Day 254 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Discover the Great House at Annandale Estate
Take a tour of the 200-year-old Great House located on more than 600 acres of land at the Annandale Estate. The house features interior furnishings that belonged to its original owner, Dr. Alexander Johnston, a Scottish physician and relative of the Marquess of Annandale. The Jamaican property was named after the ancestral home of the […]
Day 253 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Relax at Ribbiz Ultra Lounge
Ribbiz Ultra Lounge is a favorite hang-out in Kingston. With a welcoming atmosphere, great music, and a well-stocked bar, the lounge menu features specialty choices like the Curry Goat Burger, Char Sui Pigs Tail, Jerk Pork Burger and Shrimp Balls. Since its opening in 2013, the lounge presents special signature entertainment nights and guest Djs […]
The Blue Cave Castle, Fishing at Port Antonio, Nanny Falls – This Week’s Picks for Best Jamaica Instagram Photos
Check out this week’s best photos of Jamaica and Jamaican culture on Instagram. Our favorites this week include images from The Blue Cave Castle, Fishing at Port Antonio, Nanny Falls. If you would like your photo featured on our site tag your shots with the hashtag #jamaicansphotos and follow us @jamaicans_com on Instagram. The Blue […]
Day 252 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Check Out the Crossroads of Jamaica at Half-Way Tree
Half-Way Tree is the capital of St. Andrew Parish and a town square where four major roads from the four cardinal directions meet going north to Constant Spring, east to Hope Gardens, south to Kingston, and west to Cockburn Pen. There was an actual tree here where the town developed, a cotton tree. The location […]
Day 251 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Make a Splash at Jewel Lagoon Water Park
Jewel Lagoon Water Park is a perfect spot for the entire family: kids can be kids, and adults can be kids again at this swimming and adventure park. There are activities for all ages, toddlers to teens, and the family raft ride is not to be missed. The water park is part of the all-inclusive […]
Day 250 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – The Best Thing on the Island: Fresh Fruit
One of the simple pleasures of Jamaica food is its freshness, and that goes double for fruit. There are any number of exotic Jamaican fruits to attract your taste buds, including the ripe paw-paw, a sweetsop, a star anise, or a guinep. If you’re a little less adventurous about your foods, don’t worry. The availability […]
Day 249 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Glory Be to the Gizzada
This Jamaican take on the European pastry exposes you to the serious decadence of sweetness. You can find gizzadas at food stands, restaurants and bakeries. Basically a tart with a pastry shell that is filled with butter and fresh, sweetened coconut spiced with nutmeg and ginger, you won’t be able to resist its crunchy, gooey […]
Day 248 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – The Pleasure of Plantains
Sure, you’ve seen plantains at the grocery store, but have you ever tried them? Learn about the pleasures of these big green bananas and their sweet and starchy features. Plantains must be cooked first, but once you’ve enjoyed a piping hot side dish of the fruit during a spicy Jamaican meal, you’ll understand what all […]
Day 247 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Grab a Plate of Rice and Peas, Please
A somewhat misleading name, since traditional Jamaican rice-and-peas doesn’t include any peas. The peas in the recipe are actually red beans, and the dish is a mainstay of Jamaicans’ diet. The special factor that makes the dish a real Jamaican treat is that the dish cooks in coconut milk, which creates a sweet and creamy […]
Day 246 of 365 Things to Do, See & Eat in Jamaica – Enjoy Belinda’s on the Rio Grande
With the only access available by rafting down the Rio Grande river, this beautiful and relaxing spot offers a true glimpse of island life. Traditional Jamaican cuisine is service by Belinda herself, and there are always interesting people there to talk with as you enjoy your meal to the tranquil, flowing river sounds. About 365 […]
