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<p>Calico Jack Island, off the
coast of Green Island in Hanover, is undoubtedly one of Jamaica’s best kept
secrets.</p>
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<p>Located less than 200 metres
from the Half Moon Beach property of which it is a part, the tiny islet is a
perfect respite for persons who simply want to relax in a setting surrounded by
azure Caribbean waters, and enveloped in nature. The only sound at the island
are the waves gently lapping at the rocks or birds which fly past or perch in
the nearby mangroves.</p>
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<p>The waters surrounding the
islet is ideal for snorkeling, as it has some of the healthiest coral reefs
that can be found anywhere in the Caribbean.&nbsp;
Fishing is prohibited there because it is a fish sanctuary, and a
nesting place for baby fish and crustaceans such as crabs and lobsters.</p>
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<p>Pirate Jack’s Shack is at the
centerpiece of the island. It is where guests are able to dress up and play
pirate, bawling out the traditional pirate’s cry, “Yo ho-ho and a bottle of rum,”
all day if they wish, enjoy seafood cooked by “Pirate Jack” himself, whose role
is played by chef Livingston Muirhead.</p>
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<p>Guests travel by engine boat
to the island, or by catamaran or glass bottom boat from Negril. As you
approach you are filled with either excitement or dread as the old black pirate
flag with the human skull looms ahead, fluttering in the wind. On the island,
the pirate theme is evident. There pirate memorabilia and flags and funny signs
state: “Beware of Pirates”, “keep out” and “enter if ye dare”. </p>
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<p>The theme is perfect as this
area was once a haunt of some of Jamaica’s most notorious pirates in the 1600s,
including the famed female duo of Anne Bonney and Mary Read. </p>
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<p>The food served on the island
is delightful.&nbsp; During lobster season
there is grilled lobster drizzled with garlic butter, which might be served
with rice and peas and tossed salad, or fish or chicken as desired.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>
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<p>Calico Jack’s Island in all
its rustic loveliness, is a place that Jamaicans and tourists alike immediately
fall in love with. It is away from built up areas, but close enough to land that
good swimmers can even swim across to the shore if they wish.&nbsp;&nbsp; It has hosted over the years, wedding
receptions, birthday parties and a whole host of get-together events.</p>
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<p>His place is a real
treasure.&nbsp; There is no place like it.</p>
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