Explore Jamaican History While in Negril
Negril is best known as a resort town and the location of the popular Seven-Mile Beach. It is situated in two parishes – Westmoreland and Hanover – in western Jamaica. The downtown area of Negril, the notable West End cliff resorts, and the southern portion of Seven-Mile Beach are in Westmoreland Parish, while the northern resorts on Negril Beach […]
What’s It Like Being a Jamaican Living in the Turks and Caicos Islands?
Have you ever wondered what’s it like being a Jamaican living in the Turks and Caicos Islands? In this episode of “Jamaicans to the World”, Jamaicans.com founder Xavier Murphy speaks with Franklyn Powell. He is a Jamaican living in the Turks and Caicos Islands. They discuss the food, culture, customs, the people, things to do, […]
Jamaica Named Leading Caribbean Destination at World Travel Awards
Jamaica claims the title of the top destination in the Caribbean region. The achievement was announced during the World Travel Awards Caribbean and The Americas gala ceremony held recently at Sandals Grand St. Lucian in St. Lucia. The grand event marks the commencement of the WTA’s significant 30th anniversary Grand Tour 2023—a global quest to […]
10 Breathtaking Natural Wonders of Jamaica You Should Know
Jamaica is a lush, beautiful island nation that sees more than 4 million travelers every year for business and recreational purposes. It has picturesque views, a diversity of landscapes, and something new to explore everywhere you look. Unlike the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World, visitors to Jamaica will find natural wonders that require no […]
Jamaica Now Adds “New Tech Hotspot” to Fame as Top Vacation Destination
While Jamaica has long been known as one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world, its efforts to position itself as the next “Silicon Island” technology hub in the Caribbean are paying off. Jamaica’s government launched the Amber Heart Coding Academy in 2021 as a way to provide training for thousands of young Jamaicans in software development. Before […]
Explore History While in Montego Bay, Jamaica
Montego Bay, famous for shopping and entertainment, has a deep history dating back to Jamaica’s earliest people, the Taino, and the shows of wealth and power by colonial rulers. Visitors to Montego Bay have many opportunities to learn about the fascinating early days of this vibrant Jamaican community by exploring some of the oldest structures […]
Explore History While in Ocho Rios, Jamaica
While thoughts of Ocho Rios conjure visions of a lush tropical landscape, beaches, nature-made turquoise pools, and sharing smiles with proud and enterprising Jamaicans, this town, like others, has a history all its own. Before it became one of the island’s main tourism hubs, it was inhabited by the Taino Indians, nearby Dunn’s River Falls […]
First Cruise for Largest Caribbean Cruise Ship Already Sold Out
The Icon of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean and the largest cruise ship in the world, made its first official ocean sail to prepare it for its debut in 2024. The newest and biggest ship in Royal Caribbean’s cruise line, completed the first series of European sea trials, bringing it one step closer to […]
Jamaica to Welcome United Nonstop Service From Denver to Montego Bay
Continuing to expand ease of access to the island for U.S. travelers, Jamaica will welcome new air service from Denver International Airport to Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay starting on 4 November 2023 by United Airlines. Operating weekly on Saturdays, it will be the only carrier serving Jamaica non-stop from the Denver gateway. Growth […]
Ocho Rios Set to Become Jamaica’s First Resort Town to Provide Free Public WiFi
The resort town of Ocho Rios, in the parish of St. Ann, is set to become the first destination in Jamaica to provide free, public Wi-Fi. This initiative is part of a larger project undertaken by the Universal Service Fund (USF), an agency with a mission to enhance access to information and communication tools across […]