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		<title>Off The Beaten Track&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:53:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Want to escape from the travel masses and discover your own holiday secret hideaway?  Whether it’s relaxing by the pool, taking a stroll amongst 1600 acres of lush green Jamaican countryside, it’s not hard to see why people come back to Green Castle time and time again.  With two secluded villas, you can book either [...]]]></description>
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<p>Want to escape from the travel masses and discover your own holiday secret hideaway?  Whether it’s relaxing by the pool, taking a stroll amongst 1600 acres of lush green Jamaican countryside, it’s not hard to see why people come back to Green Castle time and time again.  With two secluded villas, you can book either just a room or the entire villa which offers up to 3-4 bedrooms.  We also offer full board.</p>
<p>This stunning location offers spectacular views across the Blue Mountains and the Caribbean Sea.  Although it may feel like you’re in your own private world, you’re only an hour away from the hustle and bustle of Kingston.</p>
<p>That’s not all, Green Castle is rich in agricultural and historical heritage too.  There are many examples of its earliest inhabitants, the Taino Indians for you to investigate.  As a former plantation, Green Castle is working hard to build a long term plan for sustainable tourism, working in close proximity with the local community and local business partners.</p>
<p>Whether it’s a relaxing break you’re looking for or an <strong><a href="http://www.gcjamaica.com/activities-in-jamaica/">adventurous hike or biking holiday</a>, </strong>there’s something for everyone at Green Castle.  To find out more about staying at Green Castle, Jaimaica&#8217;s premier eco-resort,  please complete the <strong><a href="http://www.gcjamaica.com/">reservation inquiry form</a> </strong>on our home page or alternatively call us on 1-876-881-6279.  We’d love to hear from you…</p>
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		<title>Birds in Paradise</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Apr 2012 20:38:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>greencastle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Green Castle isn&#8217;t just Jamaica&#8217;s premier eco resort and a destination for holidaymakers from all over the world, it&#8217;s also home to over 150 species of birds, 24 of which are native to the island. With over 1,600 acres of tropical gardens and lush green vegetation, it&#8217;s not hard to see why birds flock to this [...]]]></description>
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<p>Green Castle isn&#8217;t just Jamaica&#8217;s premier eco resort and a destination for holidaymakers from all over the world, it&#8217;s also home to over 150 species of birds, 24 of which are native to the island.</p>
<p>With over 1,600 acres of tropical gardens and lush green vegetation, it&#8217;s not hard to see why birds flock to this eco resort.  There are numerous trails to explore which allow you to get up close and personal with birds such as the diminutive Jamaican Tody or the White-Chinned Thrush and if you’re lucky, the extremely rare Yellow-Shoulder Grassquit.  If you’re feeling ambitious, you could try the enchanting Waterfall Trail which is a 2.6 mile walk which takes in an old plantation road that gently descends down to Mingo Falls where you might find Streamertails bathing in the waters.  Other trails you can try include the ‘Davy Hill Lookout’, ‘The Tower Trail’ and the ‘Reservoir Trail’.</p>
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<p>Don’t take our word for it though &#8211; to find out more about the paradise that is Green Castle, come and sample it for yourself.  We offer accommodation on either a room or villa rental basis.  To find out more about staying at Green Castle, please complete the <strong><a href="http://www.gcjamaica.com/">reservation inquiry form</a></strong> on our home page or alternatively call us on 1-876-881-6279.  Your perfect  Caribbean holiday is now more accessible than ever with regular 90 minute flights from Miami to Jamaica. If you book before 30/4/12, you can get up to 20% discount off your booking.</p>
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		<title>Prince Harry Does Jamaica</title>
		<link>http://blog.gcjamaica.com/birding-in-jamaica/prince-harry-does-jamica/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:54:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chris Lei</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Prince Harry&#8217;s recent trip to Jamaica has highlighted once again to the rest of the world how beautiful the island is. With its white sandy beaches, warm emerald blue seas and a climate that averages an impressive 27.10C (810F) all year round, it’s not hard to see why people keep coming back time and time [...]]]></description>
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<p>Prince Harry&#8217;s recent trip to Jamaica has highlighted once again to the rest of the world how beautiful the island is. With its white sandy beaches, warm emerald blue seas and a climate that averages an impressive 27.1<sup>0</sup>C (81<sup>0</sup>F) all year round, it’s not hard to see why people keep coming back time and time again.</p>
<p>Although Jamaica&#8217;s royal visitor didn’t have time to visit the island’s premier eco-resort – Green Castle Estate in Robin’s Bay, if he had done, he’d have received a welcome fit for a Prince.  For your perfect Jamaican vacation, Green Castle offers sumptuous <strong><a href="http://www.gcjamaica.com/accommodations/">guest house or villa accommodation</a></strong> nestled amongst 1600 acres of lush Jamaican countryside.  Whether you’re looking for a relaxing family getaway in the sun or something more active, Green Castle caters to all tastes.  The eco-resort is also renowned for its abundance of birds, many of which are only found in Jamaica.  With over 20 miles of walking trails to explore, <strong><a href="http://www.gcjamaica.com/jamaican-activities/birding-at-green-castle/">birding in Jamaica</a></strong> has never been easier.</p>
<p>Green Castle is the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of everyday life.  To find out more about staying at Green Castle, please complete the <strong><a href="http://www.gcjamaica.com/">reservation inquiry form</a></strong> on our home page or alternatively call us on 1-876-881-6279.</p>
