Humming away despite the rain, these hummingbirds are regulars at YS Falls in St. Elizabeth.

Yahneake Sterling, Staff Reporter

The beautiful coastal town of Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, will once again host the Calabash International Literary Festival which kicks off Friday, May 25 and ends Sunday the 27.

St. Elizabeth is a parish filled with hidden treasures, that could fill the most adventurous soul with scenic delights. So, why not make the visit to Calabash a vacation and check out some in-between sessions at the festival.

Here are a few:

Pelican Bar

The Pelican Bar can easily be described as one of world's unique bars. Located one kilometre offshore, getting there is just a 20- minute boat ride from Jake's on the Beach.

A delicious serving of fish prepared by Floyd (the owner), on request, will tantalise the taste buds.

Later you can sit back relax and watch the sun set on Jamaica's beautiful south coast. Contact Jake's on the Beach at 965-3000. Open 9:00 a.m. until sunset.

Lover's Leap

Located just east of Treasure Beach is the famed Lover's Leap, a 1,700-foot cliff overhanging the sea.

The site was named Lover's Leap based on the story that two slave lovers chose to leap to their deaths rather than to be separated.

Open Monday-Saturday 9:00 a. m.-5:00 p.m. Telephone - 876-965-6577.

Appleton Rum Tour

For rum lovers, the Appleton Estate Rum Tour will give an insight into the rum-making process.

Located in Siloah, St. Elizabeth, visitors will can engage in a variety of activities including watching the resident donkey 'Pax' demonstrate how juice was extracted from sugar cane in the 18th century.

Tour the distillery and Ageing House, juice your own cane, sample white rum or boil 'wet sugar'.

Bamboo Avenue

Just outside of Lacovia and before you get to Middle Quarters is one of the island's unique and treasured stretches of road.

It is the two and a half mile long Bamboo Avenue. Visitors can enjoy the shade provided from the density of the bamboo, or enjoy a cool drink of coconut water or other fruit snacks as well as some good Jamaican curried goat from the vendors along Bamboo Avenue.

Border - Scotts Cove

On the south-west corner of the parish, one can find the most delicious bammy and fried fish that will satisfy the palate. This area is called Border by the locals as it is the border between St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland.

Visitors can park alongside the road and enjoy their meal while gazing out to sea.

Font hill Beach Park

Midway between Black River and White House is one of St. Elizabeth's golden natural beaches.

Font Hill Beach Park is an attractive beach that has facilities to make the trip a memorable one.

The park is open Tuesday through the weekend and entry for adults is J$150.

Little Ochie

Not far from Treasure Beach, in the neighbouring parish of Manchester, is the famous seafood gourmet joint, Little Ochie.

Enjoy delicious seafood dishes cooked Jamaican style. While enjoying your meal, watch waves break along the shore.