All Around Jamaica…Day 7, 8 & 9
Day Seven (Tuesday) – NegrilWell I finally slept in…must be in Party land aka Negril :). When I finally got up and walked out to the beach, I couldn’t believe it. The storm that was so fascinating to watch last night is gone but there is tons and tons of seaweed on the beach! This […]
All Around Jamaica Day 11 & 12

Day Eleven, Saturday (Negril)After last night, we took it easy today. Our beach was, by now, nice and free of seaweed, so we stayed close to home for the most part, swimming, eating, chatting and relaxing. If I haven’t mentioned the roof at Beach House Villas, I should now. No one was in the beach […]
Thelma & the Bulldogs

Buff! sounded the stone as it landed in the side of the Bulldog. “Y’u wretch y’u!” exalted Thelma as she earnestly surveys the surrounding to find another stone. All she could come up with is a piece of paper. In desperation she threw that too at the howling limping mongrel as it makes a rapid […]
Jamaican Ginger Beer Recipe

Do you love ginger? Do you like beer? Then you will love our Jamaican Ginger Beer Recipe. INGREDIENTS : 1 pound ginger 8 tablespoons of brown sugar 2 1/2 quart water Shop Now for Jamaican recipe ingredients & seasoning in our online store. METHOD: Puree ginger and water in blender. Let it sit for a day. […]
Miss Matte & Rusty Brown

Miss Matte called, “Krum krum! Krum Krum Krum!” and the fowls came running from all directions, circling her like a pack of hungry wild dogs around the carcass of a dead swine. She throws coconut trash from a plastic basin to the ground having just extracted the milk, pouring it through a strainer into a […]
Where to stay in Negril

PRICE CHART Note that prices, unless otherwise noted, are in US dollars. ACCOMMODATIONSPrices are per room, based on double occupancy. In the case of all-inclusive properties, prices are per person. $ = up to $50 per day $$ = $51 to $100 per day $$$ = $101 to $175 per day $$$$ = over $175 […]
Introduction to Negril

Since its early days as a haven for hippies in the 1970s, the city has long harbored an image as a wild vacation destination. Nudity is common on the beaches of Bloody Bay. Reggae clubs bring some of the island’s best music to the cliffs that overlook spectacular sunsets. And, while not as popular as […]
Things to see & do in Montego Bay

This region of Jamaica has much history, and opportunities to visit historic sites abound. You can explore great houses and plantations (some working, others in various states of disrepair). In addition, reggae fans can worship the king of reggae, Bob Marley, at the Marley Experience theater. Rum Distillery APPLETON EXPRESSBook with your hotel tour desk […]
Where to eat in Montego Bay

By From: Jamaica Adventure GuidePosted Monday, January 1, 1996 After a day of watersports or beach fun, many travelers look forward to enjoying the island’s fine dining as the evening’s entertainment. In the restaurant department, Mo Bay has definitely got something for everyone, whether your tastes run toward fresh island seafood or cuisines from […]