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		<title>Cocoa Growing on our Eco-resort</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2012 23:18:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cocoa has been grown on Green Castle since the  1700&#8242;s and at one time it was exported to Hershey&#8217;s for chocolate manufacturing.  For many years nothing has been done with the cocoa fields and they are now being rehabilitated with the intention to start exporting through our Jamaica Cocoa Industry Board.  Cocoa is once again [...]]]></description>
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<p>Cocoa has been grown on Green Castle since the  1700&#8242;s and at one time it was exported to Hershey&#8217;s for chocolate manufacturing.  For many years nothing has been done with the cocoa fields and they are now being rehabilitated with the intention to start exporting through our Jamaica Cocoa Industry Board.  Cocoa is once again fetching high prices worldwide and with the sale of our organic cocoa, (only organic agricultural products are grown on Green Castle) we hope to achieve strong sales from this produce.    The cacao plant was discovered in Jamaica by Lord Sloane in 1687 when he was cataloguing plant cuttings.  He later developed and owned the patent for what is called milk chocolate.  Cocoa is a very popular drink as well as an ingredient used in baking such as the calorie-laden chocolate cake.</p>
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		<title>Discover the Difference</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:48:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Escape and let nature&#8217;s abundant beauty nourish you at this eco-resort!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Escape and let nature&#8217;s abundant beauty nourish you at this eco-resort!</p>
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		<title>Check this out &#8211; wild bird food and small animal feed supplies at http://twootz.com</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:15:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>greencastle</dc:creator>
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		<title>Ring-necked Duck</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:34:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently seen at the dam &#8211; this duck&#8217;s usual habitat is freshwater wetlands, rivers and canals.  It feeds by diving for roots, seeds, insects and molluscs.  It breeds in northern North America and winters south of Panama.  Non-breeders are present year round in Cuba.  These ducks are uncommon winter visitors to Jamaica, although the numbers [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recently seen at the dam &#8211; this duck&#8217;s usual habitat is freshwater wetlands, rivers and canals.  It feeds by diving for roots, seeds, insects and molluscs.  It breeds in northern North America and winters south of Panama.  Non-breeders are present year round in Cuba.  These ducks are uncommon winter visitors to Jamaica, although the numbers seem to be increasing and are seen mainly on migration.</p>
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		<title>Estate Tour</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>greencastle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you decide to overnight at our Estate House or spend the day, our Estate Tour is a must-do.  Green Castle is located on a 1600 year old historical site where Jamaica&#8217;s first inhabitants, the Taino Indians, occupied some of the lands.  Archaeologists have discovered two Taino burial sites on the Estate&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;there is so much [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether you decide to overnight at our Estate House or spend the day, our Estate Tour is a must-do.  Green Castle is located on a 1600 year old historical site where Jamaica&#8217;s first inhabitants, the Taino Indians, occupied some of the lands.  Archaeologists have discovered two Taino burial sites on the Estate&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;there is so much history here for all to learn.  Green Castle with it&#8217;s miles of farm roads and hiking trails is also perfect for birding while exercising.</p>
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		<title>Cacao Growing on Green Castle</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:09:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the 1600&#8242;s cacao growing started on Green Castle and over the years the trees have been maintained and the beans sold to the Hershey&#8217;s factory in Manchester, England.  For a period the price had been so low that Green Castle stopped investing to reduce costs and eventually stopped altogether.  With the increase in price [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the 1600&#8242;s cacao growing started on Green Castle and over the years the trees have been maintained and the beans sold to the Hershey&#8217;s factory in Manchester, England.  For a period the price had been so low that Green Castle stopped investing to reduce costs and eventually stopped altogether.  With the increase in price of cacao, Green Castle is once again becoming a vibrant organically produced cacao plantation  as we are now investing in maintaining and harvesting the approximately 70 acres of cacao and will start selling again.</p>
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		<title>Potoo</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:36:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Potoo, which is endemic to Jamaica. can be found perched on the fences of the cow pastures late at night or very early morning on Green Castle.  The iris is yellow, reflecting red in a spotlight at night.  They sit very erect, resembling a piece of wood and are very difficult to spot in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://blog.gcjamaica.com/files/2011/12/Potoo-2.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-566" src="http://blog.gcjamaica.com/files/2011/12/Potoo-2-199x300.jpg" alt="" width="199" height="300" /></a>The Potoo, which is endemic to Jamaica. can be found perched on the fences of the cow pastures late at night or very early morning on Green Castle.  The iris is yellow, reflecting red in a spotlight at night.  They sit very erect, resembling a piece of wood and are very difficult to spot in the dark&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;..the avid birder gets very excited when they spot one.</p>
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