Couples Ocho Rios February 2002 Trip Report
I had won the December photo contest for the Couples Resort. It gave us a free, 3 night stay. Joe and I really needed to get away, so we decided to book a trip for February. We added 4 nights, so we’d have a seven night stay in paradise. Last year, we had done the […]
The Other Side of Tourism – Part 10
Chapter XVII BEACH PARTY I decided that I would go to the beach party. After spending the equivalent of nearly JA$1,000 for the trip to Mandeville, which could have provided me with food for five days, I decided that US$45 was nothing, especially if I enjoyed myself. I called Genevieve and asked her if there […]
Jamaica It Is…Part 1
I’ve been charmed by Jamaica since my family visited in 1979. In fact, I may have been the only Wallace bitten by the bug, since my parents and sister Elizabeth mostly remember the poverty in downtown Montego Bay. Where I remember the cobalt blue sky, crystal clear sea, the incredible local cuisine, and the charm […]
Birdwatching
Jamaica is the home of over 200 species of birds, with approximately 25 of these native to the island. Many of the birds in Jamaica are closely linked to various species in Central America. Though historically not very popular among visitors to the island, birdwatching is garnering more interest of late. The best time for […]
Getting married in Jamaica
Below is information on getting married in Jamaica using the normal process which may be very slow if you do it yourself. At the very end is our suggestion. Waiting PeriodProvided that you have applied for and have been granted a marriage license by the Ministry of National Security, a couple can be married just […]
Tourist "Hustlers"
During your visit to Jamaica you are going to encounter some of the world’s most promising entrepreneurs know as “Tourist hustlers”. These “Tourist Service Hustlers” are resourceful, ingenious, humorous and friendly. Though many of them may lack any formal education and training they are experts in consumer psychology, market supply and demand as well as […]
Real Tourist Tips
Pay attention, Foreigners, Jamaican nationals, and space aliens, if you have never seen Jamaica like a “A Real Jamaican Tourist” here is a guide so you will not be unprepared. US dollars – U.S. currency opens doors like no key could ever do. No skimpy clothing – Okay I know you want that tan but […]
10 Favorite Destinations in Negril
The Negril Area of Jamaica is mainly known for its nightlife, Reggae Music and the Best Beach in Jamaica. Of course, there is more to do in Negril than sit on a perfect beach! Here is my “10 FAVORITE DESTINATIONS” around the Negril Area of Jamaica. I will divide them into two categories (five in […]
10 Favorite Destinations in Montego Bay
THE MONTEGO BAY AREA OF JAMAICA The MONTEGO BAY AREA is the “Tourist Gateway” to Jamaica. The vibrancy of this Tourist Mecca can be seen in such diverse places as the Craft Market and on the Cruise Ship Pier. Once called “Bahia de Manteca” or “Lard Bay”, today tourism, not pig butter, feeds the local […]
10 Favorite Destinations on the South Coast of Jamaica
THE SOUTH COAST OF JAMAICA The South Coast of Jamaica, and more specifically St. Elizabeth, is a little known tourism relative of Ocho Rios, Montego Bay and Negril. This area is diverse in climate and topography having arid beach terrain rising on up to rainforests and unexplored mountains. Here is my “10 FAVORITE DESTINATIONS” on […]
