Jamaican Pyrate Hideaway!

ByJ.S. 2010-03-122010-03-14

Our fine mates at Stone Harbour Press have made an incredible donation to assist our charities…

Enjoy an 8 day/7 night stay in the beautiful 5 star luxurious Stone Harbour Villa in Jamaica! This private hideaway is in a gated community on Old Fort Bay (near Ocho Rios) with a staff of 4 (including Cook), 3 bdrms in main Villa and a 4th in private cottage, it’s own pool and private beachfront. Room for 8 adults, great for families…or a small crew o’ Pyrates!

Old Fort Bay was the last stop Jack Rackham, Anne Bonny & Mary Read ever made before their capture – make it yer getaway!

This spectacular paradise is up for grabs in an auction – the proceeds will be divided among the following charities: lowernine.org, Goodchildren Social Aid & Pleasure Club, Dogs Of The 9th Ward, Wetlands Preservation.

Bids will be accepted until midnight, Wednesday, March 31…get yers in now!

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