Rose Hall Great House – Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival
When: Jan 2010 (annual) Where: Rose Hall Great House Joss Stone. Courtesy of SJM Concerts The Jamaica Jazz & Blues Festival held at Rose Hall Great House, east of Montego Bay, features performances by a number of international artists. Highlights in 2010 include Billy Ocean, Third World, Roy Ayers, Maxi Priest and Joss Stone. Related […]
Kaiser Sports Club – Rebel Salute
When: Jan 2009 (annual) Where: Kaiser Sports Club Cost: J$1500 Rebel Salute, St Elizabeth. Courtesy of Rebel Salute Productions Rebel Salute at Kaiser Sports Club in St Elizabeth may be a Jamaican roots reggae festival, but there’s no Red Stripe in sight. Their strict no alcohol, no drugs and even no meat policy means it’s […]
Accompong – Accompong Maroon Festival
When: Jan 2010 (annual) Where: Accompong Cost: Free Opening Hours: All day The Accompong Maroon Festival is celebrated with gusto by the Maroons of Western Jamaica, the descendants of runaway slaves. They gather every year on 6 January in Accompong to mark their victory over the British with a day of festivities. There is traditional […]
Cayman Cookout
Join Chef Eric Ripert for a weekend celebrating food, wine and the natural beauty of the Caribbean. An incomparable roster of world famous chefs, sommeliers and spirits blenders will offer tastings, demonstrations, tours and dinners that celebrate the barefoot elegance that only the Cayman Islands can deliver. Takes place January 14-18, 2010.
mogadishu…
i find this guyas i’m passing byclutching my office bagwhich i simply refer toas my ‘walking office’though this time aroundit also doubles upas a ‘mission bag’with two supple 750 ml quarts from the nearby liquorama outletitting quietly insidehe’s seated on the car bonnetof this nice, mini pajeroinside this ramshackle showroomrun by some pakistani car dealerhere […]
the outsider…
herebut not quite of here; in itbut not in, or of, it; embedded, yes looking on the insidethrough the proverbial glass ceilingyet always feeling marginal and left outonly managingas it is like the scruffy and lonesome ostricha permanent featureon the handsomely-manicured grounds of the hoteloutsidetorn away from both kith and kinin the wildand now absorbed […]
Cardiff Hall Public Beach
The mix of beautiful natural setting and unique atmosphere makes Cardiff Hall Public Beach a great destination for travelers looking for a taste of Jamaica. Not too far off the beaten path, Cardiff Hall offers a middle ground for tourists desiring a little seclusion, as well as easy access to an urban experience. Cardiff Hall […]
Cornwall Beach
The gentle blue waters of Cornwall Beach on the western coast of Jamaica offer the perfect getaway for those who want to get away from it all. While not the most secluded beach on the island, Cornwall Beach is a place where visitors can succeed in escaping the bustle of urban life while still enjoying […]
Boston Bay Beach
When traveling, there’s nothing better than finding a place that hasn’t been overrun by tourists. When that place is an island beach, secluded enough for letting your fantasies run wild, yet close enough to major cities and attractions, you’ve found Boston Bay on the eastern coast of Jamaica. Boston Bay features golden sands and waves […]
Dominica Festival of Arts (DOMFESTA)
Dominica Festival of Arts (DOMFESTA), which runs from April to June, showcases theatrical and dance performances, concerts, and artistic workshops geared at developing local artistic expressions.