Hope Estate was the launching pad for one of the largest sugar fortunes made in 19th-century Jamaica and contains a rare inventory of historic buildings which have been restored.

Even Chukka Caribbean, which uses the property extensively, admitted that the Good Hope property is the most complete of the 10 attractions it is involved with.

From zip-line, river tubing, ATV, and horse and buggy rides, among other attractions, the Good Hope experience has a lot to offer Jamaicans who would like to have a fun-filled local vacation